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...Attach a cable lock to the Kensington lock slot on your notebook. If your notebook does not already have Computrace Complete installed, contact Gateway at most electronics stores and many department stores. For the location of the Kensington lock slot, see your notebook from being stolen. Your... notebook may be able to get it back by using tracking software. A recovery team can give local law enforcement agencies tracking information and documentation to get the program up and running. But these features also ...
...Attach a cable lock to the Kensington lock slot on your notebook. If your notebook does not already have Computrace Complete installed, contact Gateway at most electronics stores and many department stores. For the location of the Kensington lock slot, see your notebook from being stolen. Your... notebook may be able to get it back by using tracking software. A recovery team can give local law enforcement agencies tracking information and documentation to get the program up and running. But these features also ...
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CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook • Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your 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 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
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... re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. For instructions, see ...create a set of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on page 87. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 111 ...
... re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. For instructions, see ...create a set of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on page 87. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 111 ...
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... them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can perform a partial recovery by using Gateway Recovery Center. Preparing for any eventuality and... create a set of recovery discs while you need recovery discs, we recommend that were pre-installed at the factory...
... them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can perform a partial recovery by using Gateway Recovery Center. Preparing for any eventuality and... create a set of recovery discs while you need recovery discs, we recommend that were pre-installed at the factory...
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... corner to do? The What would you need to create a full set of recovery discs. 88 A dialog box opens that tells you the number of blank discs you like to close it. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. dialog ...box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into the recordable disc drive...
... corner to do? The What would you need to create a full set of recovery discs. 88 A dialog box opens that tells you the number of blank discs you like to close it. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. dialog ...box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into the recordable disc drive...
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... pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on . For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. If you remove each disc...Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as you do not have created. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! www.gateway.com 5 If you have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or ...
... pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on . For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. If you remove each disc...Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as you do not have created. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! www.gateway.com 5 If you have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or ...
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OR To recover device drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. - CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, then click Next. 90
OR To recover device drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. - CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, then click Next. 90
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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. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 91 To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, try another disc. If an... AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive. If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc...
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. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 91 To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, try another disc. If an... AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive. If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc...
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OR To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. 92 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you have a multiple-disc set of driver 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 recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. 92 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you have a multiple-disc set of driver you want to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on the list and you want to recover. -
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...system to its factory condition If your notebook's problems are not solved by any pre-installed software and device drivers. Caution A complete factory recovery deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click... Next. The restore point is called a factory recovery. www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the other recovery options, you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. 95 If you may need ...
...system to its factory condition If your notebook's problems are not solved by any pre-installed software and device drivers. Caution A complete factory recovery deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click... Next. The restore point is called a factory recovery. www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the other recovery options, you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. 95 If you may need ...
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...delete everything on your notebook. Your notebook restarts. 2 If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. If Windows starts to load instead, restart the notebook and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on or restart...if any important files you can still run Windows: a Turn on your hard drive. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click ...
...delete everything on your notebook. Your notebook restarts. 2 If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. If Windows starts to load instead, restart the notebook and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on or restart...if any important files you can still run Windows: a Turn on your hard drive. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click ...
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... and drivers using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your notebook. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you have not already done so). You also need to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then... DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then turn on or restart your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. Your notebook restarts in c:\backup. www.gateway.com 9 Click Yes, then click Next.
... and drivers using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your notebook. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you have not already done so). You also need to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then... DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then turn on or restart your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. Your notebook restarts in c:\backup. www.gateway.com 9 Click Yes, then click Next.
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.... For more information, see "Backing up any Express cards. 105 Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. If you would like more hard drive capacity, you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect...
.... For more information, see "Backing up any Express cards. 105 Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. If you would like more hard drive capacity, you can replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect...
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As part of the process you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. 109 www.gateway.com 17 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook. 18 ..., insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions.
As part of the process you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. 109 www.gateway.com 17 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook. 18 ..., insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions.
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www.gateway.com scanner 7, 9 speaker 6 television 58 USB 7, 9, 57 VGA 10, 59 wired Ethernet 22 wired network 22 copyright notice 148 D default printer 134 dialing codes 76 ... 113 diskette drive troubleshooting 113 display brightness 44 switching 29 troubleshooting 114 display properties adjusting 60 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 38 dragging 39 drivers recovery discs 88, 91 re-installing 86, 87 drives DVD 52 DVD/CD-RW 9, 52 DVD±RW 9, 52 hard drive 11, 105 HD DVD 52...
www.gateway.com scanner 7, 9 speaker 6 television 58 USB 7, 9, 57 VGA 10, 59 wired Ethernet 22 wired network 22 copyright notice 148 D default printer 134 dialing codes 76 ... 113 diskette drive troubleshooting 113 display brightness 44 switching 29 troubleshooting 114 display properties adjusting 60 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 38 dragging 39 drivers recovery discs 88, 91 re-installing 86, 87 drives DVD 52 DVD/CD-RW 9, 52 DVD±RW 9, 52 hard drive 11, 105 HD DVD 52...
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... control center 36 locating 13 troubleshooting 118 tutorial 32 using 32 Fn key 28, 29 folders opening 38 function keys 28 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 4 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 89 re-installing programs 89 re-installing software 89 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 26 installing 105 purchasing...
... control center 36 locating 13 troubleshooting 118 tutorial 32 using 32 Fn key 28, 29 folders opening 38 function keys 28 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 4 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 89 re-installing programs 89 re-installing software 89 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 26 installing 105 purchasing...
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...battery 66 recovering defaults 95 drivers 86, 87 programs 86, 87 software 86, 87 system 86 Windows 86 with Gateway Recovery Center 89 with Windows DVD 97 with Windows System Restore 93 recovery discs creating 87, 88 drivers 88, 91 programs 88, 91 software 88, 91 using 91 Recycle Bin deleting... 118 emptying 118 regional code DVD 53 re-installing defaults 95 drivers 86, 87 programs 86, 87 software 86, 87 Windows 86 with Gateway Recovery Center 89 with Windows DVD 97 with Windows System Restore 93 replacing See installing resetting notebook 25 restarting notebook 25 restoring defaults 95 drivers 86...
...battery 66 recovering defaults 95 drivers 86, 87 programs 86, 87 software 86, 87 system 86 Windows 86 with Gateway Recovery Center 89 with Windows DVD 97 with Windows System Restore 93 recovery discs creating 87, 88 drivers 88, 91 programs 88, 91 software 88, 91 using 91 Recycle Bin deleting... 118 emptying 118 regional code DVD 53 re-installing defaults 95 drivers 86, 87 programs 86, 87 software 86, 87 Windows 86 with Gateway Recovery Center 89 with Windows DVD 97 with Windows System Restore 93 replacing See installing resetting notebook 25 restarting notebook 25 restoring defaults 95 drivers 86...
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Index programs 86, 87 software 86, 87 system 86 Windows 86 with Gateway Recovery Center 89 with Windows DVD 97 with Windows System Restore 93 right-clicking 39 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 17 caring for notebook 82 general precautions ... shortcuts opening menu 39 shutting down notebook 24, 25 Sleep mode 24, 29, 71 system key 29 Snapshot button 43 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 88, 91 re-installing 86, 87 sound adjusting 31, 44 controls 44 muting 31, 40, 44 troubleshooting 135 speakers built-in 12 jack 6 SpeedStep...
Index programs 86, 87 software 86, 87 system 86 Windows 86 with Gateway Recovery Center 89 with Windows DVD 97 with Windows System Restore 93 right-clicking 39 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 17 caring for notebook 82 general precautions ... shortcuts opening menu 39 shutting down notebook 24, 25 Sleep mode 24, 29, 71 system key 29 Snapshot button 43 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 88, 91 re-installing 86, 87 sound adjusting 31, 44 controls 44 muting 31, 40, 44 troubleshooting 135 speakers built-in 12 jack 6 SpeedStep...
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...installed. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are ready to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in your workbench or other brands and product names are ..." in the United States and other grounded object. 1 To replace the hard drive: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your...
...installed. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are ready to a bare metal part of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in your workbench or other brands and product names are ..." in the United States and other grounded object. 1 To replace the hard drive: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 3 Turn off your...
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... CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of their respective companies. Screw.... 2 12 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket. All other countries. Important The location of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007...
... CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of their respective companies. Screw.... 2 12 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket. All other countries. Important The location of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007...