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Screw DVD drive -OR- Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 15 Turn on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity...
Screw DVD drive -OR- Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and remove any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 15 Turn on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity...
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... 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 to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your workbench or other countries. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway...
... 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 to your notebook and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on your notebook over any Express and memory cards. 7 Turn your workbench or other countries. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway...
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... model. 2 12 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to boot from the old drive. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. All other countries. Screw Screw Screw Screw -OR- 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 your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD...
... model. 2 12 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to boot from the old drive. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. All other countries. Screw Screw Screw Screw -OR- 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 your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD...
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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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... use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Caution Use a password that you can remember, but that is the password you turn on boot, then press ENTER. 80 You must return your notebook to Gateway for someone else to enter the User Password if your notebook was put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password...
... use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Caution Use a password that you can remember, but that is the password you turn on boot, then press ENTER. 80 You must return your notebook to Gateway for someone else to enter the User Password if your notebook was put in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password...
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... drive. If this procedure.) To create discs for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs while you have shipped with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. You should create your own set. 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 recover your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs...
... drive. If this procedure.) To create discs for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs while you have shipped with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. You should create your own set. 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 recover your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs...
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... may need to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. For the location of your network jack, see "Left" on page 7. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack...
... may need to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. For the location of your network jack, see "Left" on page 7. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack...
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Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on page 67. • Make sure that the surge protector is calibrated correctly. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. You forgot your battery, see "Changing batteries" on inserting your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is fully recharged. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the battery" on page 66. • Make sure that the battery is connected securely...
Replace any damaged cables. For instructions on page 67. • Make sure that the surge protector is calibrated correctly. Call Gateway Customer Care for repair. You forgot your battery, see "Changing batteries" on inserting your startup password The password feature (which is set in the BIOS Setup utility) is fully recharged. For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Recharging the battery" on page 66. • Make sure that the battery is connected securely...
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... is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The printer is online. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 136 See the guide that...
... is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The printer is online. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 136 See the guide that...
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... managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 purchasing 64 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...
... managing power 69 maximizing performance 69 monitoring charge 66 purchasing 64 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...
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... power adapter 70 ergonomics 16 Ethernet connecting wired 20 jack 7, 20 Express Card adding 57 inserting 57 installing 57 removing 57 slot 57 troubleshooting 119 external monitor 10, 28 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 8 faxes troubleshooting 129 files opening 38 transferring 79 troubleshooting 119 fingerprint enrolling 32 fingerprint reader control center 34 locating 13 password bank 35 troubleshooting 120 tutorial 31 using 31 Fn key 27, 28 folders opening 38 function keys 27 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing...
... power adapter 70 ergonomics 16 Ethernet connecting wired 20 jack 7, 20 Express Card adding 57 inserting 57 installing 57 removing 57 slot 57 troubleshooting 119 external monitor 10, 28 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 8 faxes troubleshooting 129 files opening 38 transferring 79 troubleshooting 119 fingerprint enrolling 32 fingerprint reader control center 34 locating 13 password bank 35 troubleshooting 120 tutorial 31 using 31 Fn key 27, 28 folders opening 38 function keys 27 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing...
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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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... 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 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 recovery discs creating 89 drivers...
... 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 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 recovery discs creating 89 drivers...
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... drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. 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 out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI Description Plug an Ethernet network cable into the memory card reader. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this optional jack. The memory card reader supports Memory...
... drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. 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 out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI Description Plug an Ethernet network cable into the memory card reader. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this optional jack. The memory card reader supports Memory...
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... checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to enter the User Password if your notebook. If you forget your password, you must set the supervisor password in order to recover a forgotten password. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. You must return your notebook with you while waiting in airports...
... checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to enter the User Password if your notebook. If you forget your password, you must set the supervisor password in order to recover a forgotten password. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. You must return your notebook with you while waiting in airports...
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... printer you may need to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The printer is online. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. See the guide that came with your notebook. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 136 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. The printer...
... printer you may need to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The printer is online. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. See the guide that came with your notebook. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 136 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. The printer...
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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 3, 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 3, 80 modem cable...
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... status indicator 6 surge protector 19 troubleshooting 135 turning off 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...
... status indicator 6 surge protector 19 troubleshooting 135 turning off 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...
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... device settings 73 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...
... device settings 73 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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... access point includes a USB or parallel port. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing resources With a network, you are using security. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you are unable to connect to your router or access point. • Use a printer that your router or access point is set...
... access point includes a USB or parallel port. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing resources With a network, you are using security. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you are unable to connect to your router or access point. • Use a printer that your router or access point is set...
