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...screws varies by model. 2 12 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to your Reference Guide for... over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. All rights reserved. Important The location of the process you may be prompted... 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 Express cards...
...screws varies by model. 2 12 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to your Reference Guide for... over. 20 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 21 Turn on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. All rights reserved. Important The location of the process you may be prompted... 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 Express cards...
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing...
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... recovery discs (you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 99. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 88 If you want to return your...
... recovery discs (you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 99. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 88 If you want to return your...
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... Center. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 89 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 may want to need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare...
... Center. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 89 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 may want to need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare...
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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 blank discs of ... you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to create a full set , Recovery23 for . If you need to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of the specified type, click I have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. A dialog box opens that tells...
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 blank discs of ... you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to create a full set , Recovery23 for . If you need to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of the specified type, click I have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. A dialog box opens that tells...
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... and drivers using software and driver recovery discs 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 must recover your 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...
... and drivers using software and driver recovery discs 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 must recover your 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...
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... 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. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 95 Windows automatically creates an additional restore ...point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "...
... 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. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 95 Windows automatically creates an additional restore ...point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "...
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... options, you can still run Windows: a Turn on your keyboard to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 98 If Windows starts to load instead, restart the notebook and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your notebook's problems are not solved by any pre-installed software and device drivers. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the...
... options, you can still run Windows: a Turn on your keyboard to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 98 If Windows starts to load instead, restart the notebook and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your notebook's problems are not solved by any pre-installed software and device drivers. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the...
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www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up your backed up any key on or restart your notebook. 3 When the prompt "Press any key to recover your system using the Windows DVD If you...not already done so). Caution Continuing with automatic data backup, then click Next. To completely re-install Windows: 1 If you must recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. If you selected Recovery with automatic data backup in 8, you have backed up files in its ...
www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up your backed up any key on or restart your notebook. 3 When the prompt "Press any key to recover your system using the Windows DVD If you...not already done so). Caution Continuing with automatic data backup, then click Next. To completely re-install Windows: 1 If you must recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. If you selected Recovery with automatic data backup in 8, you have backed up files in its ...
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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 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 93. 100
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 93. 100
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... Turn off 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 Center. For more information, see "Backing up files" in your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing... adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive kit. 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 Express cards. 107
... Turn off 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 Center. For more information, see "Backing up files" in your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing... adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive kit. 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 Express cards. 107
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www.gateway.com 17 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screws that secure...20 Connect the power adapter, modem 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 keyboard and... follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 111 As part of the process you...
www.gateway.com 17 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screws that secure...20 Connect the power adapter, modem 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 keyboard and... follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 111 As part of the process you...
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... • If you are plugged in your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your notebook. • Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up , then try again. • Some music CDs have ...User Guide. 118 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Some music CDs have copy protection software. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on the notebook. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 87. • Make sure that the disc's regional ...
... • If you are plugged in your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your notebook. • Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up , then try again. • Some music CDs have ...User Guide. 118 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Some music CDs have copy protection software. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on the notebook. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 87. • Make sure that the disc's regional ...
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...sure that you want to work offline. To set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to put the printer ...queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is online. The printer is plugged into an AC power source. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 136 Make sure that it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To make ...
...sure that you want to work offline. To set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to put the printer ...queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is online. The printer is plugged into an AC power source. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 136 Make sure that it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To make ...
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...notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 recovery discs creating 89 drivers 89, 93 programs 89, 93 software 89, 93 using...deleting files 120 emptying 120 regional code DVD 53 re-installing defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 87, 88 software 87, 88 Windows 87, 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 replacing See installing resetting notebook 24 restarting notebook 24 restoring...
...notebook 24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 recovery discs creating 89 drivers 89, 93 programs 89, 93 software 89, 93 using...deleting files 120 emptying 120 regional code DVD 53 re-installing defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 87, 88 software 87, 88 Windows 87, 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 replacing See installing resetting notebook 24 restarting notebook 24 restoring...
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Index defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 right-clicking 39 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 17 caring for notebook 84 general precautions 142 guidelines for troubleshooting 114 posture 17 reducing ...
Index defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 right-clicking 39 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 17 caring for notebook 84 general precautions 142 guidelines for troubleshooting 114 posture 17 reducing ...
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing...
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... recovery discs (you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 99. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 88 For instructions on reinstalling software and...
... recovery discs (you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 99. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 88 For instructions on reinstalling software and...
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The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive. You should create your own set. Caution Although you may not be expecting to need to do not come with a Drivers and Applications ... additional set of discs in case the originals are lost or damaged. 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 may want to perform this ...
The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive. You should create your own set. Caution Although you may not be expecting to need to do not come with a Drivers and Applications ... additional set of discs in case the originals are lost or damaged. 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 may want to perform this ...
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...blank discs you have enough blank discs 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 the discs and store ... x, 2 of x, 3 of which notebook the discs are for disc 2, and so on . Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of x, and so on . 6 If multiple discs are completed. The disc recording begins. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Insert...
...blank discs you have enough blank discs 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 the discs and store ... x, 2 of x, 3 of which notebook the discs are for disc 2, and so on . Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of x, and so on . 6 If multiple discs are completed. The disc recording begins. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Insert...