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...through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. We sincerely hope that you are sure that you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Tip You can ... by clicking a general topic under Find an answer, selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from your new Gateway notebook for a topic: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department...
...through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. We sincerely hope that you are sure that you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Tip You can ... by clicking a general topic under Find an answer, selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from your new Gateway notebook for a topic: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department...
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... you have determined the type of Ethernet you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have , hold both connectors are attached to right). Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router ... to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of the cable with the connectors facing away from any required drivers. If the connection is already installed on your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Connecting network cables We recommend using your current setup. CHAPTER...
... you have determined the type of Ethernet you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have , hold both connectors are attached to right). Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router ... to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of the cable with the connectors facing away from any required drivers. If the connection is already installed on your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Connecting network cables We recommend using your current setup. CHAPTER...
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... personal online banking information. Before you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are using your Internet service provider. Use the documentation that your broadband...in the Computer name box. Each computer name must contain some letters. 49 To identify this computer on your network. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have set up security...
... personal online banking information. Before you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are using your Internet service provider. Use the documentation that your broadband...in the Computer name box. Each computer name must contain some letters. 49 To identify this computer on your network. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have set up security...
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... network. Follow the instructions included with your printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect. Testing your network Now that came with your access point.... a favorite Internet Web site. Select Diagnose and Repair on the network, then click Properties. Adding a printer to install the printer drivers on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you can share your router or access point if...
... network. Follow the instructions included with your printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect. Testing your network Now that came with your access point.... a favorite Internet Web site. Select Diagnose and Repair on the network, then click Properties. Adding a printer to install the printer drivers on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you can share your router or access point if...
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www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the ... click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on the computer you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to a USB...Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on your printer or from . Bluetooth lets you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. 55 To print files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer.
www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the ... click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on the computer you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to a USB...Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on your printer or from . Bluetooth lets you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. 55 To print files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer.
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...Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 88 Disk Defragmenter 89 display using screen saver 68 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking for ...checking for messages 25 sending 25 using 22, 25 Error-checking 88 Ethernet network equipment needed 45 example 45 installing cards 46, 49 installing drivers 46, 49 F Fast Ethernet 44 faxes canceling 30 receiving and viewing 30 sending 30 sending a Fax 26 sending from program 30 sending ...
...Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 88 Disk Defragmenter 89 display using screen saver 68 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking for ...checking for messages 25 sending 25 using 22, 25 Error-checking 88 Ethernet network equipment needed 45 example 45 installing cards 46, 49 installing drivers 46, 49 F Fast Ethernet 44 faxes canceling 30 receiving and viewing 30 sending 30 sending a Fax 26 sending from program 30 sending ...
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... 8 transferring files from Internet 24 files from old computer 91, 92 settings from old computer 91 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 Norton 360 61 Windows 86 user accounts adding in Windows XP 75 switching in Windows XP 75 using Fax 26 V video playing 32 viewing shared... 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 Media Center ...
... 8 transferring files from Internet 24 files from old computer 91, 92 settings from old computer 91 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 Norton 360 61 Windows 86 user accounts adding in Windows XP 75 switching in Windows XP 75 using Fax 26 V video playing 32 viewing shared... 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 Media Center ...
8512680 - Component Replacement Manual
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... adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for software and device driver recovery" in the United States and other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal... Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 4 Turn off your notebook. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are ready to replace the hard drive. Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools You ...
... adapter, modem cable, and network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for software and device driver recovery" in the United States and other grounded connection. • Touch a bare metal... Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." 4 Turn off your notebook. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are ready to replace the hard drive. Replacing the hard drive Replacing the hard drive Tools You ...
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Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you replaced was not the C drive, ...notebook does not use RAID and the drive you replaced was the C drive, go to step Step 21 to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to boot from the old drive. 12 Remove ... trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. in the Reference Guide, then go to Step 23. 21 Turn on the bottom of...
Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process you replaced was not the C drive, ...notebook does not use RAID and the drive you replaced was the C drive, go to step Step 21 to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to boot from the old drive. 12 Remove ... trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. in the Reference Guide, then go to Step 23. 21 Turn on the bottom of...
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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 ... the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing 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...
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 ... the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing 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...
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Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 82 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. 82 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.
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...system recovery options, you need to recover your notebook while using a product made especially for the purpose. Gateway provides everything you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Caution When the battery is in the notebook and the notebook is .... However, remember that when you want to the edge, not around in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Recovering your notebook for software and device driver recovery" on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery...
...system recovery options, you need to recover your notebook while using a product made especially for the purpose. Gateway provides everything you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Caution When the battery is in the notebook and the notebook is .... However, remember that when you want to the edge, not around in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Recovering your notebook for software and device driver recovery" on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery...
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...from a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by using recovery discs" on reinstalling software and drivers that you want to return your system to factory condition, see "Recovering your system to its factory condition" on page 88. For ..." 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 To recover software and drivers that did not come pre-installed on your system, you must create the discs) ...
...from a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by using recovery discs" on reinstalling software and drivers that you want to return your system to factory condition, see "Recovering your system to its factory condition" on page 88. For ..." 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 To recover software and drivers that did not come pre-installed on your system, you must create the discs) ...
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Caution Although you may not be expecting to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. The What would you like to need recovery discs, we ...recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. You should create a set of software and driver recovery discs. Because these discs do ? www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover ...
Caution Although you may not be expecting to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. The What would you like to need recovery discs, we ...recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. You should create a set of software and driver recovery discs. Because these discs do ? www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover ...
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... not have enough discs, then click Next. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of which notebook the discs are required, insert the additional blank discs when prompted. 7 When the process is created, your...
... not have enough discs, then click Next. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of which notebook the discs are required, insert the additional blank discs when prompted. 7 When the process is created, your...
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..., see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 93. 91 www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All...
..., see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 93. 91 www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All...
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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. 92
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. 92
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... box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 93 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. To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover,... If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the...
... box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 93 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. To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover,... If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the...
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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. 94 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. 94 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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...page 97. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 95 In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box,... Center. You can return to one of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore...
...page 97. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 95 In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box,... Center. You can return to one of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore...