Table Of Contents - Gateway NE511 User Manual

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First things first
Your guides ............................................. 4
Basic care and tips for using your
computer.................................................. 4
Turning your computer off........................... 4
Taking care of your computer ..................... 5
Taking care of your AC adapter .................. 5
Cleaning and servicing................................ 6
Your Gateway notebook tour
Screen view ............................................. 7
Keyboard view ......................................... 8
Left view ................................................. 9
Information on USB 3.0............................... 9
Right view ............................................. 10
Rear view .............................................. 10
Base view .............................................. 11
Using the keyboard
Lock keys and embedded numeric
keypad ................................................... 12
Hotkeys ..................................................... 13
Windows keys........................................ 14
Touchpad
Touchpad basics ................................... 15
Touchpad gestures................................ 15
Recovery
Creating a recovery backup................... 17
Creating a drivers and applications
backup ................................................... 19
Recovering your system ........................ 21
Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 22
Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 24
Returning your system to its factory
condition.................................................... 25
Recovering from Windows ........................ 25
Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 28
Connecting to the Internet
Connecting with a cable ........................ 31
Built-in network feature ............................. 31
Connecting wirelessly............................ 32
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 32
Using a Bluetooth connection
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 33
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 33
BIOS utility
Boot sequence....................................... 35
4 Setting passwords ................................. 35
Securing your computer
Using a computer security lock.............. 36
Using passwords ................................... 36
Entering passwords .................................. 37
Power management
Saving power ......................................... 38
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Battery pack
Battery characteristics ........................... 40
Charging the battery ................................. 40
Optimizing battery life ............................... 41
Checking the battery level......................... 42
Battery-low warning .................................. 42
Memory card reader
Connectivity options............................... 43
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Video and audio connectors
HDMI
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Frequently asked questions
15
Requesting service ................................ 50
Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1 .... 52
How do I get to Start? ............................... 52
What are "Charms?" ................................. 52
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Can I boot directly to the desktop? ........... 53
How do I jump between apps?.................. 53
How do I turn off my computer?................ 53
How do I unlock my computer?................. 53
How do I set the alarm? ............................ 55
Where are my apps?................................. 56
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 57
How do I add a favorite to Internet
Explorer?................................................... 58
How do I check for Windows updates?..... 58
Where can I get more information?........... 58
Troubleshooting ..................................... 59
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Troubleshooting tips.................................. 59
Error messages......................................... 59
Internet and online security
First steps on the net ............................. 61
Protecting your computer.......................... 61
Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 61
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Network connections................................. 63
Surf the Net!.............................................. 65
Security ..................................................... 65
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Playing Blu-Ray or DVD movies

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