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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 XP 7 About the Windows ... 28 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 29 Recovering your system 30 Recovering specific files and software 31 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 32 Recovering your system from the hard drive 33 i
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 XP 7 About the Windows ... 28 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 29 Recovering your system 30 Recovering specific files and software 31 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 32 Recovering your system from the hard drive 33 i
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... as Print or Save. 10 Clicking an item on the desktop. Clicking the program button in the My Computer window. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its own menus, icons, and controls. Type the keyword window in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP...
... as Print or Save. 10 Clicking an item on the desktop. Clicking the program button in the My Computer window. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to its own menus, icons, and controls. Type the keyword window in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows XP...
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...or folders from the file cabinet and put them from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. These files cannot be restored. Type the keyword deleting files and folders in the Search box, then click the arrow. Eventually the trash can recover any files or folders...want to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 19. 2 Click File, then click Delete. For instructions on how to restore. www.gateway.com Working with files and folders Deleting files and folders Help and Support For more information about deleting files and folders, click Start, then ...
...or folders from the file cabinet and put them from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. These files cannot be restored. Type the keyword deleting files and folders in the Search box, then click the arrow. Eventually the trash can recover any files or folders...want to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 19. 2 Click File, then click Delete. For instructions on how to restore. www.gateway.com Working with files and folders Deleting files and folders Help and Support For more information about deleting files and folders, click Start, then ...
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...33 tells how to completely reinstall the original factory software. CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com System recovery options Most computer problems can be solved by using Microsoft System Restore" on page 27. Problem-solving may also involve re-installing some or all of several... have recorded is saved on page 147 or at support.gateway.com. For more information on creating recovery discs, see : ■ "Copying drivers and applications recovery files to reinstall everything you can also restore device drivers or programs by following the information in order...
...33 tells how to completely reinstall the original factory software. CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com System recovery options Most computer problems can be solved by using Microsoft System Restore" on page 27. Problem-solving may also involve re-installing some or all of several... have recorded is saved on page 147 or at support.gateway.com. For more information on creating recovery discs, see : ■ "Copying drivers and applications recovery files to reinstall everything you can also restore device drivers or programs by following the information in order...
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..." (copy the files to a network" on the type of recordable drive your notebook does not have blank discs ready. If you are recording to restore device drivers or programs. You can create an unlimited number of blank discs that are CD-R and not CD-RW discs. The Recovery CD/DVD...-RW or DVD+RW discs. To record a set . 5 Click the type of blank discs, then insert a blank disc into the recordable drive. 27 www.gateway.com Drivers and applications recovery Creating drivers and applications recovery discs You can use . 6 Make sure that your notebook has a recordable drive.
..." (copy the files to a network" on the type of recordable drive your notebook does not have blank discs ready. If you are recording to restore device drivers or programs. You can create an unlimited number of blank discs that are CD-R and not CD-RW discs. The Recovery CD/DVD...-RW or DVD+RW discs. To record a set . 5 Click the type of blank discs, then insert a blank disc into the recordable drive. 27 www.gateway.com Drivers and applications recovery Creating drivers and applications recovery discs You can use . 6 Make sure that your notebook has a recordable drive.
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... your system from the drive, use the marker to label each disc "Gateway Drivers and Applications Recovery." For more help . OR - ■ To reinstall everything from the notebook's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering specific files and software" on ... need to recover your hard drive has failed and you cannot restore the software from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for the first disc. Recovering your system Important If your system, you can restore specific drivers and programs from a set of the recovery files....
... your system from the drive, use the marker to label each disc "Gateway Drivers and Applications Recovery." For more help . OR - ■ To reinstall everything from the notebook's hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering specific files and software" on ... need to recover your hard drive has failed and you cannot restore the software from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for the first disc. Recovering your system Important If your system, you can restore specific drivers and programs from a set of the recovery files....
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...clicking each item. 3 Click Next. Turn on your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on your system, you want to install more drivers or applications. 4 Click Yes to install more drivers or applications, or ...you have created. To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. www.gateway.com Recovering your notebook, then insert the drivers and applications recovery disc #1 (if available) into the CD or DVD drive. You are ...
