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www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings 61 Changing the power plan 61 Changing advanced settings 63 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . 65 Packing your notebook 66 ... Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . 71 Caring for your notebook 72 Cleaning your notebook 72 Cleaning the exterior 73 Cleaning the keyboard 73 Cleaning the notebook screen 74 Maintaining the battery 74 Storing batteries 75 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 75 Recovering your system 76 Creating recovery discs 77 Recovering pre-installed software...
www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings 61 Changing the power plan 61 Changing advanced settings 63 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . 65 Packing your notebook 66 ... Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook . . . 71 Caring for your notebook 72 Cleaning your notebook 72 Cleaning the exterior 73 Cleaning the keyboard 73 Cleaning the notebook screen 74 Maintaining the battery 74 Storing batteries 75 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 75 Recovering your system 76 Creating recovery discs 77 Recovering pre-installed software...
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...line of obstructions, or your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it rests on a footrest. • Although notebooks are sometimes called "laptops," do not use your notebook on a soft surface, such as ...your eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you keep your notebook's ventilation openings clear of sight. • Place your feet flat on the floor or on your unprotected lap. Instead, ...
...line of obstructions, or your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it rests on a footrest. • Although notebooks are sometimes called "laptops," do not use your notebook on a soft surface, such as ...your eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you keep your notebook's ventilation openings clear of sight. • Place your feet flat on the floor or on your unprotected lap. Instead, ...
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... adjustable chair that they are in a relaxed position when you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to... the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. You can use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is at or slightly below the level of your head vertical while looking at your notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. ...
... adjustable chair that they are in a relaxed position when you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.gateway.com • Avoid focusing your eyes on your screen for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to... the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. You can use an external keyboard, raise the notebook so the top of its screen is at or slightly below the level of your head vertical while looking at your notebook • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. ...
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... not use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other peripheral device" on page 47. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Warning Do not work with each device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to harm your first user account. 4 Attach...
... not use the notebook on a bed, sofa, rug, or other peripheral device" on page 47. www.gateway.com Starting your notebook Warning Do not work with each device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to harm your first user account. 4 Attach...
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... the EZ Pad touchpad set to the notebook using the touchpad buttons. Tip For instructions on the screen moves in your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on how to connect a USB mouse. www.gateway.com Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of the scroll zone may...
... the EZ Pad touchpad set to the notebook using the touchpad buttons. Tip For instructions on the screen moves in your finger on the touchpad, the pointer (arrow) on how to connect a USB mouse. www.gateway.com Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of the scroll zone may...
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...you want it to the appropriate part of the touchpad, then continue moving your finger, move (drag) the object to the middle of the screen. Start a program or open a file or folder. Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. This ... action is called right-clicking. Press the left button once. Move an object on the touchpad. Move your finger around on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object ...
...you want it to the appropriate part of the touchpad, then continue moving your finger, move (drag) the object to the middle of the screen. Start a program or open a file or folder. Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. This ... action is called right-clicking. Press the left button once. Move an object on the touchpad. Move your finger around on the screen. Position the pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object ...
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...33 Important If you do not see the toolbar, the Auto Hide setting may be turned on the taskbar, then click Show Toolbar. www.gateway.com To use the webcam: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Camera Assistant Software, then click Camera Assistant Software. The Camera Assistant Toolbar ...opens. Button Icon Description Start camera Turns on the camera and opens the preview screen. Help Opens online help. Move your picture. Effects Adds a decoration or border to your pointer around the outside of the toolbar or...
...33 Important If you do not see the toolbar, the Auto Hide setting may be turned on the taskbar, then click Show Toolbar. www.gateway.com To use the webcam: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Camera Assistant Software, then click Camera Assistant Software. The Camera Assistant Toolbar ...opens. Button Icon Description Start camera Turns on the camera and opens the preview screen. Help Opens online help. Move your picture. Effects Adds a decoration or border to your pointer around the outside of the toolbar or...
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Functions Resolution Mute Effects Change a setting or access online help. Audio recording Create an audio recording. Turn audio capture on or off. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Click (Start camera). Add a decoration or border to your picture. 34 The Camera Assistant opens. 3 Click one of the following: Button Icon Snapshot Video recording Description Take a picture of the picture. Create a video recording. Change the size of what is currently in the preview screen.
Functions Resolution Mute Effects Change a setting or access online help. Audio recording Create an audio recording. Turn audio capture on or off. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Click (Start camera). Add a decoration or border to your picture. 34 The Camera Assistant opens. 3 Click one of the following: Button Icon Snapshot Video recording Description Take a picture of the picture. Create a video recording. Change the size of what is currently in the preview screen.
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... Camera Assistant Toolbar or click (Functions), then click Help in your online User Guide. 35 Slide the Brightness control to the desired screen brightness. For more information, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see... "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in the Camera Assistant. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 26. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click ...
