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www.gateway.com Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Important Press FN+F4 to your notebook. 2 Plug the projector ... VGA port on your notebook, see the port replicator user guide. Simultaneous display lets you control the presentation from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is connected and you close the LCD panel, your audience. You can use a projector or external monitor: 1 Turn off the LCD panel, but will not...
www.gateway.com Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Important Press FN+F4 to your notebook. 2 Plug the projector ... VGA port on your notebook, see the port replicator user guide. Simultaneous display lets you control the presentation from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is connected and you close the LCD panel, your audience. You can use a projector or external monitor: 1 Turn off the LCD panel, but will not...
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.... For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 36. 5 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Replacing the hard drive kit Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive...connected to the notebook. 8 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any data you would like more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in the online User Guide. 4 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 31. 41 ...
.... For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 36. 5 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Replacing the hard drive kit Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive...connected to the notebook. 8 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any data you would like more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in the online User Guide. 4 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 31. 41 ...
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... power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 24 Turn on your notebook. 25 For instructions on installing Windows, your drivers, and your notebook over. 23 Connect the optional port replicator. -OR- www.gateway.com 17 Remove the bracket from the old drive. Replacing the hard drive kit 18 Place the new drive...
... power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 24 Turn on your notebook. 25 For instructions on installing Windows, your drivers, and your notebook over. 23 Connect the optional port replicator. -OR- www.gateway.com 17 Remove the bracket from the old drive. Replacing the hard drive kit 18 Place the new drive...
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...may operate in environments where you will be embedded into your notebook system. Wireless devices are closely regulated and use drivers approved for specific countries are limited examples where use of devices that the user or bystanders keep the transmitter away from...power levels, care should be taken to any way. APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Regulatory compliance statements www.gateway.com Wireless guidance Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on the wireless device. Additional limitations, cautions, and ...
...may operate in environments where you will be embedded into your notebook system. Wireless devices are closely regulated and use drivers approved for specific countries are limited examples where use of devices that the user or bystanders keep the transmitter away from...power levels, care should be taken to any way. APPENDIX A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Regulatory compliance statements www.gateway.com Wireless guidance Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on the wireless device. Additional limitations, cautions, and ...
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www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 60 Using alternate power sources 61 Changing power modes 61 Changing notebook power settings 63 Changing the power plan 63 Changing ... notebook screen 76 Maintaining the battery(ies 76 Storing batteries 76 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 77 Recovering your system 78 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 79 Using Microsoft System Restore 85 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 88 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your...
www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 60 Using alternate power sources 61 Changing power modes 61 Changing notebook power settings 63 Changing the power plan 63 Changing ... notebook screen 76 Maintaining the battery(ies 76 Storing batteries 76 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 77 Recovering your system 78 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 79 Using Microsoft System Restore 85 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 88 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your...
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Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 72 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. 72 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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... on page 90. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on page 83. 78 To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Problem solving may be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover... your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that ...
... on page 90. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on page 83. 78 To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Problem solving may be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover... your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that ...
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... to perform this procedure.) 79 You should create your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case you may not be expecting to need to recover your own ... you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your notebook, you must have the opportunity. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by using a set of software and driver recovery discs. However, if you ...
... to perform this procedure.) 79 You should create your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case you may not be expecting to need to recover your own ... you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your notebook, you must have the opportunity. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by using a set of software and driver recovery discs. However, if you ...
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... set of blank discs you like to do? CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into the recordable disc...
... set of blank discs you like to do? CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into the recordable disc...
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...set, Recovery23 for . window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Important If you do not have enough discs, then click Next. For ...If you are completed. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as you must recover your final disc,...
...set, Recovery23 for . window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Important If you do not have enough discs, then click Next. For ...If you are completed. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as you must recover your final disc,...
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OR To recover device drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. - CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, then click Next. 82
OR To recover device drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. - CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, then click Next. 82
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...-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive. If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. The Gateway Recovery Center starts.... 83 If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, try another disc. If a recovery disc...
...-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive. If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. The Gateway Recovery Center starts.... 83 If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, try another disc. If a recovery disc...
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. 84 OR To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of driver you want to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on the list, and you want to recover. -
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. 84 OR To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of driver you want to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on the list, and you want to recover. -
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... each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 85 www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them... as restore points. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore...
... each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 85 www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them... as restore points. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore...
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...by any of the other recovery options, you can access important files on or restart your notebook. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. b While the notebook ...Next. b Click Recovery, then click Next. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system to its factory condition. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click...'s password (if any pre-installed software and device drivers. This process is starting up now.
...by any of the other recovery options, you can access important files on or restart your notebook. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. b While the notebook ...Next. b Click Recovery, then click Next. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system to its factory condition. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click...'s password (if any pre-installed software and device drivers. This process is starting up now.
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... your original hard drive, you have a DVD-capable drive to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. A list of software and driver recovery discs (if you must have not already done so). CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system using ... see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 80. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on or restart your notebook. 3 When...
... your original hard drive, you have a DVD-capable drive to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. A list of software and driver recovery discs (if you must have not already done so). CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system using ... see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 80. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on or restart your notebook. 3 When...
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... the hard drive kit. Hard drive bay Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. If you would like more information, see "Backing up any PC cards. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software...
... the hard drive kit. Hard drive bay Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Hours: Model: S/No: To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. If you would like more information, see "Backing up any PC cards. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software...
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... DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 25 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your keyboard and follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 26 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC cards. 100
... DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 25 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your keyboard and follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 26 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC cards. 100
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www.gateway.com • If you are plugged in and turned on page 79. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Identifying drive types... through an S-Video or monitor jack. For more information, see "Playing music and movies" in your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Using a CD or DVD" on the notebook. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your notebook...hear sound while playing a DVD. For the location of the manual eject hole, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on . • Clean the disc.
www.gateway.com • If you are plugged in and turned on page 79. For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Identifying drive types... through an S-Video or monitor jack. For more information, see "Playing music and movies" in your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Using a CD or DVD" on the notebook. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your notebook...hear sound while playing a DVD. For the location of the manual eject hole, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on . • Clean the disc.
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...not set to work offline. To make sure that the printer is online. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is Offline, right-click the name of the printer you need to press after adding paper. 125 Most ...3 Click Printers. 4 If the printer status is full" error message • Make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. www.gateway.com To set the printer to work online. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that you want to be the default printer...
...not set to work offline. To make sure that the printer is online. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is Offline, right-click the name of the printer you need to press after adding paper. 125 Most ...3 Click Printers. 4 If the printer status is full" error message • Make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. www.gateway.com To set the printer to work online. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that you want to be the default printer...