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Alternatively, use a network cable to connect directly to a network port 
on your router. Please refer to your ISP or router’s guide.

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EGISTRATION

When using your computer for the first time, it is recommended that you 
register it. This gives you access to some useful benefits, such as:
• Faster service from our trained representatives.
• Membership in the Gateway community: receive promotions and 

participate in customer surveys.

• The latest news from Gateway.

How to register

During the initial startup of your computer, a window will invite you to 
register. Please fill in the information and click 

Next

. The second window 

you'll see contains optional fields that will help us to provide you with a 
more personable customer service experience.

Another option

Another way to register your Gateway product is to visit our website at 

registration.gateway.com

. Choose your country and follow the simple 

instructions. 
After registering, you will be sent a confirmation email with important 
information that you should keep in a safe place.

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Страница 1: ... 1 User Guide Gateway NE56R NE51B ...

Страница 2: ...he battery pack 35 Installing or removing the battery pack 35 Charging the battery 36 Checking the battery level 36 Optimizing battery life 37 Battery low warning 37 Software 39 Using Windows and your software 39 Welcome Center 39 Internet security offer 39 Productivity software 40 Gateway Recovery Management 40 Playing multimedia files 40 AutoPlay 42 Playing downloaded files 42 Social networks op...

Страница 3: ... 109 Index 112 Copyright 03 2012 All Rights Reserved Gateway NE56R NE51B User Guide Original Issue 2 March 2012 Visit registration gateway com and discover the benefits of being a customer of Gateway Remark All images are for reference purposes only Actual configuration may vary ...

Страница 4: ... network first check the wireless features of your computer are on and that the router or modem you want to connect to is also correctly configured If wireless is not on press the communication key to open the Launch Manager and make sure Wi Fi is On Your computer will detect and display any available networks select your network and enter the password if required After a short delay your computer...

Страница 5: ...pate in customer surveys The latest news from Gateway How to register During the initial startup of your computer a window will invite you to register Please fill in the information and click Next The second window you ll see contains optional fields that will help us to provide you with a more personable customer service experience Another option Another way to register your Gateway product is to...

Страница 6: ...rovided by Gateway HAVING TROUBLE Gateway provides several options to support your purchase Gateway support Make sure you write down your computer serial number date and place of purchase and model name on the area provided in this guide save your proof of purchase Before you call us please write down any error message that accompanies the problem and have the computer in front of you and switched...

Страница 7: ...Starting your computer 7 Warranty and contact information You can find information about the warranty for your computer and how to contact technical support in your computer s Warranty ...

Страница 8: ...ng part in sport exercise or other activities in a dynamic environment Vibration or movement can loosen fastenings damage internal components and even cause battery leakage Is away from direct sunlight and sources of heat Is away from magnetic fields or any device generating static electricity Is kept at least 30 centimetres one foot away from a mobile phone Is not in a dusty or damp environment I...

Страница 9: ... into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage do not place the product on a vibrating surface Never use it under sporting exercising or any vibrating environment which wil...

Страница 10: ...ar of objects Only use the AC adapter that is supplied with your computer Although other adapters may look similar using them can damage your computer If a replacement is required use only parts certified for use with your computer Cleaning your computer Always unplug your computer from the power outlet before cleaning it Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners use a damp cloth instead Never spray c...

Страница 11: ...iquid was spilled into the product the product was exposed to rain or water the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged the product exhibits a distinct change in performance the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may resu...

Страница 12: ...Ensure that your keyboard and touchpad are at a comfortable height The screen should be about 45 70 cm 18 30 inches from your eyes If you use your computer for long periods while sitting at a desk invest in an external keyboard for improved comfort To protect your hearing when using speakers or headphones increase volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably do not increase the volu...

Страница 13: ...sociated with or aggravated by certain repetitive actions To reduce your risk of developing these disorders type with your wrists straight and your hands and wrists floating above the keyboard If you experience periods of pain tingling numbness or other discomfort please contact your doctor We advise that parents monitor the use of games by their children If you or your child experience any of the...

