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..., or picking a category from Information from your notebook's software features. 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 come. Use Help and... Support to familiarize yourself with your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! You can find help...
..., or picking a category from Information from your notebook's software features. 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 come. Use Help and... Support to familiarize yourself with your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! You can find help...
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... setting up a network for more than two computers and you and with the spring clip on each end. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of the cable with the connectors facing away from any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already.... Before you are attached to copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any required drivers. Plug your Ethernet cable into your current setup. Be sure to connect two computers. To test the connection, log...
... setting up a network for more than two computers and you and with the spring clip on each end. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of the cable with the connectors facing away from any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already.... Before you are attached to copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any required drivers. Plug your Ethernet cable into your current setup. Be sure to connect two computers. To test the connection, log...
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...using your current setup. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Setting up to install wireless cards and drivers on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the ... for instructions on your network. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any required drivers. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have them already installed...
...using your current setup. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Setting up to install wireless cards and drivers on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the ... for instructions on your network. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any required drivers. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have them already installed...
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.... • If you set up, log onto one of your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Take any firewall software on the left of your computers, you can see "Sharing drives and printers" on page 52. • Connect... . • Refer to the network. Testing your network Now that your router or access point is set on your printer to install the printer drivers on wireless security, refer to a networked computer, then share the printer. Adding a printer to your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site....
.... • If you set up, log onto one of your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Take any firewall software on the left of your computers, you can see "Sharing drives and printers" on page 52. • Connect... . • Refer to the network. Testing your network Now that your router or access point is set on your printer to install the printer drivers on wireless security, refer to a networked computer, then share the printer. Adding a printer to your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site....
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...use of a USB or Firewire cable. To print files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Bluetooth lets you must install the driver for the printer on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices...a Bluetooth adapter to connect to the Bluetooth personal area network. To install a Bluetooth printer: 1 Turn on your printer or from . www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you are using a desktop computer or if your ...
...use of a USB or Firewire cable. To print files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Bluetooth lets you must install the driver for the printer on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices...a Bluetooth adapter to connect to the Bluetooth personal area network. To install a Bluetooth printer: 1 Turn on your printer or from . www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you are using a desktop computer or if your ...
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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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...drive. All other grounded object. You may send you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of the notebook for software and device driver recovery" in your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static... discharge (ESD). Avoid touching the edge connectors. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Important If you a set of their edges. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are ready to the hard drive cover.
...drive. All other grounded object. You may send you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of the notebook for software and device driver recovery" in your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static... discharge (ESD). Avoid touching the edge connectors. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Important If you a set of their edges. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are ready to the hard drive cover.
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... trademarks or registered trademarks of the process, you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express, PC, and memory cards. As part of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 2 13 Insert the battery, then turn...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...
... trademarks or registered trademarks of the process, you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express, PC, and memory cards. As part of Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 2 13 Insert the battery, then turn...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...
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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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...), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Display Settings dialog box opens. 3 Click Advanced 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 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. To adjust the display properties on...
...), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Display Settings dialog box opens. 3 Click Advanced 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 The Windows Mobility Center window opens. To adjust the display properties on...
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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. 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
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...for the purpose. This reduces the life of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway provides everything you should create a set of the battery. Caution When the battery is in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. However, remember that when you want to run... on fixed power. Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. Caution To prepare your notebook for software and device driver recovery" on AC power, the battery constantly charges...
...for the purpose. This reduces the life of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway provides everything you should create a set of the battery. Caution When the battery is in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. However, remember that when you want to run... on fixed power. Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. Caution To prepare your notebook for software and device driver recovery" on AC power, the battery constantly charges...
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... system, you need to recover software that software's installation instructions. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on... a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 80 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or two items ...
... system, you need to recover software that software's installation instructions. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on... a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 80 CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or two items ...
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... 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. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. Because these discs do ? Caution Although you...81 However, if you ever re-install Windows from your own 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, you like to do...
... 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. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. Because these discs do ? Caution Although you...81 However, if you ever re-install Windows from your own 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, you like to do...
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... a 3-disc set of recovery discs. 5 If you have enough blank discs of which notebook the discs are completed. If you remove 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...
... a 3-disc set of recovery discs. 5 If you have enough blank discs of which notebook the discs are completed. If you remove 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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...Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs 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. - The Gateway Recovery Center opens. Important If...a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you have created. OR - 83 www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs...
...Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs 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. - The Gateway Recovery Center opens. Important If...a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you have created. OR - 83 www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs...
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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. - 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. 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.
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... time you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on the list and you install software or device drivers. You can return to one of these restore points to get ...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 recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on page 88. Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically...
... time you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on the list and you install software or device drivers. You can return to one of these restore points to get ...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 recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on page 88. Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically...