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...: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% English 2 System tour Icon Description Recovery button (selected models only) Icon USB 3.0 USB 3.0 ports (selected models only) DP Display port (selected models only) The Display port adapter is availble on the...
...: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% English 2 System tour Icon Description Recovery button (selected models only) Icon USB 3.0 USB 3.0 ports (selected models only) DP Display port (selected models only) The Display port adapter is availble on the...
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... for assistance. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to restart your computer. • The operating system files may have to perform the recovery process to restore your system to turn the display back on. English 6 Frequently asked questions The following questions are using a power strip or AVR, make...
... for assistance. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to restart your computer. • The operating system files may have to perform the recovery process to restore your system to turn the display back on. English 6 Frequently asked questions The following questions are using a power strip or AVR, make...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...computer 4 Turning your computer on and off 4 Taking care of your computer 5 Power cord information 5 Cleaning and servicing 6 Recovery 7 Creating a recovery backup 7 Creating a drivers and applications backup 9 Recovering your system 11 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 12 Returning to an earlier... system snapshot .. 14 Returning your system to its factory condition 15 Recovering from Windows 15 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 18 Connecting to the Internet 21 Connecting with a cable 21 Built-in network feature 21 BIOS utility 22...
...computer 4 Turning your computer on and off 4 Taking care of your computer 5 Power cord information 5 Cleaning and servicing 6 Recovery 7 Creating a recovery backup 7 Creating a drivers and applications backup 9 Recovering your system 11 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 12 Returning to an earlier... system snapshot .. 14 Returning your system to its factory condition 15 Recovering from Windows 15 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 18 Connecting to the Internet 21 Connecting with a cable 21 Built-in network feature 21 BIOS utility 22...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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Your guides To help you for making this Gateway desktop computer your choice for your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you can put... get started with setting up your computing needs. If you need to the basic features and functions of your computer can help you use your Gateway desktop computer, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the...
Your guides To help you for making this Gateway desktop computer your choice for your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you can put... get started with setting up your computing needs. If you need to the basic features and functions of your computer can help you use your Gateway desktop computer, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...including Windows and all settings and personal data. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Note Gateway Recovery Management is recommended to an earlier state. i.e. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of storage after formatting, it to use a ...USB drive with a pre-installed Windows operating system. Gateway provides Gateway Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to the ...
...including Windows and all settings and personal data. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Note Gateway Recovery Management is recommended to an earlier state. i.e. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of storage after formatting, it to use a ...USB drive with a pre-installed Windows operating system. Gateway provides Gateway Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to the ...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. Plug in the list of apps. 2. The Recovery Drive window opens. 8 - Recovery 1. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. Click Create Factory Default Backup. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected.
From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. Plug in the list of apps. 2. The Recovery Drive window opens. 8 - Recovery 1. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. Click Create Factory Default Backup. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected.
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..., you can only use the USB recovery backup to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you can choose to use a USB ... Follow the process until it clearly. Unplug the USB drive and label it completes. 6. Recovery - 9 • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to delete the recovery information on your computer. 7. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. ... drivers needed by your computer, you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'.
..., you can only use the USB recovery backup to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you can choose to use a USB ... Follow the process until it clearly. Unplug the USB drive and label it completes. 6. Recovery - 9 • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to delete the recovery information on your computer. 7. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. ... drivers needed by your computer, you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'.
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... drive and mark it with a permanent marker. Make sure that you will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next. • If you are using optical discs, the...
... drive and mark it with a permanent marker. Make sure that you will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next. • If you are using optical discs, the...
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Recovery - 11 If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. If only one or two items of software or hardware ...
Recovery - 11 If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. If only one or two items of software or hardware ...
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... to reinstall the applications and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer, you have created. • Other applications - If you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed...installed on your hard drive or the backup you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. 12 - Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications.
... to reinstall the applications and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer, you have created. • Other applications - If you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed...installed on your hard drive or the backup you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. 12 - Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications.
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... + , then double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Repeat this step for reference only. 4. Click the install icon for Gateway Resource Center to start. • If Gateway Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you... reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on ResourceCenter. Double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. You should see the Contents section of the Gateway Resource Center. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to reinstall...
... + , then double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Repeat this step for reference only. 4. Click the install icon for Gateway Resource Center to start. • If Gateway Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you... reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on ResourceCenter. Double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. You should see the Contents section of the Gateway Resource Center. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to reinstall...
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... System Restore, then Next. Images for the item you install software or device drivers. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the Gateway Resource Center. Recovery 2. Returning to reinstall. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of your system running again...
... System Restore, then Next. Images for the item you install software or device drivers. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the Gateway Resource Center. Recovery 2. Returning to reinstall. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of your system running again...
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...that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See Restore Factory Settings with Gateway Recovery Management on your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you cannot run Windows and have not deleted the... recovery partition, see Recovering from Windows Start Gateway Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the list of apps. You can recover from either your hard drive or...
...that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See Restore Factory Settings with Gateway Recovery Management on your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you cannot run Windows and have not deleted the... recovery partition, see Recovering from Windows Start Gateway Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the list of apps. You can recover from either your hard drive or...
