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... Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 80 Adding and modifying user accounts 81 Changing accessibility settings 82 Using the Ease of Access Center 82 Using voice recognition 83 Using the Windows Mobility Center 84 Setting up parental controls 86 Filtering Internet access 86 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 87 Restricting game access 87 Restricting specific programs 89 Creating activity reports 89 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 91 Setting up a maintenance schedule 92 Updating Windows 92 Using BigFix 92 Managing hard drive...
... Adjusting tablet, digital pen, and input panel settings 80 Adding and modifying user accounts 81 Changing accessibility settings 82 Using the Ease of Access Center 82 Using voice recognition 83 Using the Windows Mobility Center 84 Setting up parental controls 86 Filtering Internet access 86 Scheduling notebook and Internet use 87 Restricting game access 87 Restricting specific programs 89 Creating activity reports 89 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 91 Setting up a maintenance schedule 92 Updating Windows 92 Using BigFix 92 Managing hard drive...
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.... 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. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a number that covers a broad geographical area. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. To create a wired Ethernet network, you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in...
.... 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. A wireless personal area network (WPAN) is a number that covers a broad geographical area. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. To create a wired Ethernet network, you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in...
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... to your network. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are shared, you are unable to connect to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. If you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can : • View a network drive • Open and...
... to your network. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are shared, you are unable to connect to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. If you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can : • View a network drive • Open and...
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... your mouse settings: Shortcut Start Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... your mouse settings: Shortcut Start Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Mouse 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Hardware and Sound, click Mouse. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. You can : • Switch the left -hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support.
8511725 - Gateway Service Guide
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... instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 5 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 6 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 64. Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - www.gateway.com Replacing the modem card This procedure applies to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black...
... instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 5 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 6 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 64. Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - OR - www.gateway.com Replacing the modem card This procedure applies to complete this task: 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black...
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... keyboard" on page 31. 7 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 8 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. 62 Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the Bluetooth module Tools you need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black...
... keyboard" on page 31. 7 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 8 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in "Replacing the palm rest" on page 56. 62 Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - Replacing Notebook Components Replacing the Bluetooth module Tools you need to complete this task: Scribe or non-marring tool 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black...
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... notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, remove the IEEE 802.11 wireless card from the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 7 Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 8 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 9 Remove the keyboard...
... notebook has IEEE 802.11 wireless networking built in, remove the IEEE 802.11 wireless card from the old system board and install it on the new system board by following the instructions in "Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card" on page 22. 7 Remove the hard drive kit by following the instructions in "Replacing the hard drive" on page 26. 8 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard cover" on page 29. 9 Remove the keyboard...
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... keyboard by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. 8 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 67 top) 17 black (palm rest - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - www.gateway.com Replacing the external video board Tools you need to complete this task: 5.0 mm hex nutdriver 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black...
... keyboard by following the instructions in "Replacing the keyboard" on page 31. 8 Remove the LCD panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the LCD panel assembly" on page 38. 67 top) 17 black (palm rest - Scribe or non-marring tool Phillips #0 screwdriver Screws removed during this task: Flat-blade driver - www.gateway.com Replacing the external video board Tools you need to complete this task: 5.0 mm hex nutdriver 1 black (DVD drive) 2 black (hard drive kit) 2 black (keyboard cover) 1-3 black (keyboard) 4 black (LCD panel hinges) 4 black...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
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... on-screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your notebook. 17 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC Cards. All other countries. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new drive...
... on-screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your notebook. 17 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC Cards. All other countries. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new drive...
8512488 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2
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... 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your system to its factory condition 89 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 93 Preventing static electricity discharge 94 Adding or replacing memory modules 95 Replacing the hard drive kit 100 iii
... 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your system to its factory condition 89 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 93 Preventing static electricity discharge 94 Adding or replacing memory modules 95 Replacing the hard drive kit 100 iii
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... disc's regional code and your DVD drive is 4. The regional code for the disc is closed . To be turned on your DVD drive's regional code must match the regional code of the spindle. 3 Push the tray in the tray, make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. www.gateway.com Using a CD or DVD drive [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important Prerecorded DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes...
... disc's regional code and your DVD drive is 4. The regional code for the disc is closed . To be turned on your DVD drive's regional code must match the regional code of the spindle. 3 Push the tray in the tray, make sure that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. www.gateway.com Using a CD or DVD drive [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important Prerecorded DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes...
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... discs in case you should create your own set. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. You should create a set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case the originals are lost or damaged. 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...
... discs in case you should create your own set. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. You should create a set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case the originals are lost or damaged. 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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... copy protection software. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 6. • If you are using powered speakers, make sure that they are flawed and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. Occasionally discs are plugged in Windows, see "Front" on page 36. • Make sure that Mute controls are turned off...
... copy protection software. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 6. • If you are using powered speakers, make sure that they are flawed and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. Occasionally discs are plugged in Windows, see "Front" on page 36. • Make sure that Mute controls are turned off...
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For the location of 14,400 bps. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Phone and Modem Options. The Phone and Modem Options dialog box opens. 5 Click the Modems tab. 6 Click your notebook. If no modem information is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you have a 56K modem • Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive...
For the location of 14,400 bps. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Phone and Modem Options. The Phone and Modem Options dialog box opens. 5 Click the Modems tab. 6 Click your notebook. If no modem information is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you have a 56K modem • Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive...
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... AC power adapter is connected correctly to room temperature. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on battery power • Check the power management settings. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recharging the battery" on page 61. • Make sure that the printer is online. Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into the outlet and turn on . • Make sure that the battery is installed...
... AC power adapter is connected correctly to room temperature. For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on battery power • Check the power management settings. For more information about using power management settings, see "Recharging the battery" on page 61. • Make sure that the printer is online. Your notebook is not working device, such as a lamp, into the outlet and turn on . • Make sure that the battery is installed...
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... is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that you want to set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you want to use, then click Use Printer Online to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error...
... is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that you want to set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you want to use, then click Use Printer Online to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error...
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... and that the S-Video cable is turned on how to work, make sure that it dry. • Adjust the touchpad settings. TV out is not working • Make sure that you have a technical problem with a damp cloth (water only) and wipe it is connected correctly. • Televisions in your notebook is connected correctly to activate the external monitor option. • Make sure that the monitor is turned on page 54. For...
... and that the S-Video cable is turned on how to work, make sure that it dry. • Adjust the touchpad settings. TV out is not working • Make sure that you have a technical problem with a damp cloth (water only) and wipe it is connected correctly. • Televisions in your notebook is connected correctly to activate the external monitor option. • Make sure that the monitor is turned on page 54. For...
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... 45 installing 45 removing 45 slot 45 troubleshooting 109 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 faxes troubleshooting 119 files opening 30 transferring 71 troubleshooting 110 Firewire port 8, 48 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 30 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 83 re-installing programs 83 re-installing software 83 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 100 purchasing 56 replacing 100 troubleshooting 110 headphone jack 6 Help button 33 Hibernate mode 21, 64 hot...
... 45 installing 45 removing 45 slot 45 troubleshooting 109 external monitor 9, 26 EZ Pad touchpad See touchpad F fan 7 faxes troubleshooting 119 files opening 30 transferring 71 troubleshooting 110 Firewire port 8, 48 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 30 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 83 re-installing programs 83 re-installing software 83 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 100 purchasing 56 replacing 100 troubleshooting 110 headphone jack 6 Help button 33 Hibernate mode 21, 64 hot...
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... of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 laser printer 57 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel cleaning 77 release latch 6 switching display 26 troubleshooting 106 LCD/CRT system key 26 line protector 70 line tester 70 lock cable 72 Kensington cable 7 M maintenance cleaning 76, 79 Media Center troubleshooting 113 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 10 installing 95 purchasing 56 removing 95 replacing 95 troubleshooting 116 memory card reader inserting card 44 locating 8 memory cards supported 44 removing card 45 troubleshooting 116 using 44 microphone built-in 11...
... of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 laser printer 57 latch battery 10 LCD panel release 6 LCD panel cleaning 77 release latch 6 switching display 26 troubleshooting 106 LCD/CRT system key 26 line protector 70 line tester 70 lock cable 72 Kensington cable 7 M maintenance cleaning 76, 79 Media Center troubleshooting 113 media reader See memory card reader memory bay 10 installing 95 purchasing 56 removing 95 replacing 95 troubleshooting 116 memory card reader inserting card 44 locating 8 memory cards supported 44 removing card 45 troubleshooting 116 using 44 microphone built-in 11...
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... 66 Sleep mode 21, 26, 64 source problems 18 SpeedStep settings 66 status indicator 6 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 125 turning off notebook 21 turning on notebook 20 power adapters airplane 56 automobile 56 printer default 126 inkjet 57 installing 48 laser 57 troubleshooting 125 USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive 22 opening 30 recovery discs 81, 84 re-installing 80 projector adding 50 color quality 52 port 9 screen resolution 52 troubleshooting 128 using 26, 53 Properties button...
... 66 Sleep mode 21, 26, 64 source problems 18 SpeedStep settings 66 status indicator 6 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 125 turning off notebook 21 turning on notebook 20 power adapters airplane 56 automobile 56 printer default 126 inkjet 57 installing 48 laser 57 troubleshooting 125 USB port 8 programs closing unresponsive 22 opening 30 recovery discs 81, 84 re-installing 80 projector adding 50 color quality 52 port 9 screen resolution 52 troubleshooting 128 using 26, 53 Properties button...