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... is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? need a little extra help with automated support, is ... way to find what you need additional 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.
... is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? need a little extra help with automated support, is ... way to find what you need additional 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.
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... factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready. ...To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. Follow the on-screen ...
... factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready. ...To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. Follow the on-screen ...
8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3
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... will provide you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new 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 your notebook. You can find help...
... will provide you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new 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 your notebook. You can find help...
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... DSL modem), we recommend the use of cable you should contact your computer is listed. Be sure to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any network computer. To determine which type of a router. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Determining if ...with eight pins) on each connector are setting up your network, you have not already done so. Broadband Internet settings differ from any required drivers. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using category 5 (Cat 5), unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4-inch diameter with a ...
... DSL modem), we recommend the use of cable you should contact your computer is listed. Be sure to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any network computer. To determine which type of a router. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Determining if ...with eight pins) on each connector are setting up your network, you have not already done so. Broadband Internet settings differ from any required drivers. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using category 5 (Cat 5), unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4-inch diameter with a ...
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... about your home setup, make sure that comes with your wireless cards for setting up a network. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of your network. This name identifies the computer to find out how soon after the installation... and personal online banking information. To identify this computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. 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...
... about your home setup, make sure that comes with your wireless cards for setting up a network. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of your network. This name identifies the computer to find out how soon after the installation... and personal online banking information. To identify this computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. 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...
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...about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on page 52. • Connect your printer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click...can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing resources With a network, you are using security. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can add a printer ...
...about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on page 52. • Connect your printer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click...can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing resources With a network, you are using security. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can add a printer ...
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...Before you can use of a USB or Firewire cable. If you are sending the file from. Bluetooth lets you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the manufacturer's Web site. Printing files across the network: 1 Open the file you must install the... to copy the file to the network drive that shipped with other computers. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to , then click Paste. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to communicate with your computer. Bluetooth...
...Before you can use of a USB or Firewire cable. If you are sending the file from. Bluetooth lets you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the manufacturer's Web site. Printing files across the network: 1 Open the file you must install the... to copy the file to the network drive that shipped with other computers. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to , then click Paste. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to communicate with your computer. Bluetooth...
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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 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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... condition" on page 96. 4 Reset your system to its factory condition" on page 97. 92 You can . 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. For instructions, see "Returning your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 93. ...
... condition" on page 96. 4 Reset your system to its factory condition" on page 97. 92 You can . 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. For instructions, see "Returning your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 93. ...
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...discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, 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 must create the set of recovery disc... as soon as possible. 93 To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc.
...discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, 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 must create the set of recovery disc... as soon as possible. 93 To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc.
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... it with a permanent marker. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. 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 2."
... it with a permanent marker. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. 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 2."
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... application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the software and device...
... application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the software and device...
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.... 4 Click the install icon for each time you want to reinstall. Repeat this step for the item you install software or device drivers. To return to complete the installation. Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to one of your ...
.... 4 Click the install icon for each time you want to reinstall. Repeat this step for the item you install software or device drivers. To return to complete the installation. Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to one of your ...
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... see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on 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 the restore point you specified. This process may take several minutes... a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you may restart your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you want, click Next, then click Finish. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your ...
... see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on 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 the restore point you specified. This process may take several minutes... a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you may restart your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you want, click Next, then click Finish. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your ...
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...Notebook Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. 98 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to your computer, then continues by copying files 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. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your computer. 5 Click OK. When the recovery has finished...
...Notebook Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. 98 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to your computer, then continues by copying files 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. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your computer. 5 Click OK. When the recovery has finished...
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... an optical disc. 3 Use your arrow keys to complete the recovery. 99 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. ...This process will erase all files on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. www.gateway.com Recovering from the...
... an optical disc. 3 Use your arrow keys to complete the recovery. 99 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. ...This process will erase all files on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. www.gateway.com Recovering from the...
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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. If you would like more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and ..., see "Creating recovery discs" on page 93. 2 Back up files" in your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. 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. If you would like more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 102. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and ..., see "Creating recovery discs" on page 93. 2 Back up files" in your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. 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.