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... any PC Cards and memory cards. 3 Turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before you restore power or reconnect the modem and network cables. Replacing Notebook Components Preparing the notebook Warning To avoid exposure to the unlock position. 3 Slide and hold...
... any PC Cards and memory cards. 3 Turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before you restore power or reconnect the modem and network cables. Replacing Notebook Components Preparing the notebook Warning To avoid exposure to the unlock position. 3 Slide and hold...
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www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing ... the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your system to its factory condition 89 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 93 Preventing static electricity...
www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing ... the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your system to its factory condition 89 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 93 Preventing static electricity...
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www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). For more information on page 64. Tip For more information about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" ... run programs and search for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are running when your notebook is turned completely off your notebook Putting your notebook to sleep: • Click (Start), then click (power...
www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). For more information on page 64. Tip For more information about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" ... run programs and search for several minutes or if you close the LCD panel without turning off your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are running when your notebook is turned completely off your notebook Putting your notebook to sleep: • Click (Start), then click (power...
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... you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off , then turns on your...
... you cannot use the Shut Down option in the top-right corner of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to turn off immediately, complete the following steps until the notebook turns off , then turns on your...
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Mute the sound. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To... For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 36. Touchpad Scroll zone Left button Right button 28 For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 36. Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Decrease volume. FN, then press this system key...
Mute the sound. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Press and hold To... For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 36. Touchpad Scroll zone Left button Right button 28 For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 36. Using the EZ Pad touchpad The EZ Pad™ consists of a touchpad, two buttons, and a scroll zone. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Decrease volume. FN, then press this system key...
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Decrease volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 36. + Increase volume. www.gateway.com Using the optional multimedia panel Use the buttons on the optional multimedia panel to restore the sound. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. Press again to control playback of CDs and DVDs as well...
Decrease volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 36. + Increase volume. www.gateway.com Using the optional multimedia panel Use the buttons on the optional multimedia panel to restore the sound. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. Press again to control playback of CDs and DVDs as well...
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The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. To restore volume, click it . 37 www.gateway.com 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute).
The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. To restore volume, click it . 37 www.gateway.com 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute).
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... may also involve re-installing some or all of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system You can solve most conditions. Recovering your system). Gateway provides everything you need to recover your notebook for additional system recovery options, you should create a... battery constantly charges, even though it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook while using a product made especially for software and device driver recovery" on page...
... may also involve re-installing some or all of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system You can solve most conditions. Recovering your system). Gateway provides everything you need to recover your notebook for additional system recovery options, you should create a... battery constantly charges, even though it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook while using a product made especially for software and device driver recovery" on page...
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You can perform a partial recovery by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 86. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to return your system to factory condition, see "Recovering your... may be solved by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 80 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or ...
You can perform a partial recovery by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 86. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to return your system to factory condition, see "Recovering your... may be solved by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 80 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or ...
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...want to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on page 88. Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. You can return to one of these... restore points to -resolve software problems, you can also create a restore point manually. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on the list and you install software ...
...want to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on page 88. Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. You can return to one of these... restore points to -resolve software problems, you can also create a restore point manually. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on the list and you install software ...
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A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. Your system is restored using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your notebook. 87 www.gateway.com To restore using System Restore, then click Next. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center.
A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. Your system is restored using the restore point you want, click Next, then click Finish. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your notebook. 87 www.gateway.com To restore using System Restore, then click Next. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center.
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... (such as the date and time), then click Create. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 88 The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. The System Properties dialog box opens ...to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System ...
... (such as the date and time), then click Create. The restore point is created. 5 Click OK. 88 The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next. The System Properties dialog box opens ...to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Manually creating a restore point To manually create a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System ...
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...3 Press the arrow keys on your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. www.gateway.com Recovering your system to its factory condition If your notebook's problems are not solved by any pre-installed software and device drivers. ...'s password (if any), then click Next. To delete everything on or restart your notebook. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click ...
...3 Press the arrow keys on your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. www.gateway.com Recovering your system to its factory condition If your notebook's problems are not solved by any pre-installed software and device drivers. ...'s password (if any), then click Next. To delete everything on or restart your notebook. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click ...
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...file management in your online User Guide. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Help For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting File management A file was deleted while holding down the ...space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. For instructions on the hard drive. Caution All deleted files will be restored. Hard drive You see a "General failure reading drive C" error message • If a diskette is full, copy any files not regularly...
...file management in your online User Guide. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Help For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting File management A file was deleted while holding down the ...space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. For instructions on the hard drive. Caution All deleted files will be restored. Hard drive You see a "General failure reading drive C" error message • If a diskette is full, copy any files not regularly...
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... by the Radio Approval Marks on wireless devices. Regardless of a wireless device in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are safe for any move or trip for use of wireless devices. Important Every country has different restrictions...these devices are present. however care should be embedded into your notebook, check with any way. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for service. Caution The transmitting device embedded in this transmitter must not be used with the local...
... by the Radio Approval Marks on wireless devices. Regardless of a wireless device in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are safe for any move or trip for use of wireless devices. Important Every country has different restrictions...these devices are present. however care should be embedded into your notebook, check with any way. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for service. Caution The transmitting device embedded in this transmitter must not be used with the local...
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... battery 62 recharging battery 60 recovering defaults 89 drivers 80 programs 80 software 80 system 79 Windows 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 83 with Windows DVD 90 with Windows System Restore 86 recovery discs creating 81 drivers 81, 84 programs 81, 84 software 81, 84 using 84 Recycle Bin... defaults 89 drivers 80 programs 79, 80 software 79, 80 Windows 79, 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 83 with Windows DVD 90 with Windows System Restore 86 replacing See installing resetting notebook 22 restarting notebook 22 restoring defaults 89 drivers 80 programs 80 software 80 system 79 Windows 80 147
... battery 62 recharging battery 60 recovering defaults 89 drivers 80 programs 80 software 80 system 79 Windows 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 83 with Windows DVD 90 with Windows System Restore 86 recovery discs creating 81 drivers 81, 84 programs 81, 84 software 81, 84 using 84 Recycle Bin... defaults 89 drivers 80 programs 79, 80 software 79, 80 Windows 79, 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 83 with Windows DVD 90 with Windows System Restore 86 replacing See installing resetting notebook 22 restarting notebook 22 restoring defaults 89 drivers 80 programs 80 software 80 system 79 Windows 80 147
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Index with Gateway Recovery Center 83 with Windows DVD 90 with Windows System Restore 86 right-clicking 30 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 15 caring for notebook 76 general precautions 132 guidelines for troubleshooting 104 posture 15 reducing eye strain ...
Index with Gateway Recovery Center 83 with Windows DVD 90 with Windows System Restore 86 right-clicking 30 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 15 caring for notebook 76 general precautions 132 guidelines for troubleshooting 104 posture 15 reducing eye strain ...
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..., 31, 36 system keys 27, 28, 31 troubleshooting 127 W waking up notebook 21 webcam 12, 32 Windows key 25 Product Key Code 3 Windows System Restore 80 creating restore point 88 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 121 wireless Ethernet button 26 status indicator 23 troubleshooting 122 turning off 38 turning on 38 using while traveling...
..., 31, 36 system keys 27, 28, 31 troubleshooting 127 W waking up notebook 21 webcam 12, 32 Windows key 25 Product Key Code 3 Windows System Restore 80 creating restore point 88 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 121 wireless Ethernet button 26 status indicator 23 troubleshooting 122 turning off 38 turning on 38 using while traveling...