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... the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at www.gateway.com. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you with fast, considerate service. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to...
... the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at www.gateway.com. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you with fast, considerate service. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to...
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...installed. If the connection is not listed, you access the Internet connection from the task list on the left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any network computer. Cat 5 cables are attached to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem... line will be activated. A router lets you must install one is not working correctly. Setting up a network. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL...
...installed. If the connection is not listed, you access the Internet connection from the task list on the left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any network computer. Cat 5 cables are attached to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem... line will be activated. A router lets you must install one is not working correctly. Setting up a network. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL...
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...a computer name of your network. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any required drivers. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have them already installed. This means that another computer outside your network can intercept the radio waves and take... test the connection, log onto the Internet using for setting up a network. Be sure to 15 characters with your ISP. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have connected the network cabling. ...
...a computer name of your network. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any required drivers. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have them already installed. This means that another computer outside your network can intercept the radio waves and take... test the connection, log onto the Internet using for setting up a network. Be sure to 15 characters with your ISP. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have connected the network cabling. ...
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... lights on the front of the devices, then power them back on. • Refer to install the printer drivers on the left of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Select Diagnose and Repair on each computer. 52 For information about wireless network security methods, click Start...
... lights on the front of the devices, then power them back on. • Refer to install the printer drivers on the left of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Select Diagnose and Repair on each computer. 52 For information about wireless network security methods, click Start...
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...2 Browse to the network drive that shipped with other computers. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. 55 www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to copy the ...open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy. 4 Right...
...2 Browse to the network drive that shipped with other computers. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. 55 www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to copy the ...open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy. 4 Right...
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...Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 88 Disk Defragmenter 89 display using screen saver 68 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking for ...checking for messages 25 sending 25 using 22, 25 Error-checking 88 Ethernet network equipment needed 45 example 45 installing cards 46, 49 installing drivers 46, 49 F Fast Ethernet 44 faxes canceling 30 receiving and viewing 30 sending 30 sending a Fax 26 sending from program 30 sending ...
...Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 88 Disk Defragmenter 89 display using screen saver 68 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking for ...checking for messages 25 sending 25 using 22, 25 Error-checking 88 Ethernet network equipment needed 45 example 45 installing cards 46, 49 installing drivers 46, 49 F Fast Ethernet 44 faxes canceling 30 receiving and viewing 30 sending 30 sending a Fax 26 sending from program 30 sending ...
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... 8 transferring files from Internet 24 files from old computer 91, 92 settings from old computer 91 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 Norton 360 61 Windows 86 user accounts adding in Windows XP 75 switching in Windows XP 75 using Fax 26 V video playing 32 viewing shared... 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 Media Center ...
... 8 transferring files from Internet 24 files from old computer 91, 92 settings from old computer 91 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 Norton 360 61 Windows 86 user accounts adding in Windows XP 75 switching in Windows XP 75 using Fax 26 V video playing 32 viewing shared... 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 Media Center ...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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... network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to use them. Technical Support See the label on the outside of the bags...discharge-sensitive components in your Reference Guide for software and device driver recovery" in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. ...
... network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to use them. Technical Support See the label on the outside of the bags...discharge-sensitive components in your Reference Guide for software and device driver recovery" in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. ...
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...United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Replacing the hard... keyboard and follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Screw Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions.
...United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. See your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Replacing the hard... keyboard and follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Screw Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions.
8513065 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R1
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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 notebook screen 89 Maintaining 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...
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 notebook screen 89 Maintaining 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...
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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. 86
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. 86
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...center to the edge, not around in a circle, using it has a full charge. For instructions, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the ...made especially for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Caution When the battery is in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from your system You can solve most conditions. ...
...center to the edge, not around in a circle, using it has a full charge. For instructions, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the ...made especially for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Caution When the battery is in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from your system You can solve most conditions. ...
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...-installed on your system, you want to return your system to follow that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be... correctly. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your pre-installed software and device drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 92
...-installed on your system, you want to return your system to follow that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be... correctly. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your pre-installed software and device drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 92
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Because these discs do ? Important Your notebook may have the opportunity. www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need recovery ... perform this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create ...
Because these discs do ? Important Your notebook may have the opportunity. www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need recovery ... perform this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create ...
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... . A dialog box opens that tells you the number of the discs and store them in the upper-right corner to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of the specified type, click I have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. If you are recording multiple...
... . A dialog box opens that tells you the number of the discs and store them in the upper-right corner to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of the specified type, click I have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. If you are recording multiple...
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...-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you must recover your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 97. 95 www.gateway.com 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. The Gateway Recovery Center opens...
...-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you must recover your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 97. 95 www.gateway.com 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. The Gateway Recovery Center opens...
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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. 96 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. 96 OR To recover device drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. -
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... recover, try another 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. If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique...
... recover, try another 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. If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique...
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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 recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. 98 OR To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type 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. -
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 recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. 98 OR To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type 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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...in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. You can return to one of these... restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. Help For more information ...
...in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. You can return to one of these... restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. Help For more information ...