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CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you for a topic: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to come. Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible...
CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you for a topic: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to come. Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible...
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... correctly. To determine which type of cable you have determined the type of cable. Broadband Internet settings differ from any required drivers. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have , hold both connectors are attached to the copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to ... will be connecting your network, you do not have not already done so. The router can assign IP addresses to ISP. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in the same order (same colors, left to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem...
... correctly. To determine which type of cable you have determined the type of cable. Broadband Internet settings differ from any required drivers. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have , hold both connectors are attached to the copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to ... will be connecting your network, you do not have not already done so. The router can assign IP addresses to ISP. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in the same order (same colors, left to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem...
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... cabling. Use a computer name of wireless equipment you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a name, type...drivers After you should contact your current setup. This means that do not set up a network. Before you begin setting up your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. Each computer name must be activated. The Control Panel window...
... cabling. Use a computer name of wireless equipment you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a name, type...drivers After you should contact your current setup. This means that do not set up a network. Before you begin setting up your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. Each computer name must be activated. The Control Panel window...
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... the status lights on . • Refer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Select Diagnose and Repair on the network, then click Properties. For more information about sharing printers, see the network name, but ... then click Help and Support. If you can add a printer to the network, do one of the window. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to install the printer drivers on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that came...
... the status lights on . • Refer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Select Diagnose and Repair on the network, then click Properties. For more information about sharing printers, see the network name, but ... then click Help and Support. If you can add a printer to the network, do one of the window. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to install the printer drivers on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that came...
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... 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on your computer. These devices may have built-in . The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that shipped with other computers. You can purchase a Bluetooth adapter...or if your printer or from . Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to copy the file to, ...
... 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on your computer. These devices may have built-in . The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that shipped with other computers. You can purchase a Bluetooth adapter...or if your printer or from . Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to copy the file to, ...
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...your library 36 creating audio 37 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 67 computers naming 49 Computrace 58, 59 configuring router 50 TCP/IP protocol 50 connecting to Internet 23 to... 22 Disk Cleanup 88 Disk Defragmenter 89 display using screen saver 68 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking for ...
...your library 36 creating audio 37 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 67 computers naming 49 Computrace 58, 59 configuring router 50 TCP/IP protocol 50 connecting to Internet 23 to... 22 Disk Cleanup 88 Disk Defragmenter 89 display using screen saver 68 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking for ...
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www.gateway.com activity reports 83 blocking specific games 82 game ratings 81 Internet filtering 80 restricting game access ...old computer 91 Trusted Platform Module 59 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 Norton Internet Security 61 Windows 86 user accounts adding in Windows XP 75 switching in Windows XP 75 using Fax 26 V video playing 32 viewing shared drives 54 shared folders 54...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...
www.gateway.com activity reports 83 blocking specific games 82 game ratings 81 Internet filtering 80 restricting game access ...old computer 91 Trusted Platform Module 59 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 Norton Internet Security 61 Windows 86 user accounts adding in Windows XP 75 switching in Windows XP 75 using Fax 26 V video playing 32 viewing shared drives 54 shared folders 54...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...
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...other users on the network. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of up to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that your network. If you are... this computer on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in the Computer name box. Use a computer ...do not set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If ...
...other users on the network. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of up to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that your network. If you are... this computer on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in the Computer name box. Use a computer ...do not set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If ...
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...turn off any actions suggested. • If you can share your computer. Choose Diagnose and Repair on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on page 54. • Connect your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site...directly to everyone on your network. Follow the instructions included with your network. Then you are unable to connect to install the printer drivers on the left of the following: • Connect your printer to your router or access point if the router or access point ...
...turn off any actions suggested. • If you can share your computer. Choose Diagnose and Repair on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on page 54. • Connect your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site...directly to everyone on your network. Follow the instructions included with your network. Then you are unable to connect to install the printer drivers on the left of the following: • Connect your printer to your router or access point if the router or access point ...
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... notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that device you want to print, then click Print. ...2 Click the arrow button to communicate with your printer or from . The Network Connections window opens. 5 Under Personal Area Network, click...
... notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that device you want to print, then click Print. ...2 Click the arrow button to communicate with your printer or from . The Network Connections window opens. 5 Under Personal Area Network, click...
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...your library 39 creating audio 40 creating data 43 editing track information 39 playing music 35 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9, 19 window 9, 19 color changing scheme 73 computers naming 51 Computrace 60, 61 configuring router 52 TCP/IP protocol 52 connecting to Internet 23 to... 22 Disk Cleanup 94 Disk Defragmenter 96 display using screen saver 74 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 97 checking for errors 95 checking for ...
...your library 39 creating audio 40 creating data 43 editing track information 39 playing music 35 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9, 19 window 9, 19 color changing scheme 73 computers naming 51 Computrace 60, 61 configuring router 52 TCP/IP protocol 52 connecting to Internet 23 to... 22 Disk Cleanup 94 Disk Defragmenter 96 display using screen saver 74 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 97 checking for errors 95 checking for ...
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www.gateway.com programs 7 P parental controls 86 activity reports 89 blocking specific games 88 game ratings 87 Internet ...old computer 98 Trusted Platform Module 61 U un-sharing drives 55 folders 55 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 63 Windows 92 user accounts adding in Windows XP 81 switching in Windows XP 81 using Fax 26 V video playing 34 viewing shared drives 56 shared folders 56... 34 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 8 103
www.gateway.com programs 7 P parental controls 86 activity reports 89 blocking specific games 88 game ratings 87 Internet ...old computer 98 Trusted Platform Module 61 U un-sharing drives 55 folders 55 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 63 Windows 92 user accounts adding in Windows XP 81 switching in Windows XP 81 using Fax 26 V video playing 34 viewing shared drives 56 shared folders 56... 34 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 8 103
8512564 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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... are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process, you see the Windows startup screen. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. If you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace ...the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Go to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 17 Follow...
... are trademarks or registered trademarks of the process, you see the Windows startup screen. Technical Support See the label on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. If you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace ...the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Go to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 17 Follow...
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www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing ... batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your system to its factory condition 89 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 93 Preventing static electricity discharge 94 Adding or replacing...
www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing ... batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your system to its factory condition 89 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 93 Preventing static electricity discharge 94 Adding or replacing...
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... User Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings). www.gateway.com Adjusting the television display settings You may vary. 4 Click Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile. 5 Click Graphics Properties. 55 Important Depending on a television: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. To adjust the display properties on...
... User Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings). www.gateway.com Adjusting the television display settings You may vary. 4 Click Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile. 5 Click Graphics Properties. 55 Important Depending on a television: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. To adjust the display properties on...
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... corrupted, your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 80 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you created. •...
... corrupted, your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 80 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you created. •...
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... must have a recordable disc drive to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. Caution Although you may have the opportunity.... The What would you have shipped with your notebook, you need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for recovering your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows...
... must have a recordable disc drive to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. Caution Although you may have the opportunity.... The What would you have shipped with your notebook, you need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for recovering your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows...
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... of blank discs you do not have enough discs, then click Next. If you need to create a full set , Recovery23 for disc 2, and so on . window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your notebook names the disc Recovery13 for . If an AutoPlay dialog box opens, click the x in a safe place. 82 ...permanent marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of the discs and store them in the upper-right corner to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of the specified type, click I have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel.
... of blank discs you do not have enough discs, then click Next. If you need to create a full set , Recovery23 for disc 2, and so on . window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your notebook names the disc Recovery13 for . If an AutoPlay dialog box opens, click the x in a safe place. 82 ...permanent marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of the discs and store them in the upper-right corner to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of the specified type, click I have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel.
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... you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your 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. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed...
... you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your 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. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed...
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... creating a restore point" on the list and you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. In most cases of hard-to-resolve... software problems, you can also create a restore point manually. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 86 ...
... creating a restore point" on the list and you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. In most cases of hard-to-resolve... software problems, you can also create a restore point manually. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 86 ...