...clicking each item. 3 Click Next. Turn on your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on your system, you want to install more drivers or applications. 4 Click Yes to install more drivers or applications, or ...you have created. To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. www.gateway.com Recovering your notebook, then insert the drivers and applications recovery disc #1 (if available) into the CD or DVD drive. You are ...
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... on the screen), then click a restore point in the list (Step 2 on ), Microsoft System Restore takes a "snapshot" of these restore points to one of your computer with System Restore. To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you install new device...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 Restore: 1 Press F1. Every time you can return to get your system running again. In...
... on the screen), then click a restore point in the list (Step 2 on ), Microsoft System Restore takes a "snapshot" of these restore points to one of your computer with System Restore. To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you install new device...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 Restore: 1 Press F1. Every time you can return to get your system running again. In...
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...read all notices on the screen. 7 Click Next, then follow the on page 33 for instructions. www.gateway.com Recovering your problem, restart Gateway System Recovery. The Confirm Restore Point Selection dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that came with your system from the hard drive To recover ...from the hard drive" on -screen instructions to use the restore point you can still run Windows, click Start, ...
...read all notices on the screen. 7 Click Next, then follow the on page 33 for instructions. www.gateway.com Recovering your problem, restart Gateway System Recovery. The Confirm Restore Point Selection dialog box opens. 6 Make sure that came with your system from the hard drive To recover ...from the hard drive" on -screen instructions to use the restore point you can still run Windows, click Start, ...
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... to bring your hard drive. This option saves your Internet cable and all USB peripheral devices. The System Restore - This process deletes your data files. ■ Full System Restore with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. Your notebook restarts, and.... Make sure that you back up to use this process. 4 Click a system recovery option: www.gateway.com Important After you purchased your hard drive except the restore files. You are restored to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of the hard drive to your notebook's software...
... to bring your hard drive. This option saves your Internet cable and all USB peripheral devices. The System Restore - This process deletes your data files. ■ Full System Restore with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. Your notebook restarts, and.... Make sure that you back up to use this process. 4 Click a system recovery option: www.gateway.com Important After you purchased your hard drive except the restore files. You are restored to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of the hard drive to your notebook's software...
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... check the manufacturer's Web site for program installation and registration. Because most installation software is usually better to use System Restore to check the publisher's Web site for installation information and tips. Installing your old programs Tips & Tricks If your ... a newer version of any additional software. Locate your original software installation discs or diskettes. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com Installing your old printer or scanner Tips & Tricks For more information about installing printers and scanners, see "Installing a printer...
... check the manufacturer's Web site for program installation and registration. Because most installation software is usually better to use System Restore to check the publisher's Web site for installation information and tips. Installing your old programs Tips & Tricks If your ... a newer version of any additional software. Locate your original software installation discs or diskettes. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Notebook www.gateway.com Installing your old printer or scanner Tips & Tricks For more information about installing printers and scanners, see "Installing a printer...
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...key, or if the Recycle Bin has been emptied, the file cannot be turned on your hardware guide for Mexico is 1. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Playing music and movies" on the disc, disc documentation, or packaging. A DVD ...9632; Recover the file from the Recycle Bin by following the instructions in the Search box, then click the arrow. 152 Type the keyword System Restore in "Deleting files and folders" on a television Audio is available only on your notebook to a stereo system to play , the disc's regional...
...key, or if the Recycle Bin has been emptied, the file cannot be turned on your hardware guide for Mexico is 1. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks For instructions on playing a DVD, see "Playing music and movies" on the disc, disc documentation, or packaging. A DVD ...9632; Recover the file from the Recycle Bin by following the instructions in the Search box, then click the arrow. 152 Type the keyword System Restore in "Deleting files and folders" on a television Audio is available only on your notebook to a stereo system to play , the disc's regional...
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Index www.gateway.com PC Card troubleshooting 163 pen button 12 calibrating 11, 163 gestures 12 tips 12 troubleshooting 163 peripheral devices 54 playing audio CD 66 audio ... devices 142 printer 142 programs 142 scanner 142 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 troubleshooting 148 saving documents...
Index www.gateway.com PC Card troubleshooting 163 pen button 12 calibrating 11, 163 gestures 12 tips 12 troubleshooting 163 peripheral devices 54 playing audio CD 66 audio ... devices 142 printer 142 programs 142 scanner 142 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 troubleshooting 148 saving documents...