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...'s DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 17 When the prompt "Press any key to you from the old drive. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on your keyboard.
...'s DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 17 When the prompt "Press any key to you from the old drive. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on your keyboard.
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...Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer. Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers..., product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to find what you need additional help...
...Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer. Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers..., product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to find what you need additional help...
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...on both ends of Network adapters. A router lets you must install one is not listed, you access the Internet connection from any required drivers. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in front of the cable with the connectors facing away from the task list on your computer: ...installed on the left. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from you have , hold both connectors are available...
...on both ends of Network adapters. A router lets you must install one is not listed, you access the Internet connection from any required drivers. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in front of the cable with the connectors facing away from the task list on your computer: ...installed on the left. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from you have , hold both connectors are available...
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... of Network adapters. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Check your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your computer is listed. The wireless Ethernet device installed in ... IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b formats but not with your wireless cards for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers. Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your...
... of Network adapters. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Check your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your computer is listed. The wireless Ethernet device installed in ... IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b formats but not with your wireless cards for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers. Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your...
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The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that shipped with your printer or from the manufacturer's Web site. To print files across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are sending the file from the CD that contains the file you ... open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. 56 Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from . You can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click ...
The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that shipped with your printer or from the manufacturer's Web site. To print files across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are sending the file from the CD that contains the file you ... open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. 56 Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from . You can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click ...
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...your library 37 creating audio 38 creating data 41 editing track information 37 playing music 33 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9, 19 window 9, 19 color changing scheme 69 computers naming 50 Computrace 58, 59 configuring router 50 TCP/IP protocol 50 connecting to Internet 23 to... 22 Disk Cleanup 83 Disk Defragmenter 84 display using screen saver 70 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 85 checking for errors 84 checking for ...
...your library 37 creating audio 38 creating data 41 editing track information 37 playing music 33 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9, 19 window 9, 19 color changing scheme 69 computers naming 50 Computrace 58, 59 configuring router 50 TCP/IP protocol 50 connecting to Internet 23 to... 22 Disk Cleanup 83 Disk Defragmenter 84 display using screen saver 70 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 85 checking for errors 84 checking for ...
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... 86, 87 settings from old computer 86 U un-sharing drives 54 folders 54 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 61 Windows 82 user accounts adding in Windows XP 76 switching in Windows XP 76 using Fax 26 V video playing 32 viewing shared drives 55 shared folders 55 virus... 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 Search utility 12 Windows Media Center 42 help 3 Windows Media Player building music library 37 creating music files 36 creating ...
... 86, 87 settings from old computer 86 U un-sharing drives 54 folders 54 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 61 Windows 82 user accounts adding in Windows XP 76 switching in Windows XP 76 using Fax 26 V video playing 32 viewing shared drives 55 shared folders 55 virus... 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 Search utility 12 Windows Media Center 42 help 3 Windows Media Player building music library 37 creating music files 36 creating ...
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... 2 Click on the appropriate recovery option, then follow that software's installation instructions. To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Recovery. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 69 Recovering using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically...Center. In most pre-installed software. www.gateway.com • If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering using Microsoft System Restore" on page 69. • If you cannot run Windows, see "Recovering using the Windows DVD" on page 70 Recovering specific files ...
... 2 Click on the appropriate recovery option, then follow that software's installation instructions. To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Recovery. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 69 Recovering using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically...Center. In most pre-installed software. www.gateway.com • If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering using Microsoft System Restore" on page 69. • If you cannot run Windows, see "Recovering using the Windows DVD" on page 70 Recovering specific files ...
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The printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 105 The printer will not print • Check the cable between... source. To set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. See the guide that the power cable is not set a...to press. • Make sure that came with your notebook. www.gateway.com Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.
The printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 105 The printer will not print • Check the cable between... source. To set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. See the guide that the power cable is not set a...to press. • Make sure that came with your notebook. www.gateway.com Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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www.gateway.com Changing power modes 55 Changing notebook power settings 56 Changing the power plan 56 Changing advanced settings 58 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 61 ... batteries 71 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 72 Recovering your system 72 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 73 Using Microsoft System Restore 79 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 82 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 83 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 85 Preventing static electricity discharge 86 Adding or replacing...
www.gateway.com Changing power modes 55 Changing notebook power settings 56 Changing the power plan 56 Changing advanced settings 58 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 61 ... batteries 71 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 72 Recovering your system 72 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 73 Using Microsoft System Restore 79 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 82 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 83 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 85 Preventing static electricity discharge 86 Adding or replacing...
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... a set of recovery discs while you have the opportunity. You should create your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to use these discs do not come pre-installed ...77. www.gateway.com If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may not be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs...
... a set of recovery discs while you have the opportunity. You should create your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to use these discs do not come pre-installed ...77. www.gateway.com If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may not be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs...
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... in a safe place. Label the discs as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as they are required, insert the additional blank disks when prompted. 7 When...
... in a safe place. Label the discs as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as they are required, insert the additional blank disks when prompted. 7 When...
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... 81. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to ...cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 79 You can return to get your system ...settings and saves them as restore points. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also ...
... 81. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to ...cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 79 You can return to get your system ...settings and saves them as restore points. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also ...
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...drivers. Caution A complete factory recovery deletes everything on or restart your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. To delete everything on your hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway... Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. OR - 2 If you can access important files on your computer's problems are...
...drivers. Caution A complete factory recovery deletes everything on or restart your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. To delete everything on your hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway... Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. OR - 2 If you can access important files on your computer's problems are...
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.... - Important Before your computer. 83 OR - For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 74. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on your backed up any software that you have backed ...up files in c:\backup. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you want to save. 9 Click Yes, then click Next. www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with automatic data backup in...
.... - Important Before your computer. 83 OR - For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 74. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on your backed up any software that you have backed ...up files in c:\backup. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you want to save. 9 Click Yes, then click Next. www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with automatic data backup in...
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 When the prompt "Press any key to recover your keyboard. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. 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
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 When the prompt "Press any key to recover your keyboard. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. 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
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... part of the process you may be prompted to the hard drive cover. www.gateway.com 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15 Slide ...Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 18 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press any PC cards. 93 Screw... Screw Screw Screw 12 Remove the cover from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to boot from the old drive. ...
... part of the process you may be prompted to the hard drive cover. www.gateway.com 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15 Slide ...Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 18 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press any PC cards. 93 Screw... Screw Screw Screw 12 Remove the cover from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to boot from the old drive. ...
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...cannot be able to play is turned up , then try again. • Make sure that you want to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 36. 100 You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ...8226; Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 31. • Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up. For more information about using powered speakers, make sure that ...
...cannot be able to play is turned up , then try again. • Make sure that you want to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 36. 100 You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ...8226; Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 31. • Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up. For more information about using powered speakers, make sure that ...
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...instructions on page 52. • Let the battery return to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the printer is online. Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help ...your printer for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you may need to press so the printer can start printing. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click the Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you want to print to is not ...
...instructions on page 52. • Let the battery return to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the printer is online. Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help ...your printer for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you may need to press so the printer can start printing. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click the Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you want to print to is not ...