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...workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Warning To avoid exposure to use them. Before working with a K. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Screw Technical Support See the label on ... parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. Screw 8 Loosen the six memory bay cover ...
...workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Warning To avoid exposure to use them. Before working with a K. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Screw Technical Support See the label on ... parts, turn off your notebook. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any surface. • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it in a safe place. 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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... 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 this information if you call for informational purposes only. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. The...
... 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 this information if you call for informational purposes only. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: 2 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. The...
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... configuring the power button mode, see "Using the status indicators" on or off. For more information, 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. Inform you when a drive is used. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Identifying features Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on page 17. 11 Provides all the functionality...
... configuring the power button mode, see "Using the status indicators" on or off. For more information, 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. Inform you when a drive is used. www.gateway.com Keyboard area Identifying features Power button Keyboard Status indicators Touchpad Component Icon Power button Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Description Press to turn the power on page 17. 11 Provides all the functionality...
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... F1 may open help assistants in Windows. 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. Windows key Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help . Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key Description Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down your notebook using a USB port. You do not need to shut down...
... F1 may open help assistants in Windows. 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. Windows key Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help . Key type Icon Function keys System keys Navigation keys Arrow keys Application key Description Press these keys to move the cursor up the page, down your notebook using a USB port. You do not need to shut down...
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... object on the screen. Quickly press and release the left button twice in Windows, see "System key combinations" on how to the appropriate part of your notebook. Position the pointer over the object. Move an object on the keyboard. You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to adjust the volume in rapid succession. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on page...
... object on the screen. Quickly press and release the left button twice in Windows, see "System key combinations" on how to the appropriate part of your notebook. Position the pointer over the object. Move an object on the keyboard. You can use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to adjust the volume in rapid succession. Adjusting the volume Tips & Tricks For instructions on page...
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... external audio 6 external diskette drive 8 external speakers 6 Firewire 8 flash drive 8 headphone 6 i.Link 8 IEEE 1394 8 keyboard 8 microphone 6 modem 8, 13 monitor (VGA) 9 mouse 8 network 8, 14 power 9, 12 printer 8 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 USB 8 VGA 9 video camera 8 copyright notice 57 D dial-up modem 13 digital camera USB port 8 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 18 display switching 19 double-clicking 22 dragging 22 drives DVD 24, 35 DVD/CD-RW 7, 24 DVD±RW 7, 24 hard drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD...
... external audio 6 external diskette drive 8 external speakers 6 Firewire 8 flash drive 8 headphone 6 i.Link 8 IEEE 1394 8 keyboard 8 microphone 6 modem 8, 13 monitor (VGA) 9 mouse 8 network 8, 14 power 9, 12 printer 8 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 USB 8 VGA 9 video camera 8 copyright notice 57 D dial-up modem 13 digital camera USB port 8 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 8 directional keys 18 display switching 19 double-clicking 22 dragging 22 drives DVD 24, 35 DVD/CD-RW 7, 24 DVD±RW 7, 24 hard drive 10, 38 identifying drive types 24 multi-format DVD...
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... 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 network 23 turning on wireless network 23...
... 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 network 23 turning on wireless network 23...
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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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..., only the contents of the devices, then turn off all of that you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that your access point is set up, log onto your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer. If...
..., only the contents of the devices, then turn off all of that you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer are unable to connect to the Internet: ■ Run the New Connection Wizard ■ Make sure that your access point is set up, log onto your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer. If...
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... Computer Scheduling maintenance tasks Important Your notebook must be on -screen instructions to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. Type the keyword using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information about Scheduled Tasks Wizard, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Scheduled Tasks window opens. 2 Double-click...
... Computer Scheduling maintenance tasks Important Your notebook must be on -screen instructions to your new one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. Type the keyword using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information about Scheduled Tasks Wizard, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Scheduled Tasks window opens. 2 Double-click...
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... devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery(ies) before you start your hard drive is connected to your notebook. ■ Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. ■ After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error...
... devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery(ies) before you start your hard drive is connected to your notebook. ■ Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. ■ After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay or hard drive bay cover, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error...
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... locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your modem. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you have lost when you may need to the Internet ■ If you are using Disk Cleanup. Type the keyword file management in the Search box, then click the arrow. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see the hardware guide. Press the drive into the drive...
... locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your modem. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you have lost when you may need to the Internet ■ If you are using Disk Cleanup. Type the keyword file management in the Search box, then click the arrow. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see the hardware guide. Press the drive into the drive...
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... the DVR-MS format. You need to know whether you can play recorded videos on a non-Media Center computer that were recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You want to get better TV or DVD image quality ■ Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. You want to change display settings to know whether...
... the DVR-MS format. You need to know whether you can play recorded videos on a non-Media Center computer that were recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You want to get better TV or DVD image quality ■ Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. You want to change display settings to know whether...
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... properties are cleared and call waiting is in the memory bay slot. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. If your notebook. Help and Support For more information about installing memory, see the poster or hardware guide. Memory card reader Drive letter for additional troubleshooting information. For the location of your network jack on an optional port replicator, see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set appropriately...
... properties are cleared and call waiting is in the memory bay slot. ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. If your notebook. Help and Support For more information about installing memory, see the poster or hardware guide. Memory card reader Drive letter for additional troubleshooting information. For the location of your network jack on an optional port replicator, see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set appropriately...
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... each Ethernet component. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Mouse See also "Touchpad or optional pointing device" on a different surface. The external mouse works erratically ■ Clean the mouse. ■ Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. Most routers have lights that indicate they are working to the computers, make sure that the router is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your Ethernet cable is plugged into a router...
... each Ethernet component. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Mouse See also "Touchpad or optional pointing device" on a different surface. The external mouse works erratically ■ Clean the mouse. ■ Some mouse pad patterns "confuse" optical mice. Most routers have lights that indicate they are working to the computers, make sure that the router is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your Ethernet cable is plugged into a router...
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... poster or hardware guide. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on connecting the AC power adapter, see the hardware guide. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. The printer is on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. The Control Panel window opens. Your notebook is not working correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as Default Printer. 164 Printer Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click...
... poster or hardware guide. For more information about using power management settings, see "Changing notebook power settings" on connecting the AC power adapter, see the hardware guide. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. The printer is on battery power ■ Check the power management settings. The Control Panel window opens. Your notebook is not working correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as Default Printer. 164 Printer Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click...
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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...