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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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... drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" 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...
... drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use of the cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug the other end of an adapter that is available with the media. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" 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...
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... when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 40. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 34. Provides enhanced security. Keyboard area for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) 13 www.gateway.com Component Touchpad Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description...
... when a drive is in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. For more information, see "Using the optional fingerprint reader" on page 40. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 34. Provides enhanced security. Keyboard area for select models Speaker Multimedia panel (optional) Speaker Power button Keyboard Status indicators Fingerprint reader Touchpad (optional) 13 www.gateway.com Component Touchpad Fingerprint reader (optional) Status indicators Icon Description...
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... security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 84 The startup password is the password you need to enter the User Password if your notebook was turned off or put in order to your notebook. 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 to recover a forgotten password. Avoid working with confidential files until you can be...
... security checkpoints. • Write down your notebook model number and serial number (located on boot, then press ENTER. 84 The startup password is the password you need to enter the User Password if your notebook was turned off or put in order to your notebook. 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 to recover a forgotten password. Avoid working with confidential files until you can be...
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... 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 use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must have a recordable disc drive to perform this is the case, you may have the opportunity. 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. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs...
... 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 use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must have a recordable disc drive to perform this is the case, you may have the opportunity. 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. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs...
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... to adjust the volume control in and turned on the notebook. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. • Make sure that Mute controls are turned off. • If you are using your volume control, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 91. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that they are using powered speakers, make sure...
... to adjust the volume control in and turned on the notebook. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. • Make sure that Mute controls are turned off. • If you are using your volume control, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 91. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that they are using powered speakers, make sure...
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... restart your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. For the location of your modem. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 129. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Help For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • Make sure that...
... restart your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. For the location of your modem. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 129. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Help For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • Make sure that...
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... memory module is failing. Memory You see a "Memory error" message • Make sure that it has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD). To check the memory: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. You see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 107. • Use the Memory Diagnostics Tool to DVD can be played on -screen instructions. Type the keyword memory error in the memory bay slot. For more information about installing memory, see a "Not enough memory" error...
... memory module is failing. Memory You see a "Memory error" message • Make sure that it has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD). To check the memory: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. You see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 107. • Use the Memory Diagnostics Tool to DVD can be played on -screen instructions. Type the keyword memory error in the memory bay slot. For more information about installing memory, see a "Not enough memory" error...
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... password. You must return your notebook for instructions. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook. Power Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the battery is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. Replace any damaged cables. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recalibrating the battery...
... password. You must return your notebook for instructions. www.gateway.com Passwords Your notebook does not accept your password Make sure that your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook. Power Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the battery is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password. Replace any damaged cables. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recalibrating the battery...
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... may need to work offline. 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 press. • Make sure that you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is not set to press so the printer can start printing. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. Make...
... may need to work offline. 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 press. • Make sure that you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is not set to press so the printer can start printing. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. Make...
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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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... 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 95 re-installing programs 95 156 re-installing software 95 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 28 installing 111 replacing 111 troubleshooting 122 HDMI (TV) out jack 7 HDMI port 31, 62, 63 headphone jack 6 Help button 46 Hibernate mode 25, 75 hot-swapping 61, 62 Hybrid Sleep mode 31, 75 system key 31 turning on 78 I IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 83 indicators See status indicators installing battery 71 devices 62 digital camera 62 digital video camera 62...
... 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 95 re-installing programs 95 156 re-installing software 95 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 28 installing 111 replacing 111 troubleshooting 122 HDMI (TV) out jack 7 HDMI port 31, 62, 63 headphone jack 6 Help button 46 Hibernate mode 25, 75 hot-swapping 61, 62 Hybrid Sleep mode 31, 75 system key 31 turning on 78 I IEEE 802.11 using while traveling 83 indicators See status indicators installing battery 71 devices 62 digital camera 62 digital video camera 62...
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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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... settings 76 status indicator 6 surge protector 21 troubleshooting 137 turning off 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...
... settings 76 status indicator 6 surge protector 21 troubleshooting 137 turning off 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...
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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...
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... VGA port 10 video camera connecting 63 volume adjusting 33, 49 adjusting modem 132 controls 49 muting 33, 44, 45, 49 system keys 33 troubleshooting 139 W waking up notebook 25 webcam 15, 45 Webcam status indicator 15 Windows key 30 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 43 Windows Media Player 43, 44 Windows System Restore 92 creating restore point 101 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 133 wireless Ethernet button 31 status indicator 28 troubleshooting 135 turning off 51 turning on 51 using while traveling 83 wireless network switch 8 troubleshooting 135 working safely...
... VGA port 10 video camera connecting 63 volume adjusting 33, 49 adjusting modem 132 controls 49 muting 33, 44, 45, 49 system keys 33 troubleshooting 139 W waking up notebook 25 webcam 15, 45 Webcam status indicator 15 Windows key 30 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 43 Windows Media Player 43, 44 Windows System Restore 92 creating restore point 101 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 133 wireless Ethernet button 31 status indicator 28 troubleshooting 135 turning off 51 turning on 51 using while traveling 83 wireless network switch 8 troubleshooting 135 working safely...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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... cards. Screw Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook over. 24 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 25 Turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Screw Screw 13 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it. 14 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive...
... cards. Screw Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook over. 24 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 25 Turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Screw Screw 13 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it. 14 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive...
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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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... mask is the Internet. Using a router The most well-known example of creating a LAN. This number will be used for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to replace USB or Firewire cables. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is a computer network that identifies what subnetwork the computer is located on setting up a wired Ethernet network is a number that uniquely identifies...
... mask is the Internet. Using a router The most well-known example of creating a LAN. This number will be used for communication among computer devices (including cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, and printers) close to replace USB or Firewire cables. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is a computer network that identifies what subnetwork the computer is located on setting up a wired Ethernet network is a number that uniquely identifies...
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.... Testing your network Now that your router or access point is set on each computer. 52 For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you can add a printer to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers...
.... Testing your network Now that your router or access point is set on each computer. 52 For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you can add a printer to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers...