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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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... support in good operating condition. 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 notebook. Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is designed to come. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.gateway.com Thank you are sure that you with fast...
... support in good operating condition. 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 notebook. Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is designed to come. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.gateway.com Thank you are sure that you with fast...
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... to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for all the products that Gateway supports. Resources Click Resources to access utilities to help you get drivers specific to get a list of all Gateway notebooks. Downloads Click Downloads to your notebook. Click Call Us to view... a list of Gateway telephone numbers for your notebook, type your notebook. Product Support...
... to access product documentation, specifications, and guides for all the products that Gateway supports. Resources Click Resources to access utilities to help you get drivers specific to get a list of all Gateway notebooks. Downloads Click Downloads to your notebook. Click Call Us to view... a list of Gateway telephone numbers for your notebook, type your notebook. Product Support...
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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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... recovery Your notebook's hard drive contains everything you need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new Gateway system. ■ "Drivers and applications recovery" on page 32 describes how to return your system under most conditions. For more information on page...26 If you are still experiencing problems, you may need to record (or burn) the Drivers and Applications Recovery discs. We recommend that you make a backup of your notebook. Gateway provides everything you need to reinstall everything, including the operating system, so your notebook has ...
... recovery Your notebook's hard drive contains everything you need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new Gateway system. ■ "Drivers and applications recovery" on page 32 describes how to return your system under most conditions. For more information on page...26 If you are still experiencing problems, you may need to record (or burn) the Drivers and Applications Recovery discs. We recommend that you make a backup of your notebook. Gateway provides everything you need to reinstall everything, including the operating system, so your notebook has ...
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... You can use . 6 Make sure that 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 create an unlimited number of recordable drive your notebook has, you need either several CD-R ... into the recordable drive. 27 A message asks you if you want to a DVD, make sure that you have the appropriate number and type of drivers and applications recovery discs: 1 Make sure that you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or "Create ISO" (copy the files to ...
... You can use . 6 Make sure that 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 create an unlimited number of recordable drive your notebook has, you need either several CD-R ... into the recordable drive. 27 A message asks you if you want to a DVD, make sure that you have the appropriate number and type of drivers and applications recovery discs: 1 Make sure that you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or "Create ISO" (copy the files to ...
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You are done. As you can burn unlimited sets of x, and so on. Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network You can copy driver and application recovery files to a network location, so you remove each disc from the drive, use . A message asks you ...a safe place for future use the marker to label each disc "Gateway Driver and Application Recovery." To copy drivers and applications recovery files to a network: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). The program prepares the recovery files, then records the recovery...
You are done. As you can burn unlimited sets of x, and so on. Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network You can copy driver and application recovery files to a network location, so you remove each disc from the drive, use . A message asks you ...a safe place for future use the marker to label each disc "Gateway Driver and Application Recovery." To copy drivers and applications recovery files to a network: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). The program prepares the recovery files, then records the recovery...
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... Create ISO, then find the network location you want to save the driver and application recovery files to the location you specified. 4 When you see "Creating discs from recovery files stored on page 29. For example, store the files for a Gateway 7200XL in a folder that indicates which computer the files are CD...
... Create ISO, then find the network location you want to save the driver and application recovery files to the location you specified. 4 When you see "Creating discs from recovery files stored on page 29. For example, store the files for a Gateway 7200XL in a folder that indicates which computer the files are CD...
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... page 33. 30 Your media burning software opens. 6 Follow the 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 using Microsoft System Restore" on -screen instructions...discs, roll back your system from the notebook's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering your system to label each disc "Gateway Drivers and Applications Recovery." CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System 4 Open the network location of the recovery files...
... page 33. 30 Your media burning software opens. 6 Follow the 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 using Microsoft System Restore" on -screen instructions...discs, roll back your system from the notebook's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering your system to label each disc "Gateway Drivers and Applications Recovery." CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System 4 Open the network location of the recovery files...
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... are installed. The Application Recovery program opens. - www.gateway.com Recovering your system, you need to recover software that you have created. The Application Recovery program opens. 2 Click the driver or application you want to install more drivers or applications. 4 Click Yes to install more drivers or applications, or click Quit to follow the...
... are installed. The Application Recovery program opens. - www.gateway.com Recovering your system, you need to recover software that you have created. The Application Recovery program opens. 2 Click the driver or application you want to install more drivers or applications. 4 Click Yes to install more drivers or applications, or click Quit to follow the...
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..., you can restore your system to get your system running again. To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on the screen).... 32 CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System ...
..., you can restore your system to get your system running again. To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on the screen).... 32 CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System ...
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... Search box, then click the arrow. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to schedule automatic updates. www.gateway.com Security updates Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep your notebook's system software up to date. You...These updates include security updates. Windows XP Security Center Use the Windows XP Security Center to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update...
