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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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The primary purpose of creating a LAN. This connection type is to replace USB or Firewire cables. Most home networks are common methods of a WPAN is commonly used in offices around the world and can be the same on all computers on setting up a wired Ethernet network is a computer network that covers a broad geographical area. Using a router The most well-known example of two or more...
The primary purpose of creating a LAN. This connection type is to replace USB or Firewire cables. Most home networks are common methods of a WPAN is commonly used in offices around the world and can be the same on all computers on setting up a wired Ethernet network is a computer network that covers a broad geographical area. Using a router The most well-known example of two or more...
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... shared printer's drivers installed. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Follow the instructions included with your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Help For more information, see the network name, but you can see the instructions that came with your printer to the network, do one of your access point. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you set up, log...
... shared printer's drivers installed. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Follow the instructions included with your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Help For more information, see the network name, but you can see the instructions that came with your printer to the network, do one of your access point. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you set up, log...
8512216 - Gateway Notebook User Guide R1
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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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... components. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is commonly used to replace USB or Firewire cables. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. This connection type is an example of creating a LAN. The router is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know DHCP...
... components. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is commonly used to replace USB or Firewire cables. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. This connection type is an example of creating a LAN. The router is a computer network covering a local area, like a home or office. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Introduction to Networking Networking terms you should know DHCP...
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... click Share. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click Start, then click Computer. 2 Right-click the drive or folder that you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections • Make sure that your router or access point is set up, log onto one of...
... click Share. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click Start, then click Computer. 2 Right-click the drive or folder that you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all physical cable connections • Make sure that your router or access point is set up, log onto one of...
8512564 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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... trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 2 13 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 17 Follow the on the...
... trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 2 13 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 17 Follow the on the...
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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... the manual eject hole. 43 www.gateway.com Using a CD or DVD drive [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important Prerecorded DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up. Your DVD drive's regional code must match. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open . 2 Place the disc in until it snaps off of the disc. To be turned on the CD or DVD drive.
... the manual eject hole. 43 www.gateway.com Using a CD or DVD drive [ Manual eject hole Eject button Important Prerecorded DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the label side is facing up. Your DVD drive's regional code must match. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open . 2 Place the disc in until it snaps off of the disc. To be turned on the CD or DVD drive.
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... use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. As soon as it was put in hibernate mode. Important You must enter the User Password each time you turn 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 boot, then press ENTER. 72 The startup password is the password you must set the supervisor password...
... use the BIOS Setup utility. 3 Highlight Set User Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. As soon as it was put in hibernate mode. Important You must enter the User Password each time you turn 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 boot, then press ENTER. 72 The startup password is the password you must set the supervisor password...
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... for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Important Your notebook may not be expecting to need to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. If this procedure.) To create discs 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 have a recordable disc drive to create an additional set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers...
... for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Important Your notebook may not be expecting to need to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. If this procedure.) To create discs 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 have a recordable disc drive to create an additional set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers...
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... notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press any PC Cards or Express Cards. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to boot...
... notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press any PC Cards or Express Cards. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 16 Insert the battery, then turn your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to boot...
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... Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Phone and Modem Options. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 7 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in use ). • Use a different modem cable. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For the location of 14,400 bps. The modem is not recognized by your notebook • Make sure...
... Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Phone and Modem Options. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 7 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in use ). • Use a different modem cable. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For the location of 14,400 bps. The modem is not recognized by your notebook • Make sure...
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...; Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. For instructions on inserting your notebook is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to press. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing the battery" on . • Make sure that the power cable...
...; Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. For instructions on inserting your notebook is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to press. • Make sure that the AC power adapter cables are free from cuts or damage. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing the battery" on . • Make sure that the power cable...
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... the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you want to add additional memory to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure...
... the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you want to add additional memory to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure...
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... User Guide. Video The projector or monitor is not working • Make sure that the video cable is supplying power. Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have pressed FN+F4 to activate the external monitor option. • Make sure that the monitor is turned on . • If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to change the TV Out mode. If you may need to work, make sure that all cables...
... User Guide. Video The projector or monitor is not working • Make sure that the video cable is supplying power. Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have pressed FN+F4 to activate the external monitor option. • Make sure that the monitor is turned on . • If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to change the TV Out mode. If you may need to work, make sure that all cables...
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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...
8512487 - Setup Poster R1 for Windows Vista
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... hard drive. Product specifications subject to complete Windows setup. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. WORK SAFELY & SECURELY Your Gateway notebook comes with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your antivirus software. • Install all critical updates for at gateway.com. All other countries. USB ports Ethernet jack Modem jack USB ports 4 START THE NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on-screen instructions to change...
... hard drive. Product specifications subject to complete Windows setup. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. WORK SAFELY & SECURELY Your Gateway notebook comes with an extra battery and fully charge batteries before traveling. • Use your antivirus software. • Install all critical updates for at gateway.com. All other countries. USB ports Ethernet jack Modem jack USB ports 4 START THE NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on-screen instructions to change...