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...
... 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...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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Gateway Recovery Management If you should ever encounter a problem with your computing experience. Gateway Website Remember to update the guide at least ...serial number, date and place of purchase and model name on the cover of your computer, Gateway recommends you perform the actions described below before you start working with your computer and the troubleshooting... This guide has been designed to introduce you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. It will also help , drivers and downloads. Gateway InfoCentre To discover more about your computer to the same state as...
Gateway Recovery Management If you should ever encounter a problem with your computing experience. Gateway Website Remember to update the guide at least ...serial number, date and place of purchase and model name on the cover of your computer, Gateway recommends you perform the actions described below before you start working with your computer and the troubleshooting... This guide has been designed to introduce you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. It will also help , drivers and downloads. Gateway InfoCentre To discover more about your computer to the same state as...
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... software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - Make sure that you may need to complete the recovery discs. Creating recovery discs If your computer for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. To reinstall using discs, you...Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. Recovery discs take some time to create, but for system recovery options, you the number of recovery discs as soon as possible...
... software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - Make sure that you may need to complete the recovery discs. Creating recovery discs If your computer for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. To reinstall using discs, you...Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. Recovery discs take some time to create, but for system recovery options, you the number of recovery discs as soon as possible...
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...label on each disc, such as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of the User's Guide (you will need an internet connection) simply click on the Check for information about your screen. To open InfoCentre, double-click on the User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) icon on the desktop or click ...the only reference for updates button on your computer! 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. Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in order to list, then ...
...label on each disc, such as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of the User's Guide (you will need an internet connection) simply click on the Check for information about your screen. To open InfoCentre, double-click on the User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) icon on the desktop or click ...the only reference for updates button on your computer! 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. Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in order to list, then ...
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... > Computer. Running the Disk Defragmenter once a month (depending on your hard disk as it runs smoothly for a long time, you tick Scan for and attempt recovery of a fault developing at a later date. Tick each category in the Recycle Bin and other temporary files that were not deleted and files with invalid...
... > Computer. Running the Disk Defragmenter once a month (depending on your hard disk as it runs smoothly for a long time, you tick Scan for and attempt recovery of a fault developing at a later date. Tick each category in the Recycle Bin and other temporary files that were not deleted and files with invalid...
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... when major changes are made to a previous time if necessary. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Helpdesk - 27 This will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you should use Programs and Features in the Control...
... when major changes are made to a previous time if necessary. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Helpdesk - 27 This will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you should use Programs and Features in the Control...
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...the program was originally supplied with only one application? If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your programs to start the Recovery Program. Select the failing program in the top right corner of the screen, try using Windows Task Manager If you cannot close ...-to-date, please refer to your computer and restore its settings and performance, while saving your computer up when the Gateway logo appears to start the Recovery Program. If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your program, please check the software editor's Website for ...
...the program was originally supplied with only one application? If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your programs to start the Recovery Program. Select the failing program in the top right corner of the screen, try using Windows Task Manager If you cannot close ...-to-date, please refer to your computer and restore its settings and performance, while saving your computer up when the Gateway logo appears to start the Recovery Program. If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your program, please check the software editor's Website for ...
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... software. The modem is connected to your line. Your ISP may be in use the modem and make sure your modem cable is used the Recovery Management program. Look at the bottom of the Notification Area. b. Check that might use the same line. 3. 6. You have a telephone or fax program running; a. c. Disconnect...
... software. The modem is connected to your line. Your ISP may be in use the modem and make sure your modem cable is used the Recovery Management program. Look at the bottom of the Notification Area. b. Check that might use the same line. 3. 6. You have a telephone or fax program running; a. c. Disconnect...
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... on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. Helpdesk - 45 Click on page 45. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1. To recover software... installation instructions. • New device drivers - OR If you need to recover device drivers that did not come pre-installed on Gateway Recovery Management. Revert to a previous system condition. If only one or two items of software or hardware have created. • New ...
... on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. Helpdesk - 45 Click on page 45. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1. To recover software... installation instructions. • New device drivers - OR If you need to recover device drivers that did not come pre-installed on Gateway Recovery Management. Revert to a previous system condition. If only one or two items of software or hardware have created. • New ...
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.... Help: For more information about using the restore point you want to install, then follow the on Next, then Finish. Returning to reinstall. Click on Recovery. 2. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want , click on -screen prompts to a restore point: 1. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point...
.... Help: For more information about using the restore point you want to install, then follow the on Next, then Finish. Returning to reinstall. Click on Recovery. 2. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want , click on -screen prompts to a restore point: 1. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point...
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...several minutes. This process may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all files on your hard drive. 4. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. This process will erase all files on Restore system from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3. ...your computer. Click on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. Follow the on OK. Click on your hard drive. 3. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. Use your arrow keys to . Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are recovered. You can...
...several minutes. This process may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all files on your hard drive. 4. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. This process will erase all files on Restore system from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3. ...your computer. Click on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. Follow the on OK. Click on your hard drive. 3. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. Use your arrow keys to . Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are recovered. You can...
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...to be fitted in order to promote reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery and to reduce the quantity of your energy bill and contribute to promote energy-efficient products, in Gateway products are replacing it. Energy Star® was introduced by an incorrect ...battery is there to the instructions. Dispose of the material and eases its products during product lifecycle. for energy efficiency. ENVIRONMENT GATEWAY'S COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Environment has been at www.eiae.org. Dispose of our products. For mor information, contact the Electronic...
...to be fitted in order to promote reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery and to reduce the quantity of your energy bill and contribute to promote energy-efficient products, in Gateway products are replacing it. Energy Star® was introduced by an incorrect ...battery is there to the instructions. Dispose of the material and eases its products during product lifecycle. for energy efficiency. ENVIRONMENT GATEWAY'S COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Environment has been at www.eiae.org. Dispose of our products. For mor information, contact the Electronic...
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... Security 28, 30 O 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 Safe Computing 25... Windows Action Center 28, 31 Windows automatic updates 28, 32 Windows Defender 32 Windows Media Center 8, 18 Windows Media Player 18 Windows Remote Assistance 33 56 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide
... Security 28, 30 O 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 Safe Computing 25... Windows Action Center 28, 31 Windows automatic updates 28, 32 Windows Defender 32 Windows Media Center 8, 18 Windows Media Player 18 Windows Remote Assistance 33 56 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide
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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Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. 72 Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it warm to .... • 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. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Additional tips • If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take...
Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. 72 Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it warm to .... • 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. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Additional tips • If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take...
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... your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system to its factory condition. For instructions, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous state when everything you...can solve most conditions. If only one or two items of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). Recovery discs take some or all of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. To recover your system from significant hardware and software ...
... your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system to its factory condition. For instructions, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous state when everything you...can solve most conditions. If only one or two items of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). Recovery discs take some or all of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. To recover your system from significant hardware and software ...
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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. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded ... system and factory-loaded software and drivers. www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that 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 factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded ... system and factory-loaded software and drivers. www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that 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.
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Continue recording discs until the process is complete. 80 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 ... the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. The first disc begins recording, and you can watch its progress on each disc, such as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of blank, recordable discs you will need to list, then click Next. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Important...
Continue recording discs until the process is complete. 80 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 ... the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. The first disc begins recording, and you can watch its progress on each disc, such as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of blank, recordable discs you will need to list, then click Next. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Important...
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...it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you ... pre-installed on your computer from your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 81 You can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you have created...
...it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you ... pre-installed on your computer from your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 81 You can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you have created...
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... a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 85. • If you have created. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Completely Restore System to reinstall everything 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. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using ...
... a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 85. • If you have created. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Completely Restore System to reinstall everything 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. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using ...