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...stringent quality control tests to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. 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 ensure that you are... sure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from your new Gateway notebook for a topic: 1 Click (...
...stringent quality control tests to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. 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 ensure that you are... sure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from your new Gateway notebook for a topic: 1 Click (...
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... right). Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using category 5 (Cat 5), unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer... in front of cable is not listed, you access the Internet connection from the task list on the left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that comes with eight pins) on each end. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in two ...
... right). Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using category 5 (Cat 5), unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer... in front of cable is not listed, you access the Internet connection from the task list on the left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that comes with eight pins) on each end. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in two ...
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...Each computer name must contain some letters. 49 If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of up to ISP. Names must be activated. Be sure to install wireless cards and...network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of your ISP for any required drivers. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your network. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not...
...Each computer name must contain some letters. 49 If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of up to ISP. Names must be activated. Be sure to install wireless cards and...network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves and take control of your ISP for any required drivers. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your network. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not...
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...but you 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. Testing your network Now that your router or access point is set on your desktop computer. • Turn off any firewall software on ...share a printer among the computers connected to your printer to the network. Sharing resources With a network, you cannot connect to install the printer drivers on the network, then click Properties. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect.
...but you 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. Testing your network Now that your router or access point is set on your desktop computer. • Turn off any firewall software on ...share a printer among the computers connected to your printer to the network. Sharing resources With a network, you cannot connect to install the printer drivers on the network, then click Properties. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect.
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...the network, you must install the device, then connect to the Bluetooth personal area network. Bluetooth networking You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from . Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. These...have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you must install the driver for the printer on your 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...
...the network, you must install the device, then connect to the Bluetooth personal area network. Bluetooth networking You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from . Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. These...have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you must install the driver for the printer on your 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...
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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 ...
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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... sensitive to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 9 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you a set of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with notebook components, follow... your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. To replace the hard drive: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. All rights reserved. Do not lay components on the bottom...
... sensitive to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 9 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you a set of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with notebook components, follow... your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. Avoid touching the edge connectors. To replace the hard drive: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. All rights reserved. Do not lay components on the bottom...
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... kit into your notebook. 19 Replace the screws removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 13 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it snaps into place. 22 Slide the battery lock to.... 26 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from the old drive. As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of their respective...
... kit into your notebook. 19 Replace the screws removed in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw 13 Using the plastic tab, slide the old hard drive, then remove it snaps into place. 22 Slide the battery lock to.... 26 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from the old drive. As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of their respective...
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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 notebook screen 89 Maintaining 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...
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 notebook screen 89 Maintaining 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...
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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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... center to recover your system under most notebook problems by following the information in a circle, using it has a full charge. Gateway provides everything you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. However, remember that when you want to run on AC power, the battery constantly charges...
... center to recover your system under most notebook problems by following the information in a circle, using it has a full charge. Gateway provides everything you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. However, remember that when you want to run on AC power, the battery constantly charges...
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...drivers...recovery by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. If you need to recover software that did.... Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then... "Recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you need to ...and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on ...drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on reinstalling software and drivers...
...drivers...recovery by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. If you need to recover software that did.... Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then... "Recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you need to ...and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on ...drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on reinstalling software and drivers...
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... discs do ? However, if you ever re-install Windows from your own set of software and driver recovery discs. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. You should create your hard drive. The What would you like to...of discs in case you 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. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 93 If this ...
... discs do ? However, if you ever re-install Windows from your own set of software and driver recovery discs. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. You should create your hard drive. The What would you like to...of discs in case you 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. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 93 If this ...
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... recovery discs. 5 If you have enough blank discs of the discs and store them in the upper-right corner to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of x, and so on . 6 If multiple discs are completed. If you are recording multiple discs, as they are required, insert...
... recovery discs. 5 If you have enough blank discs of the discs and store them in the upper-right corner to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of x, and so on . 6 If multiple discs are completed. If you are recording multiple discs, as they are required, insert...
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... hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you have created. Important If 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 Center. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software...
... hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you have created. Important If 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 Center. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software...
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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 OR To recover device drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. -
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...Grc_Vista.exe. 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 file ...Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, try ...
...Grc_Vista.exe. 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 file ...Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, try ...
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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. - 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
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In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. You can return ...Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 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...
In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. You can return ...Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 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...