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...on the label on the bottom of the cover. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." ... discharge-sensitive components in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Before working with the drivers and applications already installed. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of...
...on the label on the bottom of the cover. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge." ... discharge-sensitive components in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Before working with the drivers and applications already installed. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of...
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See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your computer is starting. 18 Insert the Operating... replace any PC Cards. 16 Turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to the hard drive cover...
See your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. All other countries. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, restart your notebook, then press F11 while your computer is starting. 18 Insert the Operating... replace any PC Cards. 16 Turn on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. 17 If the hard drive was sent to the hard drive cover...
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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 Gateway Web site 2 Using Support 3 Help and Support 4 Searching for a topic 4 Getting help in Media Center 5 BigFix 6 Online help 6 Chapter 2: Using Windows ... Opening a document 23 Printing a document 23 Shortcuts 24 Chapter 3: Recovering Your System 25 System recovery options 26 Drivers and applications recovery 26 Creating drivers and applications recovery discs 27 Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network 28 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 29 Recovering your system...
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 Gateway Web site 2 Using Support 3 Help and Support 4 Searching for a topic 4 Getting help in Media Center 5 BigFix 6 Online help 6 Chapter 2: Using Windows ... Opening a document 23 Printing a document 23 Shortcuts 24 Chapter 3: Recovering Your System 25 System recovery options 26 Drivers and applications recovery 26 Creating drivers and applications recovery discs 27 Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network 28 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 29 Recovering your system...
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...experience. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new Gateway notebook for years to high-quality, brand-name components at support.gateway.com. 2 Your new Gateway notebook is available 24 hours...of services and support. If you ever have highlighted some basic care and safety information to provide best-of us at Gateway. to help you again, from your notebook. Thank you keep your new notebook. We sincerely hope that you with ...
...experience. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new Gateway notebook for years to high-quality, brand-name components at support.gateway.com. 2 Your new Gateway notebook is available 24 hours...of services and support. If you ever have highlighted some basic care and safety information to provide best-of us at Gateway. to help you again, from your notebook. Thank you keep your new notebook. We sincerely hope that you with ...
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.... Upgrade Center Click Upgrade Center to get a list of all Gateway notebooks. Click Call Us to view and purchase upgrades for your notebook, type your drivers. Downloads Click Downloads to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for both sales and support. For more information, see... "Telephone support" on page 167. 3 www.gateway.com Using Support Gateway Web site The Support site is divided into...
.... Upgrade Center Click Upgrade Center to get a list of all Gateway notebooks. Click Call Us to view and purchase upgrades for your notebook, type your drivers. Downloads Click Downloads to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for both sales and support. For more information, see... "Telephone support" on page 167. 3 www.gateway.com Using Support Gateway Web site The Support site is divided into...
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CHAPTER 3 Recovering Your System • System recovery options • Drivers and applications recovery • Recovering your system 25
CHAPTER 3 Recovering Your System • System recovery options • Drivers and applications recovery • Recovering your system 25
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...hard drive" on page 31 describes how to install specific, factory-installed software and device drivers. If you are still experiencing problems, you get your new Gateway system. ■ "Drivers and applications recovery" on page 27. Problem-solving may need to recover your system under .... CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com System recovery options Most computer problems can restore your system to working condition. You can immediately create the recovery discs (recommended), or you can also restore device drivers or programs by following the information in...
...hard drive" on page 31 describes how to install specific, factory-installed software and device drivers. If you are still experiencing problems, you get your new Gateway system. ■ "Drivers and applications recovery" on page 27. Problem-solving may need to recover your system under .... CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com System recovery options Most computer problems can restore your system to working condition. You can immediately create the recovery discs (recommended), or you can also restore device drivers or programs by following the information in...
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... has, you need either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. 2 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). Before you continue, make sure that it is a DVD-R or DVD+R disc, not DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs. If you are ...Recovery CD/DVD Creator dialog box opens. 4 Click Start Creation. If your notebook does not have blank discs ready. Depending on page 28. www.gateway.com Drivers and applications recovery Creating drivers and applications recovery discs You can use . 6 Make sure that you have the appropriate number and type of...
