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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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... connected together through an Ethernet cable. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to replace USB or Firewire cables. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. Most home networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a computer network that uniquely identifies a computer on the network. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is a number that covers...
... connected together through an Ethernet cable. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to replace USB or Firewire cables. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. Most home networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. IP Address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a computer network that uniquely identifies a computer on the network. WAN-A wide area network (WAN) is a number that covers...
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... the window. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Select Diagnose and Repair on each computer. 52 Follow the instructions included with your computers, you are using security. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each of the following: • Connect your router or access point. • Use a printer...
... the window. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Select Diagnose and Repair on each computer. 52 Follow the instructions included with your computers, you are using security. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each of the following: • Connect your router or access point. • Use a printer...
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... Support. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. 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...
... Support. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you want. 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...
8512564 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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... 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 bottom of their respective companies. As part of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. See your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc...
... 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 bottom of their respective companies. As part of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. See your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc...
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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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... or DVD drive. To remove a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on your notebook, manually eject the disc by your DVD drive's regional code must match. If you want to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. The regional code for the disc is closed . 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 closed . To be turned...
... or DVD drive. To remove a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on your notebook, manually eject the disc by your DVD drive's regional code must match. If you want to remove CDs and DVDs using this method. The regional code for the disc is closed . 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 closed . To be turned...
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... set the user (startup) password. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook to guess. The startup password is difficult for someone else to Gateway for service. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must enter the Supervisor 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...
... set the user (startup) password. To create a startup password: 1 Restart your notebook to guess. The startup password is difficult for someone else to Gateway for service. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Open the Security menu, highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER and follow the instructions. Important You must enter the Supervisor 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...
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... like to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 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. 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. Caution Although you may not be expecting...
... like to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 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. 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. Caution Although you may not be expecting...
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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 notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 18 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears...
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 notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 18 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears...
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... by the drive. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on the notebook. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 79. 108 An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the CD label is turned up , then try again. • Make sure that they are plugged in Windows, see...
... by the drive. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on the notebook. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 79. 108 An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the CD label is turned up , then try again. • Make sure that they are plugged in Windows, see...
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... information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. For the location of your network jack, see "Right" on page 8. -OR- Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your hard drive, see "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is installed correctly. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the hard drive is plugged...
... information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. For the location of your network jack, see "Right" on page 8. -OR- Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your hard drive, see "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is installed correctly. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the hard drive is plugged...
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... sends and receives faxes at 14,400 bps when you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with another device, make sure that the line connected to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Phone and Modem Options.
... sends and receives faxes at 14,400 bps when you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with another device, make sure that the line connected to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Phone and Modem Options.
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... instructions on recalibrating your notebook. Your notebook is installed correctly. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Replace any damaged cables. Printer Help For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 66. • Make sure that the battery is not working on battery power • Check the power management settings. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support...
... instructions on recalibrating your notebook. Your notebook is installed correctly. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Replace any damaged cables. Printer Help For more information about recharging the battery, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 66. • Make sure that the battery is not working on battery power • Check the power management settings. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support...
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... of the printer you may need to work online. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that the printer is not set to press so the printer can start printing. Make sure that you may want to use, then click Use Printer Online to set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the...
... of the printer you may need to work online. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that the printer is not set to press so the printer can start printing. Make sure that you may want to use, then click Use Printer Online to set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the...
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... turned on. • If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that it dry. • Adjust the touchpad settings. For more information, see "Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in different countries use a surge protector, make sure that all cables are traveling, you may need to change the TV Out mode. Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have activated TV out. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting...
... turned on. • If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make sure that it dry. • Adjust the touchpad settings. For more information, see "Changing mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings" in different countries use a surge protector, make sure that all cables are traveling, you may need to change the TV Out mode. Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have activated TV out. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting...
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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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... are installed on your notebook, connecting your notebook. • Use the optical drive only when you need to complete Windows setup. in the United States and other brands and product names are not in your hard drive. Setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide guide for tips on using your notebook. USB ports Ethernet jack Modem jack USB ports 4 START THE NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on your Reference Guide. STARTER GUIDE ® MANAGE YOUR BATTERY...
... are installed on your notebook, connecting your notebook. • Use the optical drive only when you need to complete Windows setup. in the United States and other brands and product names are not in your hard drive. Setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide guide for tips on using your notebook. USB ports Ethernet jack Modem jack USB ports 4 START THE NOTEBOOK Press the power button, then follow the on your Reference Guide. STARTER GUIDE ® MANAGE YOUR BATTERY...