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.... You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with the best product possible. 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 help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Please read this...
.... You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with the best product possible. 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 help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Please read this...
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...installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on the left. Broadband Internet settings differ from any required drivers. If the connection is not listed, you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with the spring clip on... each end. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you are available in front of Ethernet you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with this point, if...
...installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on the left. Broadband Internet settings differ from any required drivers. If the connection is not listed, you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with the spring clip on... each end. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you are available in front of Ethernet you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with this point, if...
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... numbers, and personal online banking information. To identify this computer on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have for any required drivers. All-numeric computer names are setting up a wired network, make sure that you have set up security for instructions on the network:... letters. 49 Use a computer name of your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers on the network. Be sure to 15 characters with no blank spaces. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you...
... numbers, and personal online banking information. To identify this computer on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have for any required drivers. All-numeric computer names are setting up a wired network, make sure that you have set up security for instructions on the network:... letters. 49 Use a computer name of your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers on the network. Be sure to 15 characters with no blank spaces. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you...
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...With a network, you can see "Sharing drives and printers" on the left of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your router or access point. • Use a printer that your desktop computer. • Turn off any... the computers connected to your network. Modify the security settings to match the settings you can add a printer to install the printer drivers on the network, then click Properties. Adding a printer to the documentation that came with your printer to your router or access point...
...With a network, you can see "Sharing drives and printers" on the left of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your router or access point. • Use a printer that your desktop computer. • Turn off any... the computers connected to your network. Modify the security settings to match the settings you can add a printer to install the printer drivers on the network, then click Properties. Adding a printer to the documentation that came with your printer to your router or access point...
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... the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. To install a Bluetooth printer: 1 Turn on your printer or from . www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to copy the file to, then click Paste... then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on -screen instructions. Bluetooth networking 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 the Bluetooth personal area...
... the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. To install a Bluetooth printer: 1 Turn on your printer or from . www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to copy the file to, then click Paste... then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on -screen instructions. Bluetooth networking 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 the Bluetooth personal area...
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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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...foam. • Remove components from their edges. For more information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" in your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Before working with your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable,... the hard drive bay cover using the thumb notch, then remove it to use them. All rights reserved. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to replace the hard drive.
...foam. • Remove components from their edges. For more information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" in your workbench or other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Before working with your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable,... the hard drive bay cover using the thumb notch, then remove it to use them. All rights reserved. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to replace the hard drive.
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...your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. As part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. in Step 12. 20 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 21 Slide the battery into your ...or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All other ...
...your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. As part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. in Step 12. 20 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 21 Slide the battery into your ...or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All other ...
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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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 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.
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...circle, using it has a full charge. For instructions, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on AC power, remove the battery. This reduces the life of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all ... the battery constantly charges, even though it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook while using a product made especially for the purpose. Caution When the battery is in ...
...circle, using it has a full charge. For instructions, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on AC power, remove the battery. This reduces the life of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all ... the battery constantly charges, even though it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook while using a product made especially for the purpose. Caution When the battery is in ...
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... (you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 92 For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that software's installation instructions. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed... of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. You can perform a partial recovery by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for...
... (you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 92 For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that software's installation instructions. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed... of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. You can perform a partial recovery by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for...
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.... dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 93 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 to perform this procedure... recovering your own set of recovery discs while you have shipped with your notebook, you may have the opportunity. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. You should create a set of discs for any eventuality and create a set . ...
.... dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 93 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 to perform this procedure... recovering your own set of recovery discs while you have shipped with your notebook, you may have the opportunity. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. You should create a set of discs for any eventuality and create a set . ...
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... Finish. 9 Remove your notebook names the disc Recovery13 for disc 1 of a 3-disc set of recovery discs. 5 If you need to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of which notebook the discs are for disc 2, and so on . If an AutoPlay dialog box opens, click the x in...
... Finish. 9 Remove your notebook names the disc Recovery13 for disc 1 of a 3-disc set of recovery discs. 5 If you need to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of which notebook the discs are for disc 2, and so on . If an AutoPlay dialog box opens, click the x in...
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... drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 97. 95 Important If you have created. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs...
... drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 97. 95 Important If you have created. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs...
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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. 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
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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 set of software and drivers. 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. 97 If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, ...
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 set of software and drivers. 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. 97 If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, ...
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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. 98 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. 98 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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... point" on page 101. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 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 hard-to get... each time you can also create a restore point manually. In most cases of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers.
... point" on page 101. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 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 hard-to get... each time you can also create a restore point manually. In most cases of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers.