Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... 14 Internet and Software 15 Using Windows and your Software 15 Windows Welcome Center 15 Internet Security Offer 15 Gateway Recovery Management 16 Your Computer's Documentation 17...Windows Remote Assistance 33 Diagnose & Repair 34 Top Troubleshooting Cases 34 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting 38 Recovering your system 45 To recover your system 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers .. 45 Returning to a previous system condition.......... 46 Returning your system to its factory condition.. 47 Regulatory Information 48 Environment 53 Software License 54...
... 14 Internet and Software 15 Using Windows and your Software 15 Windows Welcome Center 15 Internet Security Offer 15 Gateway Recovery Management 16 Your Computer's Documentation 17...Windows Remote Assistance 33 Diagnose & Repair 34 Top Troubleshooting Cases 34 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting 38 Recovering your system 45 To recover your system 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers .. 45 Returning to a previous system condition.......... 46 Returning your system to its factory condition.. 47 Regulatory Information 48 Environment 53 Software License 54...
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...discs you will be guided by on Gateway Recovery Management. Make sure that are not recoverable by other methods, you will need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems ...that you create each type of recovery disc as soon as possible. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. The Create Backup Disc...
...discs you will be guided by on Gateway Recovery Management. Make sure that are not recoverable by other methods, you will need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems ...that you create each type of recovery disc as soon as possible. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. The Create Backup Disc...
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Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on each disc, such as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of the User's Guide (you will need directly on the InfoCentre welcome page (see image above). Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in ...the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it with a permanent marker. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . 4. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. InfoCentre, your electronic user's guide contains information for updates button on your screen. Select a category To update the contents of...
Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on each disc, such as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of the User's Guide (you will need directly on the InfoCentre welcome page (see image above). Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in ...the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it with a permanent marker. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . 4. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. InfoCentre, your electronic user's guide contains information for updates button on your screen. Select a category To update the contents of...
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...Gateway logo appears. driver installations or specific software). Note: When you restore your computer to the Operating System (e.g. If you changed a system setting, and it was created. Windows System Restore does not uninstall programs. To do this , you will automatically restart and open the Recovery... Program. 2. These programs will open System Restore. This will not work . By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when...
...Gateway logo appears. driver installations or specific software). Note: When you restore your computer to the Operating System (e.g. If you changed a system setting, and it was created. Windows System Restore does not uninstall programs. To do this , you will automatically restart and open the Recovery... Program. 2. These programs will open System Restore. This will not work . By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when...
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... well. To fix this happen with only one application? If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your computer, press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears to your computer and restore its settings and performance, while saving your operating system...up -to a previous time if necessary. When the Num Lock key is active, the numeric keypad can undo harmful changes to start the Recovery Program. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide System Restore monitors the changes to your problem. Close programs using the Task Manager. 1. For more details...
... well. To fix this happen with only one application? If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your computer, press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears to your computer and restore its settings and performance, while saving your operating system...up -to a previous time if necessary. When the Num Lock key is active, the numeric keypad can undo harmful changes to start the Recovery Program. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide System Restore monitors the changes to your problem. Close programs using the Task Manager. 1. For more details...
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... want , click on Yes. Click on Start > Control Panel > Action Center, then click on -screen prompts to install, then follow the on Recovery. 2. Click on he restore point you install software or device drivers. A list of your computer. 46 - Repeat this step for the item you... of these restore points to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes 'snapshots' of software and device drivers opens. 4. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press Enter. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your system settings and ...
... want , click on Yes. Click on Start > Control Panel > Action Center, then click on -screen prompts to install, then follow the on Recovery. 2. Click on he restore point you install software or device drivers. A list of your computer. 46 - Repeat this step for the item you... of these restore points to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes 'snapshots' of software and device drivers opens. 4. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press Enter. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your system settings and ...
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...Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 47. • If you cannot run Windows, see "Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on Restore system from the hard drive during startup. Recovering from factory...need to restart your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all files on Yes, then Start. Caution: Continuing the process will erase all software and drivers that the operating system will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to reinstall everything on ...
...Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 47. • If you cannot run Windows, see "Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on Restore system from the hard drive during startup. Recovering from factory...need to restart your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all files on Yes, then Start. Caution: Continuing the process will erase all software and drivers that the operating system will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to reinstall everything on ...
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... 9 P Pointer 6 Ports 11 Power cords 4 Power on/off 12 Power saving modes 14 Power supply 10 PowerDVD 19 Printer 42 R Recovery System Restore 27 Regulatory Information 48, 53 Remote control 8 Receiver 12 Removable media devices 9 Removing hardware 9 Removing software 26 Restore points 28...mode 36 Safety precautions 4 Screen saver 35 Security Antivirus 29 Updates 28, 32 Windows Action Center 28, 31 Shutdown 13 Sleep mode 13, 34 Software Removing software 26 Software License 54 Speakers 7 Spyware 29 Storage 14 S-Video 12 System requirements 43 System Restore 27...