... has, you need either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. 2 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). Before you continue, make sure that it is a DVD-R or DVD+R disc, not DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs. If you are ...Recovery CD/DVD Creator dialog box opens. 4 Click Start Creation. If your notebook does not have blank discs ready. Depending on page 28. www.gateway.com Drivers and applications recovery Creating drivers and applications recovery discs You can use . 6 Make sure that you have the appropriate number and type of...
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... discs) or "Create ISO" (copy the files to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of drivers and applications recovery discs from the drive, use . A message asks you if you remove each disc "Gateway Driver and Application Recovery." To copy drivers and applications recovery files to label each disc from a different notebook that has a recordable drive.
... discs) or "Create ISO" (copy the files to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of drivers and applications recovery discs from the drive, use . A message asks you if you remove each disc "Gateway Driver and Application Recovery." To copy drivers and applications recovery files to label each disc from a different notebook that has a recordable drive.
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...OK. For example, if the recovery (ISO) file was created for each recovery (ISO) file. 3 Click Start, then click My Computer. 29 www.gateway.com Drivers and applications recovery 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you use a blank DVD+R or DVD-R disc. For example, store the files for ...files on a network" on a network: 1 Make sure that you will need one blank disc for a DVD, make sure you want to save the driver and application recovery files to the location you specified. 4 When you continue, make sure that your recovery (ISO) images in a folder named GW 7200XL ...
...OK. For example, if the recovery (ISO) file was created for each recovery (ISO) file. 3 Click Start, then click My Computer. 29 www.gateway.com Drivers and applications recovery 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you use a blank DVD+R or DVD-R disc. For example, store the files for ...files on a network" on a network: 1 Make sure that you will need one blank disc for a DVD, make sure you want to save the driver and application recovery files to the location you specified. 4 When you continue, make sure that your recovery (ISO) images in a folder named GW 7200XL ...
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... disc(s). OR - ■ To reinstall everything from the hard drive" on page 32. - www.gateway.com Important Use a permanent marker to a previous condition when drivers and programs were working correctly, see "Recovering your system from the notebook's hard drive. ■ To... system Important If your hard drive has failed and you can restore specific drivers and programs from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for each recovery file until each disc "Gateway Drivers and Applications Recovery." CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System 4 Open the network location...
... disc(s). OR - ■ To reinstall everything from the hard drive" on page 32. - www.gateway.com Important Use a permanent marker to a previous condition when drivers and programs were working correctly, see "Recovering your system from the notebook's hard drive. ■ To... system Important If your hard drive has failed and you can restore specific drivers and programs from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for each recovery file until each disc "Gateway Drivers and Applications Recovery." CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System 4 Open the network location...
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... on your system, you need to install. To select multiple items, press and hold CTRL while clicking each item. 3 Click Next. www.gateway.com Recovering your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on page 32. 31 You can perform... a message asks you if you need to exit. 5 Store the discs in "Recovering your system using either the Start menu or a drivers and applications recovery disc that did not come pre-installed on your system still has problems, follow the software's own instructions for future use.
... on your system, you need to install. To select multiple items, press and hold CTRL while clicking each item. 3 Click Next. www.gateway.com Recovering your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on page 32. 31 You can perform... a message asks you if you need to exit. 5 Store the discs in "Recovering your system using either the Start menu or a drivers and applications recovery disc that did not come pre-installed on your system still has problems, follow the software's own instructions for future use.
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... Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1. To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can return to one of these restore points to an earlier ... click a restore point in the list (Step 2 on ), Microsoft System Restore takes a "snapshot" of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your system running again. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to a previous...
... Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1. To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can return to one of these restore points to an earlier ... click a restore point in the list (Step 2 on ), Microsoft System Restore takes a "snapshot" of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your system running again. The Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center opens. 2 Click Undo changes to a previous...
