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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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... Ethernet cable. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is the Internet. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Business networks are typically built using a router. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a router temporarily assign an IP address to replace USB or Firewire cables. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking A wired Ethernet network consists...
... Ethernet cable. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is the Internet. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Business networks are typically built using a router. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know DHCP-Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a router temporarily assign an IP address to replace USB or Firewire cables. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking A wired Ethernet network consists...
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... settings you are unable to connect to a networked computer, then share the printer. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. 52 Right-click on the left of the router or access point with your Internet service provider. Type wireless network security methods in and compare the status lights on the front of the window...
... settings you are unable to connect to a networked computer, then share the printer. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. 52 Right-click on the left of the router or access point with your Internet service provider. Type wireless network security methods in and compare the status lights on the front of the window...
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... 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. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 72 You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left and right buttons • Change the double-click speed • Change...
... 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. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 72 You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left and right buttons • Change the double-click speed • Change...
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... the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. Click Turn off . ■ Click (Change Tablet PC settings) to open the Tablet PC Settings dialog box and modify the digital pen settings buttons, handwriting recognition, and display settings. Control www.gateway.com Description ■ Click (Change wireless network settings) to open the Connect to a network dialog box and select a wireless network to connect to or disconnect from landscape to portrait orientation. ■ Click (Change display settings) to open the Display Settings...
... the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. Click Turn off . ■ Click (Change Tablet PC settings) to open the Tablet PC Settings dialog box and modify the digital pen settings buttons, handwriting recognition, and display settings. Control www.gateway.com Description ■ Click (Change wireless network settings) to open the Connect to a network dialog box and select a wireless network to connect to or disconnect from landscape to portrait orientation. ■ Click (Change display settings) to open the Display Settings...
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... 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 and drivers . . 79 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 80 Returning your system to its factory condition . 82 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 85 Safety guidelines 86 First steps 86 Troubleshooting 87 Audio 87 Battery 87 CD drives 87 Diskette drive (external 88 Display 89...
... 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 and drivers . . 79 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 80 Returning your system to its factory condition . 82 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 85 Safety guidelines 86 First steps 86 Troubleshooting 87 Audio 87 Battery 87 CD drives 87 Diskette drive (external 88 Display 89...
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... technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of Gateway notebook. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. 2 Accessing your online User Guide In...
... technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your model of Gateway notebook. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway contact information Contacting Gateway Customer Care Your Setup Guide contains information about contacting Gateway Customer Care. 2 Accessing your online User Guide In...
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... a startup screen, press F2. The password feature is difficult for someone else to Gateway for your notebook so you can attach a cable lock and leave your notebook in your notebook display. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. You must enter the Supervisor Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must set the supervisor password...
... a startup screen, press F2. The password feature is difficult for someone else to Gateway for your notebook so you can attach a cable lock and leave your notebook in your notebook display. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. You must enter the Supervisor Password each time you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must set the supervisor password...
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... use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous system condition. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 82. 76 Recovery discs take some or all of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring...
... use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous system condition. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 82. 76 Recovery discs take some or all of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring...
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...-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to restart your computer. 5 Click OK. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Recovering from factory default. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup. www.gateway.com 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup...
...-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to restart your computer. 5 Click OK. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Recovering from factory default. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup. www.gateway.com 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup...
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... memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the DVD. A DVD does not produce sound on to remove CDs and DVDs. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your notebook. For more information, see "Using a slot-load DVD drive" on page 79. www.gateway.com • If you are using the monitor jack, use the built-in speakers, a set of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect...
... memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the DVD. A DVD does not produce sound on to remove CDs and DVDs. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your notebook. For more information, see "Using a slot-load DVD drive" on page 79. www.gateway.com • If you are using the monitor jack, use the built-in speakers, a set of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect...
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... and open the browser. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. CHAPTER 8: Troubleshooting Internet You cannot connect to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the modem cable...
... and open the browser. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. CHAPTER 8: Troubleshooting Internet You cannot connect to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the modem cable...
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... port already open or the modem has failed to adjust, then click Properties. Handshaking is available, a white screen appears with no modem information is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel...
... port already open or the modem has failed to adjust, then click Properties. Handshaking is available, a white screen appears with no modem information is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel...
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... network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For the location of your network jack, see the documentation that came with your router. • Make sure that all computers on . • Make sure that the mouse port works. www.gateway.com The external mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The external mouse works erratically • Clean the mouse...
... network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For the location of your network jack, see the documentation that came with your router. • Make sure that all computers on . • Make sure that the mouse port works. www.gateway.com The external mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The external mouse works erratically • Clean the mouse...
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... outlet, turned on, and working correctly. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 61. • Make sure that the battery is not working on battery power • Check the power management settings. For instructions on recalibrating your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such...
