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... screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on your keyboard. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you...
... screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. 13 Insert the battery and turn your notebook over. 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on your keyboard. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
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...day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? need a little extra help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to... find what you need additional help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers...
...day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? need a little extra help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to... find what you need additional help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed 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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...Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. This type of cable is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack ... cable, the wires on the left to the copper pins in your computer is listed. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on...Category 5 cables are available in front of the cable with the connectors facing away from any required drivers. For a crossover cable, the wires on the bottom. To order wired Ethernet PCI or PC ...
...Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. This type of cable is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack ... cable, the wires on the left to the copper pins in your computer is listed. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on...Category 5 cables are available in front of the cable with the connectors facing away from any required drivers. For a crossover cable, the wires on the bottom. To order wired Ethernet PCI or PC ...
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... setting network security. 49 Use the documentation that makes it easier to install wireless cards and drivers on your computer is listed. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from the ...task list on installing the cards and any required drivers. Setting up security for your access point documentation for instructions on the left. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway...
... setting network security. 49 Use the documentation that makes it easier to install wireless cards and drivers on your computer is listed. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from the ...task list on installing the cards and any required drivers. Setting up security for your access point documentation for instructions on the left. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway...
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...your printer or from the manufacturer's Web site. To print files across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are sending the file from the CD that contains the file you... copy. 4 Right-click the file, then click Copy. 5 Right-click the folder where you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from . Printing files across the network Important Before you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click... To copy files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to , then click Paste.
...your printer or from the manufacturer's Web site. To print files across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are sending the file from the CD that contains the file you... copy. 4 Right-click the file, then click Copy. 5 Right-click the folder where you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from . Printing files across the network Important Before you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click... To copy files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to , then click Paste.
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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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...option, then follow that did not come pre-installed on your system settings and saves them as device drivers and most pre-installed software. 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 You can return to one of these restore points to get your system running again. To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Recovery. Recovering ...
...option, then follow that did not come pre-installed on your system settings and saves them as device drivers and most pre-installed software. 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 You can return to one of these restore points to get your system running again. To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Recovery. Recovering ...
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... Panel. To set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide 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 ...not turn on installing the printer driver. To make sure that came with your notebook. The printer is online. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. Make sure that it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Printer Help For more information...
... Panel. To set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide 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 ...not turn on installing the printer driver. To make sure that came with your notebook. The printer is online. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. Make sure that it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Printer Help For more information...
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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Because these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 83. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. You can perform a partial recovery by using recovery discs...
Because these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 83. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. You can perform a partial recovery by using recovery discs...
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... a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! Important If 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 software and driver recovery discs you do not have enough discs, then click Next. Label...
... a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! Important If 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 software and driver recovery discs you do not have enough discs, then click Next. Label...
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...points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 81. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "... creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click ...
...points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 81. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "... creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click ...
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...software and device drivers. The Welcome to load instead, restart the computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on or restart your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. If Windows starts to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 ...Click Next. 82 The Gateway Recovery Center opens. b Click Recovery, then click Next. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click ...
...software and device drivers. The Welcome to load instead, restart the computer and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on or restart your hard drive, back them up , repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. If Windows starts to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 ...Click Next. 82 The Gateway Recovery Center opens. b Click Recovery, then click Next. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click ...
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... c:\backup. - For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 74. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of the system recovery. You also need to 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...
... c:\backup. - For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 74. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of the system recovery. You also need to 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...
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 When the prompt "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 select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on page 77. 84 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 boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to recover your keyboard.
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 When the prompt "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 select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on page 77. 84 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 boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to recover your keyboard.
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... the cover from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your keyboard and follow the 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. 13 Insert the... secure the hard drive to insert your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 18 Turn on -screen instructions. 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...
... the cover from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your keyboard and follow the 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. 13 Insert the... secure the hard drive to insert your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 18 Turn on -screen instructions. 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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... control is turned up. For more information about using powered speakers, make sure that they are plugged in Windows, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 73. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 36. 100 For more information, see "Identifying drive types"... "Adjusting the volume" on your notebook. • Clean the disc. Occasionally discs are using your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the volume control on page 31. • Make sure that you have...
... control is turned up. For more information about using powered speakers, make sure that they are plugged in Windows, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 73. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 36. 100 For more information, see "Identifying drive types"... "Adjusting the volume" on your notebook. • Clean the disc. Occasionally discs are using your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. An audio CD does not produce sound • Make sure that the volume control on page 31. • Make sure that you have...
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... instructions on page 52. • Let the battery return to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that came with your printer for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to room temperature. Printer Help For... it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The printer is on • Make sure that the printer is calibrated correctly. 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 press. • Make sure that...
... instructions on page 52. • Let the battery return to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that came with your printer for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to room temperature. Printer Help For... it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The printer is on • Make sure that the printer is calibrated correctly. 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 press. • Make sure that...