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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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... Display icon. Important Audio is in speakers or a set of the S-Video out jack on the television or VCR. 4 Start your notebook to a VCR will be scrambled by default, connect the television (or other end of the S-Video out jack on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. 8 Click Advanced. Tips & Tricks For the location of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook. 5 Click Start, then click Control Panel...
... Display icon. Important Audio is in speakers or a set of the S-Video out jack on the television or VCR. 4 Start your notebook to a VCR will be scrambled by default, connect the television (or other end of the S-Video out jack on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. 8 Click Advanced. Tips & Tricks For the location of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook. 5 Click Start, then click Control Panel...
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... or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with the patterns described in the access point documentation ■ Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your notebook ■ Turn off all of the devices, then turn...
... or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with the patterns described in the access point documentation ■ Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your notebook ■ Turn off all of the devices, then turn...
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...; Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery(ies) is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. ■ Make sure that you are correctly grounded before you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that...
...; Never remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery(ies) is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are connected to your notebook. ■ Make sure that you are correctly grounded before you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that...
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... information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see "Deleting unnecessary files" on fixing hard drive problems, see the hardware guide. Contact your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. ■ Make sure that you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. 153 The secondary hard drive is set up )" on...
... information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see "Deleting unnecessary files" on fixing hard drive problems, see the hardware guide. Contact your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. ■ Make sure that you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. 153 The secondary hard drive is set up )" on...
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... progressive scan) Many TVs use this interlaced method to display the picture on the screen, a standard interlaced analog TV will most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. For more information review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. You want to change display settings to get better TV or DVD image quality ■ Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation...
... progressive scan) Many TVs use this interlaced method to display the picture on the screen, a standard interlaced analog TV will most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. For more information review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. You want to change display settings to get better TV or DVD image quality ■ Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation...
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... the location of your notebook. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Make sure that came with your modem jack on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. Memory card reader Drive letter for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. ■ Make sure...
... the location of your notebook. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Memory Tips & Tricks For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Make sure that came with your modem jack on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. Memory card reader Drive letter for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. ■ Make sure...
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.... If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 4 Click your modem tries to connect to another device, make sure that the telephone...
.... If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 4 Click your modem tries to connect to another device, make sure that the telephone...
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... external mouse works erratically ■ Clean the mouse. ■ Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your notebook. For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The first N should be the same for all computers have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure...
... external mouse works erratically ■ Clean the mouse. ■ Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your notebook. For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The first N should be the same for all computers have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure...
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... your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook. ■ If your battery(ies), see "Changing notebook power settings" on ■ Make sure that you may need to an electrical outlet, turned on recalibrating your notebook is plugged into an AC power source. Replace any damaged cables. For more information about using power management settings, see the hardware guide. Many printers have an online/offline button that the printer is online. The Control Panel window opens.
... your AC power adapter is connected correctly to your notebook. ■ If your battery(ies), see "Changing notebook power settings" on ■ Make sure that you may need to an electrical outlet, turned on recalibrating your notebook is plugged into an AC power source. Replace any damaged cables. For more information about using power management settings, see the hardware guide. Many printers have an online/offline button that the printer is online. The Control Panel window opens.
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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...
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... Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 21 Using the optional EZ Point pointing device 23 Replacing the EZ Point pointing device cap 24 Turning the touchpad or pointing device on or off 24 Adjusting the volume 25 Turning your wireless radio on or off 26 Changing modules 27 Using the CD or DVD drive 29 Identifying drive types 29 Inserting a CD or DVD 30 Using the memory card reader 31 Memory card types 31 Inserting a memory card 31 Using a memory card 31 Removing a memory card...
... Key types 18 System key combinations 19 Using the EZ Pad touchpad 21 Using the optional EZ Point pointing device 23 Replacing the EZ Point pointing device cap 24 Turning the touchpad or pointing device on or off 24 Adjusting the volume 25 Turning your wireless radio on or off 26 Changing modules 27 Using the CD or DVD drive 29 Identifying drive types 29 Inserting a CD or DVD 30 Using the memory card reader 31 Memory card types 31 Inserting a memory card 31 Using a memory card 31 Removing a memory card...
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... bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on your hard drive. Gateway Customer Care will need this section is for assistance. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your notebook model and its features. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location.
