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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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... your notebook display on your notebook. 5 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Multiple Monitors Properties dialog box opens. 56 DVD playback to a VCR will be scrambled by default, connect the television (or other end of the cable to the Video in speakers or a set of a standard S-Video cable to hear sound while playing a DVD. Tips & Tricks For the location of the S-Video out jack on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide...
... your notebook display on your notebook. 5 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Multiple Monitors Properties dialog box opens. 56 DVD playback to a VCR will be scrambled by default, connect the television (or other end of the cable to the Video in speakers or a set of a standard S-Video cable to hear sound while playing a DVD. Tips & Tricks For the location of the S-Video out jack on an optional port replicator, see the port replicator user guide...
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... network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on the front of the access point with your printer to install the printer drivers on network printers Sharing drives or folders If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network...
... network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on the front of the access point with your printer to install the printer drivers on network printers Sharing drives or folders If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network...
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... Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on , while the battery...
... Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on , while the battery...
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... the port replicator user guide. The secondary hard drive is not recognized ■ The modular drive may be accessed, or you see the poster or hardware guide. Tips & Tricks For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see "Modem (dial-up correctly. Type the keyword file management in the Search box, then click the arrow. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking...
... the port replicator user guide. The secondary hard drive is not recognized ■ The modular drive may be accessed, or you see the poster or hardware guide. Tips & Tricks For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see "Modem (dial-up correctly. Type the keyword file management in the Search box, then click the arrow. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking...
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... . You want to change display settings to DVD can burn videos that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as Power2Go, and with your home DVD player ■ Yes, you are using the Media Center computer functions. For more information, review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. The Media Center saves recorded videos in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for the type of TV (interlaced...
... . You want to change display settings to DVD can burn videos that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as Power2Go, and with your home DVD player ■ Yes, you are using the Media Center computer functions. For more information, review the FAQ topic at support.gateway.com. The Media Center saves recorded videos in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for the type of TV (interlaced...
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... code to temporarily disable the service. Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that all programs, then restart your notebook. The modem does not connect ■ Make sure that came with your network jack, see the poster or hardware guide. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens...
... code to temporarily disable the service. Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that all programs, then restart your notebook. The modem does not connect ■ Make sure that came with your network jack, see the poster or hardware guide. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens...
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... down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 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 Control Panel is on the...
... down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 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 Control Panel is on the...
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... Support. The external mouse works erratically ■ Clean the mouse. ■ Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. For best results, all computers are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your wired Ethernet network ■ Make sure that your Ethernet cable is running at the slowest component speed. 160 Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Remove...
... Support. The external mouse works erratically ■ Clean the mouse. ■ Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. For best results, all computers are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your wired Ethernet network ■ Make sure that your Ethernet cable is running at the slowest component speed. 160 Type the keyword network troubleshooting in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Remove...
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... you may need to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Power Tips & Tricks For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 92. ■ Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. ■ Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. Your notebook is not working correctly. Type the keyword...
... you may need to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Power Tips & Tricks For instructions on connecting the AC power adapter, see "Changing notebook power settings" on page 92. ■ Make sure that the battery is installed correctly. ■ Make sure that the battery is fully recharged. Your notebook is not working correctly. Type the keyword...
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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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... ordered, and location. The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that are specific to -read manual that includes information on your hard drive. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting 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...
... ordered, and location. The label on the bottom of your notebook contains information that are specific to -read manual that includes information on your hard drive. For all other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using the Internet ■ Protecting 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...
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... product model number. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 33. 10 Slide to unlock the battery. Install a memory module into AC power. Provides power when the notebook is certified to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom Battery latch Docking port Battery Customer Care label Hard drive bay Website: Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: www.gateway.com Battery lock Memory bay...
... product model number. For more information, see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page 33. 10 Slide to unlock the battery. Install a memory module into AC power. Provides power when the notebook is certified to UL 1950 for use only with port replicators designed for your Gateway notebook. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook Bottom Battery latch Docking port Battery Customer Care label Hard drive bay Website: Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: www.gateway.com Battery lock Memory bay...
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... your microphone jack, see "Front" on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the optional EZ Point pointing device" on page 23. 11 For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Provides all the functionality of a mouse. Provides all the functionality of a mouse. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Identifying features Optional EZ Point pointing device Power button Keyboard Microphone Optional EZ Point pointing device buttons Status indicators Touchpad...
... your microphone jack, see "Front" on configuring the power button mode, see "Using the optional EZ Point pointing device" on page 23. 11 For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in use or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Provides all the functionality of a mouse. Provides all the functionality of a mouse. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Identifying features Optional EZ Point pointing device Power button Keyboard Microphone Optional EZ Point pointing device buttons Status indicators Touchpad...
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... types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. See the program documentation to the notebook using a USB port. Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to the end of a document. Press this key to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. Use...
... types of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. See the program documentation to the notebook using a USB port. Press these colored keys in combination with the FN key to the end of a document. Press this key to perform actions in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. Use...
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... status indicators on or off . Toggle the notebook display in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in your notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on the key. Turn the optional wireless network...
... status indicators on or off . Toggle the notebook display in the following order: ■ The LCD ■ An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be turned off . 6 Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. For more information, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in your notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on the key. Turn the optional wireless network...
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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...