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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes ... the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . .102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . .103 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 105 Preventing static electricity...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes ... the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . .102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . .103 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 105 Preventing static electricity...
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... Putting your notebook into Sleep mode is much faster than turning on page 62. Sleep mode saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are running when your notebook entered Hibernate mode are laid out just as you left them . 25 Tip For more information on... power indicator flashes. If your notebook is an alternative to "wake" it up your notebook When you have not used your notebook for files. www.gateway.com 4 Attach and turn your notebook completely off, it turns off or slows down your notebook.
... Putting your notebook into Sleep mode is much faster than turning on page 62. Sleep mode saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are running when your notebook entered Hibernate mode are laid out just as you left them . 25 Tip For more information on... power indicator flashes. If your notebook is an alternative to "wake" it up your notebook When you have not used your notebook for files. www.gateway.com 4 Attach and turn your notebook completely off, it turns off or slows down your notebook.
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... five seconds, then release it. The notebook turns off your notebook to sleep: • Click (Start), then click (power). If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your session and partially shuts down to save power. -OR- To turn off your...
... five seconds, then release it. The notebook turns off your notebook to sleep: • Click (Start), then click (power). If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your session and partially shuts down to save power. -OR- To turn off your...
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Increase the brightness of the display. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. FN, then press this system key... For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. Decrease volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. 33 Increase volume. Decrease the brightness of the display. Mute the sound. www.gateway.com Press and hold To...
Increase the brightness of the display. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. FN, then press this system key... For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. Decrease volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. 33 Increase volume. Decrease the brightness of the display. Mute the sound. www.gateway.com Press and hold To...
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... On Audio Volume control Instant On Video Mute sound Play/Pause Stop Skip ahead Skip back Button Description Instant on the volume sensor strip to restore the sound. To increase volume, move from the - Skips back one CD track or DVD chapter. 44 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Button Description...
... On Audio Volume control Instant On Video Mute sound Play/Pause Stop Skip ahead Skip back Button Description Instant on the volume sensor strip to restore the sound. To increase volume, move from the - Skips back one CD track or DVD chapter. 44 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Button Description...
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...of the swipe determines the amount of the change. ■ At the end of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to restore the sound. In addition, by using the software included with the webcam, you can use the optional webcam with many of this swipe, if ...Swipe your finger on the -. Using the optional webcam You can take pictures or create video clips. Webcam Microphone Status indicator 45 towards the - www.gateway.com Button Description Skips ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. or hold your finger on the strip does not change the volume. Mutes the...
...of the swipe determines the amount of the change. ■ At the end of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to restore the sound. In addition, by using the software included with the webcam, you can use the optional webcam with many of this swipe, if ...Swipe your finger on the -. Using the optional webcam You can take pictures or create video clips. Webcam Microphone Status indicator 45 towards the - www.gateway.com Button Description Skips ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. or hold your finger on the strip does not change the volume. Mutes the...
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To restore volume, click it . 50 Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices.
To restore volume, click it . 50 Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices.
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... your system). Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the battery. For instructions, see "Preparing for the purpose. Gateway provides everything you want to run on fixed power. If the battery is running on AC power, remove the battery. However, remember that...of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. This reduces the life of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system You can solve most conditions. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from your system under most notebook problems by following the information...
... your system). Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the battery. For instructions, see "Preparing for the purpose. Gateway provides everything you want to run on fixed power. If the battery is running on AC power, remove the battery. However, remember that...of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. This reduces the life of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system You can solve most conditions. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from your system under most notebook problems by following the information...
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... pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 102. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to return your system to factory condition, see "Recovering your system... did not come pre-installed on your system to follow that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 92
... pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 102. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to return your system to factory condition, see "Recovering your system... did not come pre-installed on your system to follow that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 92
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... Start, then click Help and Support. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software...
... Start, then click Help and Support. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software...
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your notebook. 100 Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified.
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your notebook. 100 Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified.
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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. www.gateway.com Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101 The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create.
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. www.gateway.com Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101 The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create.
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...account's password (if any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. To delete everything on or restart your keyboard to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. If ... the Recovery Options screen opens. If you can access important files on your notebook. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system to its factory condition. This process is starting up now. Caution A complete ...
