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... sharing printers, see "Sharing drives and printers" on the network, then click Properties. Modify the security settings to install the printer drivers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Select Diagnose and Repair on your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel... of your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Help For more information, see the network name, but you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. 52
... sharing printers, see "Sharing drives and printers" on the network, then click Properties. Modify the security settings to install the printer drivers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Select Diagnose and Repair on your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel... of your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Help For more information, see the network name, but you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. 52
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... folders 10, 19 text and graphics 19 copyright notice 93 creating desktop icons 8 desktop shortcuts 8 documents 17 folders 10 music files 36 video DVD 38 WMA files 36 customizing 65 cutting files and folders 10 D defragmenting hard drive 89 deleting files and folders 6, 11, 19, 88 desktop...Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 88 Disk Defragmenter 89 display using screen saver 68 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking for ...
... folders 10, 19 text and graphics 19 copyright notice 93 creating desktop icons 8 desktop shortcuts 8 documents 17 folders 10 music files 36 video DVD 38 WMA files 36 customizing 65 cutting files and folders 10 D defragmenting hard drive 89 deleting files and folders 6, 11, 19, 88 desktop...Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 88 Disk Defragmenter 89 display using screen saver 68 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking for ...
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... the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 17 Follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in... the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. All other countries. Go to insert your Drivers ...
... the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 17 Follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in... the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved. All other countries. Go to insert your Drivers ...
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www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing ... 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your system to its factory condition 89 Recovering your system using the Windows...
www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing ... 77 Cleaning the keyboard 77 Cleaning the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your system to its factory condition 89 Recovering your system using the Windows...
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.... www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your system). However, remember that when you need to recover your notebook while using a product made especially for software and device driver recovery" on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it with an electrical outlet, ...called recovering or restoring your notebook when running on page 81. 79 For instructions, see "Preparing for the purpose. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to run on fixed power. Recovering your notebook for additional system recovery options, you want to the edge, ...
.... www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your system). However, remember that when you need to recover your notebook while using a product made especially for software and device driver recovery" on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it with an electrical outlet, ...called recovering or restoring your notebook when running on page 81. 79 For instructions, see "Preparing for the purpose. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to run on fixed power. Recovering your notebook for additional system recovery options, you want to the edge, ...
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...for system recovery may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 80 If you need to recover software that did not come... pre-installed on your system, you need to follow that you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD" on page 84. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre...
...for system recovery may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 80 If you need to recover software that did not come... pre-installed on your system, you need to follow that you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD" on page 84. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre...
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...you have a recordable disc drive to perform this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. You should create your own set. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your ... opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 81 www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to recover your pre-installed ...
...you have a recordable disc drive to perform this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. You should create your own set. However, if you ever re-install Windows from your ... opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 81 www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to recover your pre-installed ...
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www.gateway.com To recover software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you want to recover. - OR - 85 If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and double-click the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe.
www.gateway.com To recover software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you want to recover. - OR - 85 If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and double-click the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe.
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... in its original factory condition. Recovering your system using the Windows Vista® operating system DVD. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is recovered, your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. You still need to c:\backup. - To completely re-install Windows: 1 If you ...data backup, then click Next. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 81. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then turn on your personal files, and create a set of the system recovery. The Factory ...
... in its original factory condition. Recovering your system using the Windows Vista® operating system DVD. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is recovered, your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. You still need to c:\backup. - To completely re-install Windows: 1 If you ...data backup, then click Next. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 81. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then turn on your personal files, and create a set of the system recovery. The Factory ...
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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 recover your keyboard. A list of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. www.gateway.com 3 When the prompt "Press any key to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on page 84. 91
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 recover your keyboard. A list of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. www.gateway.com 3 When the prompt "Press any key to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on page 84. 91
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..., see "Changing the battery" on page 61. 100 Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows ...Vista DVD to the notebook and remove any data you can replace your notebook over so the bottom is ...