... Camera Assistant Toolbar or click (Functions), then click Help in your online User Guide. 35 Slide the Brightness control to the desired screen brightness. For more information, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard. Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see... "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in the Camera Assistant. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. Adjusting the brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 26. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click ...
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..., monitor, or television for a presentation: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. When you are finished giving the presentation, click Turn off screen saver and Set the volume to if necessary. 4 Click OK. 5 Click Turn on to your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change presentation settings). Tip For more...
..., monitor, or television for a presentation: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. When you are finished giving the presentation, click Turn off screen saver and Set the volume to if necessary. 4 Click OK. 5 Click Turn on to your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change presentation settings). Tip For more...
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... periodically to maintain the accuracy of the notebook. 5 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it but the battery charge is interrupted, you see a startup screen, press F2. Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. To recalibrate the battery using it snaps into place. 6 Slide...
... periodically to maintain the accuracy of the notebook. 5 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it but the battery charge is interrupted, you see a startup screen, press F2. Important Select models have this utility in BIOS, use the non-BIOS procedure. To recalibrate the battery using it snaps into place. 6 Slide...
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... label. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you the progress. www.gateway.com 5 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. The battery... charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your notebook to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery ...
... label. Extending battery life Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your notebook battery, we recommend that you the progress. www.gateway.com 5 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. The battery... charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your notebook to AC power. 5 Charge the battery completely until the battery ...
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... modify the currently selected power plan. The Change settings for the plan you are not tied to the power button and Sleep system key. www.gateway.com Changing advanced settings Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to a power plan. The top three settings are using. To turn...
... modify the currently selected power plan. The Change settings for the plan you are not tied to the power button and Sleep system key. www.gateway.com Changing advanced settings Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to a power plan. The top three settings are using. To turn...
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...tape your business card or an address label to your notebook and accessories. • Whoever sits next to you or behind you can see a startup screen, press F2. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook display. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor...stations, or bus terminals. The startup password is very secure, with no easy way to set the user (startup) password. Be ready to Gateway for service. The password feature is set the supervisor password in order to recover a forgotten password. You must set using the BIOS utility. ...
...tape your business card or an address label to your notebook and accessories. • Whoever sits next to you or behind you can see a startup screen, press F2. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook display. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor...stations, or bus terminals. The startup password is very secure, with no easy way to set the user (startup) password. Be ready to Gateway for service. The password feature is set the supervisor password in order to recover a forgotten password. You must set using the BIOS utility. ...
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...to die, you probably know that each kind of battery has its own technology, its own rate of charge, and so on the screen), and wipe the screen with frequent recharges, are better for example. Using the right charger is important. Avoid a hot car, for lithium-ion than by...Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on . Maintaining the battery The life span of a notebook battery is about 1.5 to clean the LCD screen. Several partial discharges (regular use), with the cloth. Use a soft cloth and water to 3 years, under normal conditions. As the battery begins to ...
...to die, you probably know that each kind of battery has its own technology, its own rate of charge, and so on the screen), and wipe the screen with frequent recharges, are better for example. Using the right charger is important. Avoid a hot car, for lithium-ion than by...Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on . Maintaining the battery The life span of a notebook battery is about 1.5 to clean the LCD screen. Several partial discharges (regular use), with the cloth. Use a soft cloth and water to 3 years, under normal conditions. As the battery begins to ...
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... ready before continuing. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to complete the recovery discs. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. Continue recording discs until the process is complete. 78 or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then...
... ready before continuing. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to complete the recovery discs. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. Continue recording discs until the process is complete. 78 or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then...
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... and Support. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Contents. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box...
... and Support. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Contents. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box...
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... hard drive. 4 Click OK. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to restart your hard drive. 3 Click Next to . Caution Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive. This... and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. www.gateway.com 3 Click Yes, then click Start. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress.
... hard drive. 4 Click OK. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to restart your hard drive. 3 Click Next to . Caution Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive. This... and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. www.gateway.com 3 Click Yes, then click Start. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress.
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.... 3 Use your arrow keys to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts to open the boot menu. The boot menu is where you inserted. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the on your...
.... 3 Use your arrow keys to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts to open the boot menu. The boot menu is where you inserted. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the on your...
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Audio Audio troubleshooting is covered under "Sound" on page 110. Battery Battery troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on page 90. 87 www.gateway.com • If the notebook will not turn on, try turning it on with the notebook plugged in and the battery removed, then try ...that your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. CD drives CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "Power" on page 112. The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed...
Audio Audio troubleshooting is covered under "Sound" on page 110. Battery Battery troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on page 90. 87 www.gateway.com • If the notebook will not turn on, try turning it on with the notebook plugged in and the battery removed, then try ...that your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. CD drives CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "Power" on page 112. The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed...