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Contents Recovering your system 88 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 89 Using Microsoft System Restore 94 Recovering your system to its factory condition 97 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . . 98 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 101 Preventing static electricity ...
Contents Recovering your system 88 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 89 Using Microsoft System Restore 94 Recovering your system to its factory condition 97 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . . 98 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 101 Preventing static electricity ...
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Sleep mode saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are running just as you left them . For more information about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on your notebook. When you ... minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook into Sleep mode is in Sleep mode, the power indicator flashes. www.gateway.com Waking up . Tip You can change the Sleep mode from a Sleep state is an alternative to Sleep mode.
Sleep mode saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are running just as you left them . For more information about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on your notebook. When you ... minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your notebook into Sleep mode is in Sleep mode, the power indicator flashes. www.gateway.com Waking up . Tip You can change the Sleep mode from a Sleep state is an alternative to Sleep mode.
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..., you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook. To restart your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five...
..., you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook. To restart your notebook: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. 2 Click Start Task Manager. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery for about five...
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Decrease the brightness of the display. Mute the sound. Increase volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 42. Increase the brightness of the display. Decrease volume. FN, then press this system key... For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 42. 28 Press the key combination again to restore the sound. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 42. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To...
Decrease the brightness of the display. Mute the sound. Increase volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 42. Increase the brightness of the display. Decrease volume. FN, then press this system key... For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 42. 28 Press the key combination again to restore the sound. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 42. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To...
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... finger on as a guest. towards the -. Tip: ■ You can use this swipe, if you are logged on the strip, the volume control continues to restore the sound. Important: You cannot use this button if the notebook is turned on, turned off ) and opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or...
... finger on as a guest. towards the -. Tip: ■ You can use this swipe, if you are logged on the strip, the volume control continues to restore the sound. Important: You cannot use this button if the notebook is turned on, turned off ) and opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or...
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To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the keyboard. To restore volume, click it again. 43 For more information, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your online User Guide. Tip For more information, see "Using ... Center window opens. The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to the desired volume level. www.gateway.com To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: • If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the...
To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the keyboard. To restore volume, click it again. 43 For more information, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your online User Guide. Tip For more information, see "Using ... Center window opens. The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to the desired volume level. www.gateway.com To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: • If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the...
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...software and drivers" on page 93. 88 To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare your system). For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 94. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you created. • To...recovery discs" on page 89. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your notebook for system recovery may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything you should create a set of ...
...software and drivers" on page 93. 88 To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare your system). For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 94. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you created. • To...recovery discs" on page 89. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your notebook for system recovery may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything you should create a set of ...
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..., you can return to one of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. OR To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of driver you want to recover. - Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. 94... you want to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on the list and you have a multiple-disc set of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them as...
..., you can return to one of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. OR To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of driver you want to recover. - Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. 94... you want to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on the list and you have a multiple-disc set of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them as...
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... dialog box opens. 95 For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 96. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using System Restore, then click Next. www.gateway.com Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you install software...
... dialog box opens. 95 For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 96. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using System Restore, then click Next. www.gateway.com Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you install software...
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... dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. Your system is created. 5 Click OK. 96 This process may take several...side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. The restore point is restored using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and ...
... dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. Your system is created. 5 Click OK. 96 This process may take several...side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. The restore point is restored using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and ...
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... on or restart your notebook. Your notebook restarts. 2 If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. b While the notebook is called a factory recovery. If Windows starts to load instead, restart the notebook and...may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. 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...
... on or restart your notebook. Your notebook restarts. 2 If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. b While the notebook is called a factory recovery. If Windows starts to load instead, restart the notebook and...may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. 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...
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...your notebook, manually eject the disc by following the instructions in "Deleting files and folders" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 117 www.gateway.com • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that you do not ... opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. For instructions on page 50. You cannot eject a CD or DVD • Your notebook must be restored. Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is having problems • Make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on your online User Guide. Help For more ...
...your notebook, manually eject the disc by following the instructions in "Deleting files and folders" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 117 www.gateway.com • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code match. • Make sure that you do not ... opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. For instructions on page 50. You cannot eject a CD or DVD • Your notebook must be restored. Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is having problems • Make sure that a DVD player program has been installed on your online User Guide. Help For more ...
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... using the wireless device in, is considered safe limits; In some areas, use of wireless devices. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for service. Modification to use it. however care should be taken to show that may be embedded...must not be operated (or co-located) in the destination country. Important Every country has different restrictions on wireless devices. Contact Gateway for additional information. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio ...
... using the wireless device in, is considered safe limits; In some areas, use of wireless devices. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for service. Modification to use it. however care should be taken to show that may be embedded...must not be operated (or co-located) in the destination country. Important Every country has different restrictions on wireless devices. Contact Gateway for additional information. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio ...
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www.gateway.com moving 36 ports See connections power AC adapter 16, 72 advanced settings 74, 75 alternate sources 72 automobile/airplane adapter 72 battery 68, 69, ... battery 70 recharging battery 68 recovering defaults 97 drivers 88, 89 programs 88, 89 software 88, 89 system 88 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 98 with Windows System Restore 94 recovery discs creating 89, 90 drivers 90, 93 programs 90, 93 software 90, 93 using 93 155
www.gateway.com moving 36 ports See connections power AC adapter 16, 72 advanced settings 74, 75 alternate sources 72 automobile/airplane adapter 72 battery 68, 69, ... battery 70 recharging battery 68 recovering defaults 97 drivers 88, 89 programs 88, 89 software 88, 89 system 88 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 98 with Windows System Restore 94 recovery discs creating 89, 90 drivers 90, 93 programs 90, 93 software 90, 93 using 93 155
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... 97 drivers 88, 89 programs 88, 89 software 88, 89 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 98 with Windows System Restore 94 replacing See installing resetting notebook 22 restarting notebook 22 restoring defaults 97 drivers 88, 89 programs 88, 89 software 88, 89 system 88 ...Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 98 with Windows System Restore 94 right-clicking 37 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 15 caring for notebook 84 general precautions 140 guidelines for troubleshooting 112 posture ...
... 97 drivers 88, 89 programs 88, 89 software 88, 89 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 98 with Windows System Restore 94 replacing See installing resetting notebook 22 restarting notebook 22 restoring defaults 97 drivers 88, 89 programs 88, 89 software 88, 89 system 88 ...Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 98 with Windows System Restore 94 right-clicking 37 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 15 caring for notebook 84 general precautions 140 guidelines for troubleshooting 112 posture ...
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... notebook 21 webcam 12, 39 Webcam status indicator 12 Windows key 25 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 38 Windows Media Player 38 Windows System Restore 88 creating restore point 96 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 129 wireless Ethernet button 26 status indicator 23 troubleshooting 131 turning off 44 turning on 44 using while traveling...
... notebook 21 webcam 12, 39 Webcam status indicator 12 Windows key 25 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 38 Windows Media Player 38 Windows System Restore 88 creating restore point 96 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 129 wireless Ethernet button 26 status indicator 23 troubleshooting 131 turning off 44 turning on 44 using while traveling...