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For the location of the Kensington lock slot, see your notebook does not already have Computrace Complete installed, contact Gateway at most electronics stores and many department stores. If your reference guide. Because it's light-weight and compact, it is stolen. You ... to a solid object like a desk or table. If your notebook. But these features also make it back by using tracking software. A recovery team can buy a cable lock at www.gateway.com/business to your insurance agent, but you cannot replace the information stored on your notebook from being stolen.
For the location of the Kensington lock slot, see your notebook does not already have Computrace Complete installed, contact Gateway at most electronics stores and many department stores. If your reference guide. Because it's light-weight and compact, it is stolen. You ... to a solid object like a desk or table. If your notebook. But these features also make it back by using tracking software. A recovery team can buy a cable lock at www.gateway.com/business to your insurance agent, but you cannot replace the information stored on your notebook from being stolen.
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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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... called recovering or restoring your system You can solve most conditions. For instructions, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you want to the edge, not around in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. If the battery is running on fixed power. Recovering your system). Problem solving may also involve...
... called recovering or restoring your system You can solve most conditions. For instructions, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you want to the edge, not around in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. If the battery is running on fixed power. Recovering your system). Problem solving may also involve...
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... your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that product's documentation or support Web site... working correctly. To recover software and drivers that software's installation instructions. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 92
... your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that product's documentation or support Web site... working correctly. To recover software and drivers that software's installation instructions. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 92
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...drivers, in case the originals are lost or damaged. 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...with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Caution Although you like to 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. Because these discs do ? The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click ...
...drivers, in case the originals are lost or damaged. 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...with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Caution Although you like to 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. Because these discs do ? The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click ...
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...click Next. The disc recording begins. Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of a 3-disc set of recovery discs. 5 If you are recording multiple discs, as they are required, insert the additional blank discs when...Recovery23 for . CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into the recordable disc drive, then click Next. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! Label the discs as you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each disc 1 of...
...click Next. The disc recording begins. Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of a 3-disc set of recovery discs. 5 If you are recording multiple discs, as they are required, insert the additional blank discs when...Recovery23 for . CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into the recordable disc drive, then click Next. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! Label the discs as you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each disc 1 of...
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... using software and driver recovery discs you must recover your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 97. 95 Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option,... 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...
... using software and driver recovery discs you must recover your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 97. 95 Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option,... 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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....exe on the disc. If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive. If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set of...
....exe on the disc. If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive. If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set of...
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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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...select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. This process is starting up now. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. b While the notebook is called a factory recovery. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system to its factory condition If your notebook...'s problems are not solved by any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard ...
...select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. This process is starting up now. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. b While the notebook is called a factory recovery. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system to its factory condition If your notebook...'s problems are not solved by any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard ...
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...any key on your original hard drive, you the progress of valid boot devices appears. 103 www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up files in its original factory condition. To perform a full factory.... You still need to reinstall any key to save. 9 Click Yes, then click Next. A list of the system recovery. OR - The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your hard drive is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart....
...any key on your original hard drive, you the progress of valid boot devices appears. 103 www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up files in its original factory condition. To perform a full factory.... You still need to reinstall any key to save. 9 Click Yes, then click Next. A list of the system recovery. OR - The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your hard drive is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart....
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on page 97. 104 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 recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers.
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on page 97. 104 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 recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers.
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... 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 Center. If you would like 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...
... 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 Center. If you would like 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...
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... the on-screen instructions. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 14 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 114
... the on-screen instructions. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 14 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 114
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www.gateway.com VGA 10, 64 wired Ethernet 22 wired network 22 copyright notice 152 D default printer 138 dialing codes 82 dial-up modem 10, 23 adjusting ... 117 diskette drive troubleshooting 117 display brightness 48 switching 31 troubleshooting 118 display properties adjusting 65 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 41 dragging 42 drivers recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92 drives DVD 56 DVD/CD-RW 9, 56 DVD±RW 9, 56 hard drive 11, 111 HD DVD 56 HD...
www.gateway.com VGA 10, 64 wired Ethernet 22 wired network 22 copyright notice 152 D default printer 138 dialing codes 82 dial-up modem 10, 23 adjusting ... 117 diskette drive troubleshooting 117 display brightness 48 switching 31 troubleshooting 118 display properties adjusting 65 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 41 dragging 42 drivers recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92 drives DVD 56 DVD/CD-RW 9, 56 DVD±RW 9, 56 hard drive 11, 111 HD DVD 56 HD...
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... 13, 14 password bank 38 troubleshooting 122 tutorial 34 using 34 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 41 function keys 30 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 95 re-installing programs 95 156 re-installing software 95 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 28 installing 111...
... 13, 14 password bank 38 troubleshooting 122 tutorial 34 using 34 Fn key 30, 31 folders opening 41 function keys 30 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 95 re-installing programs 95 156 re-installing software 95 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 28 installing 111...
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... color quality 66 port 10 screen resolution 66 troubleshooting 140 using 31, 66 Properties button 46 R radio approval authorities 83 radio frequency wireless connections 83 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 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...
... color quality 66 port 10 screen resolution 66 troubleshooting 140 using 31, 66 Properties button 46 R radio approval authorities 83 radio frequency wireless connections 83 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 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...
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...19 reducing eye strain 18 setting up computer 19 sitting at computer 19 static electricity 106 scanner installing 62 USB port 7, 9 screen resolution 66 troubleshooting 118, 140 screen objects getting information 42 moving 42 selecting 41 scroll zone 40 security startup password 84 while travelling 84 security features ...opening menu 42 shutting down notebook 25, 26 Sleep mode 25, 31, 75 system key 31 Snapshot button 47 160 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92 sound adjusting 33, 49 controls 49 muting 33, 44, 45, 49 troubleshooting 139 speakers built-in 12,...
...19 reducing eye strain 18 setting up computer 19 sitting at computer 19 static electricity 106 scanner installing 62 USB port 7, 9 screen resolution 66 troubleshooting 118, 140 screen objects getting information 42 moving 42 selecting 41 scroll zone 40 security startup password 84 while travelling 84 security features ...opening menu 42 shutting down notebook 25, 26 Sleep mode 25, 31, 75 system key 31 Snapshot button 47 160 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92 sound adjusting 33, 49 controls 49 muting 33, 44, 45, 49 troubleshooting 139 speakers built-in 12,...
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...to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 9 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. To replace the hard drive: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Important If ...you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your workbench or other countries. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide...
...to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 9 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. To replace the hard drive: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Before working with notebook components, follow these screws cannot be removed). Important If ...you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your workbench or other countries. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide...