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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. For more information, see "Removing the battery" on page 6. Replacing Notebook Components Preparing the notebook Warning To...
... 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. For more information, see "Removing the battery" on page 6. Replacing Notebook Components Preparing the notebook Warning To...
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Contents Getting started with Windows 4 Windows Welcome Center 7 Getting help 8 Internet 10 E-mail 11 Using CDs and DVDs 12 Safety and security 14 Improving performance 19 Restoring your system 20
Contents Getting started with Windows 4 Windows Welcome Center 7 Getting help 8 Internet 10 E-mail 11 Using CDs and DVDs 12 Safety and security 14 Improving performance 19 Restoring your system 20
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backing up a bit - To take advantage of these Restore Points to get your computer running again. You can return to a previous state when everything worked right. restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your system, called Restore Points. Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
backing up a bit - To take advantage of these Restore Points to get your computer running again. You can return to a previous state when everything worked right. restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your system, called Restore Points. Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
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... while your computer is saved on an external disc prior to reformatting. 22 You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to use this restore option • Full Factory Recovery-Reformats and restores the system software as an Administrator, then click OK. 3 On the System Recovery Options screen, click... Restore Application (last option). This lets you purchased your computer. This process deletes your data files, so they must be saved on a hidden area of your ...
... while your computer is saved on an external disc prior to reformatting. 22 You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to use this restore option • Full Factory Recovery-Reformats and restores the system software as an Administrator, then click OK. 3 On the System Recovery Options screen, click... Restore Application (last option). This lets you purchased your computer. This process deletes your data files, so they must be saved on a hidden area of your ...
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IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it will finish its setup and installation. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish.
IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it will finish its setup and installation. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish.
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...reorganize and throw away information in the taskbar opens the window again. Type files and folders in a file cabinet. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. Working with files..., move, and delete the information just as a CD or DVD drive. A notebook almost always has more than one drive. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to suit your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer.
...reorganize and throw away information in the taskbar opens the window again. Type files and folders in a file cabinet. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. Working with files..., move, and delete the information just as a CD or DVD drive. A notebook almost always has more than one drive. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to suit your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer.
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...can recover any file in the new location. For instructions on page 19. 3 Click Restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to select multiple files and folders, see ...they remain until you want to delete. The file or folder you moved appears in its old location. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you take them...a trash can. Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders, you want to restore. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last...
...can recover any file in the new location. For instructions on page 19. 3 Click Restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to select multiple files and folders, see ...they remain until you want to delete. The file or folder you moved appears in its old location. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you take them...a trash can. Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders, you want to restore. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last...
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.... Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the list. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want to search on your hard drive, you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your notebook by file or folder name, type in all or part of the file or folder name...
.... Type emptying the Recycle Bin in the list. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want to search on your hard drive, you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your notebook by file or folder name, type in all or part of the file or folder name...
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...and folders 11 emptying 12 recovering files and folders 11 removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 19, 83 renaming files and folders 19 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 50 S saving documents 17 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 86 screen adjusting settings 68 saver 70 Search utility 12 searching ... virus protecting against 59 removing 59 W WAV file 32 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows clipboard 10 Search utility 12 Windows Media ...
...and folders 11 emptying 12 recovering files and folders 11 removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 19, 83 renaming files and folders 19 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 50 S saving documents 17 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 86 screen adjusting settings 68 saver 70 Search utility 12 searching ... virus protecting against 59 removing 59 W WAV file 32 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows clipboard 10 Search utility 12 Windows Media ...
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www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 59 Packing your notebook 60 Traveling by air 60 Dial-up modem 60 Radio frequency wireless connections 61 Files ... 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 70 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 71 Preventing static electricity discharge 72 Adding or replacing memory modules 73 Replacing the...
www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 59 Packing your notebook 60 Traveling by air 60 Dial-up modem 60 Radio frequency wireless connections 61 Files ... 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 70 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 71 Preventing static electricity discharge 72 Adding or replacing memory modules 73 Replacing the...
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.... The notebook saves your notebook's main menu, click (Start). Sleep saves your notebook entered Hibernate mode are laid out just as you left them . www.gateway.com 5 To open your session and partially shuts down to save power. From that were running when your desktop layout so the next time you... restore power the programs are running just as you left them . While in Sleep mode, press the power button to "wake" it may enter a power-saving...