Страница 14: ...4 Getting to know your computer GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup instructions let us show you around your new Gateway computer Gateway NE56R NE51B ...

Страница 15: ...Item Description 1 Webcam Web camera for video communication A light next to the Webcam indicates that the webcam is active 2 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording ...

Страница 16: ...ription 1 Power button indicator Turns the computer on and off Indicates the computer s power status 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer Special keys are described on page 17 3 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse ...

Страница 17: ...Activates a second function on certain keys E g press the Fn key to activate the F1 to F12 keys Help Opens the help menu Backup Allows you to create backup copies of your computer either the entire system or only selected files and folders Create a regular schedule or make copies whenever you want Communication Enables disables the computer s communication devices Display toggle Switches display o...

Страница 18: ...Next Jump to the next media file Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Social Networking Opens the Social Networks application If this application is not installed the key will start your instant messenging application Volume up Increases the sound volume Volume down Decreases the sound volume Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Icon...

Страница 19: ...eys change the function key setting in the BIOS to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your computer then select the Main menu and change Function key behavior to Function keys Touchpad The touchpad controls the arrow on the screen called the pointer or the cursor When you slide your finger across the touch sensitive pad the pointer will follow this movement Hotkey Function Description Fn Special...

Страница 20: ...with a few simple gestures such as Pinch Quickly zoom in and out of photos maps and documents with a simple finger thumb gesture Flip Browse photos websites or documents by sliding two fingers horizontally Rotate Rotate photos or PDF files in 90 steps with a two finger pivot motion Scroll Swiftly navigate web pages documents and music playlists up or down by moving two fingers vertically ...

Страница 21: ...e Card xD Push to remove install the card Only one card can operate at any given time 2 Power indicator Indicates the computer s power status Battery indicator Indicates the computer s battery status Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging Fully charged The light shows blue when in AC mode HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Communication indicator Indica...

Страница 22: ... 3 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover or obstruct the openings 4 External display VGA port Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector 5 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections 6 USB port Connects to USB devices If a port is black it is USB 2 0 compatible if it is blue it is also USB 3 0 compatible see below ...

Страница 23: ... 3 0 certified devices Defined by the USB 3 0 specification SuperSpeed USB 7 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones Headphones speaker jack Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones Supports compatible 3 5 mm headsets with built in microphone e g Acer smart handheld headsets Icon Item Description ...

Страница 24: ...ompatible see below 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive 5 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off Carefully insert a straightened paper clip to eject the optical drive tray ...

Страница 25: ...by the USB 3 0 specification SuperSpeed USB 6 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available Icon Item Description ...

Страница 26: ...oval Insert a suitable tool and slide to release 2 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws 3 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 4 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover or obstruct the openings ...

Страница 27: ...e used in a wide selection of digital cameras PDAs MP3 players and mobile phones Inserting a memory card 1 Align the card so that the connector points towards the port with the connectors facing down 2 Carefully slide the card into the port If you find you need to use any force to insert the card try reorientating the card slightly 3 Push the card until it clicks into place A few millimetres of th...

Страница 28: ...l design SD cards contain up to 4 GB SDHC cards contain up to 32 GB and SDXC cards can contain up to 2048 GB 2 TB Your computer provides an SDHC or SDXC compatible card reader Note SDXC memory cards can only be used in an SDXC compatible reader SD and SDHC cards can be used in either type Removing a card from an memory card reader 1 Click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area...

Страница 29: ...network jack or hub on your network Universal Serial Bus USB The USB port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up system resources Certain computers may include one or more USB 3 0 ports These resemble standard USB ports except they include additional internal connections and are blue You may use USB 3 0 compatible devices with these ports to benefi...

Страница 30: ... port on the computer Secure the cable connection with the screws provided 3 Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet 4 Follow any setup instructions in the monitor s user s guide 5 Turn on power to the monitor then the computer 6 Make sure that the current resolution and refresh rate do not exceed the specifications of the monitor If necessary change the di...

Страница 31: ...or such as a digital television DTV over a single cable Use the HDMI port on your computer to connect with high end audio and video equipment Single cable implementation allows tidy setup and fast connection Headphones and microphone These two ports allow you to connect audio devices Use the headphone port to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers Plugging an audio device to the headphone p...

