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...preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. A notebook may also have more than one drive. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. To view the drives, folders, and files on the taskbar. Drives are like you would ... and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Clicking the program button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to suit your notebook: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer.
...preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. A notebook may also have more than one drive. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. To view the drives, folders, and files on the taskbar. Drives are like you would ... and folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. Clicking the program button in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to suit your notebook: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer.
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... until you decide to their original locations. 11 For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 19. 3 Click Restore. If you cannot find the file you want to copy. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Searching for files" on... folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. In Windows, you throw away files and folders by first moving them in its old location. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move. You can . To move . To delete...
... until you decide to their original locations. 11 For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 19. 3 Click Restore. If you cannot find the file you want to copy. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Searching for files" on... folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. In Windows, you throw away files and folders by first moving them in its old location. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move. You can . To move . To delete...
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... emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using this utility can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your hard drive, you can use the Search utility. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle...
... emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Using the Windows Search To find files and folders using this utility can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your hard drive, you can use the Search utility. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle...
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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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...notebook completely off, it turns off your notebook, it up your notebook When you have not used your notebook for several minutes or if you restore power, the programs are running just as printers, scanners, and speakers. Tip For more information about Sleep mode, see "Installing a printer or... mode, press the power button to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. From that were running when your notebook. www.gateway.com 4 Attach and turn your online User Guide. In Hibernate mode, your notebook is the easiest way to Sleep mode. When you left them...
...notebook completely off, it turns off your notebook, it up your notebook When you have not used your notebook for several minutes or if you restore power, the programs are running just as printers, scanners, and speakers. Tip For more information about Sleep mode, see "Installing a printer or... mode, press the power button to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. From that were running when your notebook. www.gateway.com 4 Attach and turn your online User Guide. In Hibernate mode, your notebook is the easiest way to Sleep mode. When you left them...
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... your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to save power. -OR- The notebook turns off your notebook: •...
... your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to save power. -OR- The notebook turns off your notebook: •...
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Decrease the brightness of the display. Increase volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. 33 Decrease volume. Increase the brightness of the display. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Mute the sound. FN, then press this system key...
Decrease the brightness of the display. Increase volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. 33 Decrease volume. Increase the brightness of the display. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Mute the sound. FN, then press this system key...
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... swipe determines the amount of the change. ■ At the end of this swipe, if you keep your finger on the volume sensor strip to restore the sound. Multimedia panel for select models Instant On Audio Volume control Instant On Video Mute sound Play/Pause Stop Skip ahead Skip back Button...
... swipe determines the amount of the change. ■ At the end of this swipe, if you keep your finger on the volume sensor strip to restore the sound. Multimedia panel for select models Instant On Audio Volume control Instant On Video Mute sound Play/Pause Stop Skip ahead Skip back Button...
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... many of this swipe, if you keep your finger on the volume sensor strip to your finger on the strip, the volume control continues to restore the sound. Mutes the sound. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on the -. or hold your finger on page 49. Webcam Microphone ... the + or hold your finger on the strip does not change the volume. Tip: ■ You can take pictures or create video clips. www.gateway.com Button Description Skips ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Press again to change in the same direction. ■ Tapping on the +. To increase...
... many of this swipe, if you keep your finger on the volume sensor strip to your finger on the strip, the volume control continues to restore the sound. Mutes the sound. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on the -. or hold your finger on page 49. Webcam Microphone ... the + or hold your finger on the strip does not change the volume. Tip: ■ You can take pictures or create video clips. www.gateway.com Button Description Skips ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Press again to change in the same direction. ■ Tapping on the +. To increase...
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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 the window to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider 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 the window to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer.
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...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 system You can solve most conditions. Caution To prepare your notebook while using a product made... is in a circle, using it has a full charge. This reduces the life of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most notebook problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 93. 91 Caution When the battery is fully charged...
...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 system You can solve most conditions. Caution To prepare your notebook while using a product made... is in a circle, using it has a full charge. This reduces the life of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most notebook problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 93. 91 Caution When the battery is fully charged...
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For instructions on page 92. You can perform a partial recovery by 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 pre-... Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to return your system to factory condition, see "Recovering your system...
For instructions on page 92. You can perform a partial recovery by 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 pre-... Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to return your system to factory condition, see "Recovering your system...
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www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to one of your system running again. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. To restore using...
www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to one of your system running again. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. To restore using...
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The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your notebook. 100 Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. 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. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes.
The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your notebook. 100 Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. 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. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes.
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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 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 System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. 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. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101
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 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 System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. 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. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 101
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..., back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. This process is starting up now. 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...
..., back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. This process is starting up now. 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...
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... by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. If you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. For the location of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook to a stereo... You cannot eject a CD or DVD • Your notebook must be restored. File management A file was deleted while holding down the SHIFT key or if the Recycle Bin has been emptied, the file cannot be turned on page 57. www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on page 133. If you...
... by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. If you do not want to remove CDs and DVDs. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. For the location of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook to a stereo... You cannot eject a CD or DVD • Your notebook must be restored. File management A file was deleted while holding down the SHIFT key or if the Recycle Bin has been emptied, the file cannot be turned on page 57. www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on page 133. If you...
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...Part 15 Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 - 5.35 GHz band, may not be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation. APPENDIX A: Legal Information Additional limitations, cautions... circumstances require restrictions on the use of wireless devices. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for service. Do not modify them in the destination country. Contact Gateway for additional information. The power output of these devices outdoors is ...
...Part 15 Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 - 5.35 GHz band, may not be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation. APPENDIX A: Legal Information Additional limitations, cautions... circumstances require restrictions on the use of wireless devices. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for service. Do not modify them in the destination country. Contact Gateway for additional information. The power output of these devices outdoors is ...
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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...