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... with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new notebook. 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 answer questions about your ...notebook. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. Use Help and Support to help ...
... with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new notebook. 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 answer questions about your ...notebook. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. Use Help and Support to help ...
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... for your network, you have , hold both connectors are attached to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have not already done so. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you need to copper pins in two different types; This type of the cable with ..., used to ISP. A router lets you change anything about your ISP. Be sure to right). Broadband Internet settings differ from any required drivers. Before you access the Internet connection from ISP to connect two computers. To determine which type of cable you are attached to the computers on...
... for your network, you have , hold both connectors are attached to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have not already done so. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you need to copper pins in two different types; This type of the cable with ..., used to ISP. A router lets you change anything about your ISP. Be sure to right). Broadband Internet settings differ from any required drivers. Before you access the Internet connection from ISP to connect two computers. To determine which type of cable you are attached to the computers on...
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...your network, you should contact your ISP for information about your home setup, make sure that you have them already installed. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already ...the computers and the workgroup Important You must contain some letters. 49 If you are setting up a network. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have set up security for setting up a wired network, make sure that your Internet service provider. Make sure that do...
...your network, you should contact your ISP for information about your home setup, make sure that you have them already installed. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already ...the computers and the workgroup Important You must contain some letters. 49 If you are setting up a network. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have set up security for setting up a wired network, make sure that your Internet service provider. Make sure that do...
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... connection, drives, and printers. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you are using security. Sharing resources With a network, you can add a printer to ...firewall software on each computer. 52 Take any actions suggested. • If you cannot connect to install the printer drivers on your Internet service provider. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site...
... connection, drives, and printers. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you are using security. Sharing resources With a network, you can add a printer to ...firewall software on each computer. 52 Take any actions suggested. • If you cannot connect to install the printer drivers on your Internet service provider. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site...
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... that shipped with other computers. Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you transfer information between these devices without... Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port on your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. To install a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 ...
... that shipped with other computers. Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you transfer information between these devices without... Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port on your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. To install a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 ...
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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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...Remove the four screws that came with your notebook. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic,... see "Changing Batteries" in the Reference Guide. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . You may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of ...
...Remove the four screws that came with your notebook. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic,... see "Changing Batteries" in the Reference Guide. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . You may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of ...
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...and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. See your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you may be prompted to Step 18. -OR- Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered ...trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Go to insert your notebook. 17 Follow the on...
...and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. See your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you may be prompted to Step 18. -OR- Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered ...trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Go to insert your notebook. 17 Follow the on...
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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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.... Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings). www.gateway.com Adjusting the television display settings You may vary. 4 Click Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile. 5 Click Graphics Properties. 55
.... Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings). www.gateway.com Adjusting the television display settings You may vary. 4 Click Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile. 5 Click Graphics Properties. 55
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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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...battery charged. This reduces the life of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your notebook for software and device driver recovery" on AC power, remove the battery. Caution When the battery is fully charged and you should create a set of software and... driver recovery discs as soon as possible. If the battery is in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare your system). For instructions, see "Preparing for additional system recovery ...
...battery charged. This reduces the life of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your notebook for software and device driver recovery" on AC power, remove the battery. Caution When the battery is fully charged and you should create a set of software and... driver recovery discs as soon as possible. If the battery is in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare your system). For instructions, see "Preparing for additional system recovery ...
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... recovery discs that software's installation instructions. You can perform a partial recovery by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you created. • To re-install Windows ...may be solved by returning your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows DVD" on page 90. • To re-install your system to follow that you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 80
... recovery discs that software's installation instructions. You can perform a partial recovery by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you created. • To re-install Windows ...may be solved by returning your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows DVD" on page 90. • To re-install your system to follow that you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 80
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...discs in case you need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. However, if you may have shipped with your notebook, you have a recordable disc drive... to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must have the opportunity. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. Important Your notebook may not be expecting to need to perform this procedure.) ...
...discs in case you need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. However, if you may have shipped with your notebook, you have a recordable disc drive... to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your notebook must have the opportunity. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. Important Your notebook may not be expecting to need to perform this procedure.) ...
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... Next. If you are recording multiple discs, as they are for disc 2, and so on . Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of x, and so on . 6 If multiple discs are required, insert the additional blank discs when prompted. 7 When the process is...
... Next. If you are recording multiple discs, as they are for disc 2, and so on . Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of x, and so on . 6 If multiple discs are required, insert the additional blank discs when prompted. 7 When the process is...
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...recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 84. 2 To recover software that was pre-installed, click... Programs, then click Application recovery. - Important If you have created. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 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...
...recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 84. 2 To recover software that was pre-installed, click... Programs, then click Application recovery. - Important If you have created. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 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...
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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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OR - 85 If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. 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. 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 does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and double-click the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc.
OR - 85 If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. 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. 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 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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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. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 86 You can return to...Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software...
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. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 86 You can return to...Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software...