Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... or OFF 12 Upgrading your Computer 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 Playing Multimedia Files 18 First steps on the Net 20 Protecting your computer 20 Choose an 'Internet Service Provider... 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 Index 55 Copyright ©2009.
... or OFF 12 Upgrading your Computer 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 Playing Multimedia Files 18 First steps on the Net 20 Protecting your computer 20 Choose an 'Internet Service Provider... 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 Index 55 Copyright ©2009.
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... a problem. It will ensure better and quicker service. it , you start working with your proof of your computer, Gateway recommends you perform the actions described below before you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. Gateway Support Make sure you write down any error message causing the problem, and have the computer in case...
... a problem. It will ensure better and quicker service. it , you start working with your proof of your computer, Gateway recommends you perform the actions described below before you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. Gateway Support Make sure you write down any error message causing the problem, and have the computer in case...
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To reinstall using discs, you have the required number of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 16 - Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Important: We recommend that you must create the set of recovery disc as soon as possible. Recovery discs take some time to create, but for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create...
To reinstall using discs, you have the required number of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 16 - Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Important: We recommend that you must create the set of recovery disc as soon as possible. Recovery discs take some time to create, but for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create...
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... about your screen. Internet and Software - 17 Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. Select a category To update the contents of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5. When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it with a permanent marker.... Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . 4. 3. To open InfoCentre, double-click on the User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) icon on the desktop or...
... about your screen. Internet and Software - 17 Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. Select a category To update the contents of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5. When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it with a permanent marker.... Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . 4. 3. To open InfoCentre, double-click on the User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) icon on the desktop or...
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... computer stays in good health: Error Checking Using the Check Disk tool regularly prevents your new computer and ensure it runs smoothly for and attempt recovery of bad sectors, your computer will decrease wear and tear on your computer run faster and more efficiently. Tick each category in the options area...
... computer stays in good health: Error Checking Using the Check Disk tool regularly prevents your new computer and ensure it runs smoothly for and attempt recovery of bad sectors, your computer will decrease wear and tear on your computer run faster and more efficiently. Tick each category in the options area...
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... changed a system setting, and it will not work . Windows System Restore does not uninstall programs. To do this , you will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. If you installed after the restore point was on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. Helpdesk - 27 These programs will not restore... you restore your personal documents or emails (it did not work until you do this . Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Your computer will need to the Operating System (e.g.
... changed a system setting, and it will not work . Windows System Restore does not uninstall programs. To do this , you will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. If you installed after the restore point was on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. Helpdesk - 27 These programs will not restore... you restore your personal documents or emails (it did not work until you do this . Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Your computer will need to the Operating System (e.g.
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.... 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 start the Recovery Program. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously or right-click on an empty space on models featuring a numeric keypad). Malicious...personal data files (such as virus and spyware can infect your computer, press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears to start the Recovery Program. If you may not be used to your program, please check the software editor's Website for downloads as a 38 -...
.... 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 start the Recovery Program. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously or right-click on an empty space on models featuring a numeric keypad). Malicious...personal data files (such as virus and spyware can infect your computer, press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears to start the Recovery Program. If you may not be used to your program, please check the software editor's Website for downloads as a 38 -...
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... 1. The modem may take several weeks. Change the View by : option to your telephone line. Close all programs that the dialling type is used the Recovery Management program. a.
... 1. The modem may take several weeks. Change the View by : option to your telephone line. Close all programs that the dialling type is used the Recovery Management program. a.
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... stopped working correctly. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2. You can . For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that... your system 1. Reset your system to a previous system condition" on page 46. 4. You can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Perform minor fixes. This will restore your computer to a previous system condition. To recover software...
... stopped working correctly. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2. You can . For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that... your system 1. Reset your system to a previous system condition" on page 46. 4. You can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Perform minor fixes. This will restore your computer to a previous system condition. To recover software...
