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Quick Start Guide
Gateway LT series
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A B L E O F
Wireless connection........................................... 3
Registration........................................................ 3
Software installation........................................... 4
Recovery............................................................ 4
Having trouble?.................................................. 4
Top view - display .............................................. 5
Top view - keyboard .......................................... 6
Special keys ............................................... 7
Rear view........................................................... 8
Left view............................................................. 8
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O N T E N T S
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Right view .......................................................... 9
Base view......................................................... 10
Gateway Recovery Management..................... 11
Creating recovery discs ............................ 11
Recovering your system .................................. 13
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Types of recovery ..................................... 13

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Quick Start Guide Gateway LT series A B L E O F O N T E N T S Starting your computer Right view ............9 Base view............10 Wireless connection........... 3 Registration............3 Recovery Software installation........... 4 Gateway Recovery Management..... 11 Recovery............
  • Page 2 Place of purchase: ......Visit registration.gateway.com and discover the benefits of being a customer of Gateway.

  • 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 C O M P U T E R After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup instructions, let us show you around your new Gateway computer. Gateway LT series OP VIEW...

  • Page 6: Top View - Keyboard

    OP VIEW KEYBOARD Icon Item Description Power button / Turns the computer on and off. Indicates the indicator computer's power status. For entering data into your computer. Keyboard - Special keys are described on page 7. Touch-sensitive pointing device which Touchpad functions like a computer mouse.

  • 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 Description Hotkey for second Activates a second function on certain keys. function E.g. press the Fn key to activate the F1 to F12 keys. Opens the Social Networks application.

  • Page 8: Rear View

    - 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).

  • Page 9: Right View

    IGHT VIEW Icon Item Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD- Picture Card (xD). Multi-in-1 card reader - Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

  • Page 10: Base View

    ASE VIEW Icon Item Description Allows the computer to stay cool. Ventilation and cooling fan - Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Memory Houses the computer's main memory. compartment Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with Hard disk bay screws).

  • Page 11: Recovery

    Caution: If you are using a USB flash drive, ensure it is at least 12 GB and does not contain any previous data. 1. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on Gateway Recovery Management. 2. To create recovery backup for the hard drive’s entire original contents,...
  • Page 12 The Create Factory Default Backup dialog box opens. This dialog box tells you the estimated size of the backup file. • If you a using optical discs, it will also show 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.

  • Page 13: Recovering Your System

    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 If you are recovering using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: • Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. • Click on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall Drivers or Applications.
  • Page 15 • Restart you computer and wait for the program to start, then go to "Reinstalling drivers or applications" on page 15. If you are recovering from the driver and application recovery backup on a USB drive: • Insert the USB drive into a USB port. Open the USB drive in Windows Explorer and double-click Recovery.
  • 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 4. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu. 5. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Select OK to confirm. 6. Your computer will restart. 3. During startup, press F12 to open the boot menu. The boot menu allows you to select which device to start from, such as the hard drive or an optical disc.

  • 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 Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not 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 Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not 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 Caution: Some components inside the computer can become hot after prolonged use. You then must close the chassis before you plug in and switch on the equipment. ASER OMPLIANCE TATEMENT The optical devices are tested and certified to be compliant with International Electrotechnical Commission IEC60825-1 and European EN60825-1 standards for Class 1 laser products.

  • Page 26: Environment

    Thus, all plastic parts heavier than 25 grams used in Gateway products are labelled ISO 11469. This label allows a quick recognition of the material and eases its valorisation. Likewise, desktop computers are designed to be easily dismantled, with screws being replaced by clips.

  • 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.

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