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Contents Passwords 90 Power 90 Printer 91 Sound 92 Recovering your system 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 94 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 107 Appendix A: Legal Notices 109 Index 119 iv
Contents Passwords 90 Power 90 Printer 91 Sound 92 Recovering your system 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 94 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 107 Appendix A: Legal Notices 109 Index 119 iv
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.... • Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. • If you have copy protection software. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 92. Occasionally, discs are trying to play a DVD, make sure that... you are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 73 CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the drive is...
.... • Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. • If you have copy protection software. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 92. Occasionally, discs are trying to play a DVD, make sure that... you are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 73 CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the drive is...
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... the United States and Canada is 1. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 61. • Reinstall the appropriate device drivers. The regional code for the disc. To identify your computer. • Clean the disc. Your DVD drive's regional code must match. You ...may not match. • Reinstall the device driver. 74 Occasionally discs are turned up , then try again. • Try a different disc. To be able to play • Make sure that...
... the United States and Canada is 1. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 61. • Reinstall the appropriate device drivers. The regional code for the disc. To identify your computer. • Clean the disc. Your DVD drive's regional code must match. You ...may not match. • Reinstall the device driver. 74 Occasionally discs are turned up , then try again. • Try a different disc. To be able to play • Make sure that...
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... sure that the display warms up for bent or damaged pins. • Make sure that you know works to your computer. • Reinstall the device driver. For more information, see the "Customizing" chapter in and turned on page 73. 76 DVD drives • See "CD or DVD drives" on . For more...
... sure that the display warms up for bent or damaged pins. • Make sure that you know works to your computer. • Reinstall the device driver. For more information, see the "Customizing" chapter in and turned on page 73. 76 DVD drives • See "CD or DVD drives" on . For more...
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... Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Press each key to make sure that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver. A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see your computer's setup poster. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Clean the.... 81 Contact your ISP for technical support. Keyboard The keyboard does not work • Make sure that a key is not stuck. www.gateway.com Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can of graphics and multimedia on Web pages • Having multiple Web browsers open...
... Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Press each key to make sure that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver. A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see your computer's setup poster. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Clean the.... 81 Contact your ISP for technical support. Keyboard The keyboard does not work • Make sure that a key is not stuck. www.gateway.com Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can of graphics and multimedia on Web pages • Having multiple Web browsers open...
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... to add additional memory to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to the printer. If the menu shows a check mark...
... to add additional memory to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to the printer. If the menu shows a check mark...
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... support pages at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare your computer for software and device driver recovery" on . • See the speaker setup poster to recover your speaker connections. • Make sure that the universal jacks are turned up. Gateway provides everything you need ...recovering or restoring your system You can solve most conditions. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Help For more information, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you are using external...
... support pages at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare your computer for software and device driver recovery" on . • See the speaker setup poster to recover your speaker connections. • Make sure that the universal jacks are turned up. Gateway provides everything you need ...recovering or restoring your system You can solve most conditions. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Help For more information, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you are using external...
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...system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your system, you... created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • If ...
...system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your system, you... created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • If ...
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... you prepare for recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case you should create your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. The What would you need...Caution Although you may not be expecting to perform this procedure.) To create discs for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you like to do not come with ...
... you prepare for recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case you should create your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. The What would you need...Caution Although you may not be expecting to perform this procedure.) To create discs for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you like to do not come with ...
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... completed. The disc recording begins. Label the discs as you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of a 3-disc set of recovery discs. 5 If you need to close it. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations...
... completed. The disc recording begins. Label the discs as you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of a 3-disc set of recovery discs. 5 If you need to close it. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations...
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... was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. - www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have created. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 97. 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device...
... was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. - www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have created. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 97. 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device...
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... disc. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into a CD or DVD drive. If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click 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. If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc ...
... disc. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into a CD or DVD drive. If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click 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. If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc ...
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www.gateway.com 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you want to recover. 3 Click 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 Device driver recovery, then click the type of driver you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. 99
www.gateway.com 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you want to recover. 3 Click 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 Device driver recovery, then click the type of driver you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. 99
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... restore points to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. You can return to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. In most cases of hard-to one of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time...
... restore points to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. You can return to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. In most cases of hard-to one of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time...
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... side of the other recovery options, you can access important files on your computer's problems are not solved by any pre-installed software and device drivers. The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. If you may...
... side of the other recovery options, you can access important files on your computer's problems are not solved by any pre-installed software and device drivers. The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description for the restore point (such as the date and time), then click Create. If you may...
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... automatic data backup in Step 8, you must recover your computer. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. Your computer restarts in c:\backup.... For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you can still run ...
... automatic data backup in Step 8, you must recover your computer. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. Your computer restarts in c:\backup.... For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you can still run ...
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www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 ... 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting 76 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 drives backing up files 66 CD 25 checking for errors 64 checking for free space 63 defragmenting...
www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 ... 65 diskette troubleshooting 75 diskette drive 7 identifying 29 troubleshooting 75 using 29 display cleaning 60 troubleshooting 76 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 drives backing up files 66 CD 25 checking for errors 64 checking for free space 63 defragmenting...
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... 69 Firewire port 7, 9, 32 folders opening 23 fragmentation 65 front bezel removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 96 re-installing programs 96 re-installing software 96 H hard drive adding 46 backing up files 66 checking for errors...
... 69 Firewire port 7, 9, 32 folders opening 23 fragmentation 65 front bezel removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 96 re-installing programs 96 re-installing software 96 H hard drive adding 46 backing up files 66 checking for errors...
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... 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs creating 94...7 removing files and folders 64 resetting computer 18 restarting computer 18 restoring defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 files from Recycle Bin 78 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 Resume mode 7...
... 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs creating 94...7 removing files and folders 64 resetting computer 18 restarting computer 18 restoring defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 files from Recycle Bin 78 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 Resume mode 7...
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...will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at support.gateway.com. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to high-...quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. Using Help and Support Your computer includes...
...will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at support.gateway.com. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to high-...quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. Using Help and Support Your computer includes...