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... security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. Windows Update Help and Support For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. These updates... include security updates. Windows XP Security Center Use the Windows XP Security Center to schedule automatic updates. www.gateway.com Security updates Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep your notebook secure. ■ Express-Click...
... security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. Windows Update Help and Support For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. These updates... include security updates. Windows XP Security Center Use the Windows XP Security Center to schedule automatic updates. www.gateway.com Security updates Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep your notebook secure. ■ Express-Click...
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Important If an external monitor or projector is connected and you control the presentation from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. Simultaneous display lets you ...a projector or external monitor: 1 Turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Standby mode. Important Press FN+F4 to your audience. www.gateway.com Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are for...
Important If an external monitor or projector is connected and you control the presentation from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on an optional port replicator, see the poster or hardware guide. Simultaneous display lets you ...a projector or external monitor: 1 Turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Standby mode. Important Press FN+F4 to your audience. www.gateway.com Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are for...
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... Sharing resources With a network, you are shared, you want to install the printer drivers on each computer. After the drives and printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. The folder properties dialog box opens. To share drives or folders: 1 In... of that drive will be available to everyone on your notebook and access a favorite Internet Web site. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Testing your network Now that your home network is plugged in the access point documentation ■ Temporarily turn off any firewall software...
... Sharing resources With a network, you are shared, you want to install the printer drivers on each computer. After the drives and printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. The folder properties dialog box opens. To share drives or folders: 1 In... of that drive will be available to everyone on your notebook and access a favorite Internet Web site. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Testing your network Now that your home network is plugged in the access point documentation ■ Temporarily turn off any firewall software...
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...Open. 3 Browse to the network drive that shipped with your printer or from . Printing 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 the file to. 7 Click Edit, then click Paste. CHAPTER 9: ...Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start the program for the printer on the computer you are sending the...
...Open. 3 Browse to the network drive that shipped with your printer or from . Printing 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 the file to. 7 Click Edit, then click Paste. CHAPTER 9: ...Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start the program for the printer on the computer you are sending the...
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...if your notebook is lost or damaged. ■ Take your recovery discs (see "Drivers and applications recovery" on page 26) in case you need to a network. CHAPTER 13: Traveling with Your Notebook www.gateway.com Additional tips ■ If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take... a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports. ■ Take a network cable if you need to connect to install an additional driver or software. 146
...if your notebook is lost or damaged. ■ Take your recovery discs (see "Drivers and applications recovery" on page 26) in case you need to a network. CHAPTER 13: Traveling with Your Notebook www.gateway.com Additional tips ■ If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take... a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports. ■ Take a network cable if you need to connect to install an additional driver or software. 146
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... replicator and not on page 2. 151 Occasionally discs are plugged in and turned on page 133. Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Gateway Web site" on the notebook. For more information about using powered speakers, make sure that you press the disc firmly onto the spindle so ...Make sure that they are flawed and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. You may not be able to adjust the volume control in place. ■ If your notebook has a modular drive, it may be read...
... replicator and not on page 2. 151 Occasionally discs are plugged in and turned on page 133. Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Gateway Web site" on the notebook. For more information about using powered speakers, make sure that you press the disc firmly onto the spindle so ...Make sure that they are flawed and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. You may not be able to adjust the volume control in place. ■ If your notebook has a modular drive, it may be read...
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... then click Control Panel. Type the keyword sound troubleshooting in speakers ■ Make sure that the volume control on installing the printer driver. If your notebook is turned up . Status indicators The status indicators are not functioning ■ Make sure the status indicators are ...9632; Wait until files have an online/offline button that came with your printer for adding additional memory. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that you may want to press after adding paper. You are not getting sound from ...
... then click Control Panel. Type the keyword sound troubleshooting in speakers ■ Make sure that the volume control on installing the printer driver. If your notebook is turned up . Status indicators The status indicators are not functioning ■ Make sure the status indicators are ...9632; Wait until files have an online/offline button that came with your printer for adding additional memory. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that you may want to press after adding paper. You are not getting sound from ...