... outlet, turned on, and working correctly. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 61. • Make sure that the battery is not working on battery power • Check the power management settings. For instructions on recalibrating your notebook is plugged into the outlet and turn it on. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such...
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... not 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 of the printer you may need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The printer is plugged into an AC power source. Many printers have selected it is connected to the correct port. • Make...
... not 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 of the printer you may need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The printer is plugged into an AC power source. Many printers have selected it is connected to the correct port. • Make...
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... 25 Sleep 26 system 25 system key combinations 26 toggle display 27 Windows 25 wireless Ethernet 26 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 10 LCD panel cleaning 74 switching display 27 troubleshooting 89 LCD/CRT system key 27 line protector 66 line tester 66 lock cable 68 Kensington cable 9 M maintenance cleaning 72, 75 Media Center troubleshooting 96 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 10 troubleshooting 99 memory card reader inserting card 45 locating 6 memory cards supported 44 removing card 45 troubleshooting 100 using 44...
... 25 Sleep 26 system 25 system key combinations 26 toggle display 27 Windows 25 wireless Ethernet 26 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 10 LCD panel cleaning 74 switching display 27 troubleshooting 89 LCD/CRT system key 27 line protector 66 line tester 66 lock cable 68 Kensington cable 9 M maintenance cleaning 72, 75 Media Center troubleshooting 96 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 10 troubleshooting 99 memory card reader inserting card 45 locating 6 memory cards supported 44 removing card 45 troubleshooting 100 using 44...
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... wireless connections 67 rebooting notebook 23 recalibrating battery 56 recharging battery 54 recovering defaults 82 drivers 76, 79 programs 76, 79 software 76, 79 system 76 with Gateway Recovery Center 79 with Windows System Restore 80 Recycle Bin deleting files 93 emptying 93 regional code DVD 43 re-installing defaults 82 drivers 76, 79 programs 76, 79 software 76, 79 Windows 76 with Gateway Recovery Center 79 with Windows System Restore 80 replacing See installing resetting notebook 23 restarting notebook...
... wireless connections 67 rebooting notebook 23 recalibrating battery 56 recharging battery 54 recovering defaults 82 drivers 76, 79 programs 76, 79 software 76, 79 system 76 with Gateway Recovery Center 79 with Windows System Restore 80 Recycle Bin deleting files 93 emptying 93 regional code DVD 43 re-installing defaults 82 drivers 76, 79 programs 76, 79 software 76, 79 Windows 76 with Gateway Recovery Center 79 with Windows System Restore 80 replacing See installing resetting notebook 23 restarting notebook...
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Index Sleep mode 22, 26, 60 system key 26 Snapshot button 34 software re-installing 76, 79 sound adjusting 36 controls 36 muting 36 troubleshooting 112 speakers built-in 11 jack 8 SpeedStep technology 61 Start camera button 33 starting notebook 21 programs 30 startup password 68 status indicators battery charge 54 toggle on or off 26, 112 troubleshooting 112 supervisor password 68 surge protector 18 Suspend 26 system identification label 3 system keys combinations 26 locating 25...
Index Sleep mode 22, 26, 60 system key 26 Snapshot button 34 software re-installing 76, 79 sound adjusting 36 controls 36 muting 36 troubleshooting 112 speakers built-in 11 jack 8 SpeedStep technology 61 Start camera button 33 starting notebook 21 programs 30 startup password 68 status indicators battery charge 54 toggle on or off 26, 112 troubleshooting 112 supervisor password 68 surge protector 18 Suspend 26 system identification label 3 system keys combinations 26 locating 25...
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... TV out (HDMI) jack 7, 48 video camera connecting 48 volume adjusting 36 adjusting modem 104 controls 36 muting 36 troubleshooting 112 W waking up notebook 22 webcam 12, 32 Windows key 25 Product Key Code 3 Windows System Restore 76 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 105 wireless Ethernet button 26 troubleshooting 107 turning off 38 turning on 38 using while traveling 67 wireless network troubleshooting 107 working safely 14 U USB connecting device 47 port 47 USB port 8, 9 user password 68 V VGA port 8, 49 video HDMI out jack 7 monitor port 8 projector port 8 troubleshooting 113 VGA port 8 135
... TV out (HDMI) jack 7, 48 video camera connecting 48 volume adjusting 36 adjusting modem 104 controls 36 muting 36 troubleshooting 112 W waking up notebook 22 webcam 12, 32 Windows key 25 Product Key Code 3 Windows System Restore 76 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 105 wireless Ethernet button 26 troubleshooting 107 turning off 38 turning on 38 using while traveling 67 wireless network troubleshooting 107 working safely 14 U USB connecting device 47 port 47 USB port 8, 9 user password 68 V VGA port 8, 49 video HDMI out jack 7 monitor port 8 projector port 8 troubleshooting 113 VGA port 8 135
