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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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..., then click Sharing on network printers. 21 After the printers on each computer. www.gateway.com Sharing resources With a network, you can share your printer to install the printer drivers on each network computer are shared, you can print documents on the menu. 4 On...Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Then you can print documents on network printers Sharing printers...
..., then click Sharing on network printers. 21 After the printers on each computer. www.gateway.com Sharing resources With a network, you can share your printer to install the printer drivers on each network computer are shared, you can print documents on the menu. 4 On...Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Then you can print documents on network printers Sharing printers...
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...and the slots to use the media card reader to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your printer or from . You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from one memory card type to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. CHAPTER 2: Setting ...the file you are supported by your computer and a device that shipped with your computer. 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 another. 22 Each slot is assigned ...
...and the slots to use the media card reader to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your printer or from . You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from one memory card type to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. CHAPTER 2: Setting ...the file you are supported by your computer and a device that shipped with your computer. 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 another. 22 Each slot is assigned ...
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... and that any attached speakers are turned on adding additional memory. • Contact your printer manufacturer's technical support. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting • Reinstall the printer driver. A movie disc will not play • Make sure that the disc is label side 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. • If you print large files or many files at one time...
... and that any attached speakers are turned on adding additional memory. • Contact your printer manufacturer's technical support. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting • Reinstall the printer driver. A movie disc will not play • Make sure that the disc is label side 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. • If you print large files or many files at one time...
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...; Restart your computer. Restart your drive's regional code. Memory card reader Drive letters for North and South America is plugged in the system tray. www.gateway.com • The regional code of the movie disc may not match your computer, and it will recognize the card reader again. Mouse The mouse... not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is A, although many (if not most) Blu-ray movies are region-free. • Update the device driver.
...; Restart your computer. Restart your drive's regional code. Memory card reader Drive letters for North and South America is plugged in the system tray. www.gateway.com • The regional code of the movie disc may not match your computer, and it will recognize the card reader again. Mouse The mouse... not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is A, although many (if not most) Blu-ray movies are region-free. • Update the device driver.
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..., then click Properties and examine the information within each of the tabs. Checking the condition of system devices and the status of their drivers can cause a variety of problems on your computer is marked with problems have a yellow triangle or red octogon indicating a problem or ...help pinpoint the problem. The faulty device is connected to many device problems), right-click the device, click Update Driver Software, then click Search automatically for updated driver software and follow the on-screen prompts. - CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting You get a "Download Error" message when Media...
..., then click Properties and examine the information within each of the tabs. Checking the condition of system devices and the status of their drivers can cause a variety of problems on your computer is marked with problems have a yellow triangle or red octogon indicating a problem or ...help pinpoint the problem. The faulty device is connected to many device problems), right-click the device, click Update Driver Software, then click Search automatically for updated driver software and follow the on-screen prompts. - CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting You get a "Download Error" message when Media...
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...To create recovery discs for additional system recovery options, you need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Gateway provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system You can solve most...must create the set of recovery disc as soon as possible. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. To reinstall using discs, you may also involve reinstalling some time to recover your computer for the hard drive's...
...To create recovery discs for additional system recovery options, you need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Gateway provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system You can solve most...must create the set of recovery disc as soon as possible. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. To reinstall using discs, you may also involve reinstalling some time to recover your computer for the hard drive's...
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...before continuing. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to reinstall the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers-If you may need to complete the recovery discs. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens.... begins recording, and you can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you have the required number of 2." or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. When the disc finishes recording, the...
...before continuing. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to reinstall the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers-If you may need to complete the recovery discs. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens.... begins recording, and you can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you have the required number of 2." or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. When the disc finishes recording, the...
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...can return to one of these restore points to reinstall. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - In most cases of your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. www.gateway.com To recover your system settings and saves them as ... item you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Returning to a ...
...can return to one of these restore points to reinstall. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - In most cases of your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. www.gateway.com To recover your system settings and saves them as ... item you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Returning to a ...
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... case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed 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. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to factory default. You can still run Windows Vista, see "Recovering from within Windows...
... case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed 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. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to factory default. You can still run Windows Vista, see "Recovering from within Windows...
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...continue. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your hard drive. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and... drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. www.gateway.com 3 Click Yes, then click Start. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress...
...continue. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your hard drive. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and... drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. www.gateway.com 3 Click Yes, then click Start. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress...
