Gateway NE46R, Quick Start Manual

Page 1: ...ation 4 Recovery 4 Having trouble 4 Getting to know your computer 5 Top view display 5 Top view keyboard 6 Special keys 6 Front view 8 Left view 9 Right view 9 Base view 10 Recovery 11 Gateway Recovery Management 11 Creating recovery discs 11 Recovering your system 12 Types of recovery 13 Regulatory information 17 Environment 27 Software license 29 ...

Page 2: ...ve Photo Gallery Then share them on Facebook YouTube or Windows Live Search Decide with Bing Find and organize the answers you need using Bing so you can make faster more informed decisions Please use this space to write down important information about your computer Product name Serial Number Date of purchase Place of purchase Visit registration gateway com and discover the benefits of being a cu...

Page 3: ...is not detected or your computer does not connect to the Internet please refer to your ISP or router s documentation After your computer starts and you can use it open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions Alternatively use a network cable to connect directly to a network port on your router Please refer to your ISP or router s guide REGISTRATION When using your computer for the first time...

Page 4: ...ING 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 on if possible Having...

Page 5: ... us show you around your new Gateway computer Gateway NE46R TOP VIEW DISPLAY Icon Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 2 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 3 Webcam Web camera for video communication A light next to the Webcam indicates that the webcam is active ...

Page 6: ... 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 Fn Hotkey for second function Activates a second function on certain keys E g press the Fn key to activate the F1 to F12 keys Help Opens ...

Page 7: ...elected media file Previous Return to the previous media file 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 ...

Page 8: ...in a document Fn Page Down Scrolls down a page in a document Icon Item Description 1 Multi in 1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD Picture 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 l...

Page 9: ...orts 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 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 hea...

Page 10: ... 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 1 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal Insert a suitable tool and slide to release 2 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory Hard disk ...

Page 11: ...ckup Create Factory Default Backup Backup Drivers and Applications 2 Restore Restore Operating System to Factory Defaults Restore Operating System and Retain User Data Reinstall Drivers or Applications This chapter will guide you through each process Creating recovery discs To reinstall using discs you must create a set of recovery discs beforehand Throughout the process you will be guided by on s...

Page 12: ...c into the drive indicated in the Backup to list then click Next You will be shown the backup progress on the screen The drive ejects each disc as it completes burning it 4 Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker 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 saf...

Page 13: ...em to its factory condition If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition see Returning your system to its factory condition on page 14 Types of recovery Recovering pre installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step you may need to reinstall the software and device drivers that came pre installed on your computer from the factory You can re...

Page 14: ...day and also each time you install software or device drivers Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore click Start then click Help and Support Type windows system restore in the Search Help box then press Enter To return to a restore point 1 Click on Start Control Panel System and Security Action Center then click on Recovery 2 Click on Open System Restore then Next 3 Click o...

Page 15: ...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 then continues by copying files to your hard drive This process may tak...

Page 16: ... menu 3 Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected press F5 to change this setting to Enabled 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 op...

Page 17: ...ntains 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 MERCURY WARNING THE LAMP IN THIS DISPLAY CONTAINS MERCURY DISPOSE ACCORDING TO LOCAL STATE AND FEDERAL LAW 㡴㦻 JAPAN 㦻孔函ቒᇬ䶻ℛ䲽 孔函 ቡቂቒቀቑ椲㘴ሺቂ ርሧ 䞷ሸቯቮቜሰ 孔函 ኤ ቊቑ榊㽱椫 棁㷱ት䥽䤓ቋሺቂ 孔函 榊㽱椫 呹 尞Ⓟ 巿 9 䄥 拸 ሺ ርቭቡሼᇭ ሺሮሺᇬ㦻孔...

Page 18: ...minimum distance as specified by the module grant conditions FCC grants can be viewed from the FCC Equipment Authorization website at https fjallfoss fcc gov oetcf eas reports GenericSearch cfm by entering the FCC ID printed on the module label Warning The wireless adapter is not designed for use with high gain directional antennas Use On Aircraft Caution Caution Regulations of the FCC and FAA pro...

Page 19: ...be used indoors for the frequency 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...

Page 20: ...r damage to this device The maximum allowed antenna gain for use with this device is 6dBi in order to comply with the E I R P limit for the 5 25 to 5 35 and 5 725 to 5 85 GHz frequency range in point to point operation To comply with RF exposure requirements all antennas should be located at a minimum distance of 20 cm or the minimum separation distance allowed by the module approval from the body...

Page 21: ...d Declaration of Conformity Country ISO 3166 2 letter code Country ISO 3166 2 letter code Country ISO 3166 2 letter code Country ISO 3166 2 letter code Austria AT Germany DE Malta MT United Kingdom GB Belgium BE Greece GR Netherlands NT Iceland IS Cyprus CY Hungary HU Poland PL Liechtenstein LI Czech Republic CZ Ireland IE Portugal PT Norway NO Denmark DK Italy IT Slovakia SK Switzerland CH Estoni...

Page 22: ... direktiv 1999 5 EF German Hiermit erklärt Acer Inc dass sich dieser diese dieses notebook PC in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet BMWi Hiermit erklärt Acer Inc die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes notebook PC mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG Wi...

Page 23: ...zi di telecomunicazioni Belgium Dans le cas d une utilisation privée à l extérieur d un bâtiment au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300 m Pour une distance supérieure à 300 m un enregistrement auprès de l IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT In geval van privé gebruik buiten een gebouw op een o...

Page 24: ...k the building wiring to avoid remote earth conditions Building supply Only connect the equipment to a building supply that is in accordance with current wiring regulations in your country In the U K these are the IEE regulations POWER SUPPLY AND CABLES Power supply The power supply socket inlet and socket outlet if equipped are classified as Hazardous Voltage You must unplug the power supply cord...

Page 25: ...ed Cables from Hama 46778 IEEE1394 shielded FireWire from Hama 50011 RCA RCA shielded Audio Video Cables from Thomson KHC001M KHC012M KHC028M Stereo Jack shielded Audio cables from Hama 43330H 42714H Heat Build up and Portable Computers The AC adapter and the underside of the computer can become hot after prolonged use Sustained physical contact with either should be avoided CHASSIS COVER REMOVAL ...

Page 26: ...ging 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 COMPLIANT WITH RUSSIAN REGULATORY CERTIFICATION ...

Page 27: ...ries such as keyboard mouse speakers remote control etc When you have to dispose of such products make sure that they are correctly recycled by checking with your local authority or by returning your old equipment to your retailer if you are replacing it For information visit www gateway com about corp_responsibility environment php Battery disposal when applicable Before disposing of your equipme...

Page 28: ...gher energy efficiency the more we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of climate change More information refers to www energystar gov or www energystar gov powermanagement Note Information in this section may not apply to your computer Gateway ENERGY STAR qualified products produce less heat and reduce cooling loads in warmer climates automatically go into display Sleep and computer Sleep mode ...

Page 29: ...lled in the permanent memory e g hard disk CD and or DVD or other storage device of that computer except that a copy installed on a network server for the sole purpose of distribution of other computer is not in use If the anticipated number of users of the SOFTWARE will exceed the number of applicable Licenses then you must have a reasonable mechanism or process in place to assure that the number...

Page 30: ...ty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE The provisions of the GNU General Public License shall always apply You may access http www gnu org directly to obtain a copy of the GPL or write to the free Software Foundation Inc and request a copy The address of the Free Software Foundation Inc is 59 Temple Place Suite 330 Boston MA 02111 1307 USA For a period of three 3 years as commen...