Quick Start Guide Gateway NE56R/NE51B TABLE OF CONTENTS Starting your computer 3 Right view........................................................ 10 3 Base view........................................................ 3 Recovery 4 Gateway Recovery Management .................... 4 Creating recovery discs ........................... 4 Recovering your system.................................. Types of recovery .................................... Getting to know your computer 5 Top view - display .........
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STARTING YOUR COMPUTER Thank you for purchasing this Gateway computer! This guide has been designed to introduce you to the features of your computer and assist in your computing experience. After setting up and starting your computer, as shown in the setup instructions, it will ask you questions that will help you connect to the Internet. Your computer will then configure installed software.
After registering, you will be sent a confirmation email with important information that you should keep in a safe place. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Your computer will automatically install software and prepare your computer for use. This may take some time, please do not turn off your computer; wait until the installation has finished. RECOVERY You should create recovery discs as soon as you are able.
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 TOP VIEW - DISPLAY # Icon 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.
TOP VIEW - KEYBOARD # Icon Item Description 1 Power button / indicator 2 Keyboard Turns the computer on and off. Indicates the computer's power status. For entering data into your computer. - Special keys are described on page 6. 3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 4 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right side of the button function as left and right selection buttons. 5 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
Icon Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file. Stop Stop playing the selected media file. Previous Return to the previous media file. Next Jump to the next media file.
- Note: It is not necessary to press the Fn key to use the F1 to F12 function keys when starting your computer or when using the BIOS. To swap the hotkey and special function of the F1 to F12 keys, 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.
FRONT VIEW # Icon 1 Item Multi-in-1 card reader Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). - Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery status. Battery indicator 2 - Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. - Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode.
# Icon Item Description Connects to USB devices. 6 USB port Microphone jack 7 Headphones / speaker jack - If a port is black, it is USB 2.0 compatible, if it is blue it is also USB 3.0 compatible (see below). Accepts inputs from external microphones. 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). Information on USB 3.0 • Defined by the USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) specification.
# Icon Item Kensington lock slot Description 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. 6 Information on USB 3.0 • Defined by the USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) specification. • Devices without USB 3.0 certification may not be compatible.
RECOVERY GATEWAY RECOVERY MANAGEMENT Note: Gateway Recovery Management is only available with a preinstalled Windows operating system. If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating 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.
To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Disc. Important: We recommend that you create each type of recovery disc 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. 3.
to the same state as when you purchased it, while giving you an option to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval. To recover your system: 1. Perform minor fixes. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see “Recovering pre-installed software and drivers” on page 14.
2. Click on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 3. Click on Contents. A list of software and device drivers opens. 4. Click on the install icon for the item you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation. Repeat this step for each item you want to reinstall.
Caution: This complete recovery deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can still run Windows, see “Recovering from within Windows” below. • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive is still working, see “Recovering from the hard drive during startup” on page 16.
Recovering 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 right arrow keys to select the Main menu. 3.
REGULATORY INFORMATION PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS - Caution: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time. - A pleine puissance, l’écoute prolongée du baladeur peut endommager l’oreille de l’utilisateur. CAUTION when listening: To protect your hearing, follow these instructions. - Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably. - Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted.
- Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected; this behavior may cause damage to the radio. Use in specific environments: - The use of wireless adapters in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments. - The use of wireless adapters on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). - The use of wireless adapters in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital.
- IEEE Std. 802.11a compliant Standard on Wireless LAN (applies to devices supporting 802.11a) - IEEE Std. 802.11n draft 2.0 compliant on Wireless LAN - Wireless Fidelity certification, as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance The Wireless Adapter and Your Health The wireless adapter, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by the wireless adapter, however, is less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by other wireless devices such as mobile phones.
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee, however, that 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 interference.
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2,400 - 2,4835 GHz (Canaux 1à 13) autorisé en usage intérieur 2,420 - 2,4835 GHz (canaux 5 à 13) autorisé en usage extérieur Pour tout le territoire Français : Seulement 5,15 -5,35 GHz autorisé pour le 802.11a L'utilisation de cet equipement (2,4 GHz WLAN) est soumise à certaines restrictions : - La puissance maximale autorisée en intérieur est de 100 mW pour 2400 - 2483,5 MHz. - La puissance maximale autorisée est de 100 mW en extérieur pour 2400 - 2454 MHz.
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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 minimum. The plug must display an international agency approval marking. The cord must be suitable for use in the end-user country.
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.
ENVIRONMENT OUR COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Environment has been at the heart of our products. Gateway is committed to limit the environmental impact of its products during product life cycle. Starting at design phase, with a very strict procurement policy, maximum attention is given to electronic components in order to limit their weight in heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, chromium, mercury, etc. Suppliers are asked, for each part of any product, to respect all regulations.
What is ENERGY STAR? Products that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Gateway is committed to offering products and services worldwide that help customers save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment. The more energy we can save through higher energy efficiency, the more we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of climate change.
SOFTWARE LICENSE - Note: Most of the software applications are already preinstalled on your Gateway computer. They are ready to use or to set up. However, some titles require a CD or DVD to run. You will find these discs in your computer's packaging. Gateway License Agreement (CD and/or DVD Products). This copy of the original is your proof of license. Please treat it as valuable property. Important! Read carefully before installing the software. The following License Agreement applies to you.
THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR FREE SOFTWARE LICENSE INFORMATION Software pre-loaded, embedded or otherwise distributed with the products provided by Gateway does contain free or third party software programs (the “Free Software”), which are licensed under the terms GNU General Public License (the “GPL”). The Free Software is marked as such. Your copying, distribution and/or modification of the Free Software shall be subject to the terms of the GPL.
