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... to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. If you from the old drive. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you created to the hard... drive cover. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you will see a ...
... to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on the bottom of Gateway, Inc. If you from the old drive. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you created to the hard... drive cover. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you will see a ...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
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..., along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to get information 8 Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a... day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. If you 're looking for. need a little extra help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers...
..., along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to get information 8 Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a... day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. If you 're looking for. need a little extra help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers...
8511882 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
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...This type of a router. Setting up a network using a router If you are setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have , hold both connectors are using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, ...this point, if you access the Internet connection from any required drivers. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in two different types; If...
...This type of a router. Setting up a network using a router If you are setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have , hold both connectors are using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, ...this point, if you access the Internet connection from any required drivers. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in two different types; If...
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...11n is already installed on installing the cards and any required drivers. This means that do not set up wireless Ethernet network hardware Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have them already installed. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your computer is ...to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers on the left. www.gateway.com Tip When you buy , check out Gateway's accessory store at www.gateway.com. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device ...
...11n is already installed on installing the cards and any required drivers. This means that do not set up wireless Ethernet network hardware Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have them already installed. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your computer is ...to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers on the left. www.gateway.com Tip When you buy , check out Gateway's accessory store at www.gateway.com. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device ...
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... the file you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. To print files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy. 4 Right-... network printer. 3 Click Print. 56 CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you want to copy the file to the network drive that shipped with your printer or from . The Computer...
... the file you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. To print files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy. 4 Right-... network printer. 3 Click Print. 56 CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you want to copy the file to the network drive that shipped with your printer or from . The Computer...
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...your library 37 creating audio 38 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 69 computers naming 50 Computrace 58, 59 configuring router 50 TCP/IP protocol 50 connecting to Internet 23 to... 22 Disk Cleanup 83 Disk Defragmenter 84 display using screen saver 70 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 85 checking for errors 84 checking for ...
...your library 37 creating audio 38 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 69 computers naming 50 Computrace 58, 59 configuring router 50 TCP/IP protocol 50 connecting to Internet 23 to... 22 Disk Cleanup 83 Disk Defragmenter 84 display using screen saver 70 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 85 checking for errors 84 checking for ...
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... 86, 87 settings from old computer 86 U un-sharing drives 54 folders 54 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 61 Windows 82 user accounts adding in Windows XP 76 switching in Windows XP 76 using Fax 26 V video playing 32 viewing shared drives 55 shared folders 55 virus... 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 Center 42 help 3 Windows Media Player building music library 37 creating music files 36 creating ...
... 86, 87 settings from old computer 86 U un-sharing drives 54 folders 54 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 61 Windows 82 user accounts adding in Windows XP 76 switching in Windows XP 76 using Fax 26 V video playing 32 viewing shared drives 55 shared folders 55 virus... 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 Center 42 help 3 Windows Media Player building music library 37 creating music files 36 creating ...
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...software's installation instructions. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 69 To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Recovery. www.gateway.com • If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering using Microsoft System Restore" on page 69. • If ...you cannot run Windows, see "Recovering using the Windows DVD" on page 70 Recovering specific files and ...
...software's installation instructions. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 69 To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Recovery. www.gateway.com • If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering using Microsoft System Restore" on page 69. • If ...you cannot run Windows, see "Recovering using the Windows DVD" on page 70 Recovering specific files and ...
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...to put the printer online. • Check the port and cable for instructions on • Make sure that the printer is online. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click the Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you want to the correct port. •...To set to is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. The printer is not the default printer, make sure that you have an online/offline button that came with your notebook. www.gateway.com Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then ...
...to put the printer online. • Check the port and cable for instructions on • Make sure that the printer is online. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click the Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you want to the correct port. •...To set to is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. The printer is not the default printer, make sure that you have an online/offline button that came with your notebook. www.gateway.com Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then ...
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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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 ... 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 discharge 86 Adding or replacing...
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 ... 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 discharge 86 Adding or replacing...
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...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 the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to recover your pre-installed software and drivers...Because these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows DVD" on page 77. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from your hard drive. However, if you ...
...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 the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to recover your pre-installed software and drivers...Because these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows DVD" on page 77. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from your hard drive. However, if you ...
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...disc, then label all of x, and so on. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on . 6 If multiple discs are completed. Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu... does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as they are required, insert ...
...disc, then label all of x, and so on. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on . 6 If multiple discs are completed. Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu... does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as they are required, insert ...
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...: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. For... and Restore Center opens. 79 Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers.
...: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. For... and Restore Center opens. 79 Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers.
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...factory condition. b Click Recovery, then click Next. If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. Your computer restarts. - Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 ... any of the other recovery options, you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. This process is starting up now....
...factory condition. b Click Recovery, then click Next. If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. Your computer restarts. - Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 ... any of the other recovery options, you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. This process is starting up now....
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.... For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 74. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on your computer. www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with... recovered, your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. If you selected Recovery with automatic data backup in Step 8, you can still run Windows, back up your original hard drive, you the progress of software and driver recovery discs (if you have backed up any software...
.... For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 74. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on your computer. www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with... recovered, your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. If you selected Recovery with automatic data backup in Step 8, you can still run Windows, back up your original hard drive, you the progress of software and driver recovery discs (if you have backed up any software...
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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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www.gateway.com 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive .... 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 18 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from the old drive...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 ...
www.gateway.com 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard drive .... 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 18 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from the old drive...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 ...
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... • Clean the disc. For more information about using powered speakers, make sure that they are plugged in Windows, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 31. • Make sure that the Windows volume control is facing up , then try again. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. For ...more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on your notebook. • Your notebook may be able to play ...
... • Clean the disc. For more information about using powered speakers, make sure that they are plugged in Windows, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 31. • Make sure that the Windows volume control is facing up , then try again. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. For ...more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on your notebook. • Your notebook may be able to play ...
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...offline button that you may need to press. • Make sure that you want to press so the printer can start printing. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click the Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to be the default..., then click Help and Support. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the port and cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. 118 To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the printer is online....
...offline button that you may need to press. • Make sure that you want to press so the printer can start printing. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click the Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to be the default..., then click Help and Support. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the port and cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. 118 To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the printer is online....