8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
Page 6
... Screws 9 Remove the cover from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you see the Windows startup screen. Go to Step 20. -OR- Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered ...trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the ...
... Screws 9 Remove the cover from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you see the Windows startup screen. Go to Step 20. -OR- Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered ...trademarks of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the ...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
Page 21
...need either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. Make your selection, then continue with your computer, it is a good idea to recover When you have blank discs ready. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then... click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the...
...need either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. Make your selection, then continue with your computer, it is a good idea to recover When you have blank discs ready. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then... click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the...
8511884 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
Page 5
www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 59 Packing your notebook 60 Traveling by air 60 Dial-... 66 Cleaning your notebook 67 Cleaning the exterior 67 Cleaning the keyboard 67 Cleaning the notebook screen 68 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 68 System recovery options 68 Recovering specific files and software 69 Recovering using Microsoft System Restore 69 Recovering using the Windows DVD ... 77 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 81 Safety guidelines 82 First steps 82 Troubleshooting 83 Audio 83 Battery 83 CD drives 83 Diskette drive (external 84 Display 84 DVD drives 86 iii
www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 59 Packing your notebook 60 Traveling by air 60 Dial-... 66 Cleaning your notebook 67 Cleaning the exterior 67 Cleaning the keyboard 67 Cleaning the notebook screen 68 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 68 System recovery options 68 Recovering specific files and software 69 Recovering using Microsoft System Restore 69 Recovering using the Windows DVD ... 77 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 81 Safety guidelines 82 First steps 82 Troubleshooting 83 Audio 83 Battery 83 CD drives 83 Diskette drive (external 84 Display 84 DVD drives 86 iii
8511884 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
Page 71
CHAPTER7 Maintaining Your Notebook • Caring for your notebook • Cleaning your notebook • Cleaning CDs or DVDs • System recovery options 65
CHAPTER7 Maintaining Your Notebook • Caring for your notebook • Cleaning your notebook • Cleaning CDs or DVDs • System recovery options 65
8511884 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
Page 74
...keyboard dry before trying to clean the LCD screen. System recovery options Most notebook problems can be covered by your warranty. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to replace it dries, you spill liquid on page 81 or at www.gateway.com. Problem-solving may not be scratched or damaged by...A replacement keyboard may also involve re-installing some or all of specially coated glass and can be solved by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Gateway provides everything you need to the edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on the keyboard, turn off your system).
...keyboard dry before trying to clean the LCD screen. System recovery options Most notebook problems can be covered by your warranty. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to replace it dries, you spill liquid on page 81 or at www.gateway.com. Problem-solving may not be scratched or damaged by...A replacement keyboard may also involve re-installing some or all of specially coated glass and can be solved by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Gateway provides everything you need to the edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on the keyboard, turn off your system).
8511884 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
Page 86
CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 19 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on 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 PC cards. 80
CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 19 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on 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 PC cards. 80
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
Page 78
...condition, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Problem... page 73. Caution To prepare your computer for software and device driver recovery" on page 73. • If only one or two items of... pages at the factory, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. To recover...in a circle, using a product made especially for the purpose. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by re-installing...
...condition, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Problem... page 73. Caution To prepare your computer for software and device driver recovery" on page 73. • If only one or two items of... pages at the factory, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. To recover...in a circle, using a product made especially for the purpose. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by re-installing...
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
Page 83
... Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into a 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. If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver...
... Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into a 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. If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver...
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
Page 90
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. A list of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to recover your keyboard. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 77. 84
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. A list of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to recover your keyboard. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 77. 84
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
Page 99
... the hard drive cover. Screw Screw Screw Screw 12 Remove the cover from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC cards. 93 www.gateway.com 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15...
... the hard drive cover. Screw Screw Screw Screw 12 Remove the cover from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC cards. 93 www.gateway.com 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15...
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
Page 145
www.gateway.com security features Kensington cable lock 7 security while travelling 64 serial number 3,... starting notebook 20 programs 30 startup password 64 static electricity 86 status indicators battery charge 6, 50 Caps Lock 23 CD drive 24 disc drive 24 diskette drive 24 drive activity 24 DVD drive 24 hard drive 24 location 11 numeric... 17 Suspend 26 S-Video (TV) out jack 7, 46 system identification label 3 system keys combinations 26 locating 25 system recovery 72, 83 T technical support Support 3 tips before contacting 121 telephone acoustic handset coupler 62 line protector 62 line tester...
www.gateway.com security features Kensington cable lock 7 security while travelling 64 serial number 3,... starting notebook 20 programs 30 startup password 64 static electricity 86 status indicators battery charge 6, 50 Caps Lock 23 CD drive 24 disc drive 24 diskette drive 24 drive activity 24 DVD drive 24 hard drive 24 location 11 numeric... 17 Suspend 26 S-Video (TV) out jack 7, 46 system identification label 3 system keys combinations 26 locating 25 system recovery 72, 83 T technical support Support 3 tips before contacting 121 telephone acoustic handset coupler 62 line protector 62 line tester...