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... any PC Cards and memory cards. 3 Turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before you restore power or reconnect the modem and network cables. Replacing Notebook Components Preparing the notebook Warning To avoid exposure to the unlock position. 3 Slide and hold...
... any PC Cards and memory cards. 3 Turn off the notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before you restore power or reconnect the modem and network cables. Replacing Notebook Components Preparing the notebook Warning To avoid exposure to the unlock position. 3 Slide and hold...
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Contents Getting started with Windows 4 Windows Welcome Center 7 Getting help 8 Internet 10 E-mail 11 Using CDs and DVDs 12 Safety and security 14 Improving performance 19 Restoring your system 20
Contents Getting started with Windows 4 Windows Welcome Center 7 Getting help 8 Internet 10 E-mail 11 Using CDs and DVDs 12 Safety and security 14 Improving performance 19 Restoring your system 20
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Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. backing up a bit - To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. You can return to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your computer to get your system, called Restore Points.
Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. backing up a bit - To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. You can return to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your computer to get your system, called Restore Points.
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... 5 Click one of hard drive space to reformatting. 22 The System Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on an external disc prior to use this restore option • Full Factory Recovery-Reformats and restores the system software as an Administrator, then click OK. 3 On the System Recovery Options screen, click... on or restart your computer, then press the F8 key on your keyboard repeatedly while your computer is saved on as it was when you restore your computer to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows. Log on a hidden area of your hard drive. reinstalling the ...
... 5 Click one of hard drive space to reformatting. 22 The System Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on an external disc prior to use this restore option • Full Factory Recovery-Reformats and restores the system software as an Administrator, then click OK. 3 On the System Recovery Options screen, click... on or restart your computer, then press the F8 key on your keyboard repeatedly while your computer is saved on as it was when you restore your computer to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows. Log on a hidden area of your hard drive. reinstalling the ...
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IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it shipped from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 6 Click Next, then click Yes. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish.
IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it shipped from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 6 Click Next, then click Yes. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish.
8511882 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
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... maximize button expands the active window to its former size. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. Type files and folders in the taskbar opens the window again. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to suit your...
... maximize button expands the active window to its former size. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire notebook display. Type files and folders in the taskbar opens the window again. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to suit your...
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... and folders or moving files and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to copy. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move . To move a file or folder to ... (press the right touchpad button) the file or folder that you want to the Recycle Bin. For more information, see "Shortcuts" on page 19. 3 Click Restore. Eventually the trash can recover any file in a trash can , called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you want to select multiple files and...
... and folders or moving files and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to copy. www.gateway.com To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move . To move a file or folder to ... (press the right touchpad button) the file or folder that you want to the Recycle Bin. For more information, see "Shortcuts" on page 19. 3 Click Restore. Eventually the trash can recover any file in a trash can , called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you want to select multiple files and...
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... the window. • If you type all of the name, Search will list all files and folders of that name. • If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your notebook by double-clicking the name in the list. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want...
... the window. • If you type all of the name, Search will list all files and folders of that name. • If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your notebook by double-clicking the name in the list. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want...
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...and folders 11 emptying 12 recovering files and folders 11 removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 19, 83 renaming files and folders 19 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 50 S saving documents 17 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 86 screen adjusting settings 68 saver 70 Search utility 12 searching ... virus protecting against 59 removing 59 W WAV 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 Search utility 12 Windows Media ...
...and folders 11 emptying 12 recovering files and folders 11 removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 19, 83 renaming files and folders 19 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 50 S saving documents 17 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 86 screen adjusting settings 68 saver 70 Search utility 12 searching ... virus protecting against 59 removing 59 W WAV 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 Search utility 12 Windows Media ...
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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 ... 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 Preventing static electricity discharge 72 Adding or replacing memory modules 73 Replacing the...
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 ... 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 Preventing static electricity discharge 72 Adding or replacing memory modules 73 Replacing the...
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... save power. In Hibernate mode, your notebook into Sleep mode is much faster than turning on page 54. www.gateway.com 5 To open your desktop layout so the next time you restore power the programs are running when your notebook is in the online User Guide. Turning off . Tip You can change...
... save power. In Hibernate mode, your notebook into Sleep mode is much faster than turning on page 54. www.gateway.com 5 To open your desktop layout so the next time you restore power the programs are running when your notebook is in the online User Guide. Turning off . Tip You can change...
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To turn off . If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs on your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock ...
To turn off . If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your notebook to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs on your notebook: • Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock ...
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...31. 27 Important: Using this system key... Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal F8 brightest setting. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Use this feature in bright sunlight. Stop playing the CD or DVD. Decrease the brightness of the display. FN, then press this... feature will affect battery performance. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Use this feature in bright lighting -+ situations, such as outside in dim lighting situations.
...31. 27 Important: Using this system key... Increase the LCD panel brightness above the normal F8 brightest setting. Press the key combination again to restore the sound. Use this feature in bright sunlight. Stop playing the CD or DVD. Decrease the brightness of the display. FN, then press this... feature will affect battery performance. Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter. www.gateway.com Press and hold To... Use this feature in bright lighting -+ situations, such as outside in dim lighting situations.
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... volume. 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the taskbar. To restore volume, click it .
... volume. 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the taskbar. To restore volume, click it .
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... with the cloth. If the keyboard does not work after it again. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to replace it. Gateway provides everything you need to the edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on the keyboard, turn the notebook upside down. A replacement keyboard ...may not be covered by following the information in a circle, using a product made of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your notebook and turn off your system). Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to clean the LCD screen. Use a...
... with the cloth. If the keyboard does not work after it again. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to replace it. Gateway provides everything you need to the edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on the keyboard, turn the notebook upside down. A replacement keyboard ...may not be covered by following the information in a circle, using a product made of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your notebook and turn off your system). Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to clean the LCD screen. Use a...
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... files and software You can return to one of your system running again. Recovering using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to follow the on-screen instructions. In most pre-installed software. www.gateway.com • If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering using Microsoft System...
... files and software You can return to one of your system running again. Recovering using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to follow the on-screen instructions. In most pre-installed software. www.gateway.com • If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering using Microsoft System...
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A message asks if you want , click Next, then click Finish. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 On the left side of valid boot devices appears. 3 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing ... re-install Windows 1 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then restart your keyboard. A list of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you want to continue. 4 Click Yes. Your system is...
A message asks if you want , click Next, then click Finish. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens. 3 Click the restore point you specified. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 On the left side of valid boot devices appears. 3 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing ... re-install Windows 1 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then restart your keyboard. A list of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you want to continue. 4 Click Yes. Your system is...
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... copy any files not regularly used to another drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Help For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Hard drive You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary ...errors" in the online User Guide. Help For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You see a "Data error" message This may be the result of a defective area on ...
... copy any files not regularly used to another drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Help For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Hard drive You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary ...errors" in the online User Guide. Help For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You see a "Data error" message This may be the result of a defective area on ...
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... be embedded in your notebook is not listed, please contact your system are listed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices outdoors is prohibited. The power output of America if an FCC ID number is allowed in the specific country... installed in your notebook system. In some areas, use in , is well below what is transmitting. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for any antenna other transmitter or antenna installed in the notebook. 112 Important Every country has different restrictions on...
... be embedded in your notebook is not listed, please contact your system are listed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices outdoors is prohibited. The power output of America if an FCC ID number is allowed in the specific country... installed in your notebook system. In some areas, use in , is well below what is transmitting. See the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or contact Gateway Customer Care for any antenna other transmitter or antenna installed in the notebook. 112 Important Every country has different restrictions on...
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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 ... the battery 70 Storing 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...
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 ... the battery 70 Storing 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...