Страница 32: ... computer was purchased The power adapter provides adequate power to run your computer and recharge the battery pack at the same time Caution Do not cover or place objects on the AC adapter Keeping the adapter clear of objects allows the adapter to cool properly during use Only use the AC adapter that is supplied with your computer Although other adapters may look similar using them can damage you...

Страница 33: ... you connect the computer to the AC adapter Your computer supports charge in use enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer However recharging with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a power failure It is advisable to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as...

Страница 34: ...ttery again Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times Use this conditioning process for all new batteries or if a battery hasn t been used for a long time If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks you are advised to remove the battery pack from the unit Warning Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 45 C 113 F ...

Страница 35: ...ife A standard computer battery has a life span of about 300 charges Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Warning Batteries may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire Keep them away from c...

Страница 36: ...it is correctly installed in the battery bay Plug the AC adapter into the computer and connect to a mains power outlet You can continue to operate your computer on AC power while your battery is charging However charging the battery with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time Note You are advised to charge the battery before retiring for the day Charging the battery ...

Страница 37: ...eing used as it will continue to draw power for selected models Store the battery pack in a cool dry place The recommended temperature is 10 C 50 F to 30 C 86 F Higher temperatures cause the battery to self discharge faster Excessive recharging decreases the battery life Look after your AC adapter and battery Battery low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter War...

Страница 38: ...les 3 Resume work Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly An extra fully charged battery pack is available 1 Save all necessary files 2 Close all applications 3 Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer 4 Replace the battery pack 5 Turn on the computer and resume work The AC adapter or a power outlet is unavailable You have no spare battery pack 1 Save all n...

Страница 39: ...can access the Welcome Center later by clicking Start Getting Started Internet security offer It is vital to protect your computer from viruses and attacks over the Internet see Security on page 54 An comprehensive Internet security suite including a free trial subscription period is offered when you first start your computer You should activate this protection before connecting to the Internet Th...

Страница 40: ... your computer for system recovery options you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as possible See page 78 for more information Playing multimedia files You may use the media software on your computer to play music films or photo slide shows and watch television if your computer has a TV tuner One or more media programs are installed on your computer Windows Media Player and optionally W...

Страница 41: ...led on your computer click on Start Windows Media Center Setup Caution If your computer includes a remote control or TV tuner they must be connected and active before starting the media program for the first time The first time you start the media program it will start a setup wizard which will configure some basic settings If available select the Express setup option you may then configure additi...

Страница 42: ... as a USB key or memory card Windows will display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you want to open the files Playing downloaded files Downloaded files may work with the media programs installed on your computer or may require specific programs Files that include DRM functions may only play in specific programs e g iTunes Windows Media Player or only on devices certified for use with the eac...

Страница 43: ...nds messages and posted images as they happen a visible notification will alert you whenever a friend or subscription shows some activity If your computer s keyboard features the optional Social Networks key press it to open the Social Networks application Log in or Sign up The top of the application shows your profile picture and account information from Facebook If you have not yet created or ac...

Страница 44: ...nd password for each network or to create a new account if you do not have one If you already have an account click the Log In button to activate access or Sign up to create an account If you choose to create a new account please fill in the requested information with your email and an appropriate password You will then continue to authorize access for your account If requested please allow access...

Страница 45: ... view the video Enter your status in the What s on your mind box and click Share You friends on Facebook will see your status instantly To create a new album of photos in Facebook select the images you want to add drag them to your profile picture You will be prompted for an album name and description Click on Upload to start copying the images to your Facebook account Click the arrows in the bott...

Страница 46: ...y the alert bar Checking your news feeds and information Select the tab for the network you want to view A series of buttons for the network are available for each network Hover over the button to see a description Select the button you want to see and scroll through the list of items Example of Facebook tabs The first button and the section viewed when a tab is first selected are the News Feed fo...

Страница 47: ...ive Update button is active you may download and install an updated version of the Social Networks application Click the tab for a network to see specific settings you may set how often a network is checked the refresh frequency and logout from specific networks in this section Click the X to exit the Settings section ...

