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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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Gateway provides everything you need to 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 a previous working order. If you are still experiencing problems, you may need to record (or burn) the Drivers... everything you need to working condition. CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com System recovery options Most computer problems can be solved by using Drivers and Applications Recovery discs, which you create. Using a recovery disc that...
Gateway provides everything you need to 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 a previous working order. If you are still experiencing problems, you may need to record (or burn) the Drivers... everything you need to working condition. CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com System recovery options Most computer problems can be solved by using Drivers and Applications Recovery discs, which you create. Using a recovery disc that...
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To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can return to one of these restore points to your computer with System Restore. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to get your system running again. ... restore point in the list (Step 2 on ), Microsoft System Restore takes a "snapshot" of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on the screen). 32 In most cases of your system settings and saves it...
To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can return to one of these restore points to your computer with System Restore. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to get your system running again. ... restore point in the list (Step 2 on ), Microsoft System Restore takes a "snapshot" of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on the screen). 32 In most cases of your system settings and saves it...
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... Help and Support. If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to schedule automatic updates. www.gateway.com Security updates Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep your notebook ...secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority updates. Type the keyword Windows update in the Search box, then click the arrow. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates.
... Help and Support. If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to schedule automatic updates. www.gateway.com Security updates Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep your notebook ...secure. ■ Express-Click Express to download high-priority updates. Type the keyword Windows update in the Search box, then click the arrow. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates.
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...then click Properties. For the location of the VGA port on your monitor (VGA) port. To use your notebook. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware ... 2), then click Attached. 8 Click Apply. 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 55 www.gateway.com Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are ...
...then click Properties. For the location of the VGA port on your monitor (VGA) port. To use your notebook. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware ... 2), then click Attached. 8 Click Apply. 9 Adjust properties such as Screen Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. 10 Click OK. 55 www.gateway.com Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are ...
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... Sharing drives or folders If you want to install the printer drivers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. After the drives and printers on each network computer are... onto your printer 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 and compare the status ...or folder, use the following instructions. To share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that you share a drive, the entire contents of the...
... Sharing drives or folders If you want to install the printer drivers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. After the drives and printers on each network computer are... onto your printer 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 and compare the status ...or folder, use the following instructions. To share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that you share a drive, the entire contents of the...
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CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start...the arrow button to open . 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. The My Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want... 7 Click Edit, then click Paste. Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to the network drive that shipped with ...
CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start...the arrow button to open . 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. The My Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want... 7 Click Edit, then click Paste. Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to the network drive that shipped with ...
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.... For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 133. ■ Your notebook may be seated correctly in Windows, see the poster or hardware guide. An audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that you are using your...CDs or DVDs" on page 2. 151 You may not be able to adjust the volume control in the tray. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting An external monitor or projector is not working If your notebook is connected to a port replicator, make sure...some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers.
.... For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 133. ■ Your notebook may be seated correctly in Windows, see the poster or hardware guide. An audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that you are using your...CDs or DVDs" on page 2. 151 You may not be able to adjust the volume control in the tray. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting An external monitor or projector is not working If your notebook is connected to a port replicator, make sure...some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers.
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... not plugged into the headphone jack. ■ Make sure that the printer is in Windows, see a "Printer is online. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on your Control Panel is not...is turned up. ■ Make sure that the printer is turned up. On select Gateway notebooks, you want to add additional memory to toggle the indicators. 165 The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make ...
... not plugged into the headphone jack. ■ Make sure that the printer is in Windows, see a "Printer is online. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on your Control Panel is not...is turned up. ■ Make sure that the printer is turned up. On select Gateway notebooks, you want to add additional memory to toggle the indicators. 165 The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make ...
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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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...recover your system under most notebook problems by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. Gateway provides everything was working correctly. For instructions, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 90. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system You can... solve most conditions. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Problem solving may be to use these...
...recover your system under most notebook problems by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. Gateway provides everything was working correctly. For instructions, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 90. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system You can... solve most conditions. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Problem solving may be to use these...
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...this procedure.) 81 You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from your pre-installed software and drivers from a set . Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. If you should create a set of ...discs for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD ...
...this procedure.) 81 You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from your pre-installed software and drivers from a set . Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. If you should create a set of ...discs for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD ...
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... disc recording begins. Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of a 3-disc set, Recovery23 for . Tip...then click Next. If you have enough blank discs of the discs and store them in a safe place. 83 window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your notebook names the disc Recovery13 for disc 1 of which notebook the discs ...are for disc 2, and so on . www.gateway.com 5 If you do not have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. If you ...
... disc recording begins. Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of a 3-disc set, Recovery23 for . Tip...then click Next. If you have enough blank discs of the discs and store them in a safe place. 83 window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your notebook names the disc Recovery13 for disc 1 of which notebook the discs ...are for disc 2, and so on . www.gateway.com 5 If you do not have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. If you ...
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... Your Notebook Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have created. 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 ...
... Your Notebook Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have created. 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 ...
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... Support. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 89. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Type windows system restore in...
... Support. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 89. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Type windows system restore in...
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... Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. The Welcome to its hard drive to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 90 To delete everything on or restart your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language...
... Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. The Welcome to its hard drive to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 90 To delete everything on or restart your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language...
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... appears, press any key on page 85. 92 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 or restart your notebook. 3 When the prompt "Press any ...key to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system using the Windows DVD Important You must recover your system using recovery discs" on your keyboard. To completely re-install...
... appears, press any key on page 85. 92 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 or restart your notebook. 3 When the prompt "Press any ...key to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system using the Windows DVD Important You must recover your system using recovery discs" on your keyboard. To completely re-install...
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www.gateway.com 19 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 20 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. As part of the process you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 21 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace 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 notebook. 20 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. As part of the process you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 21 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC cards. 101