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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 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 ... recovery discs 27 Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network 28 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 29 Recovering your system 30 Recovering specific files and software 31 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 32 Recovering your system from the hard drive 33 i
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 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 ... recovery discs 27 Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network 28 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 29 Recovering your system 30 Recovering specific files and software 31 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 32 Recovering your system from the hard drive 33 i
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.... We have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your notebook... in addition to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. Your new Gateway notebook is available 24 hours per day, 7 days ...
.... We have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your notebook... in addition to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. Your new Gateway notebook is available 24 hours per day, 7 days ...
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... Downloads to customer care with a live technician, including chat and e-mail. Resources Click Resources to access utilities to help you get drivers specific to your notebook. Product Support Click Product Support to view and purchase upgrades for your serial number in the Serial Number box, then click... Browse All Downloads to walk through a step-by-step wizard to get the latest software updates for all the products that Gateway supports. Customer Service Click Customer Service to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for BIOS and driver upgrades.
... Downloads to customer care with a live technician, including chat and e-mail. Resources Click Resources to access utilities to help you get drivers specific to your notebook. Product Support Click Product Support to view and purchase upgrades for your serial number in the Serial Number box, then click... Browse All Downloads to walk through a step-by-step wizard to get the latest software updates for all the products that Gateway supports. Customer Service Click Customer Service to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for BIOS and driver upgrades.
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... settings. ■ "Recovering your system). A backup copy of your operating system is saved on page 31 describes how to install specific, factory-installed software and device drivers. For more information on page 27. Using a recovery disc that came pre-installed on your ... hard drive contains everything you need to reinstall everything you need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your system to a previous working order. CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com System recovery options Most computer problems can also restore device drivers or ...
... settings. ■ "Recovering your system). A backup copy of your operating system is saved on page 31 describes how to install specific, factory-installed software and device drivers. For more information on page 27. Using a recovery disc that came pre-installed on your ... hard drive contains everything you need to reinstall everything you need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your system to a previous working order. CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com System recovery options Most computer problems can also restore device drivers or ...
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... and you need to recover your system, you can find the Gateway Customer Care contact information on the label located on the bottom of the recovery files. 5 Double-click the file for help , you can restore specific drivers and programs from the hard drive" on page 31. -... As you cannot restore the software from the notebook's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering your hard drive has failed and you remove each disc "Gateway Drivers and Applications...
... and you need to recover your system, you can find the Gateway Customer Care contact information on the label located on the bottom of the recovery files. 5 Double-click the file for help , you can restore specific drivers and programs from the hard drive" on page 31. -... As you cannot restore the software from the notebook's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering your hard drive has failed and you remove each disc "Gateway Drivers and Applications...
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...software's own instructions for future use. You are installed. To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. www.gateway.com Recovering your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on page 32. 31 To select... a drivers and applications recovery disc that you have created. OR - If you need to install. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering specific files, such as device drivers and most pre-installed software.
...software's own instructions for future use. You are installed. To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. www.gateway.com Recovering your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on page 32. 31 To select... a drivers and applications recovery disc that you have created. OR - If you need to install. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering specific files, such as device drivers and most pre-installed software.
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...Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click/Double-click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices. To adjust specific volume levels: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. You can use the Windows volume controls to the right,...Drag the Device Volume slider to change the volume or click to select the Mute check box, then click OK. CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume Help & Support For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. The volume control ...
...Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click/Double-click the Adjust the system volume or Sounds and Audio Devices. To adjust specific volume levels: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. You can use the Windows volume controls to the right,...Drag the Device Volume slider to change the volume or click to select the Mute check box, then click OK. CHAPTER 7: Using Multimedia www.gateway.com Adjusting the volume Help & Support For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. The volume control ...
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... connection is working , contact your access point and click the SecureEasySetup button in the Wizard. When you change anything about any specific instructions you need to find out when the line will have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that helps you press the... SecureEasySetup button on -screen instructions. www.gateway.com Setting up your wireless network Setting up your wireless network Setting up your wireless network involves three steps: 1 Make sure your...
... connection is working , contact your access point and click the SecureEasySetup button in the Wizard. When you change anything about any specific instructions you need to find out when the line will have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that helps you press the... SecureEasySetup button on -screen instructions. www.gateway.com Setting up your wireless network Setting up your wireless network Setting up your wireless network involves three steps: 1 Make sure your...
