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... find help you will provide you for years to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. 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 help information by clicking a general topic under Find an...
... find help you will provide you for years to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. 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 help information by clicking a general topic under Find an...
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...Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you have not already done so. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are setting up a network using a router If you have, hold both connectors are.... Use the documentation that your current setup. This type of the cable with your ISP for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. Cat 5 cables are attached to the copper pins in a different order (different colors, left . straight-through cable, the wires on each...
...Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you have not already done so. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are setting up a network using a router If you have, hold both connectors are.... Use the documentation that your current setup. This type of the cable with your ISP for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. Cat 5 cables are attached to the copper pins in a different order (different colors, left . straight-through cable, the wires on each...
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... security. Setting up your ISP. Make sure that you have set up a wired network, make sure that you are setting up security for any required drivers. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. If the connection is working , contact your network. Names must be activated. If you have a broadband... on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Be sure to ISP. Before you begin setting up your network, you are not allowed. www.gateway.com Setting up a network.
... security. Setting up your ISP. Make sure that you have set up a wired network, make sure that you are setting up security for any required drivers. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. If the connection is working , contact your network. Names must be activated. If you have a broadband... on the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Be sure to ISP. Before you begin setting up your network, you are not allowed. www.gateway.com Setting up a network.
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..., log onto one of the following: • Connect your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Adding a printer to the network. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to your printer to the Internet: • ...Properties. Type wireless network security methods in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Modify the security settings to install the printer drivers on the left of your printer to match the settings you are unable to connect to a networked computer, then share the printer...
..., log onto one of the following: • Connect your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Adding a printer to the network. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to your printer to the Internet: • ...Properties. Type wireless network security methods in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Modify the security settings to install the printer drivers on the left of your printer to match the settings you are unable to connect to a networked computer, then share the printer...
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... folder where you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to , then click Paste. Bluetooth lets you must install the driver for the printer on your printer or from . To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you transfer information between these devices without the use Bluetooth to... instructions. 55 If you want to copy the file to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web ...
... folder where you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to , then click Paste. Bluetooth lets you must install the driver for the printer on your printer or from . To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you transfer information between these devices without the use Bluetooth to... instructions. 55 If you want to copy the file to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web ...
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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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...touching the edge connectors. To replace the hard drive: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of the notebook for important...static electricity discharge The components inside of their antistatic bags only when you a set of Gateway, Inc. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ...
...touching the edge connectors. To replace the hard drive: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of the notebook for important...static electricity discharge The components inside of their antistatic bags only when you a set of Gateway, Inc. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ...
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...Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Screw Screw 13 Using the plastic tab,... or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. See your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. All other countries...
...Customer Care Information. All rights reserved. Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. Screw Screw 13 Using the plastic tab,... or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. See your keyboard and follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Screw Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. All other countries...
8513065 - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference R1
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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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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 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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... running on fixed power. Caution When the battery is in a circle, using it has a full charge. This reduces the life of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in the notebook and the notebook...battery from your system under most notebook problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 115 or in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. If the battery is running on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery ...
... running on fixed power. Caution When the battery is in a circle, using it has a full charge. This reduces the life of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in the notebook and the notebook...battery from your system under most notebook problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 115 or in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. If the battery is running on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery ...
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... help, then the problem may be solved by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. If you need to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by using Gateway Recovery Center. 92 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or...
... help, then the problem may be solved by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. If you need to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by using Gateway Recovery Center. 92 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or...
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...or damaged. You should create your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs. 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...for recovering your hard drive. If this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The What would you like to create an additional set of recovery discs while you ...
...or damaged. You should create your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs. 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...for recovering your hard drive. If this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The What would you like to create an additional set of recovery discs while you ...
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... the marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 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 a 3-disc set, Recovery23 for . If you do not have enough discs, then click Next. Important Use a permanent marker to...
... the marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 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 a 3-disc set, Recovery23 for . If you do not have enough discs, then click Next. Important Use a permanent marker to...
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... 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 Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software...
... 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 Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 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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...If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, try another disc. 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. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 97 If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, ...
...If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, try another disc. 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. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 97 If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, ...
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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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... point" on page 101. 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 "snapshots" of your system running again. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box...
... point" on page 101. 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 "snapshots" of your system running again. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box...