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...drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 Before you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make sure that came with... your system. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc.
...drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 Before you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make sure that came with... your system. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc.
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The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. restoring to finish. 22 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default.
The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. restoring to finish. 22 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default.
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You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 If you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer's software up to finish.
You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 If you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer's software up to finish.
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes ... the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Creating recovery discs 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Returning to a previous system condition 96 Returning your system to its factory condition 97 Chapter 8: Upgrading...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes ... the keyboard 89 Cleaning the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Creating recovery discs 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Returning to a previous system condition 96 Returning your system to its factory condition 97 Chapter 8: Upgrading...
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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 Management. 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 Management. 86
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Gateway provides everything you want to run on AC power, remove the battery. This reduces the life of recovery discs as soon as possible. Recovery discs take some or all of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from ... outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 111 or in the notebook and the notebook is running on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it has ...
Gateway provides everything you want to run on AC power, remove the battery. This reduces the life of recovery discs as soon as possible. Recovery discs take some or all of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from ... outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 111 or in the notebook and the notebook is running on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it has ...
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...condition. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover your system to its factory condition" on page 96. 4 Reset your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as you can use these discs later for recovering your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem... may be solved by returning your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 95. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "...
...condition. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover your system to its factory condition" on page 96. 4 Reset your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as you can use these discs later for recovering your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem... may be solved by returning your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 95. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "...
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...contents, including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Important ...factory-loaded software and drivers. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each type of recovery discs beforehand. To reinstall using discs, ...
...contents, including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Important ...factory-loaded software and drivers. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each type of recovery discs beforehand. To reinstall using discs, ...
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... 1 of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to complete the recovery discs. When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it. 4 Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. Important Write a unique, ... number of 2." Continue recording discs until the process is complete. 94 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK.
... 1 of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to complete the recovery discs. When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it. 4 Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. Important Write a unique, ... number of 2." Continue recording discs until the process is complete. 94 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK.
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... drivers that came pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 95 OR If you need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. To recover your computer...
... drivers that came pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 95 OR If you need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. To recover your computer...
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...Finish. Returning your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on your computer. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to its factory condition. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If ...If you cannot run Windows Vista and your system to return your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have created. www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you have installed a replacement hard drive, see...
...Finish. Returning your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on your computer. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to its factory condition. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If ...If you cannot run Windows Vista and your system to return your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have created. www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you have installed a replacement hard drive, see...
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...erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to restart your... the process will be recovered to factory default. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to your hard drive. 4 Click OK. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to . Your computer restarts....
...erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to restart your... the process will be recovered to factory default. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to your hard drive. 4 Click OK. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to . Your computer restarts....
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...where you can select which device to start from the recovery disc you inserted. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the on-screen prompts to open the boot menu. www.gateway.com Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed ...software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer....
...where you can select which device to start from the recovery disc you inserted. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the on-screen prompts to open the boot menu. www.gateway.com Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed ...software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer....
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For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to the new hard drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the notebook and remove any Express cards. 7 ... replace the hard drive kit. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 93. 2 Back up , then remove the battery. For more information, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 71. 107 Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications...
For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to the new hard drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the notebook and remove any Express cards. 7 ... replace the hard drive kit. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 93. 2 Back up , then remove the battery. For more information, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 71. 107 Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications...
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... instructions. As part of the process you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 110
... instructions. As part of the process you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 110
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... 13, 14 password bank 38 troubleshooting 118 tutorial 34 using 34 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 41 function keys 30 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2 serial number 2 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Management re-installing drivers 95 re-installing programs 95 re-installing software 95 152 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 28 installing 107...
... 13, 14 password bank 38 troubleshooting 118 tutorial 34 using 34 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 41 function keys 30 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2 serial number 2 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Management re-installing drivers 95 re-installing programs 95 re-installing software 95 152 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 28 installing 107...
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... recalibrating battery 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 92, 95 software 92, 95 system 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 Recycle Bin deleting files 118 emptying 118 regional code DVD 57 re-installing defaults 97 drivers...installing resetting notebook 26 restarting notebook 26 restoring defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 92, 95 software 92, 95 system 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 right-clicking 42 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 19 caring for notebook 88 general precautions 140 ...
... recalibrating battery 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 92, 95 software 92, 95 system 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 Recycle Bin deleting files 118 emptying 118 regional code DVD 57 re-installing defaults 97 drivers...installing resetting notebook 26 restarting notebook 26 restoring defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 92, 95 software 92, 95 system 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 right-clicking 42 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 19 caring for notebook 88 general precautions 140 ...