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...the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on your workbench or other grounded object. For more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in the Reference Guide. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing ... the bottom is facing up, then remove the main and optional multibay batteries. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to use them. All rights reserved. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages...
...the Web address or telephone number shown on the label on your workbench or other grounded object. For more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in the Reference Guide. Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing ... the bottom is facing up, then remove the main and optional multibay batteries. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to use them. All rights reserved. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages...
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As part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. See your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 22 Reconnect all peripheral devices, including the optional port replicator, and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on ..., then restart your convertible notebook. 21 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC and memory cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
As part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. See your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 22 Reconnect all peripheral devices, including the optional port replicator, and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on ..., then restart your convertible notebook. 21 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC and memory cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
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Contents Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 94 Recovering your system to its factory condition 96 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . . 98 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your ...
Contents Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 94 Recovering your system to its factory condition 96 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . . 98 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your ...
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Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 80 CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook • Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your convertible 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. 80 CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook • Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your convertible notebook is lost or damaged. • Take your recovery discs in case you need to install an additional driver or software.
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... items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway provides everything you should create a set of the convertible notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system to a previous state when...
... items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway provides everything you should create a set of the convertible notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system to a previous state when...
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..., you need to follow that you should create a set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case you need to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive. Because these options.) • To re...
..., you need to follow that you should create a set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case you need to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive. Because these options.) • To re...
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The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click or tap Applications and drivers external media, then click or tap Next. dialog box opens. 3 Click or tap Create system recovery discs, then click or tap Next. 4 Insert a blank, recordable ... discs you like to do? A dialog box opens that tells you the number of recovery discs. 89 www.gateway.com To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click or tap Gateway Recovery Center. The What would you need to close it.
The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click or tap Applications and drivers external media, then click or tap Next. dialog box opens. 3 Click or tap Create system recovery discs, then click or tap Next. 4 Insert a blank, recordable ... discs you like to do? A dialog box opens that tells you the number of recovery discs. 89 www.gateway.com To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click or tap Gateway Recovery Center. The What would you need to close it.
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... opens. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click or tap Gateway Recovery Center. Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of a 3-disc set, Recovery23...
... opens. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click or tap (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click or tap Gateway Recovery Center. Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of a 3-disc set, Recovery23...
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...recover, then click or tap 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. www.gateway.com 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click or tap Hardware, then click or... tap Device driver recovery. 3 Click or tap the software or driver you want to recover, try another disc. 91 OR To recover...
...recover, then click or tap 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. www.gateway.com 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click or tap Hardware, then click or... tap Device driver recovery. 3 Click or tap the software or driver you want to recover, try another disc. 91 OR To recover...
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The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 92 If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click or tap Run Grc_Vista.exe. If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into a CD or DVD drive.
The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 92 If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click or tap Run Grc_Vista.exe. If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into a CD or DVD drive.
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www.gateway.com 2 To recover pre-installed software, click or tap Application recovery, then click or tap the software you have a multiple-disc set of driver you want to recover. 3 Click or tap Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on the list, and you want to recover. - OR To recover pre-installed device drivers, click or tap Device driver recovery, then click or tap the type of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. 93
www.gateway.com 2 To recover pre-installed software, click or tap Application recovery, then click or tap the software you have a multiple-disc set of driver you want to recover. 3 Click or tap Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on the list, and you want to recover. - OR To recover pre-installed device drivers, click or tap Device driver recovery, then click or tap the type of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. 93
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... again. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 95. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 94
... again. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 95. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 94
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... or tap OK. Recovering your system to its factory condition If your convertible notebook's problems are not solved by any pre-installed software and device drivers. The restore point is called a factory recovery. If you may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 On...
... or tap OK. Recovering your system to its factory condition If your convertible notebook's problems are not solved by any pre-installed software and device drivers. The restore point is called a factory recovery. If you may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 On...
