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... cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in your notebook over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your online hardware guide. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover...
... cable, and network cable before replacing a component. Replacing the DVD Drive 7 With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the keyboard screw and put it in a safe place. www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. in your notebook over any PC Cards. 6 Turn your notebook. Replacing the DVD drive To replace the DVD drive: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 2 Make sure that the DVD drive is empty. 3 Turn off your online hardware guide. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover...
8511369 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference
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... notebook 15 Turning off your notebook 15 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 16 Using the status indicators 17 Using the keyboard 18 Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD drive 24 Identifying drive types 24 Inserting a CD or DVD 25 Using the memory card reader 25 Memory card types 25 Inserting a memory card 25 Using a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating the battery 29 Ordering...
... notebook 15 Turning off your notebook 15 Restarting (rebooting) your notebook 16 Using the status indicators 17 Using the keyboard 18 Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Turning your wireless radio on or off 23 Using the DVD drive 24 Identifying drive types 24 Inserting a CD or DVD 25 Using the memory card reader 25 Memory card types 25 Inserting a memory card 25 Using a memory card 26 Removing a memory card 26 Adding and removing a PC Card 26 Changing batteries 27 Recalibrating the battery 29 Ordering...
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... Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to your online User Guide. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 The label on your files ■ Playing and recording media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide...
... Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to your online User Guide. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 The label on your files ■ Playing and recording media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting To access the online User Guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway Customer Care will need this guide...
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... features Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on configuring the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 18. For more information on or off. Inform you when a drive is used. You can also configure the power button...
... features Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on configuring the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Using the EZ Pad touchpad" on page 18. For more information on or off. Inform you when a drive is used. You can also configure the power button...
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..., pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. Each program uses different function keys for the numeric keypad. This key can attach an external keyboard to your notebook to connect a USB keyboard. See the program documentation to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on page 19. You do not need to shut down your notebook using a USB port. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You...
..., pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. Each program uses different function keys for the numeric keypad. This key can attach an external keyboard to your notebook to connect a USB keyboard. See the program documentation to find out more information, see "System key combinations" on page 19. You do not need to shut down your notebook using a USB port. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Tips & Tricks You...
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... button to the appropriate part of the speakers. -OR- To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the screen. This action is called right-clicking. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on page 19. 22 www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the left button twice in the online User Guide...
... button to the appropriate part of the speakers. -OR- To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the screen. This action is called right-clicking. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on page 19. 22 www.gateway.com Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the left button twice in the online User Guide...
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... changing 27 charge indicator 6 charging 12 installing 27 latch 10 locating 10 purchasing 29 recalibrating 29 recharging 12 release latch 10 replacing 27 bays battery 27 hard drive 10 memory 10, 32 BIOS Setup utility 29 Bluetooth 19 brightness adjusting 20 brightness keys 20 C cable lock 7 cable modem 14 Caps Lock indicator 17 cards inserting memory card 25 inserting PC Card 26 memory card slot 8 PC Card slot 8 removing memory card 25 removing PC Card 26 slots 25, 26 types of memory cards supported 25 carrying case 29 CD inserting 25 CD drive See DVD drive...
... changing 27 charge indicator 6 charging 12 installing 27 latch 10 locating 10 purchasing 29 recalibrating 29 recharging 12 release latch 10 replacing 27 bays battery 27 hard drive 10 memory 10, 32 BIOS Setup utility 29 Bluetooth 19 brightness adjusting 20 brightness keys 20 C cable lock 7 cable modem 14 Caps Lock indicator 17 cards inserting memory card 25 inserting PC Card 26 memory card slot 8 PC Card slot 8 removing memory card 25 removing PC Card 26 slots 25, 26 types of memory cards supported 25 carrying case 29 CD inserting 25 CD drive See DVD drive...
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...6 LCD panel release latch 6 switching display 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 14 connecting DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 13, 14 mouse USB port 8 moving pointer 21 screen objects 22 MP3 player memory cards 25 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 24 muting sound 20, 22 N navigation keys 18 network jack 8, 14 networking turning off wireless...
...6 LCD panel release latch 6 switching display 19 LCD/CRT system key 19 lock Kensington cable 7 M memory bay 10 installing 32 purchasing 29 removing 32 replacing 32 memory card reader locating 8 memory card types supported 25 using 25 microphone jack 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 modem cable 14 connecting DSL 14 jack 8, 13 monitor port 9 13, 14 mouse USB port 8 moving pointer 21 screen objects 22 MP3 player memory cards 25 multimedia adjusting volume 22 using DVD drive 24 muting sound 20, 22 N navigation keys 18 network jack 8, 14 networking turning off wireless...
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... USB port 8 screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 48 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook 15, 16 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs 22 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity...
... USB port 8 screen objects getting information 22 moving 22 selecting 22 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2, 3 setting up safety precautions 48 shortcut menus accessing 22 shortcuts opening menu 22 shutting down notebook 15, 16 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 22 controls 22 muting 20, 22 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs 22 static electricity 32 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 drive activity...
8511264 - User Guide Gateway Notebook
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... mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 124 Changing mouse settings 124 Changing touchpad or pointing device settings 125 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 126 Programming the buttons 127 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings 127 Adding and modifying user accounts 128 Modifying security settings 129 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Notebook 131 Caring for your notebook 132 Cleaning your notebook 132 Protecting your notebook from viruses 133 Updating Windows 134 Using BigFix 134 Managing hard drive space 135 Checking hard drive...
... mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings 124 Changing mouse settings 124 Changing touchpad or pointing device settings 125 Adjusting tablet and pen settings 126 Programming the buttons 127 Adjusting the Tablet PC Input Panel Settings 127 Adding and modifying user accounts 128 Modifying security settings 129 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Notebook 131 Caring for your notebook 132 Cleaning your notebook 132 Protecting your notebook from viruses 133 Updating Windows 134 Using BigFix 134 Managing hard drive space 135 Checking hard drive...
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... the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that your access point is set up, log onto your network. If you share a drive, the entire contents of the devices, then turn off any firewall software on your notebook ■ Turn off all of that you want to install the printer drivers on your notebook and access a favorite Internet Web site. The folder properties dialog box opens. Follow the instructions included...
... the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that your access point is set up, log onto your network. If you share a drive, the entire contents of the devices, then turn off any firewall software on your notebook ■ Turn off all of that you want to install the printer drivers on your notebook and access a favorite Internet Web site. The folder properties dialog box opens. Follow the instructions included...
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... specific files or entire folders, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from your old computer to customize the task. www.gateway.com Moving from Your Old Computer Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Help and Support For more information about using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your new one by using...
... specific files or entire folders, such as display, Internet, and e-mail settings, from your old computer to customize the task. www.gateway.com Moving from Your Old Computer Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Help and Support For more information about using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your new one by using...
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...: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. ■ Make sure that you are damaged, if your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. Battery troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on , while the battery(ies) is turned on...
...: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. ■ Make sure that you are damaged, if your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. Battery troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on , while the battery(ies) is turned on...
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... an optional port replicator, see the hardware guide. You see a "Non-system disk", "NTLDR is not recognized ■ The modular drive may need to backup media, then delete them from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. Tips & Tricks For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. The secondary hard drive is missing", or "disk" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the hard drive. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections...
... an optional port replicator, see the hardware guide. You see a "Non-system disk", "NTLDR is not recognized ■ The modular drive may need to backup media, then delete them from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. Tips & Tricks For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. The secondary hard drive is missing", or "disk" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the hard drive. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections...
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... picture on your Media Center computer to a DVD ■ Yes, you are using. You need to configure your eyes. You can be played on other half of the video image with the Media Center itself. You want to change display settings to get better TV or DVD image quality ■ Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. The TV screen first displays the video image odd...
... picture on your Media Center computer to a DVD ■ Yes, you are using. You need to configure your eyes. You can be played on other half of the video image with the Media Center itself. You want to change display settings to get better TV or DVD image quality ■ Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. The TV screen first displays the video image odd...
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... connect ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call waiting is disabled before using the modem. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about installing memory, see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set appropriately. You see the poster or hardware guide. Modem (dial-up) Tips & Tricks For the location of your modem jack, see a "Memory error" message ■ Make...
... connect ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call waiting is disabled before using the modem. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about installing memory, see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set appropriately. You see the poster or hardware guide. Modem (dial-up) Tips & Tricks For the location of your modem jack, see a "Memory error" message ■ Make...
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... your router. ■ Make sure that all computers are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on the notebook. For best results, all computers on your network. The external mouse works erratically ■ Clean the mouse. ■ Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your network have different IP addresses. Most routers have lights that your Ethernet cable is plugged in...
... your router. ■ Make sure that all computers are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on the notebook. For best results, all computers on your network. The external mouse works erratically ■ Clean the mouse. ■ Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your network have different IP addresses. Most routers have lights that your Ethernet cable is plugged in...
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... the battery is installed correctly. ■ Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. ■ Let the battery return to your notebook. ■ If your Control Panel is online. For more information about using power management settings, see the poster or hardware guide. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working device, such as Default...
... the battery is installed correctly. ■ Make sure that the battery is calibrated correctly. ■ Let the battery return to your notebook. ■ If your Control Panel is online. For more information about using power management settings, see the poster or hardware guide. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working device, such as Default...
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... files across network 106 problems fixing 134 programs closing 24 opening 9 reinstalling 142 projector adding 55 color quality 55 display properties 55, 118, 119, 176 120, 121, 122, 123 screen resolution 55 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 87 radio approval authorities 144 radio frequency wireless connections 144 recharging battery 90 recordable drive See DVD drive recording audio file 69 CD tracks 69, 85 recovering device drivers 31...
... files across network 106 problems fixing 134 programs closing 24 opening 9 reinstalling 142 projector adding 55 color quality 55 display properties 55, 118, 119, 176 120, 121, 122, 123 screen resolution 55 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 87 radio approval authorities 144 radio frequency wireless connections 144 recharging battery 90 recordable drive See DVD drive recording audio file 69 CD tracks 69, 85 recovering device drivers 31...
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... Internet settings from old computer 141 settings from old computer 139 video to computer 73 travel tips 143 troubleshooting audio 165 automated system 167 device installation 149 diskette drive 149 display 150 DVD drive 151 faxes 158 files 152 general guidelines 148 hard drive 153 Internet connection 153, 158 IRQ conflict 149 keyboard 154 LCD panel 150 Media Center 155 memory 157 memory card reader 157 modem 157 mouse 160 network 160, 161 passwords 163 PC Cards 163 power...
... Internet settings from old computer 141 settings from old computer 139 video to computer 73 travel tips 143 troubleshooting audio 165 automated system 167 device installation 149 diskette drive 149 display 150 DVD drive 151 faxes 158 files 152 general guidelines 148 hard drive 153 Internet connection 153, 158 IRQ conflict 149 keyboard 154 LCD panel 150 Media Center 155 memory 157 memory card reader 157 modem 157 mouse 160 network 160, 161 passwords 163 PC Cards 163 power...