8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
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...notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States ...the bottom of their edges. 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 recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed. Before ...
...notebook components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to use them. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in the United States ...the bottom of their edges. 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 recovery discs or a replacement hard drive with the drivers and applications already installed. Before ...
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.... 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you see the Windows startup screen. A list of Gateway, Inc. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to boot ...-installed software and device drivers. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on the bottom of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www...
.... 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you see the Windows startup screen. A list of Gateway, Inc. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to boot ...-installed software and device drivers. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on the bottom of their respective companies. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
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Before you create this"recovery disc,"make a backup of applications and drivers) or Create ISO image (creates complete system backup). When ...-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on the type of recordable drive you use, you'll need either Create System... Recovery Discs (makes a backup of the software that came with the on-screen instructions. 21 Make your selection...
Before you create this"recovery disc,"make a backup of applications and drivers) or Create ISO image (creates complete system backup). When ...-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on the type of recordable drive you use, you'll need either Create System... Recovery Discs (makes a backup of the software that came with the on-screen instructions. 21 Make your selection...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
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...all programs must be re-installed and the program settings reconfigured. Log on -screen instructions. 5 Click one of your hard drive. The System Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on as it was when you restore your computer to its original factory settings. 1 Turn on or restart ... so they must be saved on your keyboard repeatedly while your computer is saved on a hidden area of the following system recovery options when prompted • Recovery with Automatic Data Backup (recommended)- This lets you purchased your computer. You need at least 4 GB of Windows. This moves...
...all programs must be re-installed and the program settings reconfigured. Log on -screen instructions. 5 Click one of your hard drive. The System Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on as it was when you restore your computer to its original factory settings. 1 Turn on or restart ... so they must be saved on your keyboard repeatedly while your computer is saved on a hidden area of the following system recovery options when prompted • Recovery with Automatic Data Backup (recommended)- This lets you purchased your computer. You need at least 4 GB of Windows. This moves...
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6 Click Next, then click Yes. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation. 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 bring your computer, it shipped from the factory. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23
6 Click Next, then click Yes. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation. 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 bring your computer, it shipped from the factory. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23
8511882 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
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... You may be able to get it is stolen, the frequency increases to get subpoenas and search warrants to the Internet. A recovery team can give local law enforcement agencies tracking information and documentation to get the program up and running. For the location of the...service. 58 If your notebook is connected to recover your notebook. If your notebook does not already have Computrace Complete installed, contact Gateway at most electronics stores and many department stores. CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook Hardware security You probably purchased your notebook so you ...
... You may be able to get it is stolen, the frequency increases to get subpoenas and search warrants to the Internet. A recovery team can give local law enforcement agencies tracking information and documentation to get the program up and running. For the location of the...service. 58 If your notebook is connected to recover your notebook. If your notebook does not already have Computrace Complete installed, contact Gateway at most electronics stores and many department stores. CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook Hardware security You probably purchased your notebook so you ...
8511884 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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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 ... notebook 66 Cleaning your notebook 67 Cleaning the exterior 67 Cleaning the keyboard 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...
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 ... notebook 66 Cleaning your notebook 67 Cleaning the exterior 67 Cleaning the keyboard 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...
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...; Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. • Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about installing drivers or Gateway provided software, see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 69. 64 CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Additional tips • If you plan to use... to install an additional driver or software. Tip For more information about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged. • Take your recovery discs in case you need to a network.
...; Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. • Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about installing drivers or Gateway provided software, see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 69. 64 CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Additional tips • If you plan to use... to install an additional driver or software. Tip For more information about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged. • Take your recovery discs in case you need to a network.
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CHAPTER7 Maintaining Your Notebook • Caring for your notebook • Cleaning your notebook • Cleaning CDs or DVDs • System recovery options 65
CHAPTER7 Maintaining Your Notebook • Caring for your notebook • Cleaning your notebook • Cleaning CDs or DVDs • System recovery options 65
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... everything you need to the edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on page 81 or at www.gateway.com. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to clean the LCD screen. System recovery options Most notebook problems can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners...
... everything you need to the edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on page 81 or at www.gateway.com. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to clean the LCD screen. System recovery options Most notebook problems can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners...
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To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Recovery. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click on the appropriate recovery option, then follow that did not come pre-installed on your system, you need to recover software that software's ... then click Backup and Restore Center. Recovering using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. www.gateway.com • If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering using Microsoft System Restore" on page 69. • If you cannot ...
To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Recovery. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click on the appropriate recovery option, then follow that did not come pre-installed on your system, you need to recover software that software's ... then click Backup and Restore Center. Recovering using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. www.gateway.com • If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering using Microsoft System Restore" on page 69. • If you cannot ...
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... static electricity discharge" on page 51. 77 Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 2 Back up any PC cards. 7 Turn your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. If you would like more information..., see "Backing up , then remove the battery. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver...
... static electricity discharge" on page 51. 77 Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 2 Back up any PC cards. 7 Turn your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. If you would like more information..., see "Backing up , then remove the battery. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver...
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As part of the process you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC cards. 80 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 19 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions.
As part of the process you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC cards. 80 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 19 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions.
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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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. Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 66
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. 66
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...For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare your computer for additional system recovery options, you want to return your system to factory condition, see "Recovering your system to its factory condition...solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 95 or in a circle, using a product made especially for software and device driver recovery" on page 73. • If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may also ...
...For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare your computer for additional system recovery options, you want to return your system to factory condition, see "Recovering your system to its factory condition...solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 95 or in a circle, using a product made especially for software and device driver recovery" on page 73. • If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may also ...
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... your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs. You should create your own set. Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can perform a partial recovery by using Gateway Recovery Center. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive.... www.gateway.com If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your...
... your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs. You should create your own set. Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can perform a partial recovery by using Gateway Recovery Center. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your hard drive.... www.gateway.com If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your...
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. If an AutoPlay dialog box opens, click the x in the upper-right corner to create a full set of blank discs ...you like to do? A dialog box opens that tells you the number of recovery discs. 74 The What would you need to close it. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create ...
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. If an AutoPlay dialog box opens, click the x in the upper-right corner to create a full set of blank discs ...you like to do? A dialog box opens that tells you the number of recovery discs. 74 The What would you need to close it. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create ...
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... each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of x, and so on. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. If you are recording multiple discs, as they are required, insert the additional blank disks when prompted. 7 When the process is...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. The disc recording begins. If you do not have enough discs, then click Next. www.gateway.com 5 If you have enough blank...
... each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of x, and so on. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. If you are recording multiple discs, as they are required, insert the additional blank disks when prompted. 7 When the process is...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. The disc recording begins. If you do not have enough discs, then click Next. www.gateway.com 5 If you have enough blank...
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OR To recover device drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. - CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, then click Next. 76
OR To recover device drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. - CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, then click Next. 76
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... you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 77 If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into a CD or DVD drive...
... you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 77 If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into a CD or DVD drive...