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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. need a little extra help with automated support...
...; 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. need a little extra help with automated support...
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Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. Before you create these"recovery discs,"make sure that you first get your computer, 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 prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready. To create discs, click (Start),...
Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. Before you create these"recovery discs,"make sure that you first get your computer, 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 prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready. To create discs, click (Start),...
8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3
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... have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with your notebook's software features. 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 familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of...
... have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with your notebook's software features. 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 familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of...
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... are using a router If you have Ethernet already installed. The Ethernet device installed in two different types; If one . Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you do not have not already done so. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click...this type of a router. For a crossover cable, the wires on the network and can assign IP addresses to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have for setting up a network. The router can provide firewall protection for instructions on both ends of ...
... are using a router If you have Ethernet already installed. The Ethernet device installed in two different types; If one . Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you do not have not already done so. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click...this type of a router. For a crossover cable, the wires on the network and can assign IP addresses to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have for setting up a network. The router can provide firewall protection for instructions on both ends of ...
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...a wired network, make the necessary arrangements with your wireless cards for your network, you need to install wireless cards and drivers on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the.... Setting up your Internet service provider. Use a computer name of your network. Names must contain some letters. 49 www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you change anything about installing the access point...
...a wired network, make the necessary arrangements with your wireless cards for your network, you need to install wireless cards and drivers on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the.... Setting up your Internet service provider. Use a computer name of your network. Names must contain some letters. 49 www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you change anything about installing the access point...
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... Support. Select Diagnose and Repair on the network, then click Properties. Take any firewall software on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you cannot connect to the documentation that your router or access point is set on . .... For more information about sharing printers, see "Sharing drives and printers" on page 52. • Connect your printer to install the printer drivers on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are unable to connect to the network, do one...
... Support. Select Diagnose and Repair on the network, then click Properties. Take any firewall software on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you cannot connect to the documentation that your router or access point is set on . .... For more information about sharing printers, see "Sharing drives and printers" on page 52. • Connect your printer to install the printer drivers on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are unable to connect to the network, do one...
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... between these devices without the use Bluetooth to communicate with your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. 55 If you are sending the file from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. ... Web site. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that shipped with other computers. These devices may have built-in . www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to copy the file to, then click Paste...
... between these devices without the use Bluetooth to communicate with your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. 55 If you are sending the file from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. ... Web site. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that shipped with other computers. These devices may have built-in . www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to copy the file to, then click Paste...
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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 ...
8513017 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R2
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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 ... Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 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 electricity discharge 102...
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 ... Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 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 electricity discharge 102...
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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 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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... previous system condition" on page 96. 4 Reset your system to its factory condition" on page 97. 92 If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem ...may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. You can . To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous system condition. For instructions on reinstalling ...
... previous system condition" on page 96. 4 Reset your system to its factory condition" on page 97. 92 If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem ...may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. You can . To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous system condition. For instructions on reinstalling ...
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...recovery disc as soon as possible. 93 www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. 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 create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Important We...
...recovery disc as soon as possible. 93 www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. 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 create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Important We...
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... recovery discs. 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. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook The Create Backup Disc dialog box...
... recovery discs. 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. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook The Create Backup Disc dialog box...
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To recover your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers-If you need to recover device drivers that came pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 95 OR If you are recovering...
To recover your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers-If you need to recover device drivers that came pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 95 OR If you are recovering...
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... click Backup and Restore Center. Repeat this step for the item you install software or device drivers. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can return to one of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you want to complete the installation. Type windows...
... click Backup and Restore Center. Repeat this step for the item you install software or device drivers. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can return to one of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you want to complete the installation. Type windows...
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..., see "Recovering from your recovery discs" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you specified. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you may...
..., see "Recovering from your recovery discs" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you specified. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you may...
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...to . A dialog 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. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. The recovery process begins by restarting ... Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. 98 This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to your computer. 5 Click OK. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your hard drive. 4 Click OK.
...to . A dialog 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. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. The recovery process begins by restarting ... Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. 98 This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to your computer. 5 Click OK. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your hard drive. 4 Click OK.
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... or an optical disc. 3 Use your computer. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your arrow keys to select...F10 during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F10 to open the boot menu. www.gateway.com Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from factory default.
... or an optical disc. 3 Use your computer. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your arrow keys to select...F10 during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F10 to open the boot menu. www.gateway.com Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from factory default.
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Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. For more information, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 102. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable....Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 93. 2 Back up any Express cards. 7 Turn your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. 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.
Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. For more information, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 102. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable....Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 93. 2 Back up any Express cards. 7 Turn your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. 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.