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Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. Using Help and Support Your notebook...picking a category from Information from Microsoft. Tip You can also search for years to high-quality, brand-name components at www.gateway.com. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to ensure...
Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. Using Help and Support Your notebook...picking a category from Information from Microsoft. Tip You can also search for years to high-quality, brand-name components at www.gateway.com. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to ensure...
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...the connectors facing away from ISP to right). Broadband Internet settings differ from you are attached to right). Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you access the Internet connection from the task list on the left to the copper pins in two different types; For straight... on each end. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from any required drivers. If one is not listed, you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with the spring clip on the bottom. ...
...the connectors facing away from ISP to right). Broadband Internet settings differ from you are attached to right). Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you access the Internet connection from the task list on the left to the copper pins in two different types; For straight... on each end. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from any required drivers. If one is not listed, you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with the spring clip on the bottom. ...
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...you have set up security for your network, you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you should contact your ISP for any required...no blank spaces. Be sure to 15 characters with your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of up your wireless cards for information about your home setup, make sure that another computer outside ...
...you have set up security for your network, you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you should contact your ISP for any required...no blank spaces. Be sure to 15 characters with your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of up your wireless cards for information about your home setup, make sure that another computer outside ...
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...can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server. Adding a printer to your network Instead of the ...on the left of your computers, you cannot connect to the network. Wireless security For information on wireless security, refer to install the printer drivers on . • Refer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center...
...can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server. Adding a printer to your network Instead of the ...on the left of your computers, you cannot connect to the network. Wireless security For information on wireless security, refer to install the printer drivers on . • Refer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center...
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These devices may have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, 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 copy. 4 Right-click the ... computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that shipped with other computers. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network Important Before you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow...
These devices may have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, 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 copy. 4 Right-click the ... computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that shipped with other computers. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network Important Before you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow...
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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 ...
8512565 - Component Replacement Manual R1
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...their edges. 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 ready to replace the hard drive. Screw Screw Screw 9 Lift the hard drive bay ... drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other grounded object. 1 To replace the hard ...
...their edges. 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 ready to replace the hard drive. Screw Screw Screw 9 Lift the hard drive bay ... drive bay Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States and other grounded object. 1 To replace the hard ...
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... screws connecting the hard drive to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of...and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. Important The location of their respective companies. Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket ...
... screws connecting the hard drive to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of...and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. All other countries. Important The location of their respective companies. Screw Screw 13 Remove the bracket ...
8513068 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R3
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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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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. Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 82
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... outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. Caution When the battery is in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Recovering your notebook while using a product made especially for the purpose. Caution To prepare your system under most notebook problems by... "Troubleshooting" on page 113 or in the notebook and the notebook is fully charged and you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. For instructions, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you want to recover your notebook for ...
... outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. Caution When the battery is in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Recovering your notebook while using a product made especially for the purpose. Caution To prepare your system under most notebook problems by... "Troubleshooting" on page 113 or in the notebook and the notebook is fully charged and you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. For instructions, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you want to recover your notebook for ...
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... 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 your system to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. For ...drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your system to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway...
... 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 your system to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. For ...drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your system to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway...
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...you may not be expecting to need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. You should create your own set. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your hard ... create an 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 need to recover your...
...you may not be expecting to need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. You should create your own set. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your hard ... create an 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 need to recover your...
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... recording begins. Label the discs as you do not have enough discs, then click Next. 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 for disc 1 of the discs and store them in the upper-right...
... recording begins. Label the discs as you do not have enough discs, then click Next. 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 for disc 1 of the discs and store them in the upper-right...
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... an option, you have created. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. Important If 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...
... an option, you have created. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. Important If 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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... Center starts. 93 If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, try another disc. If an .... 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. 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.
... Center starts. 93 If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, try another disc. If an .... 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. 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.
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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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... you can also create a restore point manually. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 95 In most cases of hard-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.
... you can also create a restore point manually. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 95 In most cases of hard-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.