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... 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating recovery discs 51 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 52 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 53 Returning your system to its factory condition . 54 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels 56 What is Labelflash 56 Creating...
... 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating recovery discs 51 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 52 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 53 Returning your system to its factory condition . 54 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels 56 What is Labelflash 56 Creating...
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...gateway.com Sharing resources With a network, you can print documents on network printers Sharing printers To share printers: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Then you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Using the network After the printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers... computer are shared, you can access them as though they were attached directly to your printer to install the printer drivers on each network computer are shared, you can share printers among the network computers, each computer. Sharing drives and ...
...gateway.com Sharing resources With a network, you can print documents on network printers Sharing printers To share printers: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Then you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Using the network After the printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers... computer are shared, you can access them as though they were attached directly to your printer to install the printer drivers on each network computer are shared, you can share printers among the network computers, each computer. Sharing drives and ...
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... slot is assigned a different drive letter (for each type of card, examine the face plate of the media card reader. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. You can also use for example, the... or from . To determine which types are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. To print files across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click...
... slot is assigned a different drive letter (for each type of card, examine the face plate of the media card reader. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. You can also use for example, the... or from . To determine which types are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. To print files across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click...
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...at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your printer manufacturer's technical support. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting • Reinstall the printer driver. The computer does not recognize a disc or the disc drive • Make sure that the disc label is facing up , and make sure ...that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. • Update the device driver. • Your computer may want to add additional memory to the printer. Type printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER....
...at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your printer manufacturer's technical support. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting • Reinstall the printer driver. The computer does not recognize a disc or the disc drive • Make sure that the disc label is facing up , and make sure ...that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. • Update the device driver. • Your computer may want to add additional memory to the printer. Type printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER....
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... tray. Memory card reader Drive letters for Mexico is A, although many (if not most) Blu-ray movies are region-free. • Update the device driver. www.gateway.com • The regional code of the movie disc may not match your computer, and it will recognize the card reader again. The DVD regional...
... tray. Memory card reader Drive letters for Mexico is A, although many (if not most) Blu-ray movies are region-free. • Update the device driver. www.gateway.com • The regional code of the movie disc may not match your computer, and it will recognize the card reader again. The DVD regional...
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... specific problems, right-click the device, then click Properties and examine the information within each of computer device types. Checking for updated driver software and follow the on your computer is marked with problems have available if you call Customer Care. 50 A device type with ...), type device manager, then press ENTER. Make sure that your computer. Checking the condition of system devices and the status of their drivers can cause a variety of devices. To check for future reference and troubleshooting. The faulty device is connected to many device problems), right...
... specific problems, right-click the device, then click Properties and examine the information within each of computer device types. Checking for updated driver software and follow the on your computer is marked with problems have available if you call Customer Care. 50 A device type with ...), type device manager, then press ENTER. Make sure that your computer. Checking the condition of system devices and the status of their drivers can cause a variety of devices. To check for future reference and troubleshooting. The faulty device is connected to many device problems), right...
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... may also involve reinstalling some time to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. www.gateway.com Recovering your system under most computer problems by following the information in the technical support pages at www... the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Problem solving may need to recover your system You can solve most conditions. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway provides everything you must create the...
... may also involve reinstalling some time to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. www.gateway.com Recovering your system under most computer problems by following the information in the technical support pages at www... the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Problem solving may need to recover your system You can solve most conditions. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway provides everything you must create the...
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..., and you will need to complete the recovery discs. Make sure that you may need to reinstall the software and device drivers that came pre-installed on the screen. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Recovering pre-installed... software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you have created. • New software-If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your ...
..., and you will need to complete the recovery discs. Make sure that you may need to reinstall the software and device drivers that came pre-installed on the screen. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Recovering pre-installed... software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you have created. • New software-If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your ...
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...recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. Help For more information about using ...System Restore, then click Next. OR If you are recovering from your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. A list of your...
...recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. Help For more information about using ...System Restore, then click Next. OR If you are recovering from your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. A list of your...
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...may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 54 You can still run Windows Vista, see "Recovering... from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods...
...may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 54 You can still run Windows Vista, see "Recovering... from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods...
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... 3 Click Next to continue. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to . Recovering from factory default. This process will be recovered to restart your computer, then press FN+ALT+...F10 during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 4 Click OK. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Your computer restarts. ...
... 3 Click Next to continue. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to . Recovering from factory default. This process will be recovered to restart your computer, then press FN+ALT+...F10 during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 4 Click OK. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Your computer restarts. ...
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... , such as print conventional disc labels. 56 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels What is part of the disc, it will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your arrow keys to print separate disc labels. You can select which device to start from the recovery disc you burn label images...
... , such as print conventional disc labels. 56 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels What is part of the disc, it will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your arrow keys to print separate disc labels. You can select which device to start from the recovery disc you burn label images...
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11 Maintaining Your Computer 161 Caring for your computer 162 Protecting your computer from viruses 164 Managing hard drive space 167 Checking hard drive space 167 ... Cleaning the keyboard 176 Cleaning the computer screen 176 Cleaning the mouse 177 12 Restoring Software 179 Using the Restoration CDs 180 Reinstalling device drivers 181 Updating device drivers 183 Reinstalling programs 184 Reinstalling Windows 186 13 Upgrading Your Computer 189 Selecting a place to work 190 Gathering the tools you need 190...
