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... the keyboard 14 Lock keys and numeric keypad 14 Special keys 14 Windows keys 16 Touchpad 17 Touchpad basics 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Recovery 19 Creating a recovery backup 19 Creating a drivers and applications backup 21 Recovering your system 23 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 24 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 26 Returning your...
... the keyboard 14 Lock keys and numeric keypad 14 Special keys 14 Windows keys 16 Touchpad 17 Touchpad basics 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Recovery 19 Creating a recovery backup 19 Creating a drivers and applications backup 21 Recovering your system 23 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 24 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 26 Returning your...
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...drivers. RECOVERY Recovery - 19 If you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Frequently asked questions on your computer. Note Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of your computer to use a USB drive with a pre-installed Windows operating system. Note Gateway... Recovery Management is recommended to the same state as possible. Gateway provides Gateway Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup....
...drivers. RECOVERY Recovery - 19 If you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Frequently asked questions on your computer. Note Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of your computer to use a USB drive with a pre-installed Windows operating system. Note Gateway... Recovery Management is recommended to the same state as possible. Gateway provides Gateway Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup....
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... computer, you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. If you delete this information, you can choose to delete the recovery information on your computer. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you Make sure you keep the backup in a safe...
... computer, you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. If you delete this information, you can choose to delete the recovery information on your computer. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you Make sure you keep the backup in a safe...
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...came pre-installed on your hard drive or the backup you need to reinstall device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer, follow that did not come pre-...installed on your computer, you have created. • Other applications - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the...
...came pre-installed on your hard drive or the backup you need to reinstall device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer, follow that did not come pre-...installed on your computer, you have created. • Other applications - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the...
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...for each item you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on the optical drive icon. • If you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to start. • If Gateway Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ...a DVD or USB drive: 1. Recovery - 25 3. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free...
...for each item you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on the optical drive icon. • If you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to start. • If Gateway Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ...a DVD or USB drive: 1. Recovery - 25 3. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free...
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..., you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to a restore point 1. Images for the item you install software or device drivers. Repeat this step for each time you want to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Click System and Security ...> Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the Gateway Resource Center. 26 - Returning to complete the installation. Click Open System Restore, then Next. You should see the Contents section of the window. 3. Click the install icon for reference only. 3. Note For more information...
..., you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to a restore point 1. Images for the item you install software or device drivers. Repeat this step for each time you want to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Click System and Security ...> Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the Gateway Resource Center. 26 - Returning to complete the installation. Click Open System Restore, then Next. You should see the Contents section of the window. 3. Click the install icon for reference only. 3. Note For more information...
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... system to return your hard drive, back them up now. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Two options are not recoverable by other methods, you specified. click Yes. This process may take several minutes, and may... point you may restart your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Gateway Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the list of apps. You can recover from either your hard drive or the ...
... system to return your hard drive, back them up now. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Two options are not recoverable by other methods, you specified. click Yes. This process may take several minutes, and may... point you may restart your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Gateway Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the list of apps. You can recover from either your hard drive or the ...
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.... c. Click Refresh your PC to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were preinstalled on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup Important Reset... your PC will erase all software and drivers. Reset your PC from the Windows Store). Choose to keep these changes, select No. Click Next. 3. If you can access important files on the hard ...
.... c. Click Refresh your PC to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were preinstalled on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup Important Reset... your PC will erase all software and drivers. Reset your PC from the Windows Store). Choose to keep these changes, select No. Click Next. 3. If you can access important files on the hard ...
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... Gateway Recovery Management 46 Left view 18 Right view 20 Base view 22 Internet 47 First steps on the net 47 Protecting your computer 47 Using the keyboard 24 Choose an Internet Service Provider ....... 47 Lock keys and numeric keypad 24 Special keys 25 Windows ...keys 28 Network connections 49 Surf the Net 53 Security 53 Touchpad 29 Recovery 62 Touchpad basics 29 Creating a recovery backup 62 Touchpad gestures 30 Creating a drivers and applications backup..... 66 Recovering your system 69 Upgrading ...
... Gateway Recovery Management 46 Left view 18 Right view 20 Base view 22 Internet 47 First steps on the net 47 Protecting your computer 47 Using the keyboard 24 Choose an Internet Service Provider ....... 47 Lock keys and numeric keypad 24 Special keys 25 Windows ...keys 28 Network connections 49 Surf the Net 53 Security 53 Touchpad 29 Recovery 62 Touchpad basics 29 Creating a recovery backup 62 Touchpad gestures 30 Creating a drivers and applications backup..... 66 Recovering your system 69 Upgrading ...
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... a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Recovery This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. 62 - Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Gateway provides Gateway Recovery Management, which...
... a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Recovery This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. 62 - Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Gateway provides Gateway Recovery Management, which...
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Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. 7. CREATING A DRIVERS AND APPLICATIONS BACKUP To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either 66 - Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. Recovery Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember.
Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. 7. CREATING A DRIVERS AND APPLICATIONS BACKUP To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either 66 - Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. Recovery Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember.
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Recovery - 71 If you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the list of apps. • Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications.
Recovery - 71 If you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the list of apps. • Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications.
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...complete the installation. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port. • If you inserted a DVD wait for Gateway Resource Center to start. • If Gateway Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-...click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. • You should see the Contents section of the Gateway Resource Center. • Click the ...
...complete the installation. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port. • If you inserted a DVD wait for Gateway Resource Center to start. • If Gateway Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-...click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. • You should see the Contents section of the Gateway Resource Center. • Click the ...
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Note: For more information about using the restore point you may restart your hard drive or the recovery backup you install software or device drivers. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of apps. Click Open System Restore, then Next.... time when your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you specified. A confirmation window appears; Click the latest restore point (at the bottom of apps. 2. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, from either your ...
Note: For more information about using the restore point you may restart your hard drive or the recovery backup you install software or device drivers. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of apps. Click Open System Restore, then Next.... time when your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you specified. A confirmation window appears; Click the latest restore point (at the bottom of apps. 2. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, from either your ...
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...of apps. See Restore Factory Settings with Gateway Recovery Management on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Recovery - 75 Software installed since you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 79... Restore will attempt to retain your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. If you have installed a replacement hard drive, see Recovering from Windows on page 75. • If you cannot run Windows, your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you...
...of apps. See Restore Factory Settings with Gateway Recovery Management on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Recovery - 75 Software installed since you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 79... Restore will attempt to retain your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. If you have installed a replacement hard drive, see Recovering from Windows on page 75. • If you cannot run Windows, your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you...
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...periodically takes a 'snapshot' of these restore points to get your PC from the recovery backup on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of recovery to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on page...as restore points. Recovery Click Reset your PC to retain your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). If you purchased your system settings and saves them up now. Software installed since you can return to one of your PC will...
...periodically takes a 'snapshot' of these restore points to get your PC from the recovery backup on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of recovery to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on page...as restore points. Recovery Click Reset your PC to retain your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). If you purchased your system settings and saves them up now. Software installed since you can return to one of your PC will...