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...; Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed 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. If you 're looking for. Click a link...
...; Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed 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. If you 're looking for. Click a link...
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Before you have blank discs ready. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. prepare to recover When you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make a backup of... with your system. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21
Before you have blank discs ready. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. prepare to recover When you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make a backup of... with your system. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21
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... behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of your notebook. Visit the Gateway Support Web site 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 answer questions about your new...
... behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of your notebook. Visit the Gateway Support Web site 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 answer questions about your new...
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...you do not have not already done so. Use the documentation that comes with eight pins) on installing the card and any required drivers. This type of cable is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with your Ethernet cards for instructions...approximately 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with your ISP. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of cable you will be connecting your network to right). Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack...
...you do not have not already done so. Use the documentation that comes with eight pins) on installing the card and any required drivers. This type of cable is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with your Ethernet cards for instructions...approximately 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with your ISP. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of cable you will be connecting your network to right). Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack...
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...Panel. All-numeric computer names are setting up a wired network, make the necessary arrangements with no blank spaces. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are using your current setup. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and..., you should contact your network. If you do not set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a name, type a unique...
...Panel. All-numeric computer names are setting up a wired network, make the necessary arrangements with no blank spaces. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are using your current setup. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and..., you should contact your network. If you do not set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a name, type a unique...
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..., each computer. 52 Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Modify the security...
..., each computer. 52 Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Modify the security...
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... Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on -screen instructions. To print files across the network: 1 Open the file you must install the driver for the printer on your computer. To install a Bluetooth printer: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth printer. 2 Click (Start), Control...devices without the use Bluetooth to , then click Paste. Bluetooth networking You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from . These devices may have built-in . www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you want to copy ...
... Bluetooth Devices. 4 Click Add, then follow the on -screen instructions. To print files across the network: 1 Open the file you must install the driver for the printer on your computer. To install a Bluetooth printer: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth printer. 2 Click (Start), Control...devices without the use Bluetooth to , then click Paste. Bluetooth networking You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from . These devices may have built-in . www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you want to copy ...
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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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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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... were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 89. 2 Perform minor fixes. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to its factory condition. If only one or... "Returning your system to a previous system condition. You can . If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. For instructions on page 93. 88 If nothing else has solved the problem and you can...
... were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 89. 2 Perform minor fixes. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to its factory condition. If only one or... "Returning your system to a previous system condition. You can . If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. For instructions on page 93. 88 If nothing else has solved the problem and you can...
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... recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. To reinstall using discs, you must create the set of recovery disc as soon as...
... recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. To reinstall using discs, you must create the set of recovery disc as soon as...
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Make sure that you will need to list, then click Next. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Continue recording discs until the process is complete. 90 This ...
Make sure that you will need to list, then click Next. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Continue recording discs until the process is complete. 90 This ...
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...-installed on your computer, you need to follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers-If you need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. You can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you have created...
...-installed on your computer, you need to follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers-If you need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. You can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you have created...
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... can return to complete the installation. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Contents. Repeat this step for the item you install software or device drivers. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 92 In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to install, then follow the on-...screen prompts to one of your system running again. A list of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you want to reinstall. To return to get your system settings and saves them as restore...
... can return to complete the installation. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Contents. Repeat this step for the item you install software or device drivers. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 92 In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to install, then follow the on-...screen prompts to one of your system running again. A list of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you want to reinstall. To return to get your system settings and saves them as restore...
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... 95. 93 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 were pre-installed on your system. You can still run Windows Vista, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista" on page 94. • If ...you cannot run Windows Vista and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have created. 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...
... 95. 93 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 were pre-installed on your system. You can still run Windows Vista, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista" on page 94. • If ...you cannot run Windows Vista and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have created. 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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... 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. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to restart your...
... 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. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to restart your...
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...your hard drive. 3 Click Next to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. Windows installs from the recovery disc you can select which device to start from, such as the hard ...drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your arrow keys to continue. www.gateway.com Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from factory default. Caution Continuing the process will take several minutes.
...your hard drive. 3 Click Next to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. Windows installs from the recovery disc you can select which device to start from, such as the hard ...drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your arrow keys to continue. www.gateway.com Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from factory default. Caution Continuing the process will take several minutes.
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... drive kit. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 91. 2 Back 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. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips...
... drive kit. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 91. 2 Back 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. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips...