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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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... to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. The primary purpose of creating a LAN. The largest and most common way to set up a router, see the router's documentation. 44 PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to replace USB or Firewire cables. Using a router The most well-known example...
... to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. The primary purpose of creating a LAN. The largest and most common way to set up a router, see the router's documentation. 44 PAN-A personal area network (PAN) is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to replace USB or Firewire cables. Using a router The most well-known example...
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... example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Wireless security For information on the front of the devices, then power them back on. • Refer to your printer to install the printer drivers on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you can share your Internet service provider. Type wireless network...
... example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Wireless security For information on the front of the devices, then power them back on. • Refer to your printer to install the printer drivers on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you can share your Internet service provider. Type wireless network...
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... configuration, and other mouse settings. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 72 You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left and right buttons • Change the double-click speed • Change the pointer appearance and speed • Change the mouse wheel actions 3 Click OK to save your mouse settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings...
... configuration, and other mouse settings. Changing mouse settings To change your changes. 72 You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left and right buttons • Change the double-click speed • Change the pointer appearance and speed • Change the mouse wheel actions 3 Click OK to save your mouse settings: Shortcut Start ➧ Control Panel ➧ Hardware and Sound ➧ Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings...
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...; Click Connect display to connect an external display to your notebook when you give presentations. Type synchronization in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. ■ Click Sync settings to open the Sync Center to establish new sync partnerships. ■ Click (Change presentation settings) to open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. For more information, see "Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network" on...
...; Click Connect display to connect an external display to your notebook when you give presentations. Type synchronization in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. ■ Click Sync settings to open the Sync Center to establish new sync partnerships. ■ Click (Change presentation settings) to open the Presentation Settings dialog box and select the audio and video settings for the LCD panel or a connected monitor. For more information, see "Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network" on...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools You need the operating system disc that came with your notebook. Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of your notebook. Warning To avoid exposure 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 to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 9 Slide the...
Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools You need the operating system disc that came with your notebook. Hard drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of your notebook. Warning To avoid exposure 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 to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 9 Slide the...
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... Replace the screws removed in Step 14. 18 Slide the new hard drive kit into place. 22 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 23 Turn your notebook over. 24 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 25 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 26 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from the old drive. See your notebook. 19 Replace the screws removed...
... Replace the screws removed in Step 14. 18 Slide the new hard drive kit into place. 22 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 23 Turn your notebook over. 24 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 25 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 26 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from the old drive. See your notebook. 19 Replace the screws removed...
8513065 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R1
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... your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . .102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . .103 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 105 Preventing static electricity discharge 106 Adding or replacing memory modules...
... your notebook 88 Cleaning the exterior 89 Cleaning the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . .102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . .103 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 105 Preventing static electricity discharge 106 Adding or replacing memory modules...
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... the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 22. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 63. 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...
... the display on a projector, monitor, or television" on page 22. The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, Mini Secure Digital®, MultiMediaCard™, RS-MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™cards. For more information, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 63. 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...
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... in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on your notebook if it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to guess. If you forget your password, you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password...
... in Sleep mode. 4 Highlight Password on your notebook if it passes through the X-ray machine in security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on the bottom of your notebook) in case of privacy. • Use a startup password to restrict access to guess. If you forget your password, you use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password...
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... was working correctly. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 92 You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may...
... was working correctly. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 92 You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may...
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... your notebook, you should create a set of discs for recovering your hard drive. If this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Important Your notebook may want to create an additional set . 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 own set of discs in case you need to use...
... your notebook, you should create a set of discs for recovering your hard drive. If this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Important Your notebook may want to create an additional set . 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 own set of discs in case you need to use...
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... code and your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that Mute controls are turned off. • If you are using powered speakers, make sure that the Windows volume control is facing up . For more information, see "Playing music and movies" in speakers, make sure that the CD label is turned up , then try again. • Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers...
... code and your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that Mute controls are turned off. • If you are using powered speakers, make sure that the Windows volume control is facing up . For more information, see "Playing music and movies" in speakers, make sure that the CD label is turned up , then try again. • Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers...
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... more information about removing your modem. Internet You cannot connect to the Internet • If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack. If the error message still...
... more information about removing your modem. Internet You cannot connect to the Internet • If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack. If the error message still...
