8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
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...-sensitive components in the Reference Guide. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your workbench or other brands and product names are ...connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on your notebook. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Preparing for Customer Care Information. ...
...-sensitive components in the Reference Guide. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your workbench or other brands and product names are ...connection. • Touch a bare metal surface on the outside of Gateway, Inc. Do not lay components on your notebook. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Preparing for Customer Care Information. ...
8512055 - Component Replacement Manual
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... 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 discs you will see the Windows startup screen. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC Cards. All...See the label on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you created to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. 20 Reconnect all...
... 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 discs you will see the Windows startup screen. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from CD or DVD" appears, press any PC Cards. All...See the label on your Reference Guide for Customer Care Information. See your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you created to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. 20 Reconnect all...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
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...,"make a backup of the software that you have blank discs ready. 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 disc. Depending on the ...recover When you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make sure that your system. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on-screen instructions. Make your selection, then continue with your computer has a recordable drive and that came with...
...,"make a backup of the software that you have blank discs ready. 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 disc. Depending on the ...recover When you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make sure that your system. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on-screen instructions. Make your selection, then continue with your computer has a recordable drive and that came with...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
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... This process deletes your data files, so they must be saved on -screen instructions. 5 Click one of the following system recovery options when prompted • Recovery with Automatic Data Backup (recommended)- When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer. 2 Pick your keyboard country..., then click Next. This lets you purchased your computer. The System Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on an external disc prior to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows. This ...
... This process deletes your data files, so they must be saved on -screen instructions. 5 Click one of the following system recovery options when prompted • Recovery with Automatic Data Backup (recommended)- When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer. 2 Pick your keyboard country..., then click Next. This lets you purchased your computer. The System Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on an external disc prior to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows. This ...
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Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it shipped from the factory. 6 Click Next, then click Yes. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish.
Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it shipped from the factory. 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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...else to steal. If your notebook is connected to the Internet. If your notebook does not already have Computrace Complete installed, contact Gateway at most electronics stores and many department stores. Kensington lock slot The first step in notebook security is stolen. Your notebook may ... a desk or table. Tip Use Computrace Complete's online help find your notebook if it is preventing your notebook from being stolen. A recovery team can give local law enforcement agencies tracking information and documentation to get subpoenas and search warrants to carry. For the location of the...
...else to steal. If your notebook is connected to the Internet. If your notebook does not already have Computrace Complete installed, contact Gateway at most electronics stores and many department stores. Kensington lock slot The first step in notebook security is stolen. Your notebook may ... a desk or table. Tip Use Computrace Complete's online help find your notebook if it is preventing your notebook from being stolen. A recovery team can give local law enforcement agencies tracking information and documentation to get subpoenas and search warrants to carry. For the location of the...
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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...; Take your insurance company and credit card company to learn about installing drivers or Gateway provided software, see "Recovering specific files and software" on . • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. • Consult your recovery discs in case you need to install an additional driver or software. CHAPTER...
...; Take your insurance company and credit card company to learn about installing drivers or Gateway provided software, see "Recovering specific files and software" on . • Carry proof of ownership or a merchandise passport when traveling internationally. • Consult your recovery discs in case you need to install an additional driver or software. CHAPTER...
8511884 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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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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...or DVDs Wipe from the center to clean the LCD screen. System recovery options Most notebook problems can be covered by following the information in a...the edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on page 69. • To completely restore your warranty. Gateway provides everything you may also involve re-installing some or all of specially coated glass and can be ...To recover specific files and software, see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 81 or at www.gateway.com. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook If you spill liquid on the screen), and wipe the screen with...
...or DVDs Wipe from the center to clean the LCD screen. System recovery options Most notebook problems can be covered by following the information in a...the edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on page 69. • To completely restore your warranty. Gateway provides everything you may also involve re-installing some or all of specially coated glass and can be ...To recover specific files and software, see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 81 or at www.gateway.com. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook If you spill liquid on the screen), and wipe the screen with...
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...settings and saves them as device drivers and most cases of these restore points to get your system, you can perform a partial recovery by recovering specific files, such as restore points. In most pre-installed software. If you need to follow the on-screen ...specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Recovery. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click on the appropriate recovery option, then follow that did not come pre-installed on your system running again. www.gateway.com • If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering using ...
...settings and saves them as device drivers and most cases of these restore points to get your system, you can perform a partial recovery by recovering specific files, such as restore points. In most pre-installed software. If you need to follow the on-screen ...specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Recovery. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click on the appropriate recovery option, then follow that did not come pre-installed on your system running again. www.gateway.com • If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering using ...
8511884 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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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 any PC cards. 7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up files" in the online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines ... new hard drive. If you would like more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 72. 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive kit.
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 any PC cards. 7 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up files" in the online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines ... new hard drive. If you would like more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 72. 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive kit.
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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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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.
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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...technical support pages at the factory, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Caution To prepare your computer for software and device driver recovery" on page 73. • If only one or two ... system to a previous state when everything you want to return your system to factory condition, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Recovering your system). For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering your system under most...
...technical support pages at the factory, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Caution To prepare your computer for software and device driver recovery" on page 73. • If only one or two ... system to a previous state when everything you want to return your system to factory condition, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Recovering your system). For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering your system under most...
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... by recovering the software and device drivers that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs while you have a recordable disc drive to perform this procedure.) 73 www.gateway.com If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or ...corrupted, your only option for system recovery may not be to reinstall Windows from a set of recovery discs (you should create a set of discs ...
... by recovering the software and device drivers that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs while you have a recordable disc drive to perform this procedure.) 73 www.gateway.com If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or ...corrupted, your only option for system recovery may not be to reinstall Windows from a set of recovery discs (you should create a set of discs ...
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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... x in the upper-right corner to do? The What would you need to create a full set of blank discs you like to close it. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. A dialog box opens that tells you the number of...
... x in the upper-right corner to do? The What would you need to create a full set of blank discs you like to close it. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. A dialog box opens that tells you the number of...
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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... 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 software and driver recovery discs you do not have created. Label the discs as you have enough blank discs of ... with a short description of which computer the discs are for disc 2, and so on. 6 If multiple discs are completed. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! www.gateway.com 5 If you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of x, and...
... 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 software and driver recovery discs you do not have created. Label the discs as you have enough blank discs of ... with a short description of which computer the discs are for disc 2, and so on. 6 If multiple discs are completed. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! www.gateway.com 5 If you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of x, and...
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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 OR To recover device drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. -
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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... 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. 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 a recovery disc does not offer the software or...
... 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. 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 a recovery disc does not offer the software or...