Страница 48: ...Using the Internet has become a natural part of daily computing Just a few simple steps can connect you to a vast collection of knowledge and communication tools To accomplish these steps you should first select an Internet Service Provider ISP which supplies the connection between your computer and the Internet You should research the ISPs available in your region not forgetting to talk to friend...

Страница 49: ... Subscriber Line is an always on connection that runs over the phone line As DSL and phone do not use the same frequencies you can use your telephone at the same time you are connected to the Internet this requires a micro filter on each telephone socket to avoid interference To be eligible for DSL you must be located near an DSL equipped phone exchange service is sometimes unavailable in rural ar...

Страница 50: ...vice such as a USB modem or even an appropriately equipped mobile phone Note If your computer includes a SIM card slot you require a compatible SIM card and a contract with a cellular provider Before using the 3G features check with your service provider to see if any additional charges will be incurred especially roaming charges Network connections A LAN Local Area Network is a group of computers...

Страница 51: ...hare an internet connection with other computers in your home Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings Components of a wireless LAN To set up your Wireless network at home you need to have the following Access point router Access points routers are two way transceivers that broadcast da...

Страница 52: ...45 A network cable also called RJ45 cable is used to connect the host computer to the access point see illustration below this type of cable may also be used to connect peripheral devices to the access point Wireless adapter An internal wireless adapter is normally already installed in your computer A button or controls in Windows allow you to activate or deactivate the adapter ...

Страница 53: ...s the network connection on or off If your computer has wireless access but does not feature a Communication button you may turn your wireless network on or off or control what is shared over the network with the network management options Click on Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft is prohibited Switch off al...

Страница 54: ...and take your Internet experience to a new level Gateway website To get you started why not visit our website www gateway com Gateway is dedicated to provide you with on going personalized support Check out our Support section to get help tailored to your needs www gateway com is your portal to a world of online activities and services visit us regularly for the latest information and downloads Se...

Страница 55: ...o multiple computers Other forms of nuisance such as Trojan horses worms or spam can infect your computer in various ways using up resources or clogging up a network Note Gateway guarantees that your computer was 100 virus free at the time of purchase and does not cover damages due to viruses What is spyware Spyware refers to generally unwanted programs that are downloaded onto your computer while...

Страница 56: ...s using up to date antivirus and anti malware software What is a personal firewall A personal firewall is a software program designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network It acts as a shield to protect your Internet connection from unwanted connections some of which may attempt to take control of your computer to install or re distribute viruses or malicious programs Each co...

Страница 57: ...become available By regularly updating your computer you block attackers from being able to take advantage of software flaws vulnerabilities that they could otherwise use to break into your system While keeping your computer up to date will not protect you from all attacks it makes it much more difficult for hackers to gain access to your system blocks many basic and automated attacks completely a...

Страница 58: ...ties such as email messages and Web browsing and protects an individual from viruses worms Trojan horse and other types of malicious programs Your antivirus and antispyware software should be configured to update itself and it should do so every time you connect to the Internet Integrated security suites such as Norton Internet Security which combine firewall antivirus antispyware with other featu...

Страница 59: ...h as your last name and words that can be found in the dictionary especially password Try to select especially strong unique passwords for protecting activities like online banking Keep your passwords in a safe place and try not to use the same password for every service you use online Change passwords on a regular basis at least every 90 days This can limit the damage caused by someone who has al...

Страница 60: ... t respond to email messages that ask for personal information Legitimate companies will not use email messages to ask for your personal information When in doubt contact the company by phone or by typing in the company Web address into your Web browser Don t click on the links in these messages as they make take you to fraudulent malicious Web sites Steer clear of fraudulent Web sites used to ste...

Страница 61: ...ess online in newsgroups blogs or online communities Online offers that look too good to be true usually are The old saying there s no such thing as a free lunch still rings true today Supposedly free software such as screen savers or smileys secret investment tricks sure to make you untold fortunes and contests that you ve surprisingly won without entering are the enticing hooks used by companies...

