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...files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as Print or Save. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to suit your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files... and folders. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. You can organize your files...
...files and folders You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as Print or Save. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to suit your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files... and folders. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. You can organize your files...
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... you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on how to restore. For instructions on page 19. Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. 11 Help For more information, see "Searching for files... the right mouse button) the file or folder that you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on how to delete. www.gateway.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. If you cannot find the file you want to delete, see...
... you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on how to restore. For instructions on page 19. Windows moves the files and folders to their original locations. 11 Help For more information, see "Searching for files... the right mouse button) the file or folder that you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on how to delete. www.gateway.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. If you cannot find the file you want to delete, see...
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... have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are sure that name. • If you type part of that you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the results window. Files and folders found using the Search...
... have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are sure that name. • If you type part of that you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the results window. Files and folders found using the Search...
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www.gateway.com programs 7 P parental controls 86 activity reports 89 blocking specific games 88 game ratings 87 Internet ... emptying 12 recovering files and folders 11 removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 19, 94 renaming files and folders 19 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 52 S saving documents 17 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 98 scheduling computer use 87 screen adjusting settings 72... 34 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 8 103
www.gateway.com programs 7 P parental controls 86 activity reports 89 blocking specific games 88 game ratings 87 Internet ... emptying 12 recovering files and folders 11 removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 19, 94 renaming files and folders 19 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 52 S saving documents 17 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 98 scheduling computer use 87 screen adjusting settings 72... 34 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 8 103
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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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... mode. For more information about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on page 62. Sleep mode saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you can run programs and search for its setup instructions. 5 To open the main menu, click (Start... "wake" it has been turned completely off. Hibernate mode is an alternative to save power. Although it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. www.gateway.com 4 Attach and turn your online User Guide. From that came with each device for files.
... mode. For more information about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on page 62. Sleep mode saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you can run programs and search for its setup instructions. 5 To open the main menu, click (Start... "wake" it has been turned completely off. Hibernate mode is an alternative to save power. Although it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. www.gateway.com 4 Attach and turn your online User Guide. From that came with each device for files.
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The notebook turns off your session and shuts down to save power. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you cannot use ...
The notebook turns off your session and shuts down to save power. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook does not respond to keyboard, touchpad, or mouse input, you cannot use ...
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Increase volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. Decrease volume. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. FN, then press this system key... Increase the brightness of the display. Decrease the brightness of the display. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. 33 Mute the sound. www.gateway.com Press and hold To...
Increase volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. Decrease volume. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. FN, then press this system key... Increase the brightness of the display. Decrease the brightness of the display. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. 33 Mute the sound. www.gateway.com Press and hold To...
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... or DVD. Skips back one CD track or DVD chapter. 44 Capacitive volume control-Swipe your finger on the strip, the volume control continues 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...
... or DVD. Skips back one CD track or DVD chapter. 44 Capacitive volume control-Swipe your finger on the strip, the volume control continues 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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Press again to your finger on the +. www.gateway.com Button Description Skips ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. towards the - To decrease volume, move from the + towards the + or hold your finger ... of the swipe determines the amount of the change. ■ At the end of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to restore the sound.
Press again to your finger on the +. www.gateway.com Button Description Skips ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. towards the - To decrease volume, move from the + towards the + or hold your finger ... of the swipe determines the amount of the change. ■ At the end of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to restore the sound.
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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. To restore volume, click it . 50 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).
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. To restore volume, click it . 50 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).
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...by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 93. 91 This reduces the life of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. Caution To prepare your notebook for software and device driver recovery" on page... 115 or in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. For instructions, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you need to the edge, not around in the notebook and the...
...by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 93. 91 This reduces the life of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. Caution To prepare your notebook for software and device driver recovery" on page... 115 or in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. For instructions, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you need to the edge, not around in the notebook and the...
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For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to recover software that you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 92 If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased...
For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to recover software that you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 92 If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased...
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... Help box, then press ENTER. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 Help For more information about using Microsoft...
... Help box, then press ENTER. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 Help For more information about using Microsoft...
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Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your notebook. 100 A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. 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.
Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your notebook. 100 A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. 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.
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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 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. 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 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 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. 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.
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...hard drive, 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. Caution A complete factory recovery deletes 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 Center. To delete everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. b ...
...hard drive, 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. Caution A complete factory recovery deletes 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 Center. To delete everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. b ...
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... holding down the SHIFT key or if the Recycle Bin has been emptied, the file cannot be turned on to remove CDs and DVDs. www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on a television • Audio is transmitted through a monitor jack. You cannot eject a CD or DVD ...8226; Your notebook must be restored. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Caution If a file was accidentally deleted • Recover the file from the Recycle ...
... holding down the SHIFT key or if the Recycle Bin has been emptied, the file cannot be turned on to remove CDs and DVDs. www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on a television • Audio is transmitted through a monitor jack. You cannot eject a CD or DVD ...8226; Your notebook must be restored. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Caution If a file was accidentally deleted • Recover the file from the Recycle ...
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... Approval Marks on the system label. Regardless of America if an FCC ID number is on the system rating label. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for service. Do not modify them in the United States of the power levels, care should be present (embedded)...emitter per FCC 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 used in the destination country. If the country you will void the authorization to make sure the user...
... Approval Marks on the system label. Regardless of America if an FCC ID number is on the system rating label. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for service. Do not modify them in the United States of the power levels, care should be present (embedded)...emitter per FCC 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 used in the destination country. If the country you will void the authorization to make sure the user...
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...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 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore...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...
...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 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore...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...