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Go to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key 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 the Windows startup screen. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All... Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of valid boot devices appears. 18 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on-screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery ...
Go to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key 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 the Windows startup screen. See your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. All... Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of valid boot devices appears. 18 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on-screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery ...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
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...your selection, then continue with your computer has a recordable drive and that your system. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on -screen instructions. 21 prepare to make sure that you have blank discs ready. Depending on the ...of the software that came with the on -screen instructions. CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. Before you create this"recovery disc,"make a backup of recordable drive you use, you ...
...your selection, then continue with your computer has a recordable drive and that your system. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on -screen instructions. 21 prepare to make sure that you have blank discs ready. Depending on the ...of the software that came with the on -screen instructions. CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. Before you create this"recovery disc,"make a backup of recordable drive you use, 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-... 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
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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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... "Recovering specific files and software" on page 81 or at www.gateway.com. Problem-solving may also involve re-installing some or all of specially coated glass and can be solved by your system). System recovery options Most notebook problems can be covered by following the information in ...your warranty. Gateway provides everything you need to replace it. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to the edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on page 69. • To completely restore your notebook and turn the notebook upside down. Cleaning CDs or DVDs...
... "Recovering specific files and software" on page 81 or at www.gateway.com. Problem-solving may also involve re-installing some or all of specially coated glass and can be solved by your system). System recovery options Most notebook problems can be covered by following the information in ...your warranty. Gateway provides everything you need to replace it. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to the edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on page 69. • To completely restore your notebook and turn the notebook upside down. Cleaning CDs or DVDs...
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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 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Cleaning 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 73. • If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working ...correctly. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. For instructions, see "Preparing for the purpose. For instructions, see "Recovering your...
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Cleaning 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 73. • If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working ...correctly. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. For instructions, see "Preparing for the purpose. For instructions, see "Recovering your...
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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... 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 of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 77 To recover software and...
... 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 of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 77 To recover software and...
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For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 77. 84 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 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.
For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 77. 84 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 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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... that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cover. 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 insert your keyboard and follow the on-screen... instructions. www.gateway.com 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive...
... that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cover. 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 insert your keyboard and follow the on-screen... instructions. www.gateway.com 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive...
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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...