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...selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from your 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 ensure that you... Help and Support to answer questions about your new Gateway notebook for a topic. 2 Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of your notebook's software features. We sincerely hope that you will ...
...selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from your 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 ensure that you... Help and Support to answer questions about your new Gateway notebook for a topic. 2 Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of your notebook's software features. We sincerely hope that you will ...
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...using for your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. A router lets you need to right). CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is not working correctly. The Control Panel ...Click the plus (+) in two different types; If the connection is already installed on your network as well. 46 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that do not have determined the type of a router. Connecting network cables We...
...using for your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. A router lets you need to right). CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is not working correctly. The Control Panel ...Click the plus (+) in two different types; If the connection is already installed on your network as well. 46 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that do not have determined the type of a router. Connecting network cables We...
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... USB or parallel port. Adding a printer to the network, do one of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing resources With a network, you are using security. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and...methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect. Help For more information, see the instructions that came with your printer to install the printer drivers on the left of the devices, then power them back on. •...
... USB or parallel port. Adding a printer to the network, do one of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing resources With a network, you are using security. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and...methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect. Help For more information, see the instructions that came with your printer to install the printer drivers on the left of the devices, then power them back on. •...
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www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the...wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file ...you are sending the file from. Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Bluetooth lets you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. To access a Bluetooth...
www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the...wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file ...you are sending the file from. Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Bluetooth lets you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. To access a Bluetooth...
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...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 75 Changing notebook power settings 76 Changing the power plan 76 Changing advanced settings 78 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 81 Packing your notebook...Creating recovery discs 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Returning to a previous system condition 96 Returning your system to its factory condition 97 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static ...
...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 75 Changing notebook power settings 76 Changing the power plan 76 Changing advanced settings 78 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 81 Packing your notebook...Creating recovery discs 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Returning to a previous system condition 96 Returning your system to its factory condition 97 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101 Preventing static ...
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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 Management. 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 Management. 86
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning to a previous system condition" ... system to a previous system condition. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your...
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning to a previous system condition" ... system to a previous system condition. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your...
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or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Make sure that you have the required number of blank, ... to complete the recovery discs. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. Continue recording discs until the process is complete. 94 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it. 4 Remove the disc from the drive and mark it...
or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Make sure that you have the required number of blank, ... to complete the recovery discs. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. Continue recording discs until the process is complete. 94 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it. 4 Remove the disc from the drive and mark it...
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... To return to reinstall. Repeat this step for each time you can return to one of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts ...to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of hard-to complete the installation. ... running again. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 96 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Contents.
... To return to reinstall. Repeat this step for each time you can return to one of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts ...to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of hard-to complete the installation. ... running again. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 96 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Contents.
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...to restart your computer. 5 Click OK. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to your hard drive. 4 Click OK. A dialog box displays...drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts ...factory default. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to . Your computer ...
...to restart your computer. 5 Click OK. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to your hard drive. 4 Click OK. A dialog box displays...drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts ...factory default. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to . Your computer ...
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.... 107 For more information, see "Backing up , then remove the battery. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. www... new hard drive. If you would like more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 93. 2 Back up any Express cards. 7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up files" in your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 102....
.... 107 For more information, see "Backing up , then remove the battery. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit. www... new hard drive. If you would like more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 93. 2 Back up any Express cards. 7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up files" in your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 102....
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... Replace the screws that secure the bracket to the drive. 17 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn... your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 110 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 14 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your keyboard and...
... Replace the screws that secure the bracket to the drive. 17 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert the battery, then turn... your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 110 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 14 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your keyboard and...
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...in speakers, make sure that they are using your online User Guide. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on the notebook. For more information, see "Playing music and movies" in your volume control, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. • Make... sure that Mute controls are turned off. • If you are plugged in Windows, see "Adjusting the volume" on your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. You may not be able to play • Make sure that the label or side you are using powered speakers, make ...
...in speakers, make sure that they are using your online User Guide. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on the notebook. For more information, see "Playing music and movies" in your volume control, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 49. • Make... sure that Mute controls are turned off. • If you are plugged in Windows, see "Adjusting the volume" on your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. You may not be able to play • Make sure that the label or side you are using powered speakers, make ...
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...on but will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 134 Press the button to put the ...have selected it is connected to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. To set to press so the printer can start printing. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ... keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. Make sure that came with your notebook.
...on but will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 134 Press the button to put the ...have selected it is connected to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. To set to press so the printer can start printing. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ... keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. Make sure that came with your notebook.
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...some areas, use of America Caution Wireless devices are present. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for any other than is below the RF exposure limits as known at this notebook may not be used with your local Radio Approval agency for use. ...the one provided with any restrictions on the use of wireless devices. Caution Only use drivers approved for the country in which may not be operated (or co-located) in conjunction with the notebook. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power, Radio...
...some areas, use of America Caution Wireless devices are present. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for any other than is below the RF exposure limits as known at this notebook may not be used with your local Radio Approval agency for use. ...the one provided with any restrictions on the use of wireless devices. Caution Only use drivers approved for the country in which may not be operated (or co-located) in conjunction with the notebook. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power, Radio...
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...authorities 83 radio frequency wireless connections 83 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 26 recalibrating battery 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 92, 95 software 92, 95 system 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 Recycle Bin ...91, 92, 95 Windows 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 replacing See installing resetting notebook 26 restarting notebook 26 restoring defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 92, 95 software 92, 95 system 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore...
...authorities 83 radio frequency wireless connections 83 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 26 recalibrating battery 72 recharging battery 70 recovering defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 92, 95 software 92, 95 system 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 Recycle Bin ...91, 92, 95 Windows 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore 96 replacing See installing resetting notebook 26 restarting notebook 26 restoring defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 92, 95 software 92, 95 system 91 with Gateway Recovery Management 95 with Windows System Restore...