...account's password (if any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. To delete everything on or restart your keyboard to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. If ... the Recovery Options screen opens. If you can access important files on your notebook. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system to its factory condition. This process is starting up now. Caution A complete ...
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www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on a television • Audio is transmitted through a monitor jack... cannot be turned on to turn on your notebook to hear sound while playing a DVD. Type the keyword System Restore in your notebook is having problems • Make sure that you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs. ...Card and now your online User Guide. You cannot eject a CD or DVD • Your notebook must be restored. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Caution If a file was accidentally deleted • Recover...
www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on a television • Audio is transmitted through a monitor jack... cannot be turned on to turn on your notebook to hear sound while playing a DVD. Type the keyword System Restore in your notebook is having problems • Make sure that you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs. ...Card and now your online User Guide. You cannot eject a CD or DVD • Your notebook must be restored. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Caution If a file was accidentally deleted • Recover...
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... system label. Do not modify them in your system are safe for use may be in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices outdoors is transmitting. This section is only applicable if these devices are closely regulated and use . The wireless devices...limits as known at this notebook may be taken to show that the RF exposure is on wireless devices. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for service. Regardless of the lid should be present (embedded) in any other than is considered safe limits;...
... system label. Do not modify them in your system are safe for use may be in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices outdoors is transmitting. This section is only applicable if these devices are closely regulated and use . The wireless devices...limits as known at this notebook may be taken to show that the RF exposure is on wireless devices. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for service. Regardless of the lid should be present (embedded) in any other than is considered safe limits;...
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...battery 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 102 drivers 92 programs 92 software 92 system 91 Windows 92 with Gateway Recovery Center 95 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs creating 93 drivers 93, 97 programs 93, 97 software 93, 97 using 97 Recycle Bin...defaults 102 drivers 92 programs 91, 92 software 91, 92 Windows 91, 92 with Gateway Recovery Center 95 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 replacing See installing resetting notebook 26 restarting notebook 26 restoring defaults 102 drivers 92 programs 92 software 92 system 91 Windows 92 with...
...battery 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 102 drivers 92 programs 92 software 92 system 91 Windows 92 with Gateway Recovery Center 95 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs creating 93 drivers 93, 97 programs 93, 97 software 93, 97 using 97 Recycle Bin...defaults 102 drivers 92 programs 91, 92 software 91, 92 Windows 91, 92 with Gateway Recovery Center 95 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 replacing See installing resetting notebook 26 restarting notebook 26 restoring defaults 102 drivers 92 programs 92 software 92 system 91 Windows 92 with...
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... 25 webcam 15, 45 Webcam status indicator 15 Windows key 30 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 43 Windows Media Player 43, 44 Windows System Restore 92 creating restore point 101 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 133 wireless Ethernet button 31 status indicator 28 troubleshooting 135 turning off 51 turning on 51 using while traveling...
... 25 webcam 15, 45 Webcam status indicator 15 Windows key 30 Product Key Code 3 Windows Hotstart 43 Windows Media Player 43, 44 Windows System Restore 92 creating restore point 101 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 133 wireless Ethernet button 31 status indicator 28 troubleshooting 135 turning off 51 turning on 51 using while traveling...
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... Viewing drives Help For more drives such as Print or Save. Hard drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 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 ... Support. Drives are like you would store information in a file cabinet. Clicking an item on the taskbar. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its former size. A notebook may also...
... Viewing drives Help For more drives such as Print or Save. Hard drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 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 ... Support. Drives are like you would store information in a file cabinet. Clicking an item on the taskbar. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its former size. A notebook may also...
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... ENTER. To move a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to copy. The file or folder you want to restore. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 19. To recover files or folders from its old location. Windows... the files or folders that you want to delete. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 19. 3 Click Restore. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move. For more information, see "Viewing drives...
... ENTER. To move a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to copy. The file or folder you want to restore. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 19. To recover files or folders from its old location. Windows... the files or folders that you want to delete. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 19. 3 Click Restore. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move. For more information, see "Viewing drives...
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... are sure that you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Searching for files If you are stored on your hard drive, you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your notebook by double-clicking the name in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Windows permanently deletes...
... are sure that you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Searching for files If you are stored on your hard drive, you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your notebook by double-clicking the name in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Windows permanently deletes...