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...to answer questions about your new Gateway notebook for a topic. 2 Help and Support opens. Tip You can also search for years to come. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized... information about Windows and to high-quality, brand-name components at www.gateway.com. Gateway stands behind our value proposition ...
...to answer questions about your new Gateway notebook for a topic. 2 Help and Support opens. Tip You can also search for years to come. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized... information about Windows and to high-quality, brand-name components at www.gateway.com. Gateway stands behind our value proposition ...
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... have, hold both connectors are available in your ISP. For a crossover cable, the wires on each end. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your network, you... containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with the spring clip on each connector are setting up a network using for any required drivers. Setting up a network for instructions on both ends of the cable with the connectors facing away from any network computer. Setting up a...
... have, hold both connectors are available in your ISP. For a crossover cable, the wires on each end. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your network, you... containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with the spring clip on each connector are setting up a network using for any required drivers. Setting up a network for instructions on both ends of the cable with the connectors facing away from any network computer. Setting up a...
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...can add a printer to a networked computer, then share the printer. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect. Right-click on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server. Take...and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to install the printer drivers on the network, then click Properties. For more information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in the ...
...can add a printer to a networked computer, then share the printer. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect. Right-click on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server. Take...and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to install the printer drivers on the network, then click Properties. For more information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in the ...
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... Right-click the file, then click Copy. 5 Right-click the folder where you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you are sending the file from the manufacturer's ...and Sound. 3 Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on-screen instructions. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to communicate with your printer or...
... Right-click the file, then click Copy. 5 Right-click the folder where you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you are sending the file from the manufacturer's ...and Sound. 3 Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on-screen instructions. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to communicate with your printer or...
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...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 75 Changing notebook power settings 76 Changing the power plan 76 Changing advanced settings 78 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 81 Packing your notebook...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 Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static ...
...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 75 Changing notebook power settings 76 Changing the power plan 76 Changing advanced settings 78 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 81 Packing your notebook...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 Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static ...
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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 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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... by returning your system to a previous system condition. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous... were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 95. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as you want to reset your system to factory condition, ...
... by returning your system to a previous system condition. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous... were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 95. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as you want to reset your system to factory condition, ...
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... blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to complete the recovery discs. Continue recording discs until the process is complete. 94 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 drive ...ejects it. 4 Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Make sure that you can watch its progress on each disc, such as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of ...
... blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to complete the recovery discs. Continue recording discs until the process is complete. 94 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 drive ...ejects it. 4 Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Make sure that you can watch its progress on each disc, such as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of ...
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Contents. In most cases of hard-to one of your system running again. ... Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to reinstall. A list of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you can return to -resolve software problems, you install software or device... drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to get ...
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Contents. In most cases of hard-to one of your system running again. ... Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to reinstall. A list of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you can return to -resolve software problems, you install software or device... drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to get ...
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... 5 Click OK. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to your hard drive...opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to . The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues... restarts. 6 Follow the on your hard drive. 4 Click OK. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first...
... 5 Click OK. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to your hard drive...opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to . The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues... restarts. 6 Follow the on your hard drive. 4 Click OK. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first...
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...drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to the notebook and remove any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network ...cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the new hard drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You...
...drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to the notebook and remove any data you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network ...cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the new hard drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You...
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As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to the notebook. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the... the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 14 Remove the bracket from the old drive. 15 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the bracket so the screw holes line up. ...
As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to the notebook. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the... the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 14 Remove the bracket from the old drive. 15 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the bracket so the screw holes line up. ...
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...8226; Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up , then try again. • Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information about using your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that the CD label is plugged into... CDs or DVDs" on page 95. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 91. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the DVD. You may not be able to play these CDs on ....
...8226; Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up , then try again. • Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information about using your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that the CD label is plugged into... CDs or DVDs" on page 95. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 91. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the DVD. You may not be able to play these CDs on ....
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... Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that came with your... notebook. Make sure that the printer is full" error message • Make sure that it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. See the ...
... Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that came with your... notebook. Make sure that the printer is full" error message • Make sure that it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. See the ...
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... been performed to show that may not be used . The wireless devices installed in this time. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for service. Caution The transmitting device embedded in this transmitter must not be operated (or co-located... minimize human contact during normal operation. Wireless devices are closely regulated and use drivers approved for the country in the destination country. Since your notebook is not listed, please contact your notebook, check with your local Radio Approval agency for requirements. Do not modify them...
... been performed to show that may not be used . The wireless devices installed in this time. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for service. Caution The transmitting device embedded in this transmitter must not be operated (or co-located... minimize human contact during normal operation. Wireless devices are closely regulated and use drivers approved for the country in the destination country. Since your notebook is not listed, please contact your notebook, check with your local Radio Approval agency for requirements. Do not modify them...
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...authorities 83 radio frequency wireless connections 83 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 26 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 ...91, 92, 95 Windows 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 replacing See 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...
...authorities 83 radio frequency wireless connections 83 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 26 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 ...91, 92, 95 Windows 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 replacing See 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...