Gateway NV55S02U Quick Start Manual
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Wireless connection........................................... 3
Registration........................................................ 3
Software installation........................................... 4
Recovery............................................................ 4
Having trouble?.................................................. 4
Top view - display .............................................. 5
Top view - keyboard .......................................... 6
Special keys ............................................... 7
Touchpad.................................................... 8
Front view .......................................................... 9
Rear view........................................................... 9
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O N T E N T S
Left view ............................................................ 9
Right view........................................................ 10
Base view........................................................ 11
Gateway Recovery Management .................... 12
Creating recovery discs ........................... 12
Recovering your system.................................. 13
Types of recovery .................................... 14
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
O N T E N T S Left view ... 9 Right view... 10 Base view... 11 Recovery Gateway Recovery Management ... 12 Creating recovery discs ... 12 Recovering your system... 13 Types of recovery ... 14 Regulatory information Environment... - Page 2 Place of purchase: ......Visit registration.gateway.com and discover the benefits of being a customer of Gateway.
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Page 3: Starting Your Computer
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. -
Page 4: Software Installation
ECOVERY You should create recovery discs as soon as you are able. The Gateway Recovery Management program allow you to create recovery discs and then to restore or reinstall applications and drivers provided by Gateway. -
Page 5: Getting To Know Your Computer
E T T I N G T O K N O W Y O U R After setting up your computer, as illustrated in the setup instructions, let us show you around your new Gateway computer. OP VIEW DISPLAY Icon... -
Page 6: Top View - Keyboard
OP VIEW KEYBOARD Icon Item Power button / indicator Keyboard Touchpad Power indicator Battery indicator HDD indicator Communication indicator Click buttons (left and right) Speakers - Note: The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. 6 - Quick start guide Description Turns the computer on and off. -
Page 7: Special Keys
Special keys Your computer’s keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. The function of each key is clearly marked with an icon. Icon Function Hotkey for second function Help Gateway MyBackup Communication Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Play/Pause Stop... -
Page 8: Touchpad
Hotkeys The computer uses hotkeys (key combinations) to access function keys and navigation commands. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key (bottom left) before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Function Fn + Special keys Function keys (see page 7) Fn +... -
Page 9: Front View
RONT VIEW Icon Item Multi-in-1 card reader EAR VIEW Icon Item Battery bay EFT VIEW Icon Item DC-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Ventilation and cooling fan External display (VGA) port HDMI port USB port Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD- Picture Card (xD). -
Page 10: Right View
Icon Item Microphone jack Headphones / speaker jack IGHT VIEW Icon Item USB port Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Kensington lock slot 10 - Quick start guide Description Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). -
Page 11: Base View
ASE VIEW Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Ventilation and cooling fan Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Releases the battery for removal. Insert a suitable tool and slide to release. Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). -
Page 12: Recovery
ATEWAY ECOVERY 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. -
Page 13: Recovering Your System
OK. Continue until the process is complete. ECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM If Gateway support did not help fix your problem, you can use the Gateway Recovery Management program. This will restore your computer to the same state as when you purchased it, while giving you an option to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval. -
Page 14: Types Of Recovery
- OR - If you are recovering from your driver and application recovery backup, insert it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2. Click on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. - Page 15 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. Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes ’snapshots’...
- Page 16 4. Click on OK. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your hard drive. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you its progress. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you to restart your computer.
- Page 17 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. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected, press F5 to change this setting to Enabled.
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Page 18: Regulatory Information
Caution: Wireless devices are not user-serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it. Contact Gateway for service information. Caution: The transmitting device embedded in this computer may not be used with any antenna other than the one provided with the computer. - Page 19 cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. FCC P NINTENTIONAL EMITTER PER This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
- Page 20 This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and/or other reproductive harm. For additional information regarding this product warning, go to www.gateway.com/prop65. ERCURY WARNING THE LAMP IN THIS DISPLAY CONTAINS MERCURY. DISPOSE ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAW.
- Page 21 Caution: Wireless devices are not user-serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it. Contact Gateway for service. Caution: The transmitting device embedded in this computer may not be used with any antenna other than provide with the computer.
- Page 22 cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. ICES-003 NINTENTIONAL EMITTER PER This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada.
- Page 23 ODIFICATIONS TO THE RODUCT CE Marking Gateway cannot be held responsible for unauthorized modifications made by the user and the consequences thereof, which may alter the conformity of the product with the CE Marking. Radio frequency interference The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorised modifications to this equipment.
- Page 24 Only Ethernet LAN or RTC modem cable can have length exceeding 3 metres. Gateway recommends that you add a ferrite core round clip to each cable connecting your computer to a hardware device that was not included with your computer.
- Page 25 The AC adapter and the underside of the computer can become hot after prolonged use. Sustained physical contact with either should be avoided. HASSIS 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.
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Page 26: Environment
UR 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. -
Page 27: Software License
The following License Agreement applies to you. This is a legal agreement between you (either individual or an entity) and Gateway By installing the software you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this... - Page 28 ICENSE 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.