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... Gateway Web site 2 Using Support 3 Help and Support 4 Searching for a topic 4 Getting help in Media Center 5 BigFix 6 Online help 6 Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 7 About the Windows desktop 8 Using the Start menu 9 Adding icons to the desktop 9 Identifying window items 10 Using Windows XP...Printing a document 23 Shortcuts 24 Chapter 3: Recovering Your System 25 System recovery options 26 Drivers and applications recovery 26 Creating drivers and applications recovery discs 27 Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network 28 Creating discs from recovery files on a ...
... Gateway Web site 2 Using Support 3 Help and Support 4 Searching for a topic 4 Getting help in Media Center 5 BigFix 6 Online help 6 Chapter 2: Using Windows XP 7 About the Windows desktop 8 Using the Start menu 9 Adding icons to the desktop 9 Identifying window items 10 Using Windows XP...Printing a document 23 Shortcuts 24 Chapter 3: Recovering Your System 25 System recovery options 26 Drivers and applications recovery 26 Creating drivers and applications recovery discs 27 Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network 28 Creating discs from recovery files on a ...
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...completely restore your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can also restore device drivers or programs by following the information in order to recover your system to a previous working order. CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com System recovery options Most...software. If you are still experiencing problems, you may need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new Gateway system. ■ "Drivers and applications recovery" on a hidden area of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your hard drive. ...
...completely restore your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can also restore device drivers or programs by following the information in order to recover your system to a previous working order. CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com System recovery options Most...software. If you are still experiencing problems, you may need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new Gateway system. ■ "Drivers and applications recovery" on a hidden area of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your hard drive. ...
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... new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on the screen). 32 The Welcome to System Restore dialog box opens. 3 Click Restore my computer to your system settings and saves it as a restore point. To restore using Gateway System Recovery,... problems, you can restore your system running again. CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to an earlier time, ...
... new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on the screen). 32 The Welcome to System Restore dialog box opens. 3 Click Restore my computer to your system settings and saves it as a restore point. To restore using Gateway System Recovery,... problems, you can restore your system running again. CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to an earlier time, ...
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... routinely check for the latest important updates for your notebook and install them automatically. 49 You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your notebook's system software up to date. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click ... into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. Windows XP Security Center Use the Windows XP Security Center to schedule automatic updates. Type the keyword Windows update in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.gateway.com ...
... routinely check for the latest important updates for your notebook and install them automatically. 49 You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your notebook's system software up to date. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click ... into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. Windows XP Security Center Use the Windows XP Security Center to schedule automatic updates. Type the keyword Windows update in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.gateway.com ...
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...can use a projector or external monitor: 1 Turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Standby mode. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. www.gateway.com Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Important The dialog ...monitor. Important If an external monitor or projector is connected and you control the presentation from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on your notebook. 4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the VGA port ...
...can use a projector or external monitor: 1 Turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Standby mode. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. www.gateway.com Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Important The dialog ...monitor. Important If an external monitor or projector is connected and you control the presentation from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on your notebook. 4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the VGA port ...
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...devices, then turn off any firewall software on each computer. After the drives and printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer ... your network. To share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that you want to share, then click Sharing and Security. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Testing your network Now that your home network is plugged in the access...
...devices, then turn off any firewall software on each computer. After the drives and printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer ... your network. To share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that you want to share, then click Sharing and Security. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Testing your network Now that your home network is plugged in the access...
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The My Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy. 3...that shipped with your printer or from . Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web... network To copy files across the network: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start the program for the printer on ...
The My Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy. 3...that shipped with your printer or from . Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web... network To copy files across the network: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start the program for the printer on ...
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...9632; Make sure that Mute controls are turned off. ■ Make sure that headphones are not plugged into the modular bay. For more information, see "Gateway Web site" on . ■ Clean the disc. You may not be disabled when connected to a port replicator, make sure the external monitor or ...on the notebook. When you place a disc on the tray, make sure that the Windows volume control is facing up, then try again. ■ If you are using your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. You may not be able to play these CDs on your notebook. ■ Make ...
...9632; Make sure that Mute controls are turned off. ■ Make sure that headphones are not plugged into the modular bay. For more information, see "Gateway Web site" on . ■ Clean the disc. You may not be disabled when connected to a port replicator, make sure the external monitor or ...on the notebook. When you place a disc on the tray, make sure that the Windows volume control is facing up, then try again. ■ If you are using your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. You may not be able to play these CDs on your notebook. ■ Make ...
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... ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that the Windows volume control is full" error message ■ Make sure that Mute controls are turned on installing the printer driver. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click ... Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on . The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding...
... ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that the Windows volume control is full" error message ■ Make sure that Mute controls are turned on installing the printer driver. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click ... Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on . The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding...
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Index www.gateway.com PC Card troubleshooting 163 pen button 12 calibrating 11, 163 gestures 12 tips 12 troubleshooting 163 peripheral devices 54 playing audio CD 66 audio file 64, 65 DVD 68 Media Player file 65 multimedia files 65 music CD 66 Windows Media Player file 65 Plug and... programs 142 scanner 142 software 142 removing files and folders 8, 17, 24, 136 renaming files and folders 24 resolution changing 119 restoring device drivers 31 files and folders 17 programs 31 system 30 S safety caring for notebook 132 general precautions 170 guidelines for troubleshooting 148 saving documents 22...
