Gateway Notebook manuals
Notebook
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- First things first
- Taking care of your computer
- Taking care of your battery pack
- Getting to know your computer
- Top view - keyboard
- Left view
- Right view
- Base view
- Using the keyboard
- Windows keys
- Touchpad
- Recovery
- Creating a drivers and applications backup
- Recovering your system
- Reinstalling drivers and applications
- Returning to an earlier system snapshot
- Returning your system to its factory condition
- Recovering from a recovery backup
- Connecting to the Internet
- Connecting wirelessly
- Connecting to a 3G network
- Using a Bluetooth connection
- Adding a Bluetooth device
- Gateway Touch Tools
- Pointing
- RepliView
- Gateway Screen Grasp
- Adjusting the Settings
- The editing tool
- Gateway Scrapboard
- BIOS utility
- Securing your computer
- Entering passwords
- Power management
- Battery pack
- Optimizing battery life
- Checking the battery level
- Installing and removing the battery pack
- Traveling with your computer
- What to bring to meetings
- What to take with you
- Traveling with the computer
- Preparing the computer
- Memory card reader
- Video and audio connectors
- HDMI
- Universal Serial Bus (USB)
- Frequently asked questions
- Requesting service
- Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1
- Can I boot directly to the desktop
- How do I personalize my computer
- Where are my apps
- What is a Microsoft ID (account)
- Explorer
- Troubleshooting
- Internet and online security
- Network connections
- Surf the Net
- Playing Blu-Ray or DVD movies
Notebook
Table of contents
- user guide
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Getting Help
- Gateway Web site
- Using eSupport
- Help and Support
- Searching for a topic
- Online help
- Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook
- Front
- Left side
- Right side
- Back
- Bottom
- Keyboard area
- Identifying your model
- Finding your specifications
- Accessories
- Getting Started
- Installing the battery
- Connecting the AC adapter
- Protecting from power source problems
- Connecting the dial-up modem
- Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network
- Starting your notebook
- Waking up your notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
- Status indicators
- Using the keyboard
- Key types
- System key combinations
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Using the touchpad
- Adjusting the volume
- Turning your wireless network on or off
- Using Drives and Ports
- Using the DVD drive
- Inserting a CD or DVD
- Playing a CD
- Using the memory card reader
- Adding and removing a PC Card
- Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
- Managing Power
- Monitoring the battery charge
- Recharging the battery
- Changing batteries
- Extending battery life
- Using alternate power sources
- Changing power modes
- Upgrading Your Notebook
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Adding or replacing memory
- Replacing the hard drive kit
- Maintaining Your Notebook
- Caring for your notebook
- Cleaning your notebook
- Cleaning the keyboard
- Protecting your computer from viruses
- Updating Windows
- Troubleshooting
- Safety guidelines
- First steps
- Audio
- Display
- DVD drives
- File management
- Hard drive
- Internet
- Keyboard
- Memory
- Mouse
- Networks
- Power
- Sound
- Touchpad
- Video
- Telephone numbers
- Self-help
- Tutoring
- A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
- important safety information
- regulatory compliance statements
- united states of america
- japanese notice
- Index
Notebook
Table of contents
- user guide
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Getting Help
- Gateway Web site
- Help and Support
- Using Your Computer guide
- Online help
- Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook
- Left side
- Back
- Keyboard area
- Finding your specifications
- Getting Started
- Connecting the AC adapter
- Starting your notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
- Status indicators
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Adjusting the volume
- Using Drives and Ports
- Using the DVD drive
- Creating CDs and DVDs
- Adding and removing a PC Card
- Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
- Managing Power
- Recharging the battery
- Changing batteries
- Extending battery life
- Upgrading Your Notebook
- Adding or replacing memory
- Replacing the hard drive kit
- Maintaining Your Notebook
- Cleaning your notebook
- Protecting your computer from viruses
- Troubleshooting
- First steps
- Display
- File management
- Internet
- Memory
- Networks
- Power
- Telephone support
- regulatory compliance statements
Notebook
Table of contents
- user guide
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Getting Help
- Gateway Web site
- Help and Support
- Searching for a topic
- Using Your Computer guide
- Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook
- Front
- Left side
- Right side
- Back
- Bottom
- Keyboard area
- Identifying your model
- Finding your specifications
- Getting Started
- Installing the battery
- Connecting the AC adapter
- Protecting from power source problems
- Connecting the dial-up modem
- Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network
- Starting your notebook
- Waking up your notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
- Status indicators
- Using the keyboard
- Key types
- System key combinations
- Multi-function buttons
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Using the touchpad
- Adjusting the volume
- Turning your wireless radio on or off
- Using Drives and Ports
- Using the CD or DVD drive
- Inserting a CD or DVD
- Playing a CD
- Using the memory card reader
- Inserting a memory card
- Adding and removing a PC Card
- Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
- Viewing the display on a television
- Modifying television settings
- Connecting a video camera to your notebook
- Managing Power
- Monitoring the battery charge
- Recharging the battery
- Changing batteries
- Extending battery life
- Using alternate power sources
- Upgrading Your Notebook
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Adding or replacing memory
- Replacing the hard drive kit
- Maintaining Your Notebook
- Caring for your notebook
- Cleaning your notebook
- Cleaning the keyboard
- Protecting your notebook from viruses
- Updating Windows
- Troubleshooting
- Safety guidelines
- First steps
- Audio
- Display
- DVD drives
- File management
- Internet
- Keyboard
- Memory
- Mouse
- Networks
- PC Cards
- Printer
- Sound
- Touchpad
- Video
- Telephone support
- Telephone numbers
- Self-help
- important safety information
- regulatory compliance statements
- united states of america
- japanese notice
- laser safety statement
Notebook
Table of contents
- user guide
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Getting Help
- Gateway Web site
- Help and Support
- Using Your Computer guide
- Online help
- Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook
- Left side
- Back
- Bottom
- Identifying your model
- Accessories
- Getting Started
- Connecting the AC adapter
- Starting your notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
- Status indicators
- Multi-function buttons
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Adjusting the volume
- Using Drives and Ports
- Using the DVD drive
- Playing a DVD
- Viewing the display on a television
- Managing Power
- Recharging the battery
- Changing batteries
- Extending battery life
- Upgrading Your Notebook
- Adding or replacing memory
- Replacing the hard drive kit
- Maintaining Your Notebook
- Cleaning your notebook
- Protecting your computer from viruses
- Troubleshooting
- First steps
- Display
- File management
- Hard drive
- Memory
- Networks
- Power
- Telephone support
Notebook
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1: About this reference
- About this guide
- Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
- Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook
- Identifying features
- Left
- Back
- Bottom
- Keyboard area
- Connecting the AC adapter
- Protecting from power source problems
- Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network
- Starting your notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
- Using the status indicators
- Using the keyboard
- System key combinations
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Adjusting the volume
- Changing modules
- Using the CD or DVD drive
- Inserting a CD or DVD
- Using a memory card
- Installing a printer, scanner, digital camera, or other peripheral device
- Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
- viewing the display on a television
- Connecting a video camera to your notebook
- Installing a secondary battery
- Ordering accessories
- Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Replacing the hard drive kit
- Replacing the keyboard
- Installing the keyboard
- Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
- important safety information
- regulatory compliance statements
- united states of america
- laser safety statement
- Index
Notebook
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- About this guide
- Gateway contact information
- checking out your notebook
- Front
- Left
- Right
- Back
- Bottom
- Keyboard area
- Working safely and comfortably
- Setting up your computer desk and chair
- Connecting the AC adapter
- Protecting from power source problems
- Connecting to a broadband modem or network
- Starting your notebook
- Waking up your notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
- Using the status indicators
- Using the keyboard
- Key types
- System key combinations
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Adjusting brightness
- Adjusting the volume
- Turning your wireless radio on or off
- IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio
- Using the CD or DVD drive
- Using the memory card reader
- Memory card types
- Adding and removing an Express Card
- Installing a printer or other peripheral device
- Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
- Using the projector or monitor for a presentation
- Ordering accessories
- managing power
- Monitoring the battery charge
- Changing the battery
- Recalibrating the battery
- Getting the most from your battery
- Using alternate power sources
- using power saving modes
- Changing notebook power settings
- Changing advanced settings
- traveling with your notebook
- Packing your notebook
- Radio frequency wireless connections
- Security
- Power
- maintaining your notebook
- Caring for your notebook
- Cleaning your notebook
- Cleaning the keyboard
- Storing batteries
- Cleaning CDs or DVDs
- Recovering pre-installed software and drivers
- Using Microsoft System Restore
- Recovering your system to its factory condition
- Recovering your system using the Windows DVD
- upgrading your notebook
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Adding or replacing memory modules
- Replacing the hard drive kit
