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...your notebook from being stolen. If your notebook is stolen, the frequency increases to a solid object like a desk or table. A recovery team can give local law enforcement agencies tracking information and documentation to get subpoenas and search warrants to carry. Because it's light-weight ... first step in computer security is preventing your reference guide. If your notebook does not already have Computrace Complete installed, contact Gateway at most electronics stores and many department stores. You may be able to replace your notebook with you. This program automatically ...
...your notebook from being stolen. If your notebook is stolen, the frequency increases to a solid object like a desk or table. A recovery team can give local law enforcement agencies tracking information and documentation to get subpoenas and search warrants to carry. Because it's light-weight ... first step in computer security is preventing your reference guide. If your notebook does not already have Computrace Complete installed, contact Gateway at most electronics stores and many department stores. You may be able to replace your notebook with you. This program automatically ...
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Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 86 CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook • Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged. • Take your recovery discs in case you need to install an additional driver or software.
Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 86 CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook • Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged. • Take your recovery discs in case you need to install an additional driver or software.
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...fully charged and you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from your notebook while using a product made especially for the purpose. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook when running on fixed... power. Caution To prepare your notebook for software and device driver recovery" on AC power, remove the battery.
...fully charged and you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from your notebook while using a product made especially for the purpose. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook when running on fixed... power. Caution To prepare your notebook for software and device driver recovery" on AC power, remove the battery.
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... the problem and you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 92 If you need to recover software that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers ... or corrupted, your system to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that did not come pre-installed on your system...
... the problem and you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 92 If you need to recover software that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers ... or corrupted, your system to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that did not come pre-installed on your system...
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...this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 93 However, if you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive. Caution... shipped with your notebook, you should create a set of discs for recovering your own set. www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard...
...this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 93 However, if you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive. Caution... shipped with your notebook, you should create a set of discs for recovering your own set. www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard...
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... of the specified type, click I have enough discs, then click Next. Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of x, and so on . 6 If multiple discs are for disc 1 of a 3-disc set of... recovery discs. 5 If you need to close it. The disc recording begins. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into the recordable disc drive,...
... of the specified type, click I have enough discs, then click Next. Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of x, and so on . 6 If multiple discs are for disc 1 of a 3-disc set of... recovery discs. 5 If you need to close it. The disc recording begins. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into the recordable disc drive,...
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..., see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your...
..., see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your...
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OR To recover device drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. - CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, then click Next. 96
OR To recover device drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. - CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, then click Next. 96
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... file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, try another disc. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 97 www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive. If an AutoPlay dialog...
... file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, try another disc. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 97 www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive. If an AutoPlay dialog...
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. 98 OR To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of driver you want to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on the list and you want to recover. -
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. 98 OR To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of driver you want to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on the list and you want to recover. -
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... to its factory condition If your notebook's problems are not solved by any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Your notebook restarts. 2 If you may need to recover its factory condition. If... your hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you can still run Windows: a Turn on your notebook. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User name box to ...
... to its factory condition If your notebook's problems are not solved by any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Your notebook restarts. 2 If you may need to recover its factory condition. If... your hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you can still run Windows: a Turn on your notebook. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User name box to ...
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...-installed on your backed up files in its original factory condition. Your notebook restarts in c:\backup. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is recovered, your personal files will delete everything on your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. ...www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up to c:\backup. - To perform a full factory recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. A list of the system recovery. ...
...-installed on your backed up files in its original factory condition. Your notebook restarts in c:\backup. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is recovered, your personal files will delete everything on your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. ...www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up to c:\backup. - To perform a full factory recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. A list of the system recovery. ...
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Press the arrow keys to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on page 97. 104
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Press the arrow keys to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on page 97. 104
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... want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive. If...
... want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive. If...
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... any Express cards. 114 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 14 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to insert your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions.
... any Express cards. 114 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 14 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to insert your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions.
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www.gateway.com VGA 10, 64 wired Ethernet 22 wired network 22 copyright notice 152 D default printer 138 dialing codes 82 dial-up modem 10, 23 adjusting ... 117 diskette drive troubleshooting 117 display brightness 48 switching 31 troubleshooting 118 display properties adjusting 65 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 41 dragging 42 drivers recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92 drives DVD 56 DVD/CD-RW 9, 56 DVD±RW 9, 56 hard drive 11, 111 HD DVD 56 HD...
www.gateway.com VGA 10, 64 wired Ethernet 22 wired network 22 copyright notice 152 D default printer 138 dialing codes 82 dial-up modem 10, 23 adjusting ... 117 diskette drive troubleshooting 117 display brightness 48 switching 31 troubleshooting 118 display properties adjusting 65 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 41 dragging 42 drivers recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92 drives DVD 56 DVD/CD-RW 9, 56 DVD±RW 9, 56 hard drive 11, 111 HD DVD 56 HD...
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... 13, 14 password bank 38 troubleshooting 122 tutorial 34 using 34 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 41 function keys 30 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 95 re-installing programs 95 156 re-installing software 95 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 28 installing 111...
... 13, 14 password bank 38 troubleshooting 122 tutorial 34 using 34 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 41 function keys 30 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 95 re-installing programs 95 156 re-installing software 95 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 28 installing 111...
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... 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 102 drivers 92 programs 92 software 92 system 91 Windows 92 with Gateway Recovery Center 95 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs creating 93 drivers 93, 97 programs 93, 97 software 93, 97 using 97 Recycle Bin deleting... emptying 122 regional code DVD 57 re-installing defaults 102 drivers 92 programs 91, 92 software 91, 92 Windows 91, 92 with Gateway Recovery Center 95 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 replacing See installing resetting notebook 26 restarting notebook 26 restoring defaults 102 drivers...
... 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 102 drivers 92 programs 92 software 92 system 91 Windows 92 with Gateway Recovery Center 95 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs creating 93 drivers 93, 97 programs 93, 97 software 93, 97 using 97 Recycle Bin deleting... emptying 122 regional code DVD 57 re-installing defaults 102 drivers 92 programs 91, 92 software 91, 92 Windows 91, 92 with Gateway Recovery Center 95 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 replacing See installing resetting notebook 26 restarting notebook 26 restoring defaults 102 drivers...
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... opening menu 42 shutting down notebook 25, 26 Sleep mode 25, 31, 75 system key 31 Snapshot button 47 160 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92 sound adjusting 33, 49 controls 49 muting 33, 44, 45, 49 troubleshooting 139 speakers built-in 12, 14 jack...
... opening menu 42 shutting down notebook 25, 26 Sleep mode 25, 31, 75 system key 31 Snapshot button 47 160 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92 sound adjusting 33, 49 controls 49 muting 33, 44, 45, 49 troubleshooting 139 speakers built-in 12, 14 jack...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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... only when you a set of the notebook for Customer Care Information. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to use them. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in... at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. Never slide components over any...
... only when you a set of the notebook for Customer Care Information. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to use them. All rights reserved. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in... at the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on the bottom of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. Never slide components over any...