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... and device drivers opens. 4. Click on Contents. A confirmation message box appears. 4. Returning to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Click on Recovery. 2. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. To return to install, then follow the on Next, then...
... and device drivers opens. 4. Click on Contents. A confirmation message box appears. 4. Returning to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Click on Recovery. 2. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. To return to install, then follow the on Next, then...
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... your optical disc drive, then restart your arrow keys to open the boot menu. Caution: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are not recoverable by copying files to... If you cannot run Windows and your hard drive. 2. This process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you have created. Windows installs from your recovery discs" on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your ...
... your optical disc drive, then restart your arrow keys to open the boot menu. Caution: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are not recoverable by copying files to... If you cannot run Windows and your hard drive. 2. This process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you have created. Windows installs from your recovery discs" on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your ...
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...protect the environment and reduce health hazards. Mercury advisory For electronic products containing a non-LED-backlit LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this program, Gateway will enable the safe collection, recycling and destruction of the Energy Star® program. Likewise, desktop computers are concerned, measures have removed any product, to... (when applicable) Before disposing of your used electrical and electronic products must be fitted in order to promote reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery and to be collected for disposal. for future generations.
...protect the environment and reduce health hazards. Mercury advisory For electronic products containing a non-LED-backlit LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this program, Gateway will enable the safe collection, recycling and destruction of the Energy Star® program. Likewise, desktop computers are concerned, measures have removed any product, to... (when applicable) Before disposing of your used electrical and electronic products must be fitted in order to promote reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery and to be collected for disposal. for future generations.
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...Optical drives 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 S ... 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, 38 System tools Disk Cleanup 25 Disk Defragmenter...
...Optical drives 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 S ... 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, 38 System tools Disk Cleanup 25 Disk Defragmenter...
Gateway NV50 Series User's Reference Guide - Canada/French
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www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings 62 Changing the power plan 62 Changing advanced settings 64 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . 67 Packing your notebook 68 ... the keyboard 75 Cleaning the notebook screen 76 Maintaining the battery 76 Storing batteries 77 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 77 Recovering your system 78 Creating recovery discs 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . 81 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 82 Returning your system to its factory condition . 84 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting...
www.gateway.com Changing notebook power settings 62 Changing the power plan 62 Changing advanced settings 64 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . 67 Packing your notebook 68 ... the keyboard 75 Cleaning the notebook screen 76 Maintaining the battery 76 Storing batteries 77 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 77 Recovering your system 78 Creating recovery discs 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . 81 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 82 Returning your system to its factory condition . 84 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting...
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.... • 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 a network. Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. 72
.... • 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 a network. Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. 72
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... system condition. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting...To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to create, but for recovering your system to its factory condition. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the...
... system condition. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting...To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to create, but for recovering your system to its factory condition. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the...
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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 We recommend that are...recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each type of recovery discs beforehand. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery...
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 We recommend that are...recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each type of recovery discs beforehand. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery...
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... the required number of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to complete the recovery discs. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. Continue... dialog box tells you will need to list, then click Next. Make sure that you can watch its progress on each disc, such as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of blank, recordable discs you the number of 2."
... the required number of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to complete the recovery discs. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. Continue... dialog box tells you will need to list, then click Next. Make sure that you can watch its progress on each disc, such as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of blank, recordable discs you the number of 2."
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... to reinstall the software and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 81 www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to recover device drivers that...software that did not come pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. To recover your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers-If you need to Step 3 after...
... to reinstall the software and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 81 www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to recover device drivers that...software that did not come pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. To recover your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers-If you need to Step 3 after...
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...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. Recovering from within Windows Vista" on page 84. • If you cannot run Windows Vista and your original ...within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you have created. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Completely Restore System to Factory Defaults. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Returning ...
...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. Recovering from within Windows Vista" on page 84. • If you cannot run Windows Vista and your original ...within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you have created. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Completely Restore System to Factory Defaults. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Returning ...