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... Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your convertible notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. To completely re-install Windows: 1 If you can find your backed up your personal files, and create a set of valid boot devices appears.... that was not pre-installed on page 91. 98 When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to recover your original hard drive, you have a DVD-compatible drive to use the Windows Vista DVD.) You also...
... Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your convertible notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. To completely re-install Windows: 1 If you can find your backed up your personal files, and create a set of valid boot devices appears.... that was not pre-installed on page 91. 98 When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to recover your original hard drive, you have a DVD-compatible drive to use the Windows Vista DVD.) You also...
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... want to transfer to the new hard drive. For more hard drive capacity, you would like more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 88. 2 Back up files" in your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page .... 6 Disconnect from notebook to replace the hard drive kit. Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. If you can replace your convertible notebook. 5 Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then close the...
... want to transfer to the new hard drive. For more hard drive capacity, you would like more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 88. 2 Back up files" in your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page .... 6 Disconnect from notebook to replace the hard drive kit. Hard drive To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. If you can replace your convertible notebook. 5 Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then close the...
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www.gateway.com 13 Remove the four screws that secures the hard drive to your convertible notebook. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the ... on your keyboard and follow the on your convertible notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to the hard drive bracket. As part of the process you may...
www.gateway.com 13 Remove the four screws that secures the hard drive to your convertible notebook. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the ... on your keyboard and follow the on your convertible notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to the hard drive bracket. As part of the process you may...
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...that they are plugged in your convertible notebook. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on your convertible notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 87. • Your convertible notebook may not be experiencing some temporary.... • Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up . For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 88. www.gateway.com An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the CD label is facing up , then try again. • Some ...
...that they are plugged in your convertible notebook. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on your convertible notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 87. • Your convertible notebook may not be experiencing some temporary.... • Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up . For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 88. www.gateway.com An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the CD label is facing up , then try again. • Some ...
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... message • Make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. Type the keyword sound troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 134 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click or tap Hardware and Sound...-tap the name of the printer you need to be the default printer, then click or tap Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver.
... message • Make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. Type the keyword sound troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 134 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click or tap Hardware and Sound...-tap the name of the printer you need to be the default printer, then click or tap Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver.
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...devices outdoors is not listed, please contact your notebook is considered safe limits; Caution Only use drivers approved for the country in which may be used indoors. Contact Gateway for additional information. APPENDIX A: Legal Information Additional limitations, cautions, and concerns for specific countries... not be in your system are only qualified for use of a wireless device in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are intended to minimize human contact during normal operation. In some areas, use . Caution In order to...
...devices outdoors is not listed, please contact your notebook is considered safe limits; Caution Only use drivers approved for the country in which may be used indoors. Contact Gateway for additional information. APPENDIX A: Legal Information Additional limitations, cautions, and concerns for specific countries... not be in your system are only qualified for use of a wireless device in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are intended to minimize human contact during normal operation. In some areas, use . Caution In order to...
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www.gateway.com replacing point 83 troubleshooting 112 using 41, 44 digital video camera connecting 57, 58 IEEE 1394 port 7 directional keys 26 diskette troubleshooting 112 diskette ... 43 changing orientation 43 maintaining 83 orientation 43 switching 27 troubleshooting 113 using 41 docking port 7 double-clicking 40, 44 double-tapping 44 dragging 41 drivers recovering 88 drives CD 52 changing modular drives 50 DVD 8, 9 DVD/CD-RW 8, 9, 52 DVD±RW 52 hard drive 10, 104 identifying drive types...
www.gateway.com replacing point 83 troubleshooting 112 using 41, 44 digital video camera connecting 57, 58 IEEE 1394 port 7 directional keys 26 diskette troubleshooting 112 diskette ... 43 changing orientation 43 maintaining 83 orientation 43 switching 27 troubleshooting 113 using 41 docking port 7 double-clicking 40, 44 double-tapping 44 dragging 41 drivers recovering 88 drives CD 52 changing modular drives 50 DVD 8, 9 DVD/CD-RW 8, 9, 52 DVD±RW 52 hard drive 10, 104 identifying drive types...