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... sent to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC Cards. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you see the Windows startup screen. See your keyboard. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks... 18 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, ...
... sent to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC Cards. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you see the Windows startup screen. See your keyboard. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks... 18 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, ...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
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...blank discs ready. CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. Depending on the type of applications and drivers) or Create ISO 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 When prompted, choose either Create System Recovery Discs (makes a backup of recordable drive you use, you'll need either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R...
...blank discs ready. CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs will not work. Depending on the type of applications and drivers) or Create ISO 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 When prompted, choose either Create System Recovery Discs (makes a backup of recordable drive you use, you'll need either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R...
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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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook If you need to the edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on page 81 or at www.gateway.com. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to recover your system under most conditions. • To recover specific files... upside down. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the keyboard, turn off your system: 68 Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to replace it again. System recovery options Most notebook problems can be scratched or damaged by following the information in a circle, using a product made of the...
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook If you need to the edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on page 81 or at www.gateway.com. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to recover your system under most conditions. • To recover specific files... upside down. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the keyboard, turn off your system: 68 Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to replace it again. System recovery options Most notebook problems can be scratched or damaged by following the information in a circle, using a product made of the...
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 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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... the software or the hardware drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in ... may also involve re-installing some or all of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting...or in a circle, using a product made especially for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. For instructions on page 73. Caution...
... the software or the hardware drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in ... may also involve re-installing some or all of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting...or in a circle, using a product made especially for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. For instructions on page 73. Caution...
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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 an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. To recover software and...
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 an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. To recover software and...
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 When the prompt "Press any key 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 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.
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 When the prompt "Press any key 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 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.
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Screw Screw Screw Screw 12 Remove the cover from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. www.gateway.com 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the ... screw holes line 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 to the hard drive...
Screw Screw Screw Screw 12 Remove the cover from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. www.gateway.com 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the ... screw holes line 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 to the 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...