8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
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...for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC Cards. A list of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom ... 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... 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to Step 20. -OR-
...for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC Cards. A list of Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom ... 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... 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to Step 20. -OR-
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
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... image (creates complete system backup). To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on -screen instructions. 21 CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. Before you create this"recovery disc,"make a backup of recordable drive you use, you have blank discs...
... image (creates complete system backup). To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on -screen instructions. 21 CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. Before you create this"recovery disc,"make a backup of recordable drive you use, you have blank discs...
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-... 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 ... 77 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 81 Safety guidelines 82 First steps 82 Troubleshooting 83 Audio 83 Battery 83 CD drives 83 Diskette drive (external 84 Display 84 DVD drives 86 iii
www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 59 Packing your notebook 60 Traveling by air 60 Dial-... 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 ... 77 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting 81 Safety guidelines 82 First steps 82 Troubleshooting 83 Audio 83 Battery 83 CD drives 83 Diskette drive (external 84 Display 84 DVD drives 86 iii
8511884 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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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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...especially for the purpose. Use a soft cloth and water to use it . Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on the keyboard, turn off your warranty. Gateway provides everything you need to recover your system: 68 If the keyboard does not work...), and wipe the screen with the cloth. Problem-solving may not be solved by your notebook and turn the notebook upside down. System recovery options Most notebook problems can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard...
...especially for the purpose. Use a soft cloth and water to use it . Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on the keyboard, turn off your warranty. Gateway provides everything you need to recover your system: 68 If the keyboard does not work...), and wipe the screen with the cloth. Problem-solving may not be solved by your notebook and turn the notebook upside down. System recovery options Most notebook problems can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard...
8511884 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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As part of the process you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 19 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your keyboard and follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC cards. 80
As part of the process you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 19 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your keyboard and follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC cards. 80
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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... CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for software and device driver recovery" on page 82. 72 Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway... provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. Caution To prepare your computer for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of...
... CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for software and device driver recovery" on page 82. 72 Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway... provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. Caution To prepare your computer for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of...
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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... not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 77 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. If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set...
... not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 77 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. If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set...
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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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 77. 84 For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 When the prompt "Press any key to recover your keyboard.
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 77. 84 For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 When the prompt "Press any key to recover your keyboard.
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www.gateway.com 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive...insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. Screw Screw Screw Screw 12 Remove the cover from the old drive. ...up. 14 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive to insert your keyboard and follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC cards. 93 As part of the process you may be prompted...
www.gateway.com 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive...insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. Screw Screw Screw Screw 12 Remove the cover from the old drive. ...up. 14 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive to insert your keyboard and follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC cards. 93 As part of the process you may be prompted...
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www.gateway.com security features Kensington cable lock 7 security while travelling 64 serial number 3,... starting notebook 20 programs 30 startup password 64 static electricity 86 status indicators battery charge 6, 50 Caps Lock 23 CD drive 24 disc drive 24 diskette drive 24 drive activity 24 DVD drive 24 hard drive 24 location 11 numeric... 17 Suspend 26 S-Video (TV) out jack 7, 46 system identification label 3 system keys combinations 26 locating 25 system recovery 72, 83 T technical support Support 3 tips before contacting 121 telephone acoustic handset coupler 62 line protector 62 line tester...
www.gateway.com security features Kensington cable lock 7 security while travelling 64 serial number 3,... starting notebook 20 programs 30 startup password 64 static electricity 86 status indicators battery charge 6, 50 Caps Lock 23 CD drive 24 disc drive 24 diskette drive 24 drive activity 24 DVD drive 24 hard drive 24 location 11 numeric... 17 Suspend 26 S-Video (TV) out jack 7, 46 system identification label 3 system keys combinations 26 locating 25 system recovery 72, 83 T technical support Support 3 tips before contacting 121 telephone acoustic handset coupler 62 line protector 62 line tester...