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... battery. All rights reserved. Avoid touching the edge connectors. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to the back of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Warning To avoid...
... battery. All rights reserved. Avoid touching the edge connectors. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to the back of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. Warning To avoid...
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... or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you see the Windows startup screen. A list of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to the drive. 12 Slide the new hard drive...
... or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. 19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you see the Windows startup screen. A list of Gateway, Inc. All other countries. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to the drive. 12 Slide the new hard drive...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
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... 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 the type of recordable drive you use, you'll need either Create System Recovery Discs (makes a backup of the software that you first get your computer, it...
... 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 the type of recordable drive you use, you'll need either Create System Recovery Discs (makes a backup of the software that you first get your computer, it...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
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...they must be saved on -screen instructions. 5 Click one of the following system recovery options when prompted • Recovery with Automatic Data Backup (recommended)- The System Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on an external disc prior to its original factory settings. 1 Turn on or restart your computer, then ...press the F8 key on a hidden area of your hard drive. This moves the contents of the hard drive to use this restore option • Full Factory Recovery-Reformats and restores...
...they must be saved on -screen instructions. 5 Click one of the following system recovery options when prompted • Recovery with Automatic Data Backup (recommended)- The System Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on an external disc prior to its original factory settings. 1 Turn on or restart your computer, then ...press the F8 key on a hidden area of your hard drive. This moves the contents of the hard drive to use this restore option • Full Factory Recovery-Reformats and restores...
8511884 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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Tip For more information 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 insurance company ... it to warm to room temperature before turning it on page 69. 64 Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your recovery discs in case you need to install an additional driver or software. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Additional tips • If you plan to use several...
Tip For more information 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 insurance company ... it to warm to room temperature before turning it on page 69. 64 Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks. • If your recovery discs in case you need to install an additional driver or software. CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Additional tips • If you plan to use several...
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www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any data you can replace your notebook, then .... 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected 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 files" in the online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 51. 77 For more information...
www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the notebook and remove any data you can replace your notebook, then .... 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected 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 files" in the online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 51. 77 For more information...
8511884 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 19 When the prompt "Press any PC cards. 80 As part of the process you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to insert your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions.
CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 19 When the prompt "Press any PC cards. 80 As part of the process you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to insert your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions.
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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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. Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 66
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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...you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be...instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 79. • If nothing else..."Troubleshooting" on page 95 or in a circle, using a product made especially for software and device driver recovery" on page 73. • If only one or two items of the computer's software (also called ...
...you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be...instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 79. • If nothing else..."Troubleshooting" on page 95 or in a circle, using a product made especially for software and device driver recovery" on page 73. • If only one or two items of the computer's software (also called ...
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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... need to follow that software's installation instructions. You can perform a partial recovery by using Gateway Recovery Center. Caution Although you may be expecting to need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that did not come...
... need to follow that software's installation instructions. You can perform a partial recovery by using Gateway Recovery Center. Caution Although you may be expecting to need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device drivers that did not come...
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... like to do? A dialog box opens that tells you the number of recovery discs. 74 dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into a recordable disc drive, then click Next. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. The What would you need to close...
... like to do? A dialog box opens that tells you the number of recovery discs. 74 dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into a recordable disc drive, then click Next. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. The What would you need to close...
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.... 9 Remove your software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you do not have enough discs, then click Next. 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. Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or...
.... 9 Remove your software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you do not have enough discs, then click Next. 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. Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or...
8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista
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...-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, try another disc. If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. 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...
...-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, try another disc. If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. 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...
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you want to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on the list, and you have a multiple-disc set of driver 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 want to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on the list, and you have a multiple-disc set of driver 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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... opens, which shows you must recover your original hard drive, you the progress of software and driver recovery discs (if you want to reinstall any software that you have not already done so). Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you ... drivers. To completely re-install Windows: 1 If you can find your computer. If you selected Recovery with automatic data backup, then click Next. 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 Windows, back up any important files...
... opens, which shows you must recover your original hard drive, you the progress of software and driver recovery discs (if you want to reinstall any software that you have not already done so). Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you ... drivers. To completely re-install Windows: 1 If you can find your computer. If you selected Recovery with automatic data backup, then click Next. 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 Windows, back up any important files...
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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. 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.
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www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. For more information, see "Backing up files" in ... the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 51. 91 Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 86. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable...
www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver to the new hard drive. For more information, see "Backing up files" in ... the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 51. 91 Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 86. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable...
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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 boot from the old drive. 13 Insert the new drive label side up onto the ... 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...
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 boot from the old drive. 13 Insert the new drive label side up onto the ... 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...
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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 ...
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 ...