Index www.gateway.com PC Card troubleshooting 163 pen button 12 calibrating 11, 163 gestures 12 tips 12 troubleshooting 163 peripheral devices 54 playing audio CD 66 audio file 64, 65 DVD 68 Media Player file 65 multimedia files 65 music CD 66 Windows Media Player file 65 Plug and... programs 142 scanner 142 software 142 removing files and folders 8, 17, 24, 136 renaming files and folders 24 resolution changing 119 restoring device drivers 31 files and folders 17 programs 31 system 30 S safety caring for notebook 132 general precautions 170 guidelines for troubleshooting 148 saving documents 22...
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... 87 DVD drive 87 tips pen 12 title bar 10 touchpad changing settings 124 TPM 43 training CD 168 classroom 168 Gateway Learning Libraries 168 Learn With Gateway 168 transferring files from Internet 39 files from old computer 139, 140 Internet settings from old computer 141 settings from old... Trusted Platform Module 43 tutoring fee-based 168 U un-sharing drives 103 folders 103 updating device drivers 3 McAfee SecurityCenter 47 Windows 134 USB port 54 user accounts adding in Windows XP 128 switching in Windows XP 128 V VGA port 55 video capturing to computer 73 creating 72 editing 72, 74 playing...
... 87 DVD drive 87 tips pen 12 title bar 10 touchpad changing settings 124 TPM 43 training CD 168 classroom 168 Gateway Learning Libraries 168 Learn With Gateway 168 transferring files from Internet 39 files from old computer 139, 140 Internet settings from old computer 141 settings from old... Trusted Platform Module 43 tutoring fee-based 168 U un-sharing drives 103 folders 103 updating device drivers 3 McAfee SecurityCenter 47 Windows 134 USB port 54 user accounts adding in Windows XP 128 switching in Windows XP 128 V VGA port 55 video capturing to computer 73 creating 72 editing 72, 74 playing...
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery(ies 61 Extending battery life 62 Maximizing battery performance 62 Conserving battery power 62 Using alternate power sources 63 Changing power ... batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 80 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 81 Using Microsoft System Restore 87 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 90 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 92 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 93 Preventing static electricity discharge 94 Adding or replacing...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery(ies 61 Extending battery life 62 Maximizing battery performance 62 Conserving battery power 62 Using alternate power sources 63 Changing power ... batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 80 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 81 Using Microsoft System Restore 87 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 90 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 92 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 93 Preventing static electricity discharge 94 Adding or replacing...
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... or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. For instructions on page 85. 80 For instructions, see...
... or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. For instructions on page 85. 80 For instructions, see...
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www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by using a set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case you need to follow that software's installation instructions. You should create your system, you need recovery... software that were pre-installed at the factory. You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you ever re-install Windows from your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center.
www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by using a set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case you need to follow that software's installation instructions. You should create your system, you need recovery... software that were pre-installed at the factory. You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you ever re-install Windows from your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center.
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... is created, your final disc, then label all of x, and so on . 6 If multiple discs are completed. The disc recording begins. www.gateway.com 5 If you have enough blank discs of the specified type, click I have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. ...Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of which notebook the discs are for disc 2, and so on . window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your notebook names the disc Recovery13 for disc 1 of a ...
... is created, your final disc, then label all of x, and so on . 6 If multiple discs are completed. The disc recording begins. www.gateway.com 5 If you have enough blank discs of the specified type, click I have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. ...Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of which notebook the discs are for disc 2, and so on . window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your notebook names the disc Recovery13 for disc 1 of a ...
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.... - Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover 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. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your...
.... - Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover 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. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your...
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... an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 87 For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 89. You can ...settings and saves them as restore points. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems...
... an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 87 For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 89. You can ...settings and saves them as restore points. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems...
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... load instead, restart the notebook and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. This process is starting up now. Caution A complete factory recovery deletes everything on your hard drive and re-install...Password box and type the user account's password (if any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Your notebook restarts. 2 If you may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition...
... load instead, restart the notebook and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. This process is starting up now. Caution A complete factory recovery deletes everything on your hard drive and re-install...Password box and type the user account's password (if any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Your notebook restarts. 2 If you may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition...
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...have a DVD-capable drive to recover your keyboard. You also need to install Windows Vista. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 82. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD-capable drive, then turn on your notebook's pre-... system using recovery discs" on page 85. 92 For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows DVD Important You must recover your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard...
...have a DVD-capable drive to recover your keyboard. You also need to install Windows Vista. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 82. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD-capable drive, then turn on your notebook's pre-... system using recovery discs" on page 85. 92 For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows DVD Important You must recover your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard...
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As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 21 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your notebook. 20 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC cards. 101 www.gateway.com 19 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions.
As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 21 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your notebook. 20 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC cards. 101 www.gateway.com 19 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions.