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www.gateway.com Changing power modes 60 Changing notebook power settings 62 Changing the power plan 62 Changing advanced settings 64 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . 67 ... Maintaining the battery 76 Storing batteries 77 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 77 Recovering your system 78 Creating recovery discs 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . 81 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 82 Returning your system to its factory condition . 84 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 87 Safety guidelines 88 First steps 88 Troubleshooting...
www.gateway.com Changing power modes 60 Changing notebook power settings 62 Changing the power plan 62 Changing advanced settings 64 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . 67 ... Maintaining the battery 76 Storing batteries 77 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 77 Recovering your system 78 Creating recovery discs 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . 81 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 82 Returning your system to its factory condition . 84 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 87 Safety guidelines 88 First steps 88 Troubleshooting...
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... USB peripheral devices, take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports. • Take a network cable if you need to connect to install an additional driver or software. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it warm to... emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged. • Take your recovery discs in case you need to a network. Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. 72
... USB peripheral devices, take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports. • Take a network cable if you need to connect to install an additional driver or software. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, let it warm to... emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged. • Take your recovery discs in case you need to a network. Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. 72
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Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to recover your system under most computer problems by following the information ... condition, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 87 or in "Troubleshooting" on page 79. 2 Perform minor fixes. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 79. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. Caution To prepare your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon...
Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to recover your system under most computer problems by following the information ... condition, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 87 or in "Troubleshooting" on page 79. 2 Perform minor fixes. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 79. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. Caution To prepare your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon...
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... that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each type of recovery discs beforehand. To create recovery discs...: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. To reinstall using discs, you must create the set of recovery disc as soon as possible. 79 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory...
... that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each type of recovery discs beforehand. To create recovery discs...: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. To reinstall using discs, you must create the set of recovery disc as soon as possible. 79 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory...
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When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it. 4 Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Continue recording discs until the process is complete. 80 Important ...
When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it. 4 Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Continue recording discs until the process is complete. 80 Important ...
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... come pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 81 www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab...
... come pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 81 www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab...
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...CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Contents. Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you can return to one of hard-to reinstall. Help For more information about using ... creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. A list of your system running again. Repeat this step for the item you want to install, then follow the on-screen ...
...CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Contents. Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you can return to one of hard-to reinstall. Help For more information about using ... creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. A list of your system running again. Repeat this step for the item you want to install, then follow the on-screen ...
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... you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and ...all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Returning your system to its factory condition. You can still run Windows...
... you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and ...all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Returning your system to its factory condition. You can still run Windows...
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... the on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to continue. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Completely Restore System to restart your hard drive. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues... by copying files to . Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 4 Click OK. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. This process will ...
... the on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to continue. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Completely Restore System to restart your hard drive. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues... by copying files to . Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 4 Click OK. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. This process will ...
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... your optical disc drive, then restart your arrow keys to complete the recovery. 86 Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: Caution Before using your recovery discs, open the boot menu. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your computer...
... your optical disc drive, then restart your arrow keys to complete the recovery. 86 Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: Caution Before using your recovery discs, open the boot menu. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your computer...
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... DVD movie will not play is facing up, then try again. • Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is not transmitted through an HDMI connection, however, audio is covered under "Networks (wired)" on page 106. 93 For more information...your online User Guide. If you are using powered speakers, make sure that nothing is plugged into the headphone jack on the notebook. www.gateway.com • If you are connecting your notebook to a television using the monitor jack, use the built-in speakers, a set of ...
... DVD movie will not play is facing up, then try again. • Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is not transmitted through an HDMI connection, however, audio is covered under "Networks (wired)" on page 106. 93 For more information...your online User Guide. If you are using powered speakers, make sure that nothing is plugged into the headphone jack on the notebook. www.gateway.com • If you are connecting your notebook to a television using the monitor jack, use the built-in speakers, a set of ...
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... you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. To make sure that you may need 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. 112 CHAPTER 8: Troubleshooting The printer will not print • Check the cable between the ...
... you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. To make sure that you may need 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. 112 CHAPTER 8: Troubleshooting The printer will not print • Check the cable between the ...
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...be embedded in your notebook is transmitting. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for service. Since your notebook is considered safe limits; Please contact Gateway for additional information. however care should be restricted or... eliminated. The wireless devices installed in this time. Some circumstances require restrictions on the use drivers approved for requirements. Additional limitations, cautions...
...be embedded in your notebook is transmitting. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for service. Since your notebook is considered safe limits; Please contact Gateway for additional information. however care should be restricted or... eliminated. The wireless devices installed in this time. Some circumstances require restrictions on the use drivers approved for requirements. Additional limitations, cautions...
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www.gateway.com using while traveling 68 digital audio 48 digital camera memory card reader 8, 47 USB port 7 digital video 48 digital video camera connecting 46 directional ... troubleshooting 90 diskette drive troubleshooting 90 display brightness 37 switching 30 troubleshooting 91 display properties adjusting 52 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 34 dragging 34 drivers re-installing 78, 81 drives Blu-ray disc 45 DVD 44 DVD/CD-RW 7, 44 DVD±RW 7, 45 hard drive 11 identifying drive types...
www.gateway.com using while traveling 68 digital audio 48 digital camera memory card reader 8, 47 USB port 7 digital video 48 digital video camera connecting 46 directional ... troubleshooting 90 diskette drive troubleshooting 90 display brightness 37 switching 30 troubleshooting 91 display properties adjusting 52 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 34 dragging 34 drivers re-installing 78, 81 drives Blu-ray disc 45 DVD 44 DVD/CD-RW 7, 44 DVD±RW 7, 45 hard drive 11 identifying drive types...
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Index opening 34 function keys 29 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 81 re-installing programs 81 re-installing software 81 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 26 troubleshooting 94 HDMI (TV) out jack 6, 7 HDMI port 30, 48, ...
Index opening 34 function keys 29 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 81 re-installing programs 81 re-installing software 81 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 26 troubleshooting 94 HDMI (TV) out jack 6, 7 HDMI port 30, 48, ...
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... resolution 53 troubleshooting 114 using 30, 53 R radio approval authorities 69 radio frequency wireless connections 69 rebooting notebook 25 recharging battery 56 recovering defaults 84 drivers 78, 81 programs 78, 81 software 78, 81 system 78 with Gateway Recovery Center 81 with Windows System Restore 82
... resolution 53 troubleshooting 114 using 30, 53 R radio approval authorities 69 radio frequency wireless connections 69 rebooting notebook 25 recharging battery 56 recovering defaults 84 drivers 78, 81 programs 78, 81 software 78, 81 system 78 with Gateway Recovery Center 81 with Windows System Restore 82
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... code DVD 45 re-installing defaults 84 drivers 78, 81 programs 78, 81 software 78, 81 Windows 78 with Gateway Recovery Center 81 with Windows System Restore 82 replacing See installing resetting notebook 25 restarting notebook 25 restoring defaults 84 drivers 78, 81 programs 78, 81 software 78..., 81 system 78 with Gateway Recovery Center 81 with Windows System Restore 82 right-clicking 34 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 18 ...
... code DVD 45 re-installing defaults 84 drivers 78, 81 programs 78, 81 software 78, 81 Windows 78 with Gateway Recovery Center 81 with Windows System Restore 82 replacing See installing resetting notebook 25 restarting notebook 25 restoring defaults 84 drivers 78, 81 programs 78, 81 software 78..., 81 system 78 with Gateway Recovery Center 81 with Windows System Restore 82 right-clicking 34 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 18 ...