..., see "Changing the battery" on page 61. 100 Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows ...Vista DVD to the notebook and remove any data you can replace your notebook over so the bottom is ...
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Screw Screw Screw Screw 12 Remove the cover from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your keyboard and follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards ... then turn your notebook over. 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. 102 13 Insert the...
Screw Screw Screw Screw 12 Remove the cover from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on -screen instructions. As part of the process you may be prompted to insert your keyboard and follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards ... then turn your notebook over. 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. 102 13 Insert the...
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For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 80. For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 36. • Make sure that Mute controls are using the built-in and turned ... memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the DVD. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 42. • Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Try a different disc. For more information,...
For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 80. For instructions on how to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 36. • Make sure that Mute controls are using the built-in and turned ... memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the DVD. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 42. • Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Try a different disc. For more information,...
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www.gateway.com network 8 power 9, 16 printer 8 projector 51 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 S-Video out 54 television 54 USB 8, 48 VGA 9, 51 video camera 8 wired Ethernet ... display properties adjusting 51 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 30 dragging 30 drivers recovery discs 81, 84 re-installing 80 drives CD 42 DVD 42 DVD/CD-RW 7, 42 DVD±RW 7, 42 hard drive 10, 100 identifying drive types 42 multi-format DVD±RW 7, 42 replacing hard drive 100 status indicators 23 troubleshooting...
www.gateway.com network 8 power 9, 16 printer 8 projector 51 scanner 8 speaker 6 S-Video (TV) out 7 S-Video out 54 television 54 USB 8, 48 VGA 9, 51 video camera 8 wired Ethernet ... display properties adjusting 51 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 30 dragging 30 drivers recovery discs 81, 84 re-installing 80 drives CD 42 DVD 42 DVD/CD-RW 7, 42 DVD±RW 7, 42 hard drive 10, 100 identifying drive types 42 multi-format DVD±RW 7, 42 replacing hard drive 100 status indicators 23 troubleshooting...
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Index eject hole CD 43 DVD 43 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 94 EmPower power adapter 64 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting wired 19 jack 8, 19 Express Card adding 45 inserting 45 installing 45 ... opening 30 transferring 71 troubleshooting 110 Firewire port 8, 48 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 30 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 83 re-installing programs 83 re-installing software 83 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 100 purchasing 56 replacing...
Index eject hole CD 43 DVD 43 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 94 EmPower power adapter 64 ergonomics 14 Ethernet connecting wired 19 jack 8, 19 Express Card adding 45 inserting 45 installing 45 ... opening 30 transferring 71 troubleshooting 110 Firewire port 8, 48 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 30 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 83 re-installing programs 83 re-installing software 83 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 100 purchasing 56 replacing...
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...notebook 22 recalibrating battery 62 recharging battery 60 recovering defaults 89 drivers 80 programs 80 software 80 system 79 Windows 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 83 with Windows DVD 90 with Windows System Restore 86 recovery discs creating 81 drivers 81, 84 programs 81, 84 software 81, 84 using ...84 Recycle Bin deleting files 110 emptying 110 regional code DVD 43 re-installing defaults 89 drivers 80 programs 79, 80 software 79, 80 Windows 79, 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 83 with Windows DVD 90 with Windows System Restore 86 replacing See installing resetting notebook 22 ...
...notebook 22 recalibrating battery 62 recharging battery 60 recovering defaults 89 drivers 80 programs 80 software 80 system 79 Windows 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 83 with Windows DVD 90 with Windows System Restore 86 recovery discs creating 81 drivers 81, 84 programs 81, 84 software 81, 84 using ...84 Recycle Bin deleting files 110 emptying 110 regional code DVD 43 re-installing defaults 89 drivers 80 programs 79, 80 software 79, 80 Windows 79, 80 with Gateway Recovery Center 83 with Windows DVD 90 with Windows System Restore 86 replacing See installing resetting notebook 22 ...