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... connected securely to recover a forgotten password. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recharging the battery" on page 76. • Make sure that the battery is not working correctly. Your notebook is installed correctly. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 70. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Replace any damaged cables. You must return your notebook for instructions...
... connected securely to recover a forgotten password. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recharging the battery" on page 76. • Make sure that the battery is not working correctly. Your notebook is installed correctly. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 70. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are turned off, then retype the password. Replace any damaged cables. You must return your notebook for instructions...
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... Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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 the correct port. • Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. To make sure that you want to print to is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The printer will not...
... Search Help box, then press ENTER. 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 the correct port. • Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. To make sure that you want to print to is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The printer will not...
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... managing power 73 maximizing performance 73 monitoring charge 70 recalibrating 72 recharging 20, 70 release latch 11 replacing 71 storing 90 troubleshooting 137 bays battery 71 hard drive 11 memory 11, 107 BIOS Setup utility 72 Bluetooth system key 32 turning off 32, 53 turning on 32, 53 brightness adjusting 32, 33, 48 system keys 33 broadband modem connecting 22 button Effects 46 Help 46 Properties 46 settings 46 Snapshot 47 Start camera 46 buttons multimedia panel...
... managing power 73 maximizing performance 73 monitoring charge 70 recalibrating 72 recharging 20, 70 release latch 11 replacing 71 storing 90 troubleshooting 137 bays battery 71 hard drive 11 memory 11, 107 BIOS Setup utility 72 Bluetooth system key 32 turning off 32, 53 turning on 32, 53 brightness adjusting 32, 33, 48 system keys 33 broadband modem connecting 22 button Effects 46 Help 46 Properties 46 settings 46 Snapshot 47 Start camera 46 buttons multimedia panel...
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...wireless Ethernet 31 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 89 switching display 31 troubleshooting 118 LCD/CRT system key 31 line protector 82 line tester 82 lock cable 84 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 88, 91 Media Center 43, 44 troubleshooting 125 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 107 removing 107 replacing 107 troubleshooting 128 memory card reader inserting card 60 locating 7 memory cards supported 59 removing card 60 troubleshooting 129 using 59 microphone...
...wireless Ethernet 31 L labels Customer Care 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 11 LCD panel cleaning 89 switching display 31 troubleshooting 118 LCD/CRT system key 31 line protector 82 line tester 82 lock cable 84 Kensington cable 10 M maintenance cleaning 88, 91 Media Center 43, 44 troubleshooting 125 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 11 installing 107 removing 107 replacing 107 troubleshooting 128 memory card reader inserting card 60 locating 7 memory cards supported 59 removing card 60 troubleshooting 129 using 59 microphone...
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... notebook 25 turning on notebook 24 printer default 138 installing 62 troubleshooting 138 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 26 opening 41 recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92 projector adding 63 color quality 66 port 10 screen resolution 66 troubleshooting 140 using 31, 66 Properties button 46 R radio approval authorities 83 radio frequency wireless connections 83 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 26 recalibrating battery 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 102 drivers 92 programs 92 software 92 system 91 Windows...
... notebook 25 turning on notebook 24 printer default 138 installing 62 troubleshooting 138 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 26 opening 41 recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92 projector adding 63 color quality 66 port 10 screen resolution 66 troubleshooting 140 using 31, 66 Properties button 46 R radio approval authorities 83 radio frequency wireless connections 83 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 26 recalibrating battery 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 102 drivers 92 programs 92 software 92 system 91 Windows...
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... Sleep mode 25, 31, 75 system key 31 Snapshot button 47 160 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92 sound adjusting 33, 49 controls 49 muting 33, 44, 45, 49 troubleshooting 139 speakers built-in 12, 14 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 76 Start camera button 46 starting notebook 24 programs 41 startup password 84 static electricity 106 status indicator wireless Ethernet 28 status indicators battery charge 6, 70 Caps Lock 28 CD drive 28 disc drive 28 drive activity...
... Sleep mode 25, 31, 75 system key 31 Snapshot button 47 160 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92 sound adjusting 33, 49 controls 49 muting 33, 44, 45, 49 troubleshooting 139 speakers built-in 12, 14 jack 6 SpeedStep technology 76 Start camera button 46 starting notebook 24 programs 41 startup password 84 static electricity 106 status indicator wireless Ethernet 28 status indicators battery charge 6, 70 Caps Lock 28 CD drive 28 disc drive 28 drive activity...