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... Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 80 Adding and modifying user accounts 81 Changing accessibility settings 82 Using the Ease of Access Center 82 Using voice recognition 83 Using the Windows Mobility Center 84 Setting up parental controls 86 Filtering Internet access 86 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 87 Restricting game access 87 Restricting specific programs 89 Creating activity reports 89 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 91 Setting up a maintenance schedule 92 Updating Windows 92 Using BigFix 92 Managing hard drive...
... Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 80 Adding and modifying user accounts 81 Changing accessibility settings 82 Using the Ease of Access Center 82 Using voice recognition 83 Using the Windows Mobility Center 84 Setting up parental controls 86 Filtering Internet access 86 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 87 Restricting game access 87 Restricting specific programs 89 Creating activity reports 89 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 91 Setting up a maintenance schedule 92 Updating Windows 92 Using BigFix 92 Managing hard drive...
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... be the same on all computers on setting up a router, see the router's documentation. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is to replace USB or Firewire cables. The primary purpose of a wired Ethernet network. This connection type is a number that covers a broad geographical area. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in the home. Standard...
... be the same on all computers on setting up a router, see the router's documentation. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is to replace USB or Firewire cables. The primary purpose of a wired Ethernet network. This connection type is a number that covers a broad geographical area. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in the home. Standard...
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... router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Sharing resources With a network, you are unable to connect to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. Follow the instructions included with your router or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in the router or access point documentation • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections • Make sure that...
... router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Sharing resources With a network, you are unable to connect to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. Follow the instructions included with your router or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in the router or access point documentation • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections • Make sure that...
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... 3 Click OK to save your mouse settings: Shortcut Start Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 78 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.
... 3 Click OK to save your mouse settings: Shortcut Start Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 78 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.
8512565 - Component Replacement Manual R1
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... Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in Step 8. 12 Insert the battery, then turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory cards. 15 Turn on your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. in your Reference Guide. 10 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive...
... Gateway, Inc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in Step 8. 12 Insert the battery, then turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express and memory cards. 15 Turn on your notebook are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. in your Reference Guide. 10 Slide the new DVD drive into the drive...
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... software and device driver recovery" in your Reference Guide. 8 Loosen the three hard drive bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screw Screw Screw 9 Lift the hard drive bay cover using the thumb notch, then remove it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected...
... software and device driver recovery" in your Reference Guide. 8 Loosen the three hard drive bay cover screws (these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Screw Screw Screw 9 Lift the hard drive bay cover using the thumb notch, then remove it to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected...
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... battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from the old drive. Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. See your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key...
... battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from the old drive. Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. See your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key...
8513068 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R3
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... your 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 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules...
... your 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 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing memory modules...
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...) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI Description Plug an Ethernet network cable into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 55. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this optional jack. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug USB devices...
...) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI Description Plug an Ethernet network cable into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 55. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this optional jack. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug USB devices...
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...; Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 80 Important You must set the supervisor password in order to claim your notebook as soon as you can remember, but that is set the user (startup) password. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for service. This is very secure, with you need to recover a forgotten password. The password feature is the password you while waiting...
...; Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 80 Important You must set the supervisor password in order to claim your notebook as soon as you can remember, but that is set the user (startup) password. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for service. This is very secure, with you need to recover a forgotten password. The password feature is the password you while waiting...
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...Windows from a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. You can perform a partial recovery by using recovery discs" on page 88. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that software's installation instructions. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 88 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed...
...Windows from a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. You can perform a partial recovery by using recovery discs" on page 88. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that software's installation instructions. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 88 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed...
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... device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must have a recordable disc drive to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 89 However, if you ever re-install Windows from your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs. You should create your pre-installed software...
... device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must have a recordable disc drive to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 89 However, if you ever re-install Windows from your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs. You should create your pre-installed software...
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... notebook. For more information about using the built-in speakers, make sure that Mute controls are turned off. • If you are plugged in your online User Guide. An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up . For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Adjusting the volume" on . • Clean the disc. 118 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Some music CDs have copy protection software...
... notebook. For more information about using the built-in speakers, make sure that Mute controls are turned off. • If you are plugged in your online User Guide. An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up . For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Adjusting the volume" on . • Clean the disc. 118 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Some music CDs have copy protection software...
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... optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Internet You cannot connect to the Internet • If you may be having technical difficulties. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your notebook has been subjected to reinstall the operating system. For more information about removing your hard drive...
... optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Internet You cannot connect to the Internet • If you may be having technical difficulties. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your notebook has been subjected to reinstall the operating system. For more information about removing your hard drive...
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... for repair. Replace any damaged cables. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 18. • If your battery, see "Recharging the battery" on AC power • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. For instructions...
... for repair. Replace any damaged cables. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Connecting the AC adapter" on page 18. • If your battery, see "Recharging the battery" on AC power • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. For instructions...
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... installing the printer driver. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that came with your notebook. 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 work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. To make...
... installing the printer driver. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that came with your notebook. 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 work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. To make...
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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 135 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 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 135 bays battery 67 hard drive 11 memory 11, 103 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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... model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 85 switching display 28 troubleshooting 116 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 123 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 126 memory card reader inserting card 56 locating 7 memory cards supported 55 removing card 56 troubleshooting 127 using 55 microphone built-in 14 jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2, 80 modem cable...
... model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 85 switching display 28 troubleshooting 116 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 123 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 126 memory card reader inserting card 56 locating 7 memory cards supported 55 removing card 56 troubleshooting 127 using 55 microphone built-in 14 jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2, 80 modem cable...
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... notebook 23 turning on notebook 21 printer default 136 installing 58 troubleshooting 136 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 24 opening 38 recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 projector adding 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting 138 using 28, 62 Properties button 42 R radio approval authorities 79 radio frequency wireless connections 79 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows...
... notebook 23 turning on notebook 21 printer default 136 installing 58 troubleshooting 136 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 24 opening 38 recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 projector adding 59 color quality 62 port 10 screen resolution 62 troubleshooting 138 using 28, 62 Properties button 42 R radio approval authorities 79 radio frequency wireless connections 79 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows...
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... Sleep mode 23, 28, 71 system key 28 Snapshot button 43 158 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 sound adjusting 30, 45 controls 45 muting 30, 41, 45 troubleshooting 137 speakers built-in 12 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 72 Start camera button 42 starting notebook 21 programs 38 startup password 80 static electricity 102 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...
... Sleep mode 23, 28, 71 system key 28 Snapshot button 43 158 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 sound adjusting 30, 45 controls 45 muting 30, 41, 45 troubleshooting 137 speakers built-in 12 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 72 Start camera button 42 starting notebook 21 programs 38 startup password 80 static electricity 102 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...