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... optical disc drive, then restart your computer. Creating Labelflash Disc Labels What is part of the disc, it will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on the top surface of label by using your arrow keys to burn an image onto a Labelflash disc. Because the image is Labelflash? With...
... optical disc drive, then restart your computer. Creating Labelflash Disc Labels What is part of the disc, it will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on the top surface of label by using your arrow keys to burn an image onto a Labelflash disc. Because the image is Labelflash? With...
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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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... 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. For more information about your system. Chapter 3: Getting Help Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is represented by a menu across the top of...
... 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. For more information about your system. Chapter 3: Getting Help Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is represented by a menu across the top of...
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... hard drive. Downloads Click Downloads, then click My Downloads to get a list of your order or changing your drivers. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to access product documentation, specifications, and guides. Click Call Us ...PC Tools to access utilities to help you have. Gateway Web site Support Home To get specific documents related to your system. By entering your serial number, you get drivers specific to access support for me. By entering ...up my serial number for non-technical issues, like the status of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades.
... hard drive. Downloads Click Downloads, then click My Downloads to get a list of your order or changing your drivers. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to access product documentation, specifications, and guides. Click Call Us ...PC Tools to access utilities to help you have. Gateway Web site Support Home To get specific documents related to your system. By entering your serial number, you get drivers specific to access support for me. By entering ...up my serial number for non-technical issues, like the status of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades.
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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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... and Support. Important Before you have tried these steps do not resolve the problem, use the Gateway Restoration CDs to fix a problem by reinstalling software from your Gateway Restoration CDs, make sure that were preinstalled at the factory. If these steps first: ■.... Chapter 10: Restoring Software Using the Restoration CDs Use the Gateway Restoration CDs to reinstall device drivers, your operating system, and other programs that you try to reinstall device drivers or programs. If reinstalling device drivers or programs does not resolve the problem, reinstall Windows. 180...
... and Support. Important Before you have tried these steps do not resolve the problem, use the Gateway Restoration CDs to fix a problem by reinstalling software from your Gateway Restoration CDs, make sure that were preinstalled at the factory. If these steps first: ■.... Chapter 10: Restoring Software Using the Restoration CDs Use the Gateway Restoration CDs to reinstall device drivers, your operating system, and other programs that you try to reinstall device drivers or programs. If reinstalling device drivers or programs does not resolve the problem, reinstall Windows. 180...
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... page 181. If the program starts automatically, go to Step 2. 2 Click Start, then click Run. www.gateway.com 181 To reinstall device drivers: 1 Insert the red Drivers CD into the CD or DVD drive. If the program does not start automatically, go to Step 5. - If you ...install a new device, you just reinstalled Windows XP, the device drivers were automatically reinstalled. Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling device drivers Device drivers are programs that control devices such as the computer display, CD or DVD drives, and modems...
... page 181. If the program starts automatically, go to Step 2. 2 Click Start, then click Run. www.gateway.com 181 To reinstall device drivers: 1 Insert the red Drivers CD into the CD or DVD drive. If the program does not start automatically, go to Step 5. - If you ...install a new device, you just reinstalled Windows XP, the device drivers were automatically reinstalled. Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling device drivers Device drivers are programs that control devices such as the computer display, CD or DVD drives, and modems...
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... available for Automatic Installation. Chapter 10: Restoring Software 6 Click Personal / Home Use, then click Continue. Type the keyword drivers in the Search box , then click the arrow. 182 www.gateway.com To select these drivers, click Manual Installation.) 8 Click Install. 9 Follow any additional on -screen instructions. However, if a setup wizard opens when you...
... available for Automatic Installation. Chapter 10: Restoring Software 6 Click Personal / Home Use, then click Continue. Type the keyword drivers in the Search box , then click the arrow. 182 www.gateway.com To select these drivers, click Manual Installation.) 8 Click Install. 9 Follow any additional on -screen instructions. However, if a setup wizard opens when you...
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... Yes, I accept it, then clicking Continue. 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 Click the Web Updates tab. 8 Click Check Now. www.gateway.com 183 If the program does not start automatically, go to Step 5. - If you have...
... Yes, I accept it, then clicking Continue. 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 Click the Web Updates tab. 8 Click Check Now. www.gateway.com 183 If the program does not start automatically, go to Step 5. - If you have...