... 9 P Pointer 6 Ports 11 Power cords 4 Power on/off 12 Power saving modes 14 Power supply 10 PowerDVD 19 Printer 42 R Recovery System Restore 27 Regulatory Information 48, 53 Remote control 8 Receiver 12 Removable media devices 9 Removing hardware 9 Removing software 26 Restore points 28...mode 36 Safety precautions 4 Screen saver 35 Security Antivirus 29 Updates 28, 32 Windows Action Center 28, 31 Shutdown 13 Sleep mode 13, 34 Software Removing software 26 Software License 54 Speakers 7 Spyware 29 Storage 14 S-Video 12 System requirements 43 System Restore 27...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - Canada/French
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... soon as possible. 79 To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. To reinstall using discs, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software...
... soon as possible. 79 To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. To reinstall using discs, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software...
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... Your Notebook The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. The first disc begins recording, and you can watch its progress on each disc, such as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to complete the...
... Your Notebook The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. The first disc begins recording, and you can watch its progress on each disc, such as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to complete the...
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... hard drive, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 85. • If you cannot run Windows Vista and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have created. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Completely Restore System to its factory condition. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining...
... hard drive, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 85. • If you cannot run Windows Vista and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have created. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Completely Restore System to its factory condition. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining...
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...minutes. 85 Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to restart your hard drive. 3 Click Next to Factory Defaults. Your hard drive's original,...Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 4 Click OK. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress. Gateway Recovery...
...minutes. 85 Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to restart your hard drive. 3 Click Next to Factory Defaults. Your hard drive's original,...Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 4 Click OK. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress. Gateway Recovery...
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...and drivers: Caution Before using your recovery discs, open the boot menu. The boot menu is where you inserted. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the recovery. 86 Windows installs from the recovery disc you can select which device... to start from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on your hard drive. ...
...and drivers: Caution Before using your recovery discs, open the boot menu. The boot menu is where you inserted. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the recovery. 86 Windows installs from the recovery disc you can select which device... to start from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on your hard drive. ...
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... information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 81 re-installing programs 81 re-installing software 81 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 26 troubleshooting 94 HDMI (TV) out jack 7 ... 29 Fn 29, 30 function 29 Hybrid Sleep 30 LCD/CRT 30 navigation 29 Sleep 30 system 29 system key combinations 30 toggle display 30 Windows 29 wireless Ethernet 35 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 10 LCD panel cleaning 76 switching display 30 132
... information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 81 re-installing programs 81 re-installing software 81 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 26 troubleshooting 94 HDMI (TV) out jack 7 ... 29 Fn 29, 30 function 29 Hybrid Sleep 30 LCD/CRT 30 navigation 29 Sleep 30 system 29 system key combinations 30 toggle display 30 Windows 29 wireless Ethernet 35 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 2 serial number 2 latch battery 10 LCD panel cleaning 76 switching display 30 132
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... frequency wireless connections 69 rebooting notebook 25 recharging battery 56 recovering defaults 84 drivers 78, 81 programs 78, 81 software 78, 81 system 78 with Gateway Recovery Center 81 with Windows System Restore 82 Recycle Bin deleting files 94 emptying 94 regional code DVD 45 re-installing 134
... frequency wireless connections 69 rebooting notebook 25 recharging battery 56 recovering defaults 84 drivers 78, 81 programs 78, 81 software 78, 81 system 78 with Gateway Recovery Center 81 with Windows System Restore 82 Recycle Bin deleting files 94 emptying 94 regional code DVD 45 re-installing 134
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... See installing resetting notebook 25 restarting notebook 25 restoring defaults 84 drivers 78, 81 programs 78, 81 software 78, 81 system 78 with Gateway Recovery Center 81 with Windows System Restore 82 right-clicking 34 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 18 caring for notebook 74 general precautions 118 guidelines for troubleshooting 88 posture 17...
... See installing resetting notebook 25 restarting notebook 25 restoring defaults 84 drivers 78, 81 programs 78, 81 software 78, 81 system 78 with Gateway Recovery Center 81 with Windows System Restore 82 right-clicking 34 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 18 caring for notebook 74 general precautions 118 guidelines for troubleshooting 88 posture 17...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - English
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... original contents, including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - To reinstall using discs, you must create the set of recovery disc as soon as possible. 79 To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the...
... original contents, including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - To reinstall using discs, you must create the set of recovery disc as soon as possible. 79 To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - English
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... required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. The first disc begins recording, and you can watch its progress on each disc, such as "Windows Recovery Disc 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. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your ...
... required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. The first disc begins recording, and you can watch its progress on each disc, such as "Windows Recovery Disc 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. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your ...
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... Restoration dialog box opens. 84 Recovering from within Windows Vista" on page 84. • If you cannot run Windows Vista and your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. You can still run Windows Vista and your original hard drive has been...
... Restoration dialog box opens. 84 Recovering from within Windows Vista" on page 84. • If you cannot run Windows Vista and your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. You can still run Windows Vista and your original hard drive has been...
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... continue. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on your hard drive. 4 Click OK. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Completely Restore System to your computer. 5 Click OK. This process may take several...
... continue. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on your hard drive. 4 Click OK. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Completely Restore System to your computer. 5 Click OK. This process may take several...