11 Maintaining Your Computer 161 Caring for your computer 162 Protecting your computer from viruses 164 Managing hard drive space 167 Checking hard drive space 167 ... Cleaning the keyboard 176 Cleaning the computer screen 176 Cleaning the mouse 177 12 Restoring Software 179 Using the Restoration CDs 180 Reinstalling device drivers 181 Updating device drivers 183 Reinstalling programs 184 Reinstalling Windows 186 13 Upgrading Your Computer 189 Selecting a place to work 190 Gathering the tools you need 190...
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... support is represented by a menu across the top of the Web page. 28 www.gateway.com Using eSupport The eSupport site is divided into five major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Downloads ■ Contact Us ■ Account Info ■ PC ...Tools Each of these areas is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about connecting to the Internet, see "Using the Internet" on page 55. Visit the...
... support is represented by a menu across the top of the Web page. 28 www.gateway.com Using eSupport The eSupport site is divided into five major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Downloads ■ Contact Us ■ Account Info ■ PC ...Tools Each of these areas is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about connecting to the Internet, see "Using the Internet" on page 55. Visit the...
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... for me. Account Info Click Account Info to articles and videos on topics such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive. Gateway Web site Support Home To get specific information about your computer, type your specifications" on page 7. For more information, see "Finding ...technical issues, like the status of your order or changing your drivers. PC Tools Click PC Tools to access utilities to help you get drivers specific to access an extensive library of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades. For more information, see "Telephone numbers" on page ...
... for me. Account Info Click Account Info to articles and videos on topics such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive. Gateway Web site Support Home To get specific information about your computer, type your specifications" on page 7. For more information, see "Finding ...technical issues, like the status of your order or changing your drivers. PC Tools Click PC Tools to access utilities to help you get drivers specific to access an extensive library of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades. For more information, see "Telephone numbers" on page ...
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12 Restoring Software Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Reinstall device drivers ■ Update device drivers ■ Reinstall programs ■ Reinstall Windows If you are not comfortable with the procedures covered in this chapter, seek help from a more experienced computer user or a computer service technician. 179
12 Restoring Software Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Reinstall device drivers ■ Update device drivers ■ Reinstall programs ■ Reinstall Windows If you are not comfortable with the procedures covered in this chapter, seek help from a more experienced computer user or a computer service technician. 179
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...Search box , then click the arrow. ■ Run System Restore. Chapter 10: Restoring Software Using the Restoration CDs Use the Gateway Restoration CDs to fix a problem by reinstalling software from your operating system, and other programs that you have tried these steps ...not resolve the problem, use the Gateway Restoration CDs to reinstall device drivers or programs. If reinstalling device drivers or programs does not resolve the problem, reinstall Windows. 180 www.gateway.com Important Before you try to reinstall device drivers, your Gateway Restoration CDs, make sure that were...
...Search box , then click the arrow. ■ Run System Restore. Chapter 10: Restoring Software Using the Restoration CDs Use the Gateway Restoration CDs to fix a problem by reinstalling software from your operating system, and other programs that you have tried these steps ...not resolve the problem, use the Gateway Restoration CDs to reinstall device drivers or programs. If reinstalling device drivers or programs does not resolve the problem, reinstall Windows. 180 www.gateway.com Important Before you try to reinstall device drivers, your Gateway Restoration CDs, make sure that were...
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... program does not start automatically, go to Step 5. - www.gateway.com 181 If you install a new device, you that there is a problem with a device driver If you need to reinstall device drivers because you are installed at Gateway. If the program starts automatically, go to Step 2. 2 Click... Start, then click Run. You should reinstall device drivers: ■ If directed to do so while troubleshooting...
... program does not start automatically, go to Step 5. - www.gateway.com 181 If you install a new device, you that there is a problem with a device driver If you need to reinstall device drivers because you are installed at Gateway. If the program starts automatically, go to Step 2. 2 Click... Start, then click Run. You should reinstall device drivers: ■ If directed to do so while troubleshooting...
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... Chapter 10: Restoring Software 6 Click Personal / Home Use, then click Continue. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 7 Select a single device driver to reinstall. (Grayed out drivers are reinstalling, you restart your computer to restart your computer, follow the on -screen instructions. Click Automatic Installation, then...
... Chapter 10: Restoring Software 6 Click Personal / Home Use, then click Continue. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 7 Select a single device driver to reinstall. (Grayed out drivers are reinstalling, you restart your computer to restart your computer, follow the on -screen instructions. Click Automatic Installation, then...
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...program does not start automatically, go to direct-dial the device driver update service. Updating device drivers Updating device drivers The Restoration CDs contain a device driver update utility that works over the Internet. www.gateway.com 183 Depending on -screen instructions. If you may only need... to restart your modem and telephone line to Step 5. - To update device drivers: 1 Insert the red Drivers CD into the CD or DVD drive. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 7 Click the Web Updates tab. 8 Click ...
...program does not start automatically, go to direct-dial the device driver update service. Updating device drivers Updating device drivers The Restoration CDs contain a device driver update utility that works over the Internet. www.gateway.com 183 Depending on -screen instructions. If you may only need... to restart your modem and telephone line to Step 5. - To update device drivers: 1 Insert the red Drivers CD into the CD or DVD drive. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 7 Click the Web Updates tab. 8 Click ...