.... The notebook saves your notebook's main menu, click (Start). Sleep saves your notebook entered Hibernate mode are laid out just as you left them . www.gateway.com 5 To open your session and partially shuts down to save power. From that were running when your desktop layout so the next time you... restore power the programs are running just as you left them . While in Sleep mode, press the power button to "wake" it may enter a power-saving...
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...; Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. To turn off your notebook. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook, press and hold the power button for some reason you may have...
...; Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. To turn off your notebook. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your notebook, press and hold the power button for some reason you may have...
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Stop playing the CD or DVD. Press a third time to return the display to restore the sound. Press the key combination again to the normal brightness setting. Use this feature in bright sunlight. Press a second time to decrease the brightness ... the brightness of the display. Decrease the brightness of the display. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Important: Using this system key... www.gateway.com Press and hold To... FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal F8 brightest setting...
Stop playing the CD or DVD. Press a third time to return the display to restore the sound. Press the key combination again to the normal brightness setting. Use this feature in bright sunlight. Press a second time to decrease the brightness ... the brightness of the display. Decrease the brightness of the display. Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter. Important: Using this system key... www.gateway.com Press and hold To... FN, then press this feature will affect battery performance. Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal F8 brightest setting...
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... slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. To restore volume, click it . CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the taskbar.
... slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. To restore volume, click it . CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the taskbar.
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...notebook problems can be solved by following the information in a circle, using a product made of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system: 68 Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is made especially for the purpose. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the... you spill liquid on page 81 or at www.gateway.com. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to replace it. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on page 69. • To completely restore your system). CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook If you...
...notebook problems can be solved by following the information in a circle, using a product made of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system: 68 Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is made especially for the purpose. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the... you spill liquid on page 81 or at www.gateway.com. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to replace it. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on page 69. • To completely restore your system). CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook If you...
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...drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Recovery. To restore using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click on the appropriate recovery option, then ...to one of your system running again. Recovering using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to recover software that software's installation instructions. www.gateway.com • If you can still run Windows, see "...
...drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Recovery. To restore using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click on the appropriate recovery option, then ...to one of your system running again. Recovering using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to recover software that software's installation instructions. www.gateway.com • If you can still run Windows, see "...
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A list of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you specified. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you want , click Next, then click Finish. Recovering using the Windows DVD To completely re-install Windows 1 Insert the Windows DVD... into your notebook's DVD drive, then restart your keyboard. A message asks if you want to continue. 4 Click Yes. Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 On the left side of valid boot devices appears. 3 Press the arrow keys to boot...
A list of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you specified. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you want , click Next, then click Finish. Recovering using the Windows DVD To completely re-install Windows 1 Insert the Windows DVD... into your notebook's DVD drive, then restart your keyboard. A message asks if you want to continue. 4 Click Yes. Your system is restored using System Restore, then click Next. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 On the left side of valid boot devices appears. 3 Press the arrow keys to boot...
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... using Disk Cleanup. Caution If a file was accidentally deleted • Recover the file from the hard drive. Help For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support...Guide. 88 For instructions on the hard drive. Caution All deleted files will be restored. Type the keyword file management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Hard drive You see "Checking the...
... using Disk Cleanup. Caution If a file was accidentally deleted • Recover the file from the hard drive. Help For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support...Guide. 88 For instructions on the hard drive. Caution All deleted files will be restored. Type the keyword file management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Hard drive You see "Checking the...
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...Measurements have been performed to verify the presence of these devices outdoors is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are closely regulated and use in your system are only qualified for requirements. The wireless devices in any... way. Wireless devices are present. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for additional information. This section is below the RF exposure limits as known at this system are ...
...Measurements have been performed to verify the presence of these devices outdoors is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are closely regulated and use in your system are only qualified for requirements. The wireless devices in any... way. Wireless devices are present. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for additional information. This section is below the RF exposure limits as known at this system are ...
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www.gateway.com Changing power modes 55 Changing notebook power settings 56 Changing the power plan 56 Changing advanced settings 58 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 61 ... the battery 70 Storing batteries 71 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 72 Recovering your system 72 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 73 Using Microsoft System Restore 79 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 82 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 83 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 85 Preventing static electricity...
www.gateway.com Changing power modes 55 Changing notebook power settings 56 Changing the power plan 56 Changing advanced settings 58 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 61 ... the battery 70 Storing batteries 71 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 72 Recovering your system 72 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 73 Using Microsoft System Restore 79 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 82 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 83 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 85 Preventing static electricity...