Страница 62: ...e in Texas and all of the sudden start buying refrigerators in Budapest In order to confirm these out of the ordinary purchases they might call you and ask you to confirm them Don t take these calls lightly this is your hint that something bad may have happened and you should take necessary action Protect your computer with Windows security tools Windows provides a variety of protection applicatio...

Страница 63: ... important applications that protect your computer In addition Windows Firewall Windows Defender and Windows Automatic Updates are provided by Microsoft as part of a comprehensive system to defend your computer The antivirus application varies according to the program installed on your computer Windows Firewall Windows has a firewall that protects your computer when connected to the Internet It st...

Страница 64: ...access the internet After a period of time the Firewall will know your list of trusted programs and won t ask for permission the next time the program tries to connect to the internet The Firewall also protects your computer from programs from the internet trying to access your computer this sometimes is necessary to allow access for program updates downloads etc Caution Please note that most secu...

Страница 65: ... your privacy and your computer Windows Defender includes real time protection options Real time protection alerts you when spyware and other potentially unwanted software attempt to install themselves or run on your computer You are also alerted if programs attempt to change important Windows settings Note Windows Defender works with your Windows Update settings to automatically install the lates...

Страница 66: ...message read it carefully and then make sure the name of the action or program that s about to start is one that you intended to start By verifying these actions before they start User Account settings can help prevent malicious software malware and spyware from installing or making changes to your computer without permission To access User Account settings click on Start Control Panel User Accoun...

Страница 67: ...orer click on Tools Internet Options 2 In the Privacy tab move the slider up or down to select a setting How do I know when my computer is at risk If the Action Center reports an alert or if your computer behaves erratically crashes unexpectedly or if some of your programs do not work correctly your computer may be infected by malicious software However do not blame every computer problem on a vir...

Страница 68: ... ensure your computer stays in good health Error checking Using the Check Disk tool regularly prevents your system from getting unreliable and information getting lost It checks and repairs two types of errors file system errors such as fragmented files that were not deleted and files with invalid sizes or dates physical errors which may occur on your hard disk as it wears out over time 1 Click on...

Страница 69: ...leanup Wizard helps free up space on your disk drive It searches your drive and displays unused files such as temporary Internet files files in the Recycle Bin and other temporary files that you may safely delete 1 Click on Start Computer Right click on the Gateway icon and select Properties 2 Select the General tab and click on the Disk Cleanup button next to the diagram of the disk drive 3 Tick ...

Страница 70: ... thus decrease the chance of a fault developing at a later date 1 Perform a Disk Cleanup and close all open programs 2 Click on Start Computer Right click on the Gateway icon and select Properties 3 Click on Tools and Defragment now 4 Click on the volume you want to defragment and click on Defragment to start The whole process may take several hours to complete It is best not to use your computer ...

Страница 71: ... left simply place your pointer over the hard disk drive icon The information will automatically appear Free some Space on your hard disk drive 1 Empty the Recycle Bin When you delete a file from your computer Windows places it in the Recycle Bin All the deleted files remain there until you decide to permanently delete them from your computer or to restore them to their original location Double cl...

Страница 72: ...ols Windows includes some convenient tools to keep your computer in good shape Use these tools on a regular basis to maintain a reliable and speedy system To make it easier System Tools includes a Scheduled Tasks utility which you can customize to run specific tasks regularly To access the list of System Tools click Start All Programs then the Accessories folder in the list of programs and finally...

Страница 73: ... undo harmful changes to your computer and restore settings and performance without removing your personal data files such as documents browsing history photos favorites or emails Note If you only need to uninstall a program do not use System Restore To uninstall a program use Programs and Features in the Control Panel To start System Restore from the Windows desktop Click Start All Programs Acces...

Страница 74: ...er to how it was on an earlier date without affecting your personal documents or emails it will not restore lost documents either By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to the Operating System e g driver installations or specific software This is useful when a driver installation failed or when you changed a system setting and it did not work 1 Click Next 2 Select...

