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.... Avoid touching the edge connectors. You may send you are extremely sensitive to replace the hard drive. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from the old drive...
.... Avoid touching the edge connectors. You may send you are extremely sensitive to replace the hard drive. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from the old drive...
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... Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then... restart your notebook. 17 Follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. If you see the Windows startup screen. All rights reserved. See your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express, PC, and memory cards. Go ...
... Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then... restart your notebook. 17 Follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. If you see the Windows startup screen. All rights reserved. See your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express, PC, and memory cards. Go ...
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CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook • Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged. • Take your recovery discs in case you need to install an additional driver or software. For more information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 81. 74 Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook • Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged. • Take your recovery discs in case you need to install an additional driver or software. For more information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 81. 74 Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
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... create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from your notebook when running on page 103 or in the notebook and the notebook is in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Problem solving may also involve re..." on fixed power. Recovering your system under most notebook problems by following the information in a circle, using it has a full charge. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook while using a product made especially for the purpose. However, remember that when you need to run ...
... create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from your notebook when running on page 103 or in the notebook and the notebook is in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Problem solving may also involve re..." on fixed power. Recovering your system under most notebook problems by following the information in a circle, using it has a full charge. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook while using a product made especially for the purpose. However, remember that when you need to run ...
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... erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from a set of...software or the hardware drivers. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre...one or two items of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by using recovery discs" on reinstalling software ... recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you created. • To re-install... re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system to its factory condition"...
... erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from a set of...software or the hardware drivers. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre...one or two items of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by using recovery discs" on reinstalling software ... recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you created. • To re-install... re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system to its factory condition"...
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...drive to perform this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Because these discs do ? Important Your notebook may not be expecting to need to recover your notebook, you have ...shipped with your pre-installed software and drivers using a set . www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard...
...drive to perform this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Because these discs do ? Important Your notebook may not be expecting to need to recover your notebook, you have ...shipped with your pre-installed software and drivers using a set . www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard...
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A dialog box opens that tells you the number of blank discs you need to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of recovery discs. 5 If you do not have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. Label the discs as you remove each disc from the ... 2, and so on . The disc recording begins. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into the recordable disc drive, then click Next. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations!
A dialog box opens that tells you the number of blank discs you need to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of recovery discs. 5 If you do not have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. Label the discs as you remove each disc from the ... 2, and so on . The disc recording begins. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into the recordable disc drive, then click Next. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations!
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... driver recovery discs 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 have created. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed 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...
... driver recovery discs 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 have created. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed 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...
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Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, then click Next. If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover device drivers that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, try another disc. 84
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, then click Next. If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover device drivers that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, try another disc. 84
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The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you want to recover. - OR - 85 If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and double-click the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. www.gateway.com To recover software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive. If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe.
The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you want to recover. - OR - 85 If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and double-click the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. www.gateway.com To recover software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive. If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe.
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...not shown on page 88. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on the list and you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. Help For more ... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 86 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of driver you want to get your system settings and saves them as restore points.
...not shown on page 88. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on the list and you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. Help For more ... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 86 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of driver you want to get your system settings and saves them as restore points.
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... not solved by any of the other recovery options, you can access important files on or restart your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a... language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User name box to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 89 The Welcome...
... not solved by any of the other recovery options, you can access important files on or restart your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a... language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User name box to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 89 The Welcome...
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... To completely re-install Windows: 1 If you have not already done so). The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you the progress of software and driver recovery discs (if you have backed up your hard drive. For instructions, see "To create discs...recover your notebook. OR To perform a full factory recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up files in its original ...
... To completely re-install Windows: 1 If you have not already done so). The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you the progress of software and driver recovery discs (if you have backed up your hard drive. For instructions, see "To create discs...recover your notebook. OR To perform a full factory recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up files in its original ...
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For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. A list of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on-screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on page 84. 91 www.gateway.com 3 When the prompt "Press any key to recover your keyboard.
For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. A list of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on-screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on page 84. 91 www.gateway.com 3 When the prompt "Press any key to recover your keyboard.
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... Cards or Express Cards. 7 Turn your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
... Cards or Express Cards. 7 Turn your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
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... that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cover. As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the...
... that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cover. As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the...
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www.gateway.com network 8 power 9, 16 printer 8 projector 51 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 S-Video out 54 television 54 USB 8, 48 VGA 9, 51 video camera 8 wired Ethernet ... 105 diskette drive troubleshooting 105 display brightness 35 switching 26 troubleshooting 106 display properties adjusting 51 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 30 dragging 30 drivers recovery discs 81, 84 re-installing 80 drives CD 42 DVD 42 DVD/CD-RW 7, 42 DVD±RW 7, 42 hard drive 10, 100 identifying drive...
www.gateway.com network 8 power 9, 16 printer 8 projector 51 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 S-Video out 54 television 54 USB 8, 48 VGA 9, 51 video camera 8 wired Ethernet ... 105 diskette drive troubleshooting 105 display brightness 35 switching 26 troubleshooting 106 display properties adjusting 51 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 30 dragging 30 drivers recovery discs 81, 84 re-installing 80 drives CD 42 DVD 42 DVD/CD-RW 7, 42 DVD±RW 7, 42 hard drive 10, 100 identifying drive...
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... 119 files opening 30 transferring 71 troubleshooting 110 Firewire port 8, 48 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 30 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 83 re-installing programs 83 re-installing software 83 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 100 purchasing...
... 119 files opening 30 transferring 71 troubleshooting 110 Firewire port 8, 48 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 30 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 83 re-installing programs 83 re-installing software 83 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 100 purchasing...
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www.gateway.com Hibernate mode 64 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 64 indicator 6, 21 international adapter 73 management 59, 63 plans 66 Sleep mode 21, 26, 64 source problems 18 SpeedStep settings 66 status indicator 6 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 125 turning off ... deleting files 110 emptying 110 regional code DVD 43 re-installing 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...
www.gateway.com Hibernate mode 64 Hybrid Sleep mode 26, 64 indicator 6, 21 international adapter 73 management 59, 63 plans 66 Sleep mode 21, 26, 64 source problems 18 SpeedStep settings 66 status indicator 6 surge protector 18 troubleshooting 125 turning off ... deleting files 110 emptying 110 regional code DVD 43 re-installing 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...
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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 ... 148 opening menu 30 shutting down notebook 21, 22 Sleep mode 21, 26, 65 system key 26 Snapshot button 34 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 81, 84 re-installing 80 sound adjusting 27, 28, 31, 36 controls 36 muting 28, 31, 36 troubleshooting 127 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 SpeedStep...
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 ... 148 opening menu 30 shutting down notebook 21, 22 Sleep mode 21, 26, 65 system key 26 Snapshot button 34 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 81, 84 re-installing 80 sound adjusting 27, 28, 31, 36 controls 36 muting 28, 31, 36 troubleshooting 127 speakers built-in 6 jack 6 SpeedStep...