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...you 're looking for. Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to get information 8 Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with automated support, is a quick and easy... way to find what you need additional help with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer.
...you 're looking for. Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to get information 8 Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with automated support, is a quick and easy... way to find what you need additional help with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer.
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To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. Before you have blank discs ready. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. prepare to recover ... the software that you create these"recovery discs,"make sure that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 To create discs, click (Start), All Programs...
To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. Before you have blank discs ready. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. prepare to recover ... the software that you create these"recovery discs,"make sure that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 To create discs, click (Start), All Programs...
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... sure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your notebook's software features. 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. If you ever...
... sure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your notebook's software features. 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. If you ever...
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...your ISP for setting up a network for your broadband connection works Important If you have Ethernet already installed. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have , hold both connectors are available in two different types; To determine which type of cable you have determined ...of Ethernet you are using your Internet service provider. A router lets you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have for any required drivers. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager ...
...your ISP for setting up a network for your broadband connection works Important If you have Ethernet already installed. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have , hold both connectors are available in two different types; To determine which type of cable you have determined ...of Ethernet you are using your Internet service provider. A router lets you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have for any required drivers. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager ...
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Before you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are using your ISP. This means that do not have a broadband connection ...Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers on your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you ...
Before you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are using your ISP. This means that do not have a broadband connection ...Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers on your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you ...
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To add a printer to the network, do one of your computers, you can add a printer to install the printer drivers on wireless security, refer to the documentation that came with your printer to your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Sharing resources With a.... • Use a print server. Follow the instructions included with your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. If you cannot connect to it, your network is set on the front of the router or access point with your router or access...
To add a printer to the network, do one of your computers, you can add a printer to install the printer drivers on wireless security, refer to the documentation that came with your printer to your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Sharing resources With a.... • Use a print server. Follow the instructions included with your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. If you cannot connect to it, your network is set on the front of the router or access point with your router or access...
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... to a USB port on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your computer. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you can obtain the printer...to copy the file to the Bluetooth personal area network. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that shipped with other computers. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to , then click Paste. Bluetooth ...
... to a USB port on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your computer. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you can obtain the printer...to copy the file to the Bluetooth personal area network. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that shipped with other computers. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to , then click Paste. Bluetooth ...
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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 ...
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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 ... Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Creating recovery discs 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Returning to a previous system condition 96 Returning your system to its factory condition 97 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102...
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 ... Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Creating recovery discs 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Returning to a previous system condition 96 Returning your system to its factory condition 97 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102...
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Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. 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 Management. 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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...working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to its factory condition" on page 97. 92 For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to its factory condition. For instructions, see "Returning to a previous system condition" ...on page 96. 4 Reset your system to a previous system condition. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and...
...working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to its factory condition" on page 97. 92 For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to its factory condition. For instructions, see "Returning to a previous system condition" ...on page 96. 4 Reset your system to a previous system condition. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and...
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...entire original contents, including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Important We recommend that are not recoverable by other methods... you create each type of recovery discs beforehand. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems...
...entire original contents, including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Important We recommend that are not recoverable by other methods... you create each type of recovery discs beforehand. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems...
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.... The first disc begins recording, and you have the required number of 2." CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. Continue recording...
.... The first disc begins recording, and you have the required number of 2." CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. Continue recording...
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... - OR If you are recovering from the factory. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 95 You can recover using either your hard drive or the ...need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to recover device drivers that came pre-installed on your ...
... - OR If you are recovering from the factory. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 95 You can recover using either your hard drive or the ...need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to recover device drivers that came pre-installed on your ...
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.... To return to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. In most cases of software and device... drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you can return to one of your system running again. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Contents. Help ...
.... To return to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. In most cases of software and device... drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you can return to one of your system running again. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Contents. Help ...
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... them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your recovery discs" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you have created. This process may take several minutes, and may need to its factory condition. www....gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you specified. Your system is still working, see "Recovering...
... them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your recovery discs" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you have created. This process may take several minutes, and may need to its factory condition. www....gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you specified. Your system is still working, see "Recovering...
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...finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to factory default. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on...then continues by copying files to . A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
...finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to factory default. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on...then continues by copying files to . A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
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... hard drive. 3 Click Next to continue. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from factory default. Caution Continuing the process will take several minutes. The boot menu is... optical disc. 3 Use your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts to complete the recovery. 99 www.gateway.com Recovering from the hard drive during startup.
... hard drive. 3 Click Next to continue. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from factory default. Caution Continuing the process will take several minutes. The boot menu is... optical disc. 3 Use your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts to complete the recovery. 99 www.gateway.com Recovering from the hard drive during startup.
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... files" in your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter... all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive kit. For more information, see "Backing up , then remove the battery. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the notebook and remove any ...
... files" in your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter... all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive kit. For more information, see "Backing up , then remove the battery. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the notebook and remove any ...