Gateway FHX2153L, HX2003L, NE46R, NV56R Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

Gateway NV52L/NV56R

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Starting your computer 3

Wireless connection........................................... 3

Registration........................................................ 3

Software installation........................................... 4

Recovery............................................................ 4

Having trouble?.................................................. 4

Getting to know your computer 5

Top view - display .............................................. 5

Top view - keyboard .......................................... 6

Special keys ............................................... 7

Touchpad.................................................... 8

Front view .......................................................... 9

Left view............................................................. 9

Right view........................................................ 10

Base view........................................................ 11

Recovery 12

Gateway Recovery Management.................... 12

Creating recovery discs ........................... 12

Recovering your system.................................. 13

Types of recovery .................................... 14

Regulatory information 18

Environment 28

Software license 30

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Gateway NV52L/NV56R Quick Guide Original Issue: 13 January 2012

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Serial Number: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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.

WIRELESS CONNECTION

To connect to a wireless network, first check the wireless features of your computer are on, and that the router or modem you want to connect to is also correctly configured.

• If wireless is not on, press the communication key ( ) to open the

Launch Manager and make sure Wi-Fi is On.

• Your computer will detect and display any available networks, select

your network and enter the password, if required.

• After a short delay, your computer should connect to the Internet. If your network 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.

EGISTRATION

When using your computer for the first time, it is recommended that you register it. This gives you access to some useful benefits, such as:

• Faster service from our trained representatives.

• Membership in the Gateway community: receive promotions and

participate in customer surveys.

• The latest news from Gateway.

How to register

During the initial startup of your computer, a window will invite you to register. Please fill in the information and click Next. The second window you'll see contains optional fields that will help us to provide you with a more personable customer service experience.

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.

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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. The Gateway Recovery Management program allow you to create recovery discs and

then to restore or reinstall applications and drivers provided by Gateway.

HAVING 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 these items to hand when contacting us will ensure better and quicker service.

Gateway website

Remember to visit www.gateway.com - Check out the support section for up-to-date information, help, drivers and downloads.

Warranty and contact information

You can find information about the warranty for your computer and how to contact technical support in your computer’s Warranty.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

COMPUTER

After setting up your computer, as illustrated in the setup instructions, let us show you around your new Packard Bell computer.

Gateway NV52L/NV56R

TOP VIEW - DISPLAY

# Icon Item Description

Web camera for video communication.

1 Webcam

2 Display screen

3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

A light next to the Webcam indicates that the webcam is active.

Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.

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TOP VIEW - KEYBOARD

# Icon Item Description

2 Keyboard

3 Touchpad

Power button / indicator

Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery indicator

HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Communication indicator

Click buttons (left and right)

Turns the computer on and off. Indicates the computer's power status.

For entering data into your computer.

- Special keys are described on page 7.

Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.

Indicates the computer's battery status.

- Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.

- Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode.

Indicates the computer’s wireless connectivity device status.

The left and right side of the button function as left and right selection buttons.

6 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.

- Note: The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.

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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

function

Help Opens the help menu.

Backup

Activates a second function on certain keys.

E.g. press the Fn key to activate the F1 to F12 keys.

Allows you to create backup copies of your computer; either the entire system or only selected files and folders. Create a regular schedule or make copies whenever you want.

Communication

Display toggle

Screen blank

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.

Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Social Networking

Volume up Increases the sound volume.

Enables/disables the computer’s communication devices.

Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.

Opens the Social Networks application.

- If this application is not installed, the key will start your instant messenging application.

Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

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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 Description

Fn + Special keys

(see page 7)

Fn + Home Scrolls to the beginning of a document.

Fn + End Scrolls to the end of a document.

Fn + Page up Scrolls up a page in a document.

Fn + Page Down Scrolls down a page in a document.

- 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).

Function keys Activates the F1 to F12 keys.

Touchpad

The touchpad controls the arrow on the screen; called the pointer or the cursor. When you slide your finger across the touch-sensitive pad,

the pointer will follow this movement.

Multi-gesture

The touchpad supports Multi-gesture commands; it can recognise patterns that use more than one finger. This allows you to control applications with a few simple gestures, such as:

• Pinch: Quickly zoom in and out of photos, maps and documents with a simple finger-thumb gesture.

• Flip: Browse photos, websites or documents by sliding two fingers horizontally.

• Rotate: Rotate photos or PDF files in 90° steps with a two-finger pivot motion.

• Scroll: Swiftly navigate web pages, documents and music playlists up or down by moving two fingers vertically.

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FRONT VIEW

# Icon Item Description

Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-

1 Multi-in-1 card reader

Picture Card (xD).

- Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time.

LEFT VIEW

# Icon Item Description

1 DC-in jack Connects to your computer’s AC adapter.

2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port

5 HDMI port

6 USB port

Ventilation and cooling fan

External display (VGA) port

Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

Headphones / speaker jack

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.

Allows the computer to stay cool.

- Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

Supports high-definition digital video connections.

Connect to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

- If a port is black, it is USB 2.0 compatible, if a port is blue (optional) it is also USB 3.0 compatible.

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).

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RIGHT VIEW

# Icon Item Description

Connect to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

1 USB port

2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.

- If a port is black, it is USB 2.0 compatible, if a port is blue (optional) it is also USB 3.0 compatible.

Optical disk access indicator

Optical drive eject button

Emergency eject hole

Kensington lock slot

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.

- Carefully insert a straightened paper clip to eject the optical drive tray.

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.

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