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... store information in a file cabinet. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. A computer almost always has more than one drive. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to suit your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and... folders. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its former size. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display.
... store information in a file cabinet. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. A computer almost always has more than one drive. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to suit your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and... folders. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its former size. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display.
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...Support. Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders, you moved appears in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to move . To ...click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on how to restore. If you cannot find the file you want to delete. Eventually the trash can is removed from the file cabinet and put them from its...
...Support. Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders, you moved appears in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to move . To ...click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on how to restore. If you cannot find the file you want to delete. Eventually the trash can is removed from the file cabinet and put them from its...
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... of files or folders that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are sure that name. • If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop. These files cannot be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in...
... of files or folders that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are sure that name. • If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop. These files cannot be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in...
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www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9 programs 7 optical disc creating data 37 playing 29 Outlook 18 Outlook ... and folders 11 remote control Windows Media Center 40 removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 16 renaming files and folders 16 resolution changing screen 64 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 48 example network 42 setting up 44, 45 using 42 S saving documents 14 scheduling computer use 78 screen adjusting...
www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9 programs 7 optical disc creating data 37 playing 29 Outlook 18 Outlook ... and folders 11 remote control Windows Media Center 40 removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 16 renaming files and folders 16 resolution changing screen 64 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 48 example network 42 setting up 44, 45 using 42 S saving documents 14 scheduling computer use 78 screen adjusting...
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... 173 Cleaning your computer 175 Cleaning the exterior 175 Cleaning the keyboard 176 Cleaning the computer screen 176 Cleaning the mouse 177 12 Restoring Software 179 Using the Restoration CDs 180 Reinstalling device drivers 181 Updating device drivers 183 Reinstalling programs 184 Reinstalling Windows 186 13 Upgrading Your Computer 189 Selecting a place...
... 173 Cleaning your computer 175 Cleaning the exterior 175 Cleaning the keyboard 176 Cleaning the computer screen 176 Cleaning the mouse 177 12 Restoring Software 179 Using the Restoration CDs 180 Reinstalling device drivers 181 Updating device drivers 183 Reinstalling programs 184 Reinstalling Windows 186 13 Upgrading Your Computer 189 Selecting a place...
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If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer. To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 If your computer does not respond, turn it . 18 www.gateway.com Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds...
If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer. To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 If your computer does not respond, turn it . 18 www.gateway.com Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds...
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... button reduces the active window to a button on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. www.gateway.com 37 Identifying window items Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size.
... button reduces the active window to a button on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. www.gateway.com 37 Identifying window items Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size.
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...you want to delete. You can is emptied. If you cannot find the file you want to restore. Type the keyword deleting files and folders in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not... been emptied. For instructions on page 53. 3 Click File, then click Restore. In Windows, you throw away files and folders by first moving them to the Windows trash can, called... on how to their original locations. Windows moves the files and folders to the Recycle Bin. www.gateway.com 43 Working with files and folders Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and ...
...you want to delete. You can is emptied. If you cannot find the file you want to restore. Type the keyword deleting files and folders in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not... been emptied. For instructions on page 53. 3 Click File, then click Restore. In Windows, you throw away files and folders by first moving them to the Windows trash can, called... on how to their original locations. Windows moves the files and folders to the Recycle Bin. www.gateway.com 43 Working with files and folders Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and ...
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Windows permanently deletes all files in the Search box , then click the arrow. It is called browsing. 44 www.gateway.com This is usually on the desktop. Help and Support For more levels than a file cabinet, in fact). Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in ... the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in that you need . Browsing for files and folders A file or folder that they may be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on a drive inside yet another folder, and so on top of folders to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes...
Windows permanently deletes all files in the Search box , then click the arrow. It is called browsing. 44 www.gateway.com This is usually on the desktop. Help and Support For more levels than a file cabinet, in fact). Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in ... the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in that you need . Browsing for files and folders A file or folder that they may be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on a drive inside yet another folder, and so on top of folders to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes...
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... drive read speed and spin down time. ■ Nero InfoTool to find out about your drive capabilities and your hard drive, then use BackItUp to restore the files you backed up in the programs and the online user's guides. To access the user's guides, click Start, All Programs, Burn a... CD or Data DVD, User's Guides, then click the guide you want . 112 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Using Multimedia Advanced features In addition to Nero Express, you can use: ■ Nero BackItUp to create a backup of a hard drive failure, virus...
... drive read speed and spin down time. ■ Nero InfoTool to find out about your drive capabilities and your hard drive, then use BackItUp to restore the files you backed up in the programs and the online user's guides. To access the user's guides, click Start, All Programs, Burn a... CD or Data DVD, User's Guides, then click the guide you want . 112 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Using Multimedia Advanced features In addition to Nero Express, you can use: ■ Nero BackItUp to create a backup of a hard drive failure, virus...
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...Internet shortcuts You can often export all of your old e-mail messages or address book to restore your computer's previous settings. If you have trouble after you install the software for your old... devices, you do not need any additional software. Type the keyword System Restore in support for information on exporting and importing e-mail messages and the address book. See ... have built-in the Search box , then click the arrow. This means you can use System Restore to a recordable drive, then import them from Your Old Computer Transferring your e-mail and address book...
...Internet shortcuts You can often export all of your old e-mail messages or address book to restore your computer's previous settings. If you have trouble after you install the software for your old... devices, you do not need any additional software. Type the keyword System Restore in support for information on exporting and importing e-mail messages and the address book. See ... have built-in the Search box , then click the arrow. This means you can use System Restore to a recordable drive, then import them from Your Old Computer Transferring your e-mail and address book...