Страница 75: ...the date and time to this name 3 To finish click on Create Undo the last restoration If the system fails after restoring the computer to a certain date you can use this option to undo the restoration Alternately you can use Last Known Good Configuration to restore the system to your most recent settings that worked 1 Restart the computer press F8 to access advanced startup options 2 Use the arrow ...

Страница 76: ...ty performs automatic updates through Live Update You can also start a manual update from the main interface of Norton Internet Security and the Live Update link Operating system software and drivers Windows Update can help you keep your computer up to date It allows you to choose and download updates for your computer s operating system software and hardware New content is added to Windows Update...

Страница 77: ... issues Remote Assistance makes it possible to diagnose and repair problems with a computer without personally visiting it You can access Remote Assistance by clicking on Start All Programs Maintenance Windows Remote Assistance Upon launching Remote Assistance you will see a screen giving you the choice of either inviting someone to help you or offering to help someone ...

Страница 78: ... system and factory loaded software and drivers To ensure you can recover your computer when needed you should create a recovery backup as soon as possible Gateway Recovery Management consists of the following functions 1 Backup Create Factory Default Backup Backup Drivers and Applications 2 Restore Restore Operating System to Factory Defaults Restore Operating System and Retain User Data Reinstal...

Страница 79: ...d them carefully 1 Click on Start All Programs Gateway then click on Gateway Recovery Management 2 To create recovery discs for the hard drive s entire original contents including Windows and all factory loaded software and drivers click Create Factory Default Disc OR To create recovery discs for only the factory loaded software and drivers click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Disc ...

Страница 80: ...isc as soon as possible The Create Factory Default Backup dialog box opens This dialog box tells you the number of blank recordable discs you will need to complete the recovery discs Make sure that you have the required number of identical blank discs ready before continuing ...

Страница 81: ...rker Important Write a unique descriptive label on each disc such as Windows Recovery Disc 1 of 2 or Apps Drivers Recovery disc Make sure you keep the discs in a safe place that you will remember 5 If multiple discs are required insert a new disc when prompted then click OK Continue until the process is complete RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM If Gateway support did not help fix your problem you can use th...

Страница 82: ...ware and drivers on page 83 For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre installed see that product s documentation or technical support Web site 2 Revert to a previous system condition If reinstalling software or drivers does not help then the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly For instructions see Re...

Страница 83: ...ion instructions New device drivers If you need to recover device drivers that did not come pre installed on your computer follow the instructions provided with the device To recover your pre installed software and drivers 1 Click on Start All Programs Gateway then click on Gateway Recovery Management Gateway Recovery Management opens OR If you are recovering from your driver and application recov...

Страница 84: ...m you want to reinstall Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes snapshots of your system settings and saves them as restore points In most cases of hard to resolve software problems you can return to one of these restore points to get your system running again Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day and also each time you inst...

Страница 85: ...store point you specified This process may take several minutes and may restart your computer Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods you may need to reinstall everything to return your system to its factory condition You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created Caution T...

Страница 86: ...very Management opens 2 Click on the Restore tab then Restore system to factory default The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens 3 Click on Yes then Start A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will be recovered to Caution Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive 4 Click on OK The recovery process begins by restarting your computer th...

Страница 87: ... from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre installed software and drivers 1 Turn on your computer insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive then restart your computer Caution Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive 2 If it is not already enabled you must enable the F12 Boot Menu 1 Press F2 when starting your computer 2 Use the left or...

Страница 88: ...which device to start from such as the hard drive or an optical disc 4 Use your arrow keys to select the line CDROM DVD this line may start with IDE 1 then press Enter Windows installs from the recovery disc you inserted 5 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted then follow the on screen prompts to complete the recovery ...

Страница 89: ...lumes for extended periods Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings Decrease the volume if you can t hear people speaking near you RADIO DEVICE REGULATORY NOTICE Note Regulatory information below is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only Compliance accessories The accessories associated with this equipment are shielded video cable when an external monitor is connected...

Страница 90: ...found in OET Bulletin 65 supplement C 2001 and ANSI IEEE C95 1 1992 Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC s recommended limits The following safety precautions should be observed Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving Do not hold any component containing the radio such ...

Страница 91: ...aps or in an explosive environment unless the transmitter has been modified to be qualified for such use Antenna Warnings Warning To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95 1 RF exposure limits it is recommended that for the wireless adapter installed in a desktop or portable computer the antenna for this wireless adapter to be installed so as to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm 8 inches f...

Страница 92: ...eroperable with other wireless LAN products that are based on direct sequence spread spectrum DSSS radio technology and to comply with the following standards IEEE Std 802 11b compliant Standard on Wireless LAN IEEE Std 802 11g compliant Standard on Wireless LAN IEEE Std 802 11a compliant Standard on Wireless LAN applies to devices supporting 802 11a IEEE Std 802 11n draft 2 0 compliant on Wireles...

Страница 93: ...equency ranges 5 15 to 5 25 GHz and 5 470 to 5 725 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device No configuration controls are provided for this wireless adapter allowing any chan...

Страница 94: ...t such interference will not occur in a particular installation If this wireless adapter does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by taking one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the equipment experiencing the int...

Страница 95: ...t réstreinte à une utilisation en intérieur à cause du fonctionement dans la bande de fréquence 5 15 5 25 GHz Industry Canada requiert que ce produit soit utilisé à l intérieur des bâtiments pour la bande de fréquence 5 15 5 25 GHz afin de réduire les possibilités d interférences nuisibles aux canaux co existants des systèmes de transmission satellites Les radars de puissances ont fait l objet d u...

Страница 96: ...uct must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information contact the local office in the country of use Please see http ec europa eu enterprise rtte implem htm for the latest country list List of National Codes THIS EQUIPMENT MAY BE OPERATED IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES I Country ISO 3166 2 letter code Country ISO 3166 2 letter code Cou...

Страница 97: ...h the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Finnish Acer Inc vakuuttaa täten että notebook PC tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Dutch Hierbij verklaart Acer Inc dat het toestel notebook PC in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van rich...

Страница 98: ...mmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999 5 EG Danish Undertegnede Acer Inc erklærer herved at følgende udstyr notebook PC overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF German Hiermit erklärt Acer Inc dass sich dieser diese dieses notebook PC in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den ande...

Страница 99: ...cer Inc ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ notebook PC ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999 5 ΕΚ Italian Con la presente Acer Inc dichiara che questo notebook PC è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Spanish Por medio de la presente Acer Inc declara que el notebook PC cumple con los requisitos e...

Страница 100: ... regolamentato da 1 D L gs 1 8 2003 n 259 articoli 104 attività soggette ad autorizzazione generale se utilizzati al di fuori del proprio fondo e 105 libero uso se utilizzati entro il proprio fondo in entrambi i casi per uso private 2 D M 28 5 03 per la fornitura al pubblico dell accesso R LAN alle reti e ai servizi di telecomunicazioni Belgium Dans le cas d une utilisation privée à l extérieur d ...

Страница 101: ...ir Assa Zag Cabo Negro Chaouen Goulmima Oujda Tan Tan Taourirt Taroudant and Taza The operation of this product in the radio channels 4 5 6 and 7 2425 2442 MHz is not authorized in the following cities Aéroport Mohamed V Agadir Aguelmous Anza Benslimane Béni Hafida Cabo Negro Casablanca Fès Lakbab Marrakech Merchich Mohammédia Rabat Salé Tanger Tan Tan Taounate Tit Mellil Zag Japan 5 GHz 帯は室内でのみ使用...

Страница 102: ...with mains protected electrically compatible circuits to the external ports SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage Every input and output of this product is classified as Safety Extra Low Voltage Remote earths To prevent electrical shock connect all local individual office computers and computer support equipment to the same electrical circuit of the building wiring If you are unsure check the building wir...

Страница 103: ...ounded before inserting the plug Do not insert the plug into a non grounded power outlet Contact your electrician for details The cord length must not exceed 2 5 metres To prevent electrical hazards do not remove or disable the ground contact on the power cord Replace the power cord if it gets damaged Contact your dealer for an exact replacement In Europe the plug must be rated for 250 VAC 10 amp ...

