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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 ... 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 discharge 106 Adding or replacing...
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 ... 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 discharge 106 Adding or replacing...
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... returning your system to its factory condition" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 92 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your system to a previous state when everything...
... returning your system to its factory condition" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 92 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your system to a previous state when everything...
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... to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Because these discs do ? You should create your own set. 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 recover your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and...
... to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Because these discs do ? You should create your own set. 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 recover your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and...
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... , Recovery23 for . If an AutoPlay dialog box opens, click the x in a safe place. 94 If you need to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of x, and so on . 6 If multiple discs are completed. A dialog box opens that tells you the number of... the specified type, click I have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your notebook names the disc Recovery13 for disc 1 of a 3-disc set of recovery discs. 5 If you have enough...
... , Recovery23 for . If an AutoPlay dialog box opens, click the x in a safe place. 94 If you need to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of x, and so on . 6 If multiple discs are completed. A dialog box opens that tells you the number of... the specified type, click I have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your notebook names the disc Recovery13 for disc 1 of a 3-disc set of recovery discs. 5 If you have enough...
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... recovery discs" on page 97. 95 The Gateway Recovery Center opens. For instructions, see "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. Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start...
... recovery discs" on page 97. 95 The Gateway Recovery Center opens. For instructions, see "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. Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start...
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...to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also... using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. In most cases of your system running again. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of hard-to get your system settings and saves them as...
...to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also... using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. In most cases of your system running again. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of hard-to get your system settings and saves them as...
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... device drivers. b While the notebook is called a factory recovery. If you may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition If your notebook. To delete everything on your hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery...
... device drivers. b While the notebook is called a factory recovery. If you may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition If your notebook. To delete everything on your hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery...
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... on your hard drive. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is recovered, your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. Recovering your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. You still need to recover your personal files will delete everything on or restart your notebook. ... any key on your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you have not already done so). Your notebook restarts in c:\backup. A list of the system recovery. www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with ...
... on your hard drive. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is recovered, your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. Recovering your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. You still need to recover your personal files will delete everything on or restart your notebook. ... any key on your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you have not already done so). Your notebook restarts in c:\backup. A list of the system recovery. www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with ...
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For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on page 97. 104 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Press the arrow keys to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers.
For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on page 97. 104 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Press the arrow keys to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers.
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... bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Backing up any Express cards. 111 www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive. For more...
... bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Backing up any Express cards. 111 www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to the new hard drive. For more...
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... cable, and network cable 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard...
... cable, and network cable 21 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard...
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You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For instructions on how to play these CDs on page 91. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your notebook. • Your .... For the location of the headphone jack, see "Adjusting the volume" on the notebook. You may not be able to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Playing music and movies" in speakers, make sure that they are using your notebook is facing up . For more information about using powered speakers...
You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For instructions on how to play these CDs on page 91. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your notebook. • Your .... For the location of the headphone jack, see "Adjusting the volume" on the notebook. You may not be able to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Playing music and movies" in speakers, make sure that they are using your notebook is facing up . For more information about using powered speakers...
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..., make sure that the power cable is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you want to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control ...Panel. See the guide that came with your notebook. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 138 The printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. ...
..., make sure that the power cable is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Press the button to put the printer online. • If the printer you want to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control ...Panel. See the guide that came with your notebook. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 138 The printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. ...
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... 26 recalibrating 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...deleting files 122 emptying 122 regional code DVD 57 re-installing 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...
... 26 recalibrating 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...deleting files 122 emptying 122 regional code DVD 57 re-installing 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...
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... may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered ...your notebook over. 24 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 25 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 26 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from the old drive. Screw ...
... may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered ...your notebook over. 24 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 25 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 26 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from the old drive. Screw ...
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... answer, selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from your Gateway notebook. 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 familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. Help and Support opens. Using Help...
... answer, selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from your Gateway notebook. 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 familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. Help and Support opens. Using Help...
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... left to ISP. For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that comes with the spring clip on your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. A router lets you access... the Internet connection from you must install one. straight-through cable, the wires on installing the card and any required drivers. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from ISP to right). This type of cable ...
... left to ISP. For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that comes with the spring clip on your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. A router lets you access... the Internet connection from you must install one. straight-through cable, the wires on installing the card and any required drivers. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from ISP to right). This type of cable ...
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... computers that do not set up your current setup. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. All-numeric computer names are setting up a wired network, make sure that you should contact your ISP for any required drivers. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection...
... computers that do not set up your current setup. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. All-numeric computer names are setting up a wired network, make sure that you should contact your ISP for any required drivers. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection...
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Wireless security For information on wireless security, refer to install the printer drivers on your access point. If you are unable to connect to your printer to the documentation that... For more information, see the instructions that your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Modify the security settings to match the settings you cannot connect to it, your network is using a wired Ethernet network,... and Repair on the network, then click Properties. To add a printer to the network, do one of the window.
Wireless security For information on wireless security, refer to install the printer drivers on your access point. If you are unable to connect to your printer to the documentation that... For more information, see the instructions that your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Modify the security settings to match the settings you cannot connect to it, your network is using a wired Ethernet network,... and Repair on the network, then click Properties. To add a printer to the network, do one of the window.
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... may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network Important Before you are...Bluetooth, you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to copy. 4 Right.... To install a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Turn on -screen instructions. 55 The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to , then click Paste. If you want to a USB port on -screen instructions. These...
... may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network Important Before you are...Bluetooth, you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to copy. 4 Right.... To install a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Turn on -screen instructions. 55 The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to , then click Paste. If you want to a USB port on -screen instructions. These...