- troubleshooting
- Safety guidelines
- Troubleshooting
- Diskette drive (external)
- DVD drives
- Ethernet
- File management
- Internet
- Keyboard
- Media Center
- Memory
- Modem (dial-up)
- Mouse
- Networks (wired)
- Networks (wireless)
- Passwords
- Pointing device
- Printer
- Sound
- Touchpad or pointing device
- Appendix A: Legal Information
- important safety information
- replacement parts and accessories
- united states of america
- japanese modem notice
- laser safety statement
- Index
Notebook
Table of contents
- user guide
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Getting Help
- Gateway Web site
- Help and Support
- Searching for a topic
- Using Your Computer guide
- Gateway contact information
- Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook
- Front
- Left
- Right
- Back
- Bottom
- Keyboard area
- Identifying your model
- Finding your specifications
- Getting Started
- Installing the battery
- Protecting from power source problems
- Connecting the dial-up modem
- Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network
- Starting your notebook
- Waking up your notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
- Status indicators
- Using the keyboard
- Key types
- System key combinations
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Using the optional EZ Point pointing device
- Replacing the EZ Point pointing device cap
- Turning the touchpad or pointing device on or off
- Adjusting the volume
- Turning your wireless radio on or off
- Using Drives and Ports
- Changing modules
- Using the DVD drive
- Inserting a CD or DVD
- Playing a CD
- Using the memory card reader
- Removing a memory card
- Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
- Viewing the display on a television
- Modifying television settings
- Connecting a video camera to your notebook
- Managing Power
- Monitoring the battery charge
- Recharging the batteries
- Changing batteries
- Replacing the main battery
- Installing a secondary battery
- Extending battery life
- Using alternate power sources
- Upgrading Your Notebook
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Adding or replacing memory
- Replacing the hard drive kit
- Using the Optional Port Replicator
- Connecting to the port replicator
- Disconnecting from the port replicator
- Securing your port replicator
- Maintaining Your Notebook
- Caring for your notebook
- Cleaning your notebook
- Cleaning the keyboard
- Protecting your notebook from viruses
- Updating Windows
- Restoring your system
- Restoring your notebook to the original configuration
- Troubleshooting
- Safety guidelines
- First steps
- Audio
- Diskette drive
- Display
- DVD drives
- File management
- Internet
- Keyboard
- Memory
- Modem (dial-up)
- Mouse
- Networks
- Passwords
- Printer
- Sound
- Video
- Before calling Gateway Customer Care
- Telephone numbers
- Self-help
- A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
- important safety information
- regulatory compliance statements
- united states of america
- japanese notice
- laser safety statement
- environmental information
- Index
Notebook
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1: About this reference
- About this guide
- Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
- Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook
- Identifying features
- Left
- Right
- Bottom
- Keyboard area
- Connecting the AC adapter
- Protecting from power source problems
- Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network
- Starting your notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
- Using the status indicators
- Using the keyboard
- System key combinations
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Adjusting the volume
- Turning your wireless radio on or off
- Using the DVD drive
- Inserting a CD or DVD
- Using the memory card reader
- Adding and removing a PC Card
- Changing batteries
- Recalibrating the battery
- Ordering accessories
- Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Replacing the DVD drive
- Replacing the hard drive kit
- Replacing the keyboard
- Installing the keyboard
- Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
- important safety information
- regulatory compliance statements
- united states of america
- laser safety statement
- Index
Notebook
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1: About This Reference
- About this guide
- Gateway contact information
- For more information
- Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook
- Front
- Left
- Right
- Back
- Bottom
- Keyboard area
- Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
- Working safely and comfortably
- Setting up your computer desk and chair
- Connecting the AC adapter
- Protecting from power source problems
- Connecting the dial-up modem
- Connecting to a broadband modem or network
- Waking up your notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
- Using the status indicators
- Using the keyboard
- System key combinations
- Using the optional fingerprint reader
- Running the TouchStrip Tutorial
- Using the Fingerprint Control Center
- Using the fingerprint reader features
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Adjusting the brightness
- Adjusting the volume
- Turning your wireless radio on or off
- IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio
- Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories
- Changing modules
- Using the CD or DVD drive
- Using the memory card reader
- Memory card types
- Removing a memory card