... Search box, then click the arrow. These updates include security updates. ■ Custom-Click Custom to schedule automatic updates. www.gateway.com Security updates Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep your notebook's system software up to date. You...These updates include security updates. Windows XP Security Center Use the Windows XP Security Center to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update...
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... guide. You can use a projector or external monitor: 1 Turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Standby mode. You may need to install the driver from your notebook and at the same time face your notebook. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power source and turn off... 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...
... guide. You can use a projector or external monitor: 1 Turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Standby mode. You may need to install the driver from your notebook and at the same time face your notebook. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power source and turn off... 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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... network drive ■ Open and copy files stored on other network computers ■ Print documents on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. To share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that your home network is ... of the devices, then turn them as though they were attached directly to everyone on the network. 102 CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Testing your network Now that you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers,...
... network drive ■ Open and copy files stored on other network computers ■ Print documents on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. To share drives or folders: 1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the drive or folder that your home network is ... of the devices, then turn them as though they were attached directly to everyone on the network. 102 CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Testing your network Now that you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers,...
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... installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your printer or from . You can print a file across the network, you must install the driver for the file you want to open. 2 Click File, then click Open. 3 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy. 3... drive that contains the file you want to open. 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. 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...
... installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your printer or from . You can print a file across the network, you must install the driver for the file you want to open. 2 Click File, then click Open. 3 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy. 3... drive that contains the file you want to open. 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. 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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...your notebook. ■ Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. DVD drives Your notebook does not recognize a disc ■ The disc may be seated correctly in place. ■ If your notebook has a...9632; Make sure that Mute controls are turned off. ■ Make sure that headphones are not plugged into the modular bay. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting An external monitor or projector is not working If your notebook is connected to a port replicator, make sure that they are...
...your notebook. ■ Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. DVD drives Your notebook does not recognize a disc ■ The disc may be seated correctly in place. ■ If your notebook has a...9632; Make sure that Mute controls are turned off. ■ Make sure that headphones are not plugged into the modular bay. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting An external monitor or projector is not working If your notebook is connected to a port replicator, make sure that they are...
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... is turned up . Type the keyword sound troubleshooting in speakers ■ Make sure that headphones are turned off. On select Gateway notebooks, you may want to use. Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. ■ If you...that the printer is in Windows, see the poster or hardware guide. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. Sound Tips & Tricks For more information about using your printer for adding ...
... is turned up . Type the keyword sound troubleshooting in speakers ■ Make sure that headphones are turned off. On select Gateway notebooks, you may want to use. Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. ■ If you...that the printer is in Windows, see the poster or hardware guide. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. Sound Tips & Tricks For more information about using your printer for adding ...
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...118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123 troubleshooting 150 using screen saver 122 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 4 Help and Support 4 online help 6 documents creating 21 opening 23 printing 23 saving 22 downloading files 39 drivers updating 3 drives backing up files 138 checking for errors 136 checking for free space...16 opening 14 pasting 16, 24 recovering 17 renaming 24 searching for 18, 19 sharing 102 un-sharing 103 viewing list 14 fragmentation 137 G Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 H hard drive backing up files 138 checking for errors 136 checking for free space 135 defragmenting 137 deleting ...
...118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123 troubleshooting 150 using screen saver 122 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 4 Help and Support 4 online help 6 documents creating 21 opening 23 printing 23 saving 22 downloading files 39 drivers updating 3 drives backing up files 138 checking for errors 136 checking for free space...16 opening 14 pasting 16, 24 recovering 17 renaming 24 searching for 18, 19 sharing 102 un-sharing 103 viewing list 14 fragmentation 137 G Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 H hard drive backing up files 138 checking for errors 136 checking for free space 135 defragmenting 137 deleting ...
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Index www.gateway.com PC Card troubleshooting 163 pen button 12 calibrating 11, 163 gestures 12 ... 144 recharging battery 90 recordable drive See DVD drive recording audio file 69 CD tracks 69, 85 recovering device drivers 31 files and folders 17 programs 31 system 30 Recycle Bin 8 deleting files and folders 17 emptying 17 recovering...software 142 removing files and folders 8, 17, 24, 136 renaming files and folders 24 resolution changing 119 restoring device drivers 31 files and folders 17 programs 31 system 30 S safety caring for notebook 132 general precautions 170 guidelines for ...
Index www.gateway.com PC Card troubleshooting 163 pen button 12 calibrating 11, 163 gestures 12 ... 144 recharging battery 90 recordable drive See DVD drive recording audio file 69 CD tracks 69, 85 recovering device drivers 31 files and folders 17 programs 31 system 30 Recycle Bin 8 deleting files and folders 17 emptying 17 recovering...software 142 removing files and folders 8, 17, 24, 136 renaming files and folders 24 resolution changing 119 restoring device drivers 31 files and folders 17 programs 31 system 30 S safety caring for notebook 132 general precautions 170 guidelines for ...