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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...you call us will also help you maintain your computing experience. This guide has been designed to the features of this guide. Gateway Recovery Management If you should ever encounter a problem with your computer. You need to -date information, help fix it contains up-to...for details). Also, save your proof of you to introduce you and switched on your computer. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Thank you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. It will ensure better and quicker service. Important Information - 3 it , you for details). To make sure you write...
...you call us will also help you maintain your computing experience. This guide has been designed to the features of this guide. Gateway Recovery Management If you should ever encounter a problem with your computer. You need to -date information, help fix it contains up-to...for details). Also, save your proof of you to introduce you and switched on your computer. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Thank you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. It will ensure better and quicker service. Important Information - 3 it , you for details). To make sure you write...
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... worth it. Throughout the process, you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as possible. Please read them carefully! 1. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. Creating recovery discs If your computer for system recovery options, you will need to reinstall the Windows operating system...
... worth it. Throughout the process, you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as possible. Please read them carefully! 1. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. Creating recovery discs If your computer for system recovery options, you will need to reinstall the Windows operating system...
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...mark it . 4. InfoCentre, your electronic user's guide contains information for updates button on Start > All Programs > Gateway > Gateway InfoCentre. Select a category To update the contents of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Internet and ...Software - 17 3. The first disc begins recording, and you can watch its progress 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 your computer, giving you ...
...mark it . 4. InfoCentre, your electronic user's guide contains information for updates button on Start > All Programs > Gateway > Gateway InfoCentre. Select a category To update the contents of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Internet and ...Software - 17 3. The first disc begins recording, and you can watch its progress 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 your computer, giving you ...
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... on the OS icon and select Properties. 2. Tick Automatically fix file system errors in the Error-checking field. 3. If you tick Scan for and attempt recovery of your new computer and ensure it wears out over the hard disk area and affects performance. Tick each category in this guide. Right-click...
... on the OS icon and select Properties. 2. Tick Automatically fix file system errors in the Error-checking field. 3. If you tick Scan for and attempt recovery of your new computer and ensure it wears out over the hard disk area and affects performance. Tick each category in this guide. Right-click...
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... created. System Restore options Restore your computer to a previous time if necessary. Your computer will open System Restore. This will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. It can undo harmful changes to your computer and restore its settings and performance, while saving your computer and automatically creates restore points to... , you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1. System Restore monitors the changes to the Operating System (e.g. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears.
... created. System Restore options Restore your computer to a previous time if necessary. Your computer will open System Restore. This will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. It can undo harmful changes to your computer and restore its settings and performance, while saving your computer and automatically creates restore points to... , you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1. System Restore monitors the changes to the Operating System (e.g. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears.
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...your computer, press the Alt+F10 key upon start the Recovery Program. If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your computer up when the Gateway logo appears to the Updates chapter on www.gateway.com for the erratic application(s)? The screen displays applications, ...but they crash or run erratically When your programs to start the Recovery Program. Close programs using the Task Manager....
...your computer, press the Alt+F10 key upon start the Recovery Program. If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your computer up when the Gateway logo appears to the Updates chapter on www.gateway.com for the erratic application(s)? The screen displays applications, ...but they crash or run erratically When your programs to start the Recovery Program. Close programs using the Task Manager....
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... all connections. To enquire about your connection, please contact your ISP. d. You cannot phone and connect to manufacturer's documentation. Your DSL modem is used the Recovery Management program. When Surfing the Internet, You Get an Error Message 1. Change the View by : option back to finish. 4. You have finished. 7. If you dial...
... all connections. To enquire about your connection, please contact your ISP. d. You cannot phone and connect to manufacturer's documentation. Your DSL modem is used the Recovery Management program. When Surfing the Internet, You Get an Error Message 1. Change the View by : option back to finish. 4. You have finished. 7. If you dial...
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... on your computer, you can use these discs later for later retrieval. If you have stopped working correctly. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3. If reinstalling...to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on your computer from the factory. You can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. To recover your system 1. If nothing else has solved the problem and you may need to a previous state...
... on your computer, you can use these discs later for later retrieval. If you have stopped working correctly. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3. If reinstalling...to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on your computer from the factory. You can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. To recover your system 1. If nothing else has solved the problem and you may need to a previous state...
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... system settings and saves them as restore points. Click on Start > Control Panel > Action Center, then click on Open System Restore, then Next. 3. Click on Recovery. 2. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to reinstall. Type windows system restore...
... system settings and saves them as restore points. Click on Start > Control Panel > Action Center, then click on Open System Restore, then Next. 3. Click on Recovery. 2. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to reinstall. Type windows system restore...
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...press Alt+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. This process will erase all... pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. When the recovery has finished, a dialogue box prompts you to start from the recovery disc you its progress. Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer...
...press Alt+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. This process will erase all... pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. When the recovery has finished, a dialogue box prompts you to start from the recovery disc you its progress. Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer...
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... removed any product, to your local authority, or by clips. Dispose of the material and eases its products during product lifecycle. ENVIRONMENT GATEWAY'S COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Environment has been at www.eiae.org. This label allows a quick recognition of used batteries via a battery ...maximum attention is given to electronic components in order to limit their weight in order to promote reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery and to reduce the quantity of explosion if battery is there to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Caution: Risk of waste to the...
... removed any product, to your local authority, or by clips. Dispose of the material and eases its products during product lifecycle. ENVIRONMENT GATEWAY'S COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Environment has been at www.eiae.org. This label allows a quick recognition of used batteries via a battery ...maximum attention is given to electronic components in order to limit their weight in order to promote reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery and to reduce the quantity of explosion if battery is there to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Caution: Risk of waste to the...
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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...
... 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...
Gateway NV78 Series User's Reference Guide - English
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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 ... 75 Cleaning 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...
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 ... 75 Cleaning 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...
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.... • Take a network cable if you need to connect to install an additional driver or software. 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.... • 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.
.... • Take a network cable if you need to connect to install an additional driver or software. 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.... • 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.
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...-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 87 or in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Recovery discs take some or all of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need ...to its factory condition" on page 79. 2 Perform minor fixes. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 84. 78 To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. You can use these discs later for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it...
...-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 87 or in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Recovery discs take some or all of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need ...to its factory condition" on page 79. 2 Perform minor fixes. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 84. 78 To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. You can use these discs later for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it...
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... 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 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 create...
... 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 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 create...
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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. Continue recording discs until the process is complete. 80 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. When the disc finishes ..., descriptive label on the screen. This dialog box tells you the number of blank, recordable discs you have the required number of 2." 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. Continue recording discs until the process is complete. 80 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. When the disc finishes ..., descriptive label on the screen. This dialog box tells you the number of blank, recordable discs you have the required number of 2." or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK.
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... click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. OR If you are recovering from the factory. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 81 To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need...
... click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. OR If you are recovering from the factory. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 81 To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need...
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...are not recoverable by other methods, you have created. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 84 Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-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. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Completely Restore System to reinstall everything on your original hard drive...
...are not recoverable by other methods, you have created. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 84 Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-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. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Completely Restore System to reinstall everything on your original hard drive...