Страница 104: ...er and the underside of the computer can become hot after prolonged use Sustained physical contact with either should be avoided CHASSIS COVER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Before removing the chassis cover to service or modify the equipment you must disconnect all power and modem cords and remove or disable the battery Caution Some components inside the computer can become hot after prolonged use You t...

Страница 105: ...10 and Sec 1040 11 for COMPLETE laser products Because exposure to laser radiation is extremely hazardous under no circumstances should the user attempt to disassemble the laser device PACKAGING The packaging of this product is compliant with the European Environmental Directive 94 62 EC from December 20th 1994 and its equivalent in the French Legislation by the Decree 98 638 from july 20th 1998 C...

Страница 106: ...ation Likewise desktop computers are designed to be easily dismantled with screws being replaced by clips PRODUCT DISPOSAL The 2002 96 EC Directive known as Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive requires that used electrical and electronic products must be disposed of separately from normal household waste in order to promote reuse recycling and other forms of recovery and to re...

Страница 107: ...roduct contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local state or federal laws For more information contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org for lamp specific disposal information check www lamprecycle org ENERGY STAR Gateway s ENERGY STAR qualified products save your money by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing features or...

Страница 108: ... heat and reduce cooling loads in warmer climates automatically go into display Sleep and computer Sleep mode after 10 and 30 minutes of inactivity respectively wake from Sleep mode if the keyboard is pressed or mouse is moved save more than 80 energy when in Sleep mode ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U S marks ...

Страница 109: ...ing written materials or other container s in the place you obtained them for a full refund GATEWAY SOFTWARE LICENSE 1 Grant of License This Gateway License Agreement License permits you to use one copy of the specified version of the Gateway SOFTWARE identified above which may include at least one CD or DVD disc on any single computer provided the SOFTWARE is in use on only one computer at any ti...

Страница 110: ...ns You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE but you may transfer the SOFTWARE and accompanying written materials on a permanent basis provided you retain no copies and the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement You may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE Any transfer of the SOFTWARE must include the most recent update and all prior versions THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR FRE...

Страница 111: ...of three 3 years as commencing from your receipt of this software you may obtain a complete machine readable copy of the source code for the Free Software under the terms of the GPL without charge except for the cost of media shipping and handling upon a written request to us Contact us if you have any further questions Our mailing address is 8F 88 Sec 1 Hsin Tai Wu Rd Hsichih New Taipei City 221 ...

Страница 112: ...life 33 optimizing 37 removing 36 using the first time 34 brightness hotkeys 18 Browser 54 C Cables 9 102 charging checking level 36 Cleaning your computer 10 computer features 14 on indicator 21 Computer environment 8 connections network 29 Cursor 19 D Disk Cleanup 69 Disk Defragmenter 70 Display hotkeys 17 Download 42 Drives Memory card reader 27 DSL 49 E Electronic Program Guide 41 Environment ...

Страница 113: ...otkeys 19 I Interference 102 Internet Connection 48 49 Firewall 56 63 Internet Service Provider ISP 48 K Keyboard hotkeys 19 L LAN Local Area Network 50 Last Known Good Configuration 75 left view 21 M Maintenance HDD management 71 Recovery Management Program 40 System tools 72 Malware 56 Memory card reader 27 Modem 49 Multimedia files 40 N network 29 Network connections 50 Norton Internet Security...

Страница 114: ...68 Safety precautions 8 Security Antivirus 56 Updates 64 75 Windows Action Center 62 75 Software Removing software 71 Software License 109 speakers hotkey 18 Spyware 55 System Restore 73 System tools Disk Cleanup 69 Disk Defragmenter 70 Error checking 68 Windows System Restore 73 T TV tuner 40 U Uninstalling hardware 28 universal serial bus 29 Update Windows automatic updates 64 76 User Account Co...

Страница 115: ...er 39 WiFi 50 51 Windows System Restore 73 Using Windows 39 Welcome Center 39 Windows Action Center 62 75 Windows automatic updates 64 76 Windows Defender 65 Windows Media Center 40 41 Windows Media Player 40 Windows Remote Assistance 77 ...

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