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... help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? Click a link, do a search...
... help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? Click a link, do a search...
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To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready. Before you ..., it is a good idea to make a backup of the software that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded...
To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready. Before you ..., it is a good idea to make a backup of the software that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded...
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... to familiarize yourself with your notebook. We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at www.gateway.com. Thanks again, from Microsoft. Use Help and Support to help information by clicking a general topic under Find an answer... option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from all of your Gateway notebook. 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 answer questions about...
... to familiarize yourself with your notebook. We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at www.gateway.com. Thanks again, from Microsoft. Use Help and Support to help information by clicking a general topic under Find an answer... option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from all of your Gateway notebook. 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 answer questions about...
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... for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network for instructions on installing the card and any network computer. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have not already done so. Use the documentation that comes with the connectors facing away from ISP to find out how soon after...Ethernet you are using a router If you are attached to copper pins in the same order (same colors, left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this type of Network adapters. The router can...
... for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network for instructions on installing the card and any network computer. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have not already done so. Use the documentation that comes with the connectors facing away from ISP to find out how soon after...Ethernet you are using a router If you are attached to copper pins in the same order (same colors, left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this type of Network adapters. The router can...
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..., Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection ...already installed, make sure that you have connected the network cabling. Before you begin setting up your ISP for any required drivers. Before you should contact your network, you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. Establishing your ...
..., Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection ...already installed, make sure that you have connected the network cabling. Before you begin setting up your ISP for any required drivers. Before you should contact your network, you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. Establishing your ...
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... your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your access point. Right-click on page 52. • Connect your printer to install the printer drivers on the left of the devices, then power them back on your Internet service provider. Select Diagnose and Repair on each computer must have the...
... your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your access point. Right-click on page 52. • Connect your printer to install the printer drivers on the left of the devices, then power them back on your Internet service provider. Select Diagnose and Repair on each computer must have the...
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... you want to communicate with your printer or from the manufacturer's Web site. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. ... click Paste. These devices may have built-in . You can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you transfer information between these devices without the use Bluetooth to copy. 4 Right-click the file, then click ...
... you want to communicate with your printer or from the manufacturer's Web site. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. ... click Paste. These devices may have built-in . You can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you transfer information between these devices without the use Bluetooth to copy. 4 Right-click the file, then click ...
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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 ...
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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 ... Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 91 Returning to a previous system condition 92 Returning your system to its factory condition 93 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 97 Preventing static electricity discharge 98...
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 ... Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 91 Returning to a previous system condition 92 Returning your system to its factory condition 93 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 97 Preventing static electricity discharge 98...
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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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...working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous system condition. You can . For instructions, see "Returning ...see "Returning your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 91. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover your system to its factory condition" on page 89. 2 Perform minor ...
...working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous system condition. You can . For instructions, see "Returning ...see "Returning your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 91. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover your system to its factory condition" on page 89. 2 Perform minor ...
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...including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each type of recovery discs beforehand. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs ...for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. To reinstall using discs, you may need ...
...including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each type of recovery discs beforehand. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs ...for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. To reinstall using discs, you may need ...
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... number of 2." When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it. 4 Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. The first disc begins recording, and you will need to...
... number of 2." When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it. 4 Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. The first disc begins recording, and you will need to...
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...-If you need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. OR If you are recovering from the factory. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to... reinstall the software and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your...
...-If you need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. OR If you are recovering from the factory. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to... reinstall the software and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your...
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... restore points. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Contents. A list of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore..., click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers.
... restore points. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Contents. A list of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore..., click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers.
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This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you have created. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • ...If you can reinstall using System Restore, then click Next. www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard...
This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you have created. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • ...If you can reinstall using System Restore, then click Next. www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard...
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... prompts you its progress. Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to factory default. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to your hard drive. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your computer. 5 Click OK. ...box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to . The recovery process...
... prompts you its progress. Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to factory default. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to your hard drive. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your computer. 5 Click OK. ...box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to . The recovery process...
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www.gateway.com Recovering from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. This process will erase all files on your computer...then restart your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F10 to complete the recovery. 95 Caution Continuing the process will erase all files...
www.gateway.com Recovering from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. This process will erase all files on your computer...then restart your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F10 to complete the recovery. 95 Caution Continuing the process will erase all files...
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..."Backing up any Express cards. 103 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 "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 91. 2 Back up files" in your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under ... a higher-capacity drive. If you would like more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer 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 new hard drive.
..."Backing up any Express cards. 103 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 "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 91. 2 Back up files" in your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under ... a higher-capacity drive. If you would like more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer 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 new hard drive.