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...metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook are extremely sensitive to... bags only when you a set of the notebook for software and device driver recovery" in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. Screws ...
...metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to use them. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in your notebook are extremely sensitive to... bags only when you a set of the notebook for software and device driver recovery" in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. The hard drive is facing up, then remove the battery. Screws ...
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...all peripheral devices and replace any key on -screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to you see the Windows startup screen. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or ...registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to the drive. 12 Slide the new hard ...
...all peripheral devices and replace any key on -screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to you see the Windows startup screen. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or ...registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to the drive. 12 Slide the new hard ...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
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To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on the type of recordable drive you use, you'll need either Create System Recovery Discs (makes a backup of applications and drivers) or Create ISO image (creates complete system backup). prepare to recover When you first get... several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. Make your selection, then continue with your computer has a recordable drive and that you create this"recovery disc,"make a backup of the software that your system.
To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on the type of recordable drive you use, you'll need either Create System Recovery Discs (makes a backup of applications and drivers) or Create ISO image (creates complete system backup). prepare to recover When you first get... several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. Make your selection, then continue with your computer has a recordable drive and that you create this"recovery disc,"make a backup of the software that your system.
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...your hard drive's original factory-installed contents is starting. Log on -screen instructions. 5 Click one of the following system recovery options when prompted • Recovery with Automatic Data Backup (recommended)- You need at least 4 GB of Windows. This lets you restore your computer 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 Restore Application (last option). This option saves your data files, ...
...your hard drive's original factory-installed contents is starting. Log on -screen instructions. 5 Click one of the following system recovery options when prompted • Recovery with Automatic Data Backup (recommended)- You need at least 4 GB of Windows. This lets you restore your computer 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 Restore Application (last option). This option saves your data files, ...
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6 Click Next, then click Yes. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23 Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to bring your computer, it will finish its setup and installation. 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.
6 Click Next, then click Yes. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to date. 23 Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to bring your computer, it will finish its setup and installation. 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.
8511882 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
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...and search warrants to purchase the service. 58 If your notebook does not already have Computrace Complete installed, contact Gateway at most electronics stores and many department stores. A recovery team can give local law enforcement agencies tracking information and documentation to get it with a call to a ... reports the location of your notebook once a day while it 's easy to carry. You can buy a cable lock at www.gateway.com/business to recover your notebook. CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook Hardware security You probably purchased your notebook so you can take advantage of...
...and search warrants to purchase the service. 58 If your notebook does not already have Computrace Complete installed, contact Gateway at most electronics stores and many department stores. A recovery team can give local law enforcement agencies tracking information and documentation to get it with a call to a ... reports the location of your notebook once a day while it 's easy to carry. You can buy a cable lock at www.gateway.com/business to recover your notebook. CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook Hardware security You probably purchased your notebook so you can take advantage of...
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-up modem 60 Radio frequency wireless connections 61 Files ... notebook 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 70 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 71...
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 ... notebook 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 70 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 71...
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Tip For more information about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged. • Take your recovery discs in case you need to a network. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Additional tips • If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take a ...; Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. • Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about installing drivers or Gateway provided software, see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 69. 64
Tip For more information about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged. • Take your recovery discs in case you need to a network. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Additional tips • If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take a ...; Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. • Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about installing drivers or Gateway provided software, see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 69. 64
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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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... a soft cloth and water to the edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on the screen), and wipe the screen with the cloth. System recovery options Most notebook problems can be solved by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on page...the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your warranty. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to clean the LCD screen. Gateway provides everything you need to use it . Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is made especially for the purpose. Let the...
... a soft cloth and water to the edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on the screen), and wipe the screen with the cloth. System recovery options Most notebook problems can be solved by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on page...the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your warranty. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to clean the LCD screen. Gateway provides everything you need to use it . Cleaning the notebook screen Caution A notebook LCD screen is made especially for the purpose. Let the...
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... Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. In most pre-installed software. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click on the appropriate recovery option, then follow that did not come pre-installed on your system, you need to get your system ... specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Recovery. To restore using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. www.gateway.com • If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering using ...
... Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. In most pre-installed software. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click on the appropriate recovery option, then follow that did not come pre-installed on your system, you need to get your system ... specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Recovery. To restore using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. www.gateway.com • If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering using ...
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If you would like more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to the new hard drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any PC cards. 7 Turn your notebook over so ... page 72. 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 2 Back up , then remove the battery. For more information, see "Backing up files" in the online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under...
If you would like more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer to the new hard drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any PC cards. 7 Turn your notebook over so ... page 72. 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 2 Back up , then remove the battery. For more information, see "Backing up files" in the online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under...
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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. As part of the process you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC cards. 80
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Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 66 CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook • Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged. • Take your recovery discs in case you need to install an additional driver or software.
Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 66 CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook • Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged. • Take your recovery discs in case you need to install an additional driver or software.
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...not around in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 73. Recovering your computer for the purpose. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to its factory ...computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 95 or in a circle, using a product made especially for additional system recovery options, you need to factory condition, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 82. 72 To recover software and drivers that product...
...not around in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 73. Recovering your computer for the purpose. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to its factory ...computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 95 or in a circle, using a product made especially for additional system recovery options, you need to factory condition, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 82. 72 To recover software and drivers that product...
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... these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of discs for a complete...
... these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of discs for a complete...
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... discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into a recordable disc... opens, click the x in the upper-right corner to do? The What would you need to create a full set of recovery discs. 74 A dialog box opens that tells you the number of blank discs you like to close it.
... discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into a recordable disc... opens, click the x in the upper-right corner to do? The What would you need to create a full set of recovery discs. 74 A dialog box opens that tells you the number of blank discs you like to close it.
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...If multiple discs are required, insert the additional blank disks when prompted. 7 When the process is finished, the Congratulations! The Gateway Recovery Center opens. Label the discs as they are recording multiple discs, as an option, you must recover your final disc, then ...For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. If you are completed. www.gateway.com 5 If you remove each disc from the drive, use...
...If multiple discs are required, insert the additional blank disks when prompted. 7 When the process is finished, the Congratulations! The Gateway Recovery Center opens. Label the discs as they are recording multiple discs, as an option, you must recover your final disc, then ...For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. If you are completed. www.gateway.com 5 If you remove each disc from the drive, use...
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OR To recover device drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. - CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, then click Next. 76
OR To recover device drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. - CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, then click Next. 76
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...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. If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe ...disc. To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, try another disc. 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. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 77 If an AutoPlay dialog...
...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. If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe ...disc. To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, try another disc. 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. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 77 If an AutoPlay dialog...