- Using a port replicator
- Installing a printer or other peripheral device
- Connecting an IEEE 1394 device
- Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
- Adjusting the display properties
- Using the projector or monitor for a presentation
- Viewing the display on a television
- Ordering accessories
- Chapter 5: Managing Power
- Monitoring the battery charge
- Changing batteries
- Installing a secondary battery
- Recalibrating the battery(ies)
- Extending battery life
- Using alternate power sources
- using power saving modes
- Changing notebook power settings
- Changing advanced settings
- Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook
- Packing your notebook
- Radio frequency wireless connections
- Security
- Power
- Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook
- Caring for your notebook
- Cleaning your notebook
- Cleaning the notebook screen
- Storing batteries
- Recovering your system
- Recovering pre-installed software and drivers
- Using Microsoft System Restore
- Recovering your system to its factory condition
- recovering your system using the windows dvd
- Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Adding or replacing memory modules
- Replacing the hard drive kit
- Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
- Safety guidelines
- Troubleshooting
- Diskette drive (modular or external)
- Display
- DVD drives
- Ethernet
- Hard drive
- Internet
- Keyboard
- Media Center
- Memory
- Memory card reader
- Mouse
- Networks (wireless)
- Passwords
- PC Cards
- Printer
- Sound
- Status indicators
- Telephone support
- Appendix A: Legal Information
- important safety information
- replacement parts and accessories
- united states of america
- japanese modem notice
- epa energy star
- Index
Notebook
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1: About This Reference
- About this guide
- Gateway contact information
- Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook
- Front
- Left
- Right
- Back
- Bottom
- Keyboard area
- Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
- Working safely and comfortably
- Setting up your computer desk and chair
- Connecting the AC adapter
- Protecting from power source problems
- Connecting the dial-up modem
- Connecting to a broadband modem or network
- Starting your notebook
- Waking up your notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your notebook
- Using the status indicators
- Using the keyboard
- Key types
- System key combinations
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Adjusting brightness
- Adjusting the volume
- Turning your wireless radio on or off
- Chapter 4: Using Drives and Accessories
- Using the CD or DVD drive
- using a cd or dvd
- Using the memory card reader
- Using a memory card
- Adding and removing an Express Card
- Installing a printer or other peripheral device
- Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
- Ordering accessories
- Chapter 5: Managing Power
- Monitoring the battery charge
- Changing batteries
- Recalibrating the battery
- Extending battery life
- Using alternate power sources
- Changing notebook power settings
- Changing advanced settings
- Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook
- Packing your notebook
- Radio frequency wireless connections
- Security
- Power
- Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Notebook
- Caring for your notebook
- Cleaning your notebook
- Cleaning the notebook screen
- Recovering specific files and software
- Recovering using the Windows DVD
- Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Adding or replacing memory modules
- Replacing the hard drive kit
- Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
- Safety guidelines
- Troubleshooting
- Diskette drive (external)
- DVD drives
- Ethernet
- File management
- Internet
- Keyboard
- Media Center
- Memory
- Modem (cable or DSL)
- Mouse
- Networks (wireless)
- Passwords
- Printer
- Sound
- Video
- Appendix A: Legal Information
- important safety information
- replacement parts and accessories
- united states of america
- japanese modem notice
- laser safety statement
- Index
Notebook
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1: About this reference
- About this guide
- Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
- Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Convertible Notebook
- Identifying features
- Left
- Right
- Bottom
- Keyboard area
- Connecting the AC adapter
- Connecting the dial-up modem
- Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network
- Starting your convertible notebook
- Restarting (rebooting) your convertible notebook
- Using the status indicators
- Using the keyboard
- System key combinations
- Using the tablet control buttons
- Programming the Windows Journal button
- Using the EZ Pad touchpad
- Using the display
- Converting the display from notebook to tablet mode
- Changing display orientation
- Storing and removing the pen
- Adjusting the volume
- Changing modules
- Using the DVD drive
- Inserting a CD or DVD
- Inserting a memory card
- Adding and removing a PC Card
- Changing batteries
- Installing a multibay battery
- Ordering accessories
- Chapter 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Replacing the hard drive kit
- Replacing the keyboard
- Installing the keyboard
- Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
- Important safety information
- Regulatory compliance statements
- United States of America
- Canada
- Japan
- Laser safety statement
- Notices
- Index