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...setup, make sure that do not have them already installed. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of your network. Check your access point documentation ... be different than any specific instructions they have connected the network cabling. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change...name of up to other users on your network. When you are not allowed. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you...
...setup, make sure that do not have them already installed. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of your network. Check your access point documentation ... be different than any specific instructions they have connected the network cabling. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change...name of up to other users on your network. When you are not allowed. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you...
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... Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. After the drives and printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Then you want to share, then click Share. The Properties dialog box opens. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that... provider Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer. Choose Diagnose and Repair on the left of the window. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Testing your network Now that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on the front ...
... Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. After the drives and printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Then you want to share, then click Share. The Properties dialog box opens. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that... provider Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer. Choose Diagnose and Repair on the left of the window. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Testing your network Now that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on the front ...
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..., wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on -screen instructions. The Network Connections window opens. 5 Under Personal Area Network, click Bluetooth Network Connection. 6 On the toolbar, click View ... Add, then follow the on -screen instructions. Bluetooth networking You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that device you want to print, then click Print.... 57 If you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter ...
..., wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on -screen instructions. The Network Connections window opens. 5 Under Personal Area Network, click Bluetooth Network Connection. 6 On the toolbar, click View ... Add, then follow the on -screen instructions. Bluetooth networking You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that device you want to print, then click Print.... 57 If you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter ...
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...your library 39 creating audio 40 creating data 43 editing track information 39 playing music 35 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9, 19 window 9, 19 color changing scheme 73 computers naming 51 Computrace 60, 61 configuring router 52 TCP/IP protocol 52 connecting to Internet 23 to... 22 Disk Cleanup 94 Disk Defragmenter 96 display using screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 97 checking for errors 95 checking for ...
...your library 39 creating audio 40 creating data 43 editing track information 39 playing music 35 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9, 19 window 9, 19 color changing scheme 73 computers naming 51 Computrace 60, 61 configuring router 52 TCP/IP protocol 52 connecting to Internet 23 to... 22 Disk Cleanup 94 Disk Defragmenter 96 display using screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 97 checking for errors 95 checking for ...
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www.gateway.com programs 7 P parental controls 86 activity reports 89 blocking specific games 88 game ratings 87 Internet ...old computer 98 Trusted Platform Module 61 U un-sharing drives 55 folders 55 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 63 Windows 92 user accounts adding in Windows XP 81 switching in Windows XP 81 using Fax 26 V video playing 34 viewing shared drives 56 shared folders 56... 34 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 103
www.gateway.com programs 7 P parental controls 86 activity reports 89 blocking specific games 88 game ratings 87 Internet ...old computer 98 Trusted Platform Module 61 U un-sharing drives 55 folders 55 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 63 Windows 92 user accounts adding in Windows XP 81 switching in Windows XP 81 using Fax 26 V video playing 34 viewing shared drives 56 shared folders 56... 34 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 103
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www.gateway.com Extending battery life 68 Maximizing battery performance 68 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 70 Changing notebook power ... batteries 85 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 85 Recovering your system 86 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 87 Using Microsoft System Restore 93 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 95 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 97 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 99 Preventing static electricity discharge 100 Adding or replacing...
www.gateway.com Extending battery life 68 Maximizing battery performance 68 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes 70 Changing notebook power ... batteries 85 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 85 Recovering your system 86 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 87 Using Microsoft System Restore 93 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 95 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 97 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 99 Preventing static electricity discharge 100 Adding or replacing...
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...or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering your system to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you should create a set of the notebook's software (also called ..., see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Gateway provides everything was working correctly. Caution To...
...or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering your system to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you should create a set of the notebook's software (also called ..., see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Gateway provides everything was working correctly. Caution To...
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... are lost or damaged. Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. If this procedure.) 87 However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to perform this is the case, you prepare for...
... are lost or damaged. Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. If this procedure.) 87 However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to perform this is the case, you prepare for...
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... you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as you are completed. 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...
... you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as you are completed. 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...
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... box, then press ENTER. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System... settings and saves them as restore points. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers.
... box, then press ENTER. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System... settings and saves them as restore points. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers.
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...condition. The System Properties dialog box opens to its factory condition If your notebook'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 ... any of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. The restore point is called a factory recovery. This process is created. 5 Click OK. www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the other recovery options, you can access important files on your system ...
...condition. The System Properties dialog box opens to its factory condition If your notebook'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 ... any of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. The restore point is called a factory recovery. This process is created. 5 Click OK. www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the other recovery options, you can access important files on your system ...
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... then press ENTER and follow the on your keyboard. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 88. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then turn on or restart your notebook. 3 When the prompt "Press any key to...your personal files, and create a set of the system recovery. www.gateway.com 9 Click Yes, then click Next. If you selected Recovery with automatic data backup in Step 8, you must recover your original hard drive, you can still run Windows, back up files in its original factory condition.
... then press ENTER and follow the on your keyboard. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 88. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then turn on or restart your notebook. 3 When the prompt "Press any key to...your personal files, and create a set of the system recovery. www.gateway.com 9 Click Yes, then click Next. If you selected Recovery with automatic data backup in Step 8, you must recover your original hard drive, you can still run Windows, back up files in its original factory condition.
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www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 87. 2 Back up files" in your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on... remove any data you would like 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.
www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 87. 2 Back up files" in your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on... remove any data you would like 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.
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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 your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When... your notebook, then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit 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 over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on...
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 your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When... your notebook, then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit 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 over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on...
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...have copy protection software. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Front" on page 6. • If you are using powered speakers, make sure that they are using your volume control... volume" on page 44. • Make sure that Mute controls are turned off. • If you want to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Playing music and movies" in and turned on the notebook. 116 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Some music CDs have copy protection software. ...
...have copy protection software. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Front" on page 6. • If you are using powered speakers, make sure that they are using your volume control... volume" on page 44. • Make sure that Mute controls are turned off. • If you want to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Playing music and movies" in and turned on the notebook. 116 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Some music CDs have copy protection software. ...
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... then click Help and Support. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you want to is online. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you have selected it is plugged into an AC ...print • Check the cable between the printer and your battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. 134 Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is calibrated correctly...
... then click Help and Support. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you want to is online. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you have selected it is plugged into an AC ...print • Check the cable between the printer and your battery, see "Recalibrating the battery" on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. 134 Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is calibrated correctly...
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...recalibrating battery 68 recharging 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, ... deleting files 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 ...
...recalibrating battery 68 recharging 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, ... deleting files 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 ...
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... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press ... 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. All other countries. Screw Screw Screw Screw -OR- Replacing...
... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press ... 19 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. All other countries. Screw Screw Screw Screw -OR- Replacing...
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing...
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... drive is completely erased or corrupted, your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 88 To recover software and drivers that you want to return your system to factory condition, see "Recovering... solved by using recovery discs" on page 98. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your system using the Windows DVD" on page 88. You can perform a partial recovery by re-installing ...
... drive is completely erased or corrupted, your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 88 To recover software and drivers that you want to return your system to factory condition, see "Recovering... solved by using recovery discs" on page 98. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your system using the Windows DVD" on page 88. You can perform a partial recovery by re-installing ...