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...Support opens. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to familiarize yourself with the...a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from Microsoft. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality control tests...
...Support opens. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to familiarize yourself with the...a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from Microsoft. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality control tests...
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... this type of a router. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from any required drivers. Use the documentation that comes with this point, if you are attached to the copper pins in the same order (same colors, left . The ... cables, used to ISP. A router lets you access the Internet connection from the task list on the left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on each connector are setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for your broadband connection works Important If you have, hold both ...
... this type of a router. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from any required drivers. Use the documentation that comes with this point, if you are attached to the copper pins in the same order (same colors, left . The ... cables, used to ISP. A router lets you access the Internet connection from the task list on the left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on each connector are setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for your broadband connection works Important If you have, hold both ...
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...System and Maintenance. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you need to install wireless cards and drivers on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have them already installed. Use the documentation that comes with your wireless cards for ...name box. Use a computer name of up your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not set up your router (wired ...
...System and Maintenance. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you need to install wireless cards and drivers on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have them already installed. Use the documentation that comes with your wireless cards for ...name box. Use a computer name of up your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not set up your router (wired ...
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... printer to your access point. Sharing resources With a network, you are using security. Wireless security For information on wireless security, refer to install the printer drivers on your network. If you can add a printer to a networked computer, then share the printer. Testing your network Now that came with your Internet service...to the network, do one of the following: • Connect your router or access point is set on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect.
... printer to your access point. Sharing resources With a network, you are using security. Wireless security For information on wireless security, refer to install the printer drivers on your network. If you can add a printer to a networked computer, then share the printer. Testing your network Now that came with your Internet service...to the network, do one of the following: • Connect your router or access point is set on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook 4 Click a network, then click Connect.
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www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you ... you want to copy. 4 Right-click the file, then click Copy. 5 Right-click the folder where you must install the driver for the printer on your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you are using a desktop computer or if... The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that shipped with other computers. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want...
www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you ... you want to copy. 4 Right-click the file, then click Copy. 5 Right-click the folder where you must install the driver for the printer on your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you are using a desktop computer or if... The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that shipped with other computers. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want...
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...Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 88 Disk Defragmenter 89 display using screen saver 68 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking for ...checking for messages 25 sending 25 using 22, 25 Error-checking 88 Ethernet network equipment needed 45 example 45 installing cards 46, 49 installing drivers 46, 49 F Fast Ethernet 44 faxes canceling 30 receiving and viewing 30 sending 29 sending a Fax 26 sending from program 29 sending ...
...Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 88 Disk Defragmenter 89 display using screen saver 68 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking for ...checking for messages 25 sending 25 using 22, 25 Error-checking 88 Ethernet network equipment needed 45 example 45 installing cards 46, 49 installing drivers 46, 49 F Fast Ethernet 44 faxes canceling 30 receiving and viewing 30 sending 29 sending a Fax 26 sending from program 29 sending ...
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www.gateway.com activity reports 83 blocking specific games 82 game ratings 81 Internet filtering 80 restricting game access...old computer 91, 92 settings from old computer 91 Trusted Platform Module 59 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 Norton Internet Security 61 Windows 86 user accounts adding in Windows XP 75 switching in Windows XP 75 using Fax 26 V...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 97
www.gateway.com activity reports 83 blocking specific games 82 game ratings 81 Internet filtering 80 restricting game access...old computer 91, 92 settings from old computer 91 Trusted Platform Module 59 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 Norton Internet Security 61 Windows 86 user accounts adding in Windows XP 75 switching in Windows XP 75 using Fax 26 V...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 97
8512564 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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... their respective companies. All rights reserved. Replacing the hard drive kit 8 Remove the four screws that came with the drivers and applications already installed. Important If you a set of the cover. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to the hard drive cover. You may send you cannot create... a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to the back of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with your reference guide for ...
... their respective companies. All rights reserved. Replacing the hard drive kit 8 Remove the four screws that came with the drivers and applications already installed. Important If you a set of the cover. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to the hard drive cover. You may send you cannot create... a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to the back of recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with your reference guide for ...
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...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 the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. If you see the Windows startup screen. See your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express, PC, and memory cards. All ...
...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 the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. If you see the Windows startup screen. See your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express, PC, and memory cards. All ...
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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 notebook screen 77 Maintaining 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...
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 notebook screen 77 Maintaining 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...
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... Center" in your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings). Important Depending on a television: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. www.gateway.com Adjusting the television display settings You may vary. 4 Click Intel Graphics Media Accelerator...
... Center" in your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings). Important Depending on a television: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. www.gateway.com Adjusting the television display settings You may vary. 4 Click Intel Graphics Media Accelerator...
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Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 81. 74 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.
Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 81. 74 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.
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...everything you want to run on AC power, remove the battery. However, remember that when you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Caution When the battery is in the notebook and the notebook is fully charged and you need to... removed the battery from the center to recover your system under most notebook problems by following the information in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from your system You can solve most conditions. Recovering your notebook while using a product made especially for...
...everything you want to run on AC power, remove the battery. However, remember that when you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Caution When the battery is in the notebook and the notebook is fully charged and you need to... removed the battery from the center to recover your system under most notebook problems by following the information in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from your system You can solve most conditions. Recovering your notebook while using a product made especially for...
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... and device drivers that you ...drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers...drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers..." on page 89. If you need to factory condition, see "Recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers... using recovery discs that were pre-installed at the factory, see that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers... does not help, then the problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers...
... and device drivers that you ...drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers...drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers..." on page 89. If you need to factory condition, see "Recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers... using recovery discs that were pre-installed at the factory, see that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers... does not help, then the problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers...
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...may have a recordable disc 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. If this is the case, you have the opportunity. The What would you need to ...damaged. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 81 Because these discs do ? The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. You should create a set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and device...
...may have a recordable disc 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. If this is the case, you have the opportunity. The What would you need to ...damaged. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 81 Because these discs do ? The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. You should create a set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and device...
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... of blank discs you are recording multiple discs, as they are for disc 2, and so on . If you need to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of the specified type, click I have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. Important Use a permanent marker to...
... of blank discs you are recording multiple discs, as they are for disc 2, and so on . If you need to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of the specified type, click I have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. Important Use a permanent marker to...
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... installed a new hard drive, and 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. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. Important If you must recover your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you have created. OR...
... installed a new hard drive, and 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. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. Important If you must recover your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you have created. OR...
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If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you need to recover, then click Next. 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 created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers.
If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you need to recover, then click Next. 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 created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers.
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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. - If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. OR - 85 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 does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and double-click the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc.
The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you want to recover. - If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. OR - 85 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 does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and double-click the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc.
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... and you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. 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... then press ENTER. 86 You can return to one of these restore points to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on page 88. In most cases of your system running again. Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots...
... and you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. 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... then press ENTER. 86 You can return to one of these restore points to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on page 88. In most cases of your system running again. Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots...