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www.gateway.com Maximizing battery performance 63 Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the ... the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your system to its factory condition 89 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your...
www.gateway.com Maximizing battery performance 63 Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the ... the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your system to its factory condition 89 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your...
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... a television: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. www.gateway.com Adjusting the television display settings You may vary. 4 Click Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile. 5 Click Graphics Properties. 55 Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the...
... a television: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. www.gateway.com Adjusting the television display settings You may vary. 4 Click Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile. 5 Click Graphics Properties. 55 Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the...
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Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 81. 74 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 Center. For more information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 81. 74 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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...run on AC power, remove the battery. For instructions, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 103 or in a circle, using it has a full charge. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook while using a product made especially for the purpose... outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. Gateway provides everything you need to recover your notebook for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. However, remember that when you ...
...run on AC power, remove the battery. For instructions, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 103 or in a circle, using it has a full charge. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook while using a product made especially for the purpose... outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. Gateway provides everything you need to recover your notebook for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. However, remember that when you ...
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... using the Windows DVD" on page 90. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 80 For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 86. • If nothing... else has solved the problem and you must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at...
... using the Windows DVD" on page 90. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 80 For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 86. • If nothing... else has solved the problem and you must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at...
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...have a recordable disc drive to perform this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. You should create your own set. The What would you need to use them later for.... However, if you ever re-install Windows from your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case the originals are lost or damaged. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs...
...have a recordable disc drive to perform this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. You should create your own set. The What would you need to use them later for.... However, if you ever re-install Windows from your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case the originals are lost or damaged. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs...
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... is created, your final disc, then label all of the discs and store them in the upper-right corner to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of the specified type, click I have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove...
... is created, your final disc, then label all of the discs and store them in the upper-right corner to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of the specified type, click I have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove...
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... - 83 Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 84. 2 To recover software that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery...
... - 83 Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 84. 2 To recover software that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery...
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Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, then click Next. If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover device drivers that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, try another disc. 84
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, then click Next. If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover device drivers that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, try another disc. 84
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The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you want to recover. - If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and double-click the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. www.gateway.com To recover software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive. OR - 85
The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you want to recover. - If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and double-click the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. www.gateway.com To recover software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive. OR - 85
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... Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click...
... Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click...
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... software: 1 If you may need to recover its hard drive to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. b Click Recovery, then click Next. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User name... Welcome to select a Windows user account, click in the Password box and type the user account's password (if any pre-installed software and device drivers. If Windows starts to load instead, restart the notebook and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your hard drive, back them up ...
... software: 1 If you may need to recover its hard drive to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. b Click Recovery, then click Next. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User name... Welcome to select a Windows user account, click in the Password box and type the user account's password (if any pre-installed software and device drivers. If Windows starts to load instead, restart the notebook and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your hard drive, back them up ...
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... have backed up files in its original factory condition. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you the progress of software and driver recovery discs (if you want to c:\backup. - Your notebook restarts in c:\backup. OR To perform a full factory recovery without data... Full factory recovery, then click Next. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is recovered, your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. You also need to recover your personal files and folders will delete everything on or restart your personal files, and create a set...
... have backed up files in its original factory condition. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you the progress of software and driver recovery discs (if you want to c:\backup. - Your notebook restarts in c:\backup. OR To perform a full factory recovery without data... Full factory recovery, then click Next. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is recovered, your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. You also need to recover your personal files and folders will delete everything on or restart your personal files, and create a set...
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www.gateway.com 3 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on page 84. 91 A list of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to recover your keyboard.
www.gateway.com 3 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on page 84. 91 A list of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to recover your keyboard.
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... "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 80. 2 Back up , then remove the battery. If you would like more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 94. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and.... For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
... "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 80. 2 Back up , then remove the battery. If you would like more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 94. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and.... For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
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... cover so the screw holes line up. 14 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive to insert your keyboard and follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on -screen instructions. As part of the process you may be prompted...
... cover so the screw holes line up. 14 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive to insert your keyboard and follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on -screen instructions. As part of the process you may be prompted...
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For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 80. A DVD movie will not play • Make sure that the label or side you want to play these CDs on page 79. ..." on page 79. • Your notebook may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 79. For instructions on how to play is turned up , then try again. • Make sure...
For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 80. A DVD movie will not play • Make sure that the label or side you want to play these CDs on page 79. ..." on page 79. • Your notebook may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 79. For instructions on how to play is turned up , then try again. • Make sure...
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... printer you may want to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. Make sure that it in the printer setup. To make sure that you have an online/offline button that you want to use, then click... Use Printer Online to set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 If the printer status is online.
... printer you may want to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. Make sure that it in the printer setup. To make sure that you have an online/offline button that you want to use, then click... Use Printer Online to set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 If the printer status is online.
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Caution Only use drivers approved for the country in which may be embedded in your notebook system. Contact Gateway for additional information. Wireless devices that may be taken to verify the presence of the wireless device or devices that the RF ...bystanders keep the transmitter away from user's or bystander's bodies. Important Every country has different restrictions on the use in the 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 - 5.35 GHz band, may not be used indoors. This section is not listed, please contact your system are present. however care should be ...
Caution Only use drivers approved for the country in which may be embedded in your notebook system. Contact Gateway for additional information. Wireless devices that may be taken to verify the presence of the wireless device or devices that the RF ...bystanders keep the transmitter away from user's or bystander's bodies. Important Every country has different restrictions on the use in the 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 - 5.35 GHz band, may not be used indoors. This section is not listed, please contact your system are present. however care should be ...
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www.gateway.com network 8 power 9, 16 printer 8 projector 51 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 S-Video out 54 television 54 USB 8, 48 VGA 9, 51 video camera 8 wired Ethernet ... troubleshooting 105 diskette drive troubleshooting 105 display brightness 35 switching 26 troubleshooting 106 display properties adjusting 51 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 30 dragging 30 drivers recovery discs 81, 84 re-installing 80 drives CD 42 DVD 42 DVD/CD-RW 7, 42 DVD±RW 7, 42 hard drive 10, 100 identifying...