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Your original CDs and guides should contain any programs you can restore your computer's previous settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Remember... as personal finance software, graphics programs, or games. Help and Support For more information about restoring your computer's previous settings using System Restore. Locate your new computer. Spend some programs that may be required for important program updates. Chapter...original program installation CDs and installation guides. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box , then click the arrow. 160 www...
Your original CDs and guides should contain any programs you can restore your computer's previous settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Remember... as personal finance software, graphics programs, or games. Help and Support For more information about restoring your computer's previous settings using System Restore. Locate your new computer. Spend some programs that may be required for important program updates. Chapter...original program installation CDs and installation guides. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box , then click the arrow. 160 www...
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12 Restoring Software Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Reinstall device drivers ■ Update device drivers ■ Reinstall programs ■ Reinstall Windows If you are not comfortable with the procedures covered in this chapter, seek help from a more experienced computer user or a computer service technician. 179
12 Restoring Software Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Reinstall device drivers ■ Update device drivers ■ Reinstall programs ■ Reinstall Windows If you are not comfortable with the procedures covered in this chapter, seek help from a more experienced computer user or a computer service technician. 179
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... these steps do not resolve the problem, use the Gateway Restoration CDs to reinstall device drivers, your Gateway Restoration CDs, make sure that were preinstalled at the factory. Type the keyword system restore in Help and Support. Chapter 10: Restoring Software Using the Restoration CDs Use the Gateway Restoration CDs to reinstall device drivers or programs. If reinstalling device...
... these steps do not resolve the problem, use the Gateway Restoration CDs to reinstall device drivers, your Gateway Restoration CDs, make sure that were preinstalled at the factory. Type the keyword system restore in Help and Support. Chapter 10: Restoring Software Using the Restoration CDs Use the Gateway Restoration CDs to reinstall device drivers or programs. If reinstalling device...
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... to reinstall. - Help and Support For more information about reinstalling device drivers, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 10: Restoring Software 6 Click Personal / Home Use, then click Continue. To select these drivers, click Manual Installation.) 8 Click Install. 9 Follow ...any additional on -screen instructions. Type the keyword drivers in the Search box , then click the arrow. 182 www.gateway.com The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 7 Select a single device driver to complete the...
... to reinstall. - Help and Support For more information about reinstalling device drivers, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 10: Restoring Software 6 Click Personal / Home Use, then click Continue. To select these drivers, click Manual Installation.) 8 Click Install. 9 Follow ...any additional on -screen instructions. Type the keyword drivers in the Search box , then click the arrow. 182 www.gateway.com The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 7 Select a single device driver to complete the...
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...the on the device driver you are updating, you may only need to restart your modem and telephone line to complete the installation. www.gateway.com 183 If you have an Internet service provider, the update utility works by using your computer to direct-dial the device driver update...Drivers CD into the CD or DVD drive. If the program does not start automatically, go to Step 2. 2 Click Start, then click Run. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 7 Click the Web Updates tab. 8 Click Check Now. Updating device...
...the on the device driver you are updating, you may only need to restart your modem and telephone line to complete the installation. www.gateway.com 183 If you have an Internet service provider, the update utility works by using your computer to direct-dial the device driver update...Drivers CD into the CD or DVD drive. If the program does not start automatically, go to Step 2. 2 Click Start, then click Run. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 7 Click the Web Updates tab. 8 Click Check Now. Updating device...
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...Restoring Software Help and Support For more information about updating device drivers, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you have inserted the yellow Applications CD(s), accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) by clicking Yes, I accept it, then clicking Continue. OR - The Gateway... Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 184 www.gateway.com To reinstall programs from the Applications CD(s): 1 If you just reinstalled Windows...
...Restoring Software Help and Support For more information about updating device drivers, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you have inserted the yellow Applications CD(s), accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) by clicking Yes, I accept it, then clicking Continue. OR - The Gateway... Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 184 www.gateway.com To reinstall programs from the Applications CD(s): 1 If you just reinstalled Windows...
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...the back or side of Authenticity" on page 222. ■ Reinstalling device drivers. Important If you are reinstalling Windows XP, the Restoration CDs automatically reinstall the hardware device drivers and some programs as well. You can use this option. Boot from CD-ROM. 4... Select a language option. 186 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Troubleshooting" on page 6. For more information, see "Microsoft Certificate of your computer. The Restoration CDs step you are prompted for your Windows product key when you reinstall Windows...
...the back or side of Authenticity" on page 222. ■ Reinstalling device drivers. Important If you are reinstalling Windows XP, the Restoration CDs automatically reinstall the hardware device drivers and some programs as well. You can use this option. Boot from CD-ROM. 4... Select a language option. 186 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Troubleshooting" on page 6. For more information, see "Microsoft Certificate of your computer. The Restoration CDs step you are prompted for your Windows product key when you reinstall Windows...
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Chapter 10: Restoring Software 19 When the Gateway Application Loader has finished, go to the Windows desktop by clicking Close. 20 Install additional programs by following the instructions in "To reinstall programs from the Applications CD(s):" on page 184. 21 Install other software, such as Microsoft Works Suite and gaming software, by following the instructions in "To reinstall other programs from a CD:" on page 185. 188 www.gateway.com
Chapter 10: Restoring Software 19 When the Gateway Application Loader has finished, go to the Windows desktop by clicking Close. 20 Install additional programs by following the instructions in "To reinstall programs from the Applications CD(s):" on page 184. 21 Install other software, such as Microsoft Works Suite and gaming software, by following the instructions in "To reinstall other programs from a CD:" on page 185. 188 www.gateway.com
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... its orientation. Replacing the system battery 6 Locate the old battery on your computer. 12 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 13 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 2. 14 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. You will need to install the...
... its orientation. Replacing the system battery 6 Locate the old battery on your computer. 12 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 13 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 2. 14 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. You will need to install the...