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... Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 74 Adding and modifying user accounts 75 Changing accessibility settings 76 Using the Ease of Access Center 76 Using voice recognition 77 Using the Windows Mobility Center 78 Setting up parental controls 80 Filtering Internet access 80 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 81 Restricting game access 81 Restricting specific programs 83 Creating activity reports 83 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 85 Setting up a maintenance schedule 86 Updating Windows 86 Using BigFix 86 Managing hard drive...
... Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 74 Adding and modifying user accounts 75 Changing accessibility settings 76 Using the Ease of Access Center 76 Using voice recognition 77 Using the Windows Mobility Center 78 Setting up parental controls 80 Filtering Internet access 80 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 81 Restricting game access 81 Restricting specific programs 83 Creating activity reports 83 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 85 Setting up a maintenance schedule 86 Updating Windows 86 Using BigFix 86 Managing hard drive...
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... more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. The primary purpose of creating a LAN. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is a computer network used for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to set up a router, see the router's documentation. 44 This number will be used in the home. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router...
... more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. The primary purpose of creating a LAN. PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is a computer network used for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to set up a router, see the router's documentation. 44 This number will be used in the home. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router...
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... with your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Type wireless network security methods in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your router or access point is set on page 52. • Connect your printer to your access point. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the network, do one of the window. Testing your network Now...
... with your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Type wireless network security methods in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your router or access point is set on page 52. • Connect your printer to your access point. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the network, do one of the window. Testing your network Now...
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... your mouse settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
... your mouse settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
8513064 - Gateway Notebook Setup Poster
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USB ports Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on-screen instructions to connect safely and securely. For more information, see your Reference Guide that has been included on your hard drive. CONTACT TECH SUPPORT To speak with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your antivirus software. • Install all critical updates for getting the most out of their respective companies. in the...
USB ports Ethernet jack 4 START YOUR NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on-screen instructions to connect safely and securely. For more information, see your Reference Guide that has been included on your hard drive. CONTACT TECH SUPPORT To speak with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your antivirus software. • Install all critical updates for getting the most out of their respective companies. in the...
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... notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 91 Returning to a previous system condition 92 Returning your system to its factory condition 93 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 97 Preventing static electricity discharge 98 Adding or replacing memory modules...
... notebook 84 Cleaning the exterior 85 Cleaning the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 91 Returning to a previous system condition 92 Returning your system to its factory condition 93 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 97 Preventing static electricity discharge 98 Adding or replacing memory modules...
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...use of the cable into the memory card reader. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into this jack. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this optional jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 20. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI...
...use of the cable into the memory card reader. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. Plug USB devices (such as a high definition television, into this jack. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this optional jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 20. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI...
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... the instructions. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook display. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for service. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must enter the Supervisor Password each time you turn on your notebook if it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER...
... the instructions. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook display. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for service. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must enter the Supervisor Password each time you turn on your notebook if it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER...
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... were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 93. 88 If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 92. 4 Reset your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see...
... were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 93. 88 If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 92. 4 Reset your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see...
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... software. For more information about using the built-in and turned on your notebook. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your online User Guide. A DVD movie will not play these CDs on . • Clean the disc. 114 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may not be able to play • Make...
... software. For more information about using the built-in and turned on your notebook. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your online User Guide. A DVD movie will not play these CDs on . • Clean the disc. 114 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may not be able to play • Make...
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....gateway.com • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack. Internet You cannot connect to reinstall the operating system. For the location of your network jack, see "Left" on page 123. • Make sure that the modem cable is set up modem, make sure that your account with your modem. For the location of your modem jack...
....gateway.com • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack. Internet You cannot connect to reinstall the operating system. For the location of your network jack, see "Left" on page 123. • Make sure that the modem cable is set up modem, make sure that your account with your modem. For the location of your modem jack...
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... your notebook. 122 Type the keyword memory error in the memory bay slot. Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You see a "Memory error" message • Make sure that it has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD). To check the memory: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The...
... your notebook. 122 Type the keyword memory error in the memory bay slot. Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You see a "Memory error" message • Make sure that it has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD). To check the memory: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The...
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... forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is fully recharged. For instructions on inserting your notebook. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Your notebook is connected correctly to recover a forgotten password. Power Your notebook is not working on page 72. • Make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to room temperature. 131 Replace any damaged cables. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recharging...
... forgot your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is fully recharged. For instructions on inserting your notebook. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. Your notebook is connected correctly to recover a forgotten password. Power Your notebook is not working on page 72. • Make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to room temperature. 131 Replace any damaged cables. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recharging...
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... the printer can start printing. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that the power cable is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Press the button to put the...
... the printer can start printing. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that the power cable is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Press the button to put the...
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... managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 recalibrating 68 recharging 18, 66 release latch 11 replacing 67 storing 86 troubleshooting 131 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 99 BIOS Setup utility 68 Bluetooth system key 29 turning off 29, 49 turning on 29, 49 brightness adjusting 29, 30, 44 system keys 30 broadband modem connecting 20 button Effects 42 Help 42 Properties 42 settings 42 Snapshot 43 Start camera 42 buttons multimedia panel...
... managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 recalibrating 68 recharging 18, 66 release latch 11 replacing 67 storing 86 troubleshooting 131 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 99 BIOS Setup utility 68 Bluetooth system key 29 turning off 29, 49 turning on 29, 49 brightness adjusting 29, 30, 44 system keys 30 broadband modem connecting 20 button Effects 42 Help 42 Properties 42 settings 42 Snapshot 43 Start camera 42 buttons multimedia panel...
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... function keys 27 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2 serial number 2 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 150 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 25 installing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 116 HDMI (TV) out jack 7 HDMI port 28, 58, 59 headphone jack 6 Help button 42 Hibernate mode 23, 71 hot-swapping 57, 58 Hybrid Sleep mode 28, 71 system key 28 turning on 74 I IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 79 indicators See status indicators installing battery 67 devices 58 digital camera...
... function keys 27 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2 serial number 2 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 150 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 25 installing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 116 HDMI (TV) out jack 7 HDMI port 28, 58, 59 headphone jack 6 Help button 42 Hibernate mode 23, 71 hot-swapping 57, 58 Hybrid Sleep mode 28, 71 system key 28 turning on 74 I IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 79 indicators See status indicators installing battery 67 devices 58 digital camera...
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... 27 wireless Ethernet 28 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 85 switching display 28 troubleshooting 112 LCD/CRT system key 28 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 40 troubleshooting 119 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 99 removing 99 replacing 99 troubleshooting 122 memory card reader inserting card 56 locating 7 memory cards supported 55 removing card 56 troubleshooting 123 using 55 microphone...
... 27 wireless Ethernet 28 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 85 switching display 28 troubleshooting 112 LCD/CRT system key 28 line protector 78 line tester 78 lock cable 80 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 84, 87 Media Center 40 troubleshooting 119 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 99 removing 99 replacing 99 troubleshooting 122 memory card reader inserting card 56 locating 7 memory cards supported 55 removing card 56 troubleshooting 123 using 55 microphone...
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... wireless connections 79 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 93 drivers 88, 91 programs 88, 91 software 88, 91 system 87 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows System Restore 92 Recycle Bin deleting files 116 emptying 116 regional code DVD 53 re-installing defaults 93 drivers 88, 91 programs 87, 91 software 87, 88, 91 Windows 87 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows System Restore 92 replacing See installing resetting notebook...
... wireless connections 79 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 93 drivers 88, 91 programs 88, 91 software 88, 91 system 87 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows System Restore 92 Recycle Bin deleting files 116 emptying 116 regional code DVD 53 re-installing defaults 93 drivers 88, 91 programs 87, 91 software 87, 88, 91 Windows 87 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows System Restore 92 replacing See installing resetting notebook...
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... Sleep mode 23, 28, 71 system key 28 Snapshot button 43 SO-DIMM See memory software re-installing 88, 91 sound adjusting 30, 45 controls 45 muting 30, 41, 45 troubleshooting 133 speakers built-in 12 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 72 Start camera button 42 starting notebook 21 154 programs 38 startup password 80 static electricity 98 status indicator wireless Ethernet 25 status indicators battery charge 6, 66 Caps Lock 25 CD drive 25 disc drive 25 drive activity 25 DVD drive 25 hard drive 25 location...
... Sleep mode 23, 28, 71 system key 28 Snapshot button 43 SO-DIMM See memory software re-installing 88, 91 sound adjusting 30, 45 controls 45 muting 30, 41, 45 troubleshooting 133 speakers built-in 12 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 72 Start camera button 42 starting notebook 21 154 programs 38 startup password 80 static electricity 98 status indicator wireless Ethernet 25 status indicators battery charge 6, 66 Caps Lock 25 CD drive 25 disc drive 25 drive activity 25 DVD drive 25 hard drive 25 location...
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... hard drive 116 Internet connection 117, 125 keyboard 118 LCD panel 112 Media Center 119 memory 122 memory card reader 123 modem 123 mouse 126 network 127, 129 passwords 131 power 131 printer 132 projector 134 safety guidelines 110 screen 112, 134 screen area 112 screen resolution 112 sound 133 status indicators 133 technical support 134 telephone support 134 touchpad 134 video 134 Web site connection speed 118 wired Ethernet 127 wireless Ethernet 129 wireless network 129 turning off Bluetooth 29 notebook...
... hard drive 116 Internet connection 117, 125 keyboard 118 LCD panel 112 Media Center 119 memory 122 memory card reader 123 modem 123 mouse 126 network 127, 129 passwords 131 power 131 printer 132 projector 134 safety guidelines 110 screen 112, 134 screen area 112 screen resolution 112 sound 133 status indicators 133 technical support 134 telephone support 134 touchpad 134 video 134 Web site connection speed 118 wired Ethernet 127 wireless Ethernet 129 wireless network 129 turning off Bluetooth 29 notebook...