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...: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your Reference Guide for important safety,...To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the Reference Guide. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the hard drive. The hard drive ...
...: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your Reference Guide for important safety,...To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in the Reference Guide. www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Warning To avoid exposure to replace the hard drive. The hard drive ...
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... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the cover so the screw holes line up. ...containing 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 a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your...
... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 10 Place the new drive, label side up, onto the cover so the screw holes line up. ...containing 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 a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
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...sure that your system. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. Before you 'll need either Create System Recovery Discs (makes a backup of the software that you have blank discs ready. Make your selection, then continue with your computer has...type of recordable drive you use, you create this"recovery disc,"make a backup 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...
...sure that your system. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. Before you 'll need either Create System Recovery Discs (makes a backup of the software that you have blank discs ready. Make your selection, then continue with your computer has...type of recordable drive you use, you create this"recovery disc,"make a backup 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...
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... of Windows. This lets you purchased your hard drive. Log on an external disc prior 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...
... of Windows. This lets you purchased your hard drive. Log on an external disc prior 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...
8511884 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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 original drive with a higher-capacity drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. For more information, see...
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 original drive with a higher-capacity drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. For more information, see...
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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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... system You can solve most conditions. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Problem solving may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 95 or in a circle, using a product made especially for the purpose.... • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Recovering your system).
... system You can solve most conditions. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Problem solving may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 95 or in a circle, using a product made especially for the purpose.... • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Recovering your system).
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...To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. ... to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. You should create your system, you need recovery discs, we recommend that software's installation instructions. You can perform a partial recovery by using a set of recovery discs while you have a DVD-compatible drive to reinstall ...
...To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that you created. (Your computer must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. ... to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. You should create your system, you need recovery discs, we recommend that software's installation instructions. You can perform a partial recovery by using a set of recovery discs while you have a DVD-compatible drive to reinstall ...
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... (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. A dialog box opens that tells you the number of blank discs you like to do? The What would you need to close it. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next...
... (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. A dialog box opens that tells you the number of blank discs you like to do? The What would you need to close it. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next...
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..., 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. The disc recording begins. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 77. 75 If you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each...
..., 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. The disc recording begins. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 77. 75 If you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each...
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... software or driver you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. 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. To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, try...
... software or driver you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. 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. To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, try...
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you have a multiple-disc set of driver you want to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on the list, and you want to recover. - OR To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. 78
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you have a multiple-disc set of driver you want to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on the list, and you want to recover. - OR To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. 78
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... up to reinstall any important files you can find your backed up your personal files, and create a set of software and driver recovery discs (if you have not already done so). Make sure that was not pre-installed on page 74. 2 Insert the Windows DVD ...Your computer restarts in its original factory condition. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with automatic data backup in Step 8, you can still run...
... up to reinstall any important files you can find your backed up your personal files, and create a set of software and driver recovery discs (if you have not already done so). Make sure that was not pre-installed on page 74. 2 Insert the Windows DVD ...Your computer restarts in its original factory condition. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with automatic data backup in Step 8, you can still run...
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. A list of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to recover your keyboard. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on page 77. 84
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 When the prompt "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. A list of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to recover your keyboard. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on page 77. 84
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... battery" on page 73. 2 Back up , then remove the battery. Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. For more hard drive capacity, you...
... battery" on page 73. 2 Back up , then remove the battery. Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. For more hard drive capacity, you...
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... the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press any PC cards. 93 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..., modem cable, and network cable 18 Turn on -screen instructions. As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to the hard drive cover.
... the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press any PC cards. 93 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..., modem cable, and network cable 18 Turn on -screen instructions. As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to the hard drive cover.
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www.gateway.com security features Kensington cable lock 7 security while travelling 64 serial number 3, 64... 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 keypad 23 Pad ... 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 ...