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... Help and Support. Type the keyword Scheduled Task Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders, such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking. To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: ■ Click Start... one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. You can move your notebook is off, scheduled tasks will not run. www.gateway.com Moving from Your Old Computer Scheduling maintenance tasks Important Your notebook must be on -screen instructions to customize the task. The Scheduled...
... Help and Support. Type the keyword Scheduled Task Wizard in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders, such as running Disk Defragmenter and Error-checking. To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: ■ Click Start... one by using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. You can move your notebook is off, scheduled tasks will not run. www.gateway.com Moving from Your Old Computer Scheduling maintenance tasks Important Your notebook must be on -screen instructions to customize the task. The Scheduled...
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...: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that... includes information on your model of Gateway notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files...
...: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Accessing your online User Guide In addition to your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that... includes information on your model of Gateway notebook. For all other software • Using the Internet • Protecting your files...
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The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 4 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your notebook's label.
The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 4 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference For more information For more information about your notebook, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your notebook's label.
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... numeric keypad is turned on the numeric keypad. Press FN+ 1 to the notebook or optional port replicator using a USB port. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. See the program documentation...the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for different purposes. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in programs. For example, pressing ...
... numeric keypad is turned on the numeric keypad. Press FN+ 1 to the notebook or optional port replicator using a USB port. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. See the program documentation...the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for different purposes. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in programs. For example, pressing ...
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... and E (Computer window). Press the FN key in Windows. This key can also be used in combination with the FN key to perform specific actions. For more information, see "System key combinations" on page 27. Press these colored keys in combination with a colored system key to perform... a specific action. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key type System keys Navigation keys FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Icon Description...
... and E (Computer window). Press the FN key in Windows. This key can also be used in combination with the FN key to perform specific actions. For more information, see "System key combinations" on page 27. Press these colored keys in combination with a colored system key to perform... a specific action. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Key type System keys Navigation keys FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Icon Description...
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...facing up. 4 Slide the battery lock to Step 3. -ORIf your notebook over so the bottom is on . Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook has only a main battery and it has a charged secondary battery installed, you can change the main battery while the notebook... your notebook is connected to local hazardous material regulations. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Replacing the main battery Warning Danger of used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled....
...facing up. 4 Slide the battery lock to Step 3. -ORIf your notebook over so the bottom is on . Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for your notebook has only a main battery and it has a charged secondary battery installed, you can change the main battery while the notebook... your notebook is connected to local hazardous material regulations. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. www.gateway.com Changing batteries Replacing the main battery Warning Danger of used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled....
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...from children. To install a secondary battery: • Swap the secondary battery for your notebook over. 9 Open the LCD panel. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for a bay module by following the instructions in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Installing a secondary battery Warning Danger...the notebook. 6 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it snaps into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 8 Turn your Gateway notebook. The secondary battery charges when the notebook is incorrectly replaced.
...from children. To install a secondary battery: • Swap the secondary battery for your notebook over. 9 Open the LCD panel. Replace only with a battery specifically manufactured for a bay module by following the instructions in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Installing a secondary battery Warning Danger...the notebook. 6 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until it snaps into place. 7 Slide the battery lock to the locked position. 8 Turn your Gateway notebook. The secondary battery charges when the notebook is incorrectly replaced.
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..." on page 85. 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 84 The Gateway Recovery Center opens. Important If you have created. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and...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. OR To recover device drivers...
..." on page 85. 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 84 The Gateway Recovery Center opens. Important If you have created. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and...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. OR To recover device drivers...
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...label. Some circumstances require restrictions on the use it. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for service. APPENDIX A: Legal Information Additional limitations, cautions, and concerns for specific countries are not user-serviceable. The power output of the wireless ... notebook may be used indoors. Because the wireless devices (which the device will be operated (or co-located) in the specific country sections (or country group sections). The transmitting antenna installed in the top third of America Caution Wireless devices are listed...
...label. Some circumstances require restrictions on the use it. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for service. APPENDIX A: Legal Information Additional limitations, cautions, and concerns for specific countries are not user-serviceable. The power output of the wireless ... notebook may be used indoors. Because the wireless devices (which the device will be operated (or co-located) in the specific country sections (or country group sections). The transmitting antenna installed in the top third of America Caution Wireless devices are listed...