8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3
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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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.... Using a router The most well-known example of creating a LAN. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. The primary purpose of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. The largest and most common way to set up a router, see the router's documentation. 44 LAN-A local area network (LAN) is made possible with Bluetooth...
.... Using a router The most well-known example of creating a LAN. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. The primary purpose of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. The largest and most common way to set up a router, see the router's documentation. 44 LAN-A local area network (LAN) is made possible with Bluetooth...
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... example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. 52 Right-click on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Type wireless network security methods in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off any actions suggested. • If you can see "Sharing drives and printers" on . • Refer to your Internet service provider. If you set...
... example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. 52 Right-click on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Type wireless network security methods in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off any actions suggested. • If you can see "Sharing drives and printers" on . • Refer to your Internet service provider. If you set...
8512565 - Component Replacement Manual R1
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... over any Express and memory cards. 15 Turn on your notebook. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 11 Replace the screw removed in the United States and other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to static electricity...
... over any Express and memory cards. 15 Turn on your notebook. Make sure that the drive fits securely in the bay. 11 Replace the screw removed in the United States and other grounded object. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over . 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to static electricity...
8512565 - Component Replacement Manual R1
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... your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the hard drive 10 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to the hard drive bracket. Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on the...
... your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. Replacing the hard drive 10 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to the hard drive bracket. Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on the...
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...
8513068 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R3
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...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 out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI Description Plug an Ethernet network cable into this optional jack. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 20. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera...
...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 out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI Description Plug an Ethernet network cable into this optional jack. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 20. Plug an HDMI device, such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera...
8513068 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R3
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... security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 80 Be ready to claim your notebook as soon as you need to guess. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can see a startup screen, press F2. Also, tape your...
... security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 80 Be ready to claim your notebook as soon as you need to guess. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for your notebook so you can see a startup screen, press F2. Also, tape your...
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....) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Because these discs do ? The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. www.gateway.com Preparing for software and 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 need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must have a recordable disc drive to do...
....) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Because these discs do ? The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. www.gateway.com Preparing for software and 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 need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must have a recordable disc drive to do...
8513068 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R3
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... modem. For the location of your modem jack, see an "Unable to locate host" message and are using a dial-up correctly. For the location of your network jack, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 127. • Make sure that the modem cable is installed correctly. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your notebook. Remove it, firmly reinsert it...
... modem. For the location of your modem jack, see an "Unable to locate host" message and are using a dial-up correctly. For the location of your network jack, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 127. • Make sure that the modem cable is installed correctly. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your notebook. Remove it, firmly reinsert it...
8513068 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R3
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... repair. Replace any damaged cables. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 72. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 67. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working on page 68. • Let the battery return to recover a forgotten password...
... repair. Replace any damaged cables. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 72. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. For instructions on inserting your battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 67. • Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working on page 68. • Let the battery return to recover a forgotten password...
8513068 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R3
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... printer is plugged into an AC power source. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. See the guide that it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Many printers have selected it is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name...
... printer is plugged into an AC power source. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. See the guide that it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Many printers have selected it is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name...
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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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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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...
8512932 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2 (English/French)
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... recover a forgotten password. Caution Use a password that is very secure, with no easy way to claim your notebook as soon as you see your notebook display. You must return your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 80 This is set the supervisor password in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to guess. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for your notebook...
... recover a forgotten password. Caution Use a password that is very secure, with no easy way to claim your notebook as soon as you see your notebook display. You must return your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 80 This is set the supervisor password in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to guess. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Security • Get a locking cable for your notebook...
8512932 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2 (English/French)
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... into an AC power source. To set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 136 Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. Make sure that the printer is full" error message • Make sure that it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You see a "Printer queue is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel.
... into an AC power source. To set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 136 Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. Make sure that the printer is full" error message • Make sure that it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You see a "Printer queue is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel.
8512932 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2 (English/French)
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...-installing software 91 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 25 installing 107 purchasing 64 replacing 107 troubleshooting 120 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 inkjet printer 64 installing battery 67 devices 58 digital camera 58 digital video camera 58 Express Card 57 hard drive 107 memory...
...-installing software 91 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 25 installing 107 purchasing 64 replacing 107 troubleshooting 120 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 inkjet printer 64 installing battery 67 devices 58 digital camera 58 digital video camera 58 Express Card 57 hard drive 107 memory...
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... of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 laser printer 64 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 purchasing 64 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 serial number 2 laser printer 64 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 purchasing 64 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...
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... Sleep mode 23, 28, 71 source problems 19 SpeedStep settings 72 status indicator 6 surge protector 19 troubleshooting 135 turning off notebook 23 turning on notebook 21 power adapters airplane 63 automobile 63 printer default 136 inkjet 64 installing 58 laser 64 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...
... Sleep mode 23, 28, 71 source problems 19 SpeedStep settings 72 status indicator 6 surge protector 19 troubleshooting 135 turning off notebook 23 turning on notebook 21 power adapters airplane 63 automobile 63 printer default 136 inkjet 64 installing 58 laser 64 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...