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...drive. 2. The Reset your hard drive. b. Click Reset. 5. 16 - Click Restore Factory Settings. Images for reference only. 3. See Customized Restore with Gateway Recovery Management 1. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is much longer, up to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can ...be viewed after the recovery. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to erase your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Just remove my ...
...drive. 2. The Reset your hard drive. b. Click Reset. 5. 16 - Click Restore Factory Settings. Images for reference only. 3. See Customized Restore with Gateway Recovery Management 1. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is much longer, up to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can ...be viewed after the recovery. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to erase your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Just remove my ...
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A screen appears asking you to restore your computer to the default factory condition with Gateway Recovery Management 1. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Note "Refresh your computer and press + during startup 1. Click Next. Several options are now presented. Click either ... all your files and resets your PC. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. Turn on your PC" enables you to factory settings. 4. Recovery - 17 6. The Refresh your computer by repeating the first-start process. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Customized Restore with files intact. ...
A screen appears asking you to restore your computer to the default factory condition with Gateway Recovery Management 1. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Note "Refresh your computer and press + during startup 1. Click Next. Several options are now presented. Click either ... all your files and resets your PC. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. Turn on your PC" enables you to factory settings. 4. Recovery - 17 6. The Refresh your computer by repeating the first-start process. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Customized Restore with files intact. ...
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...computer, then continues by copying files to select USB Device, then press Enter. Windows starts from a recovery backup on a USB drive: 1. This process takes about 30 minutes. The recovery process begins by restarting your hard drive. d. Depending on your computer uses, select Save Changes and.... Click Advanced then System Restore to Enabled. Press when starting your keyboard type. 7. Use the left or right arrow keys to confirm. a. Recovery 4. Find your computer. 3. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. f. If your...
...computer, then continues by copying files to select USB Device, then press Enter. Windows starts from a recovery backup on a USB drive: 1. This process takes about 30 minutes. The recovery process begins by restarting your hard drive. d. Depending on your computer uses, select Save Changes and.... Click Advanced then System Restore to Enabled. Press when starting your keyboard type. 7. Use the left or right arrow keys to confirm. a. Recovery 4. Find your computer. 3. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. f. If your...
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... purchased your PC from the Windows Store). Click Next. 3. Recovery - 19 b. See Reset your PC will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup on your hard drive. 1. See Refresh your PC from the recovery backup Important Reset your PC will reinstall all files on page ...reference only. 2. Click Refresh your PC to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. b. Select the operating system to retain your PC from the recovery backup on your system. Reset your files (user data) but will erase all software and drivers. Click Reset your PC to start the ...
... purchased your PC from the Windows Store). Click Next. 3. Recovery - 19 b. See Reset your PC will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup on your hard drive. 1. See Refresh your PC from the recovery backup Important Reset your PC will reinstall all files on page ...reference only. 2. Click Refresh your PC to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. b. Select the operating system to retain your PC from the recovery backup on your system. Reset your files (user data) but will erase all software and drivers. Click Reset your PC to start the ...
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...restoring your computer by copying files to 5 hours, but is much more secure as old files are completely removed. 6. After the recovery has finished, you can be viewed after each file is available). 4. Refresh your PC window opens. 2. The Refresh your PC from the... recovery backup 1. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Select the operating system to recover (normally only one option is erased, so no files can start process....
...restoring your computer by copying files to 5 hours, but is much more secure as old files are completely removed. 6. After the recovery has finished, you can be viewed after each file is available). 4. Refresh your PC window opens. 2. The Refresh your PC from the... recovery backup 1. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Select the operating system to recover (normally only one option is erased, so no files can start process....
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...will be reformatted and all data will be the only option for future recovery operations. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. For detailed information on page 11. Check to see the Gateway logo during boot up all you purchased your system is important to the...of available, authorized service centers is in Main is enabled or not. 2. Frequently asked questions I want to restore my computer to -disk recovery is Enabled. 3. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Note To activate the BIOS utility, press when you travel, to know about ...
...will be reformatted and all data will be the only option for future recovery operations. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. For detailed information on page 11. Check to see the Gateway logo during boot up all you purchased your system is important to the...of available, authorized service centers is in Main is enabled or not. 2. Frequently asked questions I want to restore my computer to -disk recovery is Enabled. 3. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Note To activate the BIOS utility, press when you travel, to know about ...
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...Change PC settings > Accounts > Connect to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Internet Explorer 10 doesn't have the page open the menu at the bottom of the screen to using a Microsoft ID. ... care about. How do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 8 and 8.1 tutorials: www.gateway.com/windows8tutorial • Support FAQs: support.gateway.com How do I check for Windows updates? Move your PC to Start. Where can pin shortcuts to the people, files...
...Change PC settings > Accounts > Connect to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Internet Explorer 10 doesn't have the page open the menu at the bottom of the screen to using a Microsoft ID. ... care about. How do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 8 and 8.1 tutorials: www.gateway.com/windows8tutorial • Support FAQs: support.gateway.com How do I check for Windows updates? Move your PC to Start. Where can pin shortcuts to the people, files...
