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...former size. Type files and folders in the taskbar opens the window again. Drives are like you would store information in a file cabinet. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or... Save. Clicking the program button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and ...
...former size. Type files and folders in the taskbar opens the window again. Drives are like you would store information in a file cabinet. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or... Save. Clicking the program button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. Working with files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and ...
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... opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. Help For more information, see "Searching for files" on page 19. A pop-up menu... on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy 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 copy. A pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination...
... opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to the Recycle Bin. Help For more information, see "Searching for files" on page 19. A pop-up menu... on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy 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 copy. A pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination...
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... hard drive, you type all of the name, Search will list all files in the top right of the window. • If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the Windows desktop. Files and folders found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. Help For more...
... hard drive, you type all of the name, Search will list all files in the top right of the window. • If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the Windows desktop. Files and folders found using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. Help For more...
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... and folders 11 emptying 12 recovering files and folders 11 removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 19, 88 renaming files and folders 19 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 50 S saving documents 17 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 91 scheduling computer use 81 screen adjusting settings 66 controls 66 saver... virus protecting against 59 removing 59 W WAV file 32 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 Windows clipboard 10 Search utility 12 Windows ...
... and folders 11 emptying 12 recovering files and folders 11 removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 19, 88 renaming files and folders 19 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 50 S saving documents 17 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 91 scheduling computer use 81 screen adjusting settings 66 controls 66 saver... virus protecting against 59 removing 59 W WAV file 32 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 Windows clipboard 10 Search utility 12 Windows ...
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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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... Hibernate mode, your online User Guide. Sleep mode saves your notebook entered Hibernate mode are running when your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as printers, scanners, and speakers. When you wake your notebook. Although it does not turn on page... without turning off your notebook Putting your notebook into Sleep mode is the easiest way to power down most system operations to save power. www.gateway.com 4 Attach and turn your notebook is in Sleep mode, press the power button to "wake" it turns off . Tip For more information ...
... Hibernate mode, your online User Guide. Sleep mode saves your notebook entered Hibernate mode are running when your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as printers, scanners, and speakers. When you wake your notebook. Although it does not turn on page... without turning off your notebook Putting your notebook into Sleep mode is the easiest way to power down most system operations to save power. www.gateway.com 4 Attach and turn your notebook is in Sleep mode, press the power button to "wake" it turns off . Tip For more information ...
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... mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. For more information about five seconds, then release it. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs on page 75. Tip You can change the Sleep mode from the standard...
... mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. For more information about five seconds, then release it. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs on page 75. Tip You can change the Sleep mode from the standard...
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Mute the sound. Decrease volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. Decrease the brightness of the display. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Increase volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. 33 Increase the brightness of the display. FN, then press this system key... www.gateway.com Press and hold To...
Mute the sound. Decrease volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. Decrease the brightness of the display. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Increase volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. 33 Increase the brightness of the display. FN, then press this system key... www.gateway.com Press and hold To...
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... the volume" on the volume sensor strip to change the volume. Capacitive volume control-Swipe your finger on the strip, the volume control continues to restore the sound. Instant on the strip does not change in the same direction. ■ Tapping on Video-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or...
... the volume" on the volume sensor strip to change the volume. Capacitive volume control-Swipe your finger on the strip, the volume control continues to restore the sound. Instant on the strip does not change in the same direction. ■ Tapping on Video-Opens Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium or...
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...of this swipe, if you can use the optional webcam with many of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to restore the sound. or hold your finger on the strip, the volume control continues to change the volume. Webcam Microphone Status indicator 45 www....gateway.com Button Description Skips ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. In addition, by using the software included with the webcam, you keep your...
...of this swipe, if you can use the optional webcam with many of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to restore the sound. or hold your finger on the strip, the volume control continues to change the volume. Webcam Microphone Status indicator 45 www....gateway.com Button Description Skips ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. In addition, by using the software included with the webcam, you keep your...
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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). To restore volume, click it . 50 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.
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). To restore volume, click it . 50 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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...page 115 or in a circle, using it has a full charge. This reduces the life of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your notebook while using a product made especially for software and device driver recovery" on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it with... want to the edge, not around in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. For instructions, see "Preparing for the purpose. Recovering your notebook when running on page 93. 91 www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your system You can solve most conditions. ...
...page 115 or in a circle, using it has a full charge. This reduces the life of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your notebook while using a product made especially for software and device driver recovery" on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it with... want to the edge, not around in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. For instructions, see "Preparing for the purpose. Recovering your notebook when running on page 93. 91 www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your system You can solve most conditions. ...
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... from a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 92 You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that...
... from a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 92 You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that...
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For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. In most cases...
For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. In most cases...
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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. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. 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. 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. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. 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. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your notebook. 100
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The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. 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 restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101 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 System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. 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 restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101 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.
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...Gateway Recovery Center. Your notebook restarts. 2 If you can still run Windows: a Turn on your keyboard to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. This process is starting up now. b While the notebook is called a factory recovery. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore... ), then click Next. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system to its factory condition. b Click Recovery, then click Next. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 ...
...Gateway Recovery Center. Your notebook restarts. 2 If you can still run Windows: a Turn on your keyboard to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. This process is starting up now. b While the notebook is called a factory recovery. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore... ), then click Next. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system to its factory condition. b Click Recovery, then click Next. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 ...
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...that you have correctly installed required software for the Express Card. 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. If you are connecting your notebook to turn on page 57. Caution If... the file from the Recycle Bin by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. Type the keyword System Restore in your online User Guide. www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on page 133. File management A file was deleted while holding down the SHIFT key...
...that you have correctly installed required software for the Express Card. 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. If you are connecting your notebook to turn on page 57. Caution If... the file from the Recycle Bin by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. Type the keyword System Restore in your online User Guide. www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on page 133. File management A file was deleted while holding down the SHIFT key...
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... notebook is prohibited. Important Every country has different restrictions on the system rating label. Since your notebook is transmitting. Contact Gateway for additional information. Wireless devices that may be in the top third of the power levels, care should be taken to... have been performed to verify the presence of wireless devices. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for service. Do not modify them in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are listed in , is not listed, please contact ...
... notebook is prohibited. Important Every country has different restrictions on the system rating label. Since your notebook is transmitting. Contact Gateway for additional information. Wireless devices that may be in the top third of the power levels, care should be taken to... have been performed to verify the presence of wireless devices. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for service. Do not modify them in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are listed in , is not listed, please contact ...
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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...