... bottom of Gateway notebook. Gateway contact information Gateway model and serial number Important The label shown in -depth, easy-to your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on your hard drive. Gateway Customer Care will need this section is for assistance. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting your notebook model and its features. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location.
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... Battery lock Memory bay System label Modular bay latch Component Icon Docking port Battery Battery lock Memory bay System label Modular bay latch Hard drive bay Customer Care label Battery latch Description Connect the port replicator to this bay. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 33. 10 This docking connection is located in this port. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries...
... Battery lock Memory bay System label Modular bay latch Component Icon Docking port Battery Battery lock Memory bay System label Modular bay latch Hard drive bay Customer Care label Battery latch Description Connect the port replicator to this bay. Slide to release the battery. For more information, see "Gateway model and serial number" on page 33. 10 This docking connection is located in this port. Install a memory module into AC power. For more information, see "Changing batteries...
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... Power button Keyboard Microphone EZ PointTM pointing device buttons (optional) Touchpad Status indicators EZ PointTM pointing device (optional) Description Press to turn the power on or off while an external microphone is connected. Provides all the functionality of mouse buttons. Provides all the features of your microphone jack, see "Using the status indicators" on page 17. For more information, see "Front" on page 21. Record audio through this microphone. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use...
... Power button Keyboard Microphone EZ PointTM pointing device buttons (optional) Touchpad Status indicators EZ PointTM pointing device (optional) Description Press to turn the power on or off while an external microphone is connected. Provides all the functionality of mouse buttons. Provides all the features of your microphone jack, see "Using the status indicators" on page 17. For more information, see "Front" on page 21. Record audio through this microphone. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use...
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... keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for different purposes. Function keys/ System keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key The keyboard has several different types of a document. Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of keys. This key can attach an external keyboard to turn on page 19. Press FN+ 1 to the notebook using a USB port...
... keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for different purposes. Function keys/ System keys Key types 18 Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key The keyboard has several different types of a document. Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of keys. This key can attach an external keyboard to turn on page 19. Press FN+ 1 to the notebook using a USB port...
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... in an airplane. Turn the optional Bluetooth feature on page 17. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on or off . www.gateway.com Using the keyboard System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in your online User Guide. Press and...
... in an airplane. Turn the optional Bluetooth feature on page 17. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. For more information, see "Using the status indicators" on or off . www.gateway.com Using the keyboard System key combinations When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in your online User Guide. Press and...
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... 8 keyboard 8 microphone 6 modem (dial-up) 8, 13 monitor (VGA) 9 mouse 8 network 8, 14 port replicator 10 power 9, 12 printer 8 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 USB 8 VGA 9 video camera 8 copyright notice 60 D dial-up modem 8, 13 digital camera memory card reader 8, 31 USB port 8 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 18 diskette drive locating 7 replacing drive module 27 status indicator 17 display switching 19 docking port 10 double-clicking 22, 23 double-tapping 23 dragging 22 drives CD 7, 29 changing modular drives 27 diskette 7 DVD...
... 8 keyboard 8 microphone 6 modem (dial-up) 8, 13 monitor (VGA) 9 mouse 8 network 8, 14 port replicator 10 power 9, 12 printer 8 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 USB 8 VGA 9 video camera 8 copyright notice 60 D dial-up modem 8, 13 digital camera memory card reader 8, 31 USB port 8 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 18 diskette drive locating 7 replacing drive module 27 status indicator 17 display switching 19 docking port 10 double-clicking 22, 23 double-tapping 23 dragging 22 drives CD 7, 29 changing modular drives 27 diskette 7 DVD...
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... scroll zone 21 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2 setting up safety precautions 52 shortcut menus accessing 22, 23 shortcuts opening menu 22, 23 shutting down notebook 15, 16 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 25 controls 25 muting 20, 25 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs 22, 23 static electricity 38 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 CD drive 17 diskette drive...
... scroll zone 21 security features Kensington cable lock 7 serial number 2 setting up safety precautions 52 shortcut menus accessing 22, 23 shortcuts opening menu 22, 23 shutting down notebook 15, 16 SO-DIMM See memory sound adjusting 20, 25 controls 25 muting 20, 25 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 Standby mode 15, 19 system key 19 starting notebook 15 programs 22, 23 static electricity 38 status indicators battery charge 6 Caps Lock 17 CD drive 17 diskette drive...