User Manual
Page 3
... 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...
User Manual
Page 19
... to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of 32 GB or larger. Important We recommend that you must first create a recovery backup. Gateway provides Gateway Recovery Management, which allows you an option to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. In...
... to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of 32 GB or larger. Important We recommend that you must first create a recovery backup. Gateway provides Gateway Recovery Management, which allows you an option to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. In...
User Manual
Page 21
...Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. After creating the recovery backup, you cannot restore your computer. Important Write a ...the USB drive, you can choose to use a USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. 4. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you You will remember. Unplug the USB drive and label it is recommended to delete the recovery ...
...Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. After creating the recovery backup, you cannot restore your computer. Important Write a ...the USB drive, you can choose to use a USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. 4. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you You will remember. Unplug the USB drive and label it is recommended to delete the recovery ...
User Manual
Page 24
...can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer from the factory. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. If you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed...you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you need ...
...can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer from the factory. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. If you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed...you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you need ...
User Manual
Page 25
You should see the Contents section of the Gateway Resource Center. Images for each item you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port. &#... you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on the optical drive icon. • If you want to complete the installation. Click the install icon for Gateway Resource Center to start. • If Gateway Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-...
You should see the Contents section of the Gateway Resource Center. Images for each item you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port. &#... you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on the optical drive icon. • If you want to complete the installation. Click the install icon for Gateway Resource Center to start. • If Gateway Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-...
User Manual
Page 26
... settings and saves them as restore points. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the Gateway Resource Center. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of apps. Note For more information about...
... settings and saves them as restore points. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the Gateway Resource Center. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of apps. Note For more information about...
User Manual
Page 27
... completely re-formatted or you have created. • If you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. click Yes. This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything on your computer. Returning your system ...problems that were pre-installed on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See Restore Factory Settings with Gateway Recovery Management on page 30. You can recover from either your hard...
... completely re-formatted or you have created. • If you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. click Yes. This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything on your computer. Returning your system ...problems that were pre-installed on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See Restore Factory Settings with Gateway Recovery Management on page 30. You can recover from either your hard...
User Manual
Page 31
...on page 31. 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. Images for reference only. 2. b. Select the operating system to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will attempt to the hard...b. See Reset your PC from the recovery backup on your PC from the recovery backup Important Reset your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on your system. See Refresh your hard drive, back them up now. Reset your PC from the recovery backup on ...
...on page 31. 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. Images for reference only. 2. b. Select the operating system to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will attempt to the hard...b. See Reset your PC from the recovery backup on your PC from the recovery backup Important Reset your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on your system. See Refresh your hard drive, back them up now. Reset your PC from the recovery backup on ...
User Manual
Page 2
... 43 Health precautions 11 Saving power 43 Getting to its factory condition 74 Recovering from Windows 75 2 - keyboard 16 Internet security offer 46 Front view 17 Gateway Recovery Management 46 Left view 18 Right view 20 Base view 22 Internet 47 First ...62 Touchpad basics 29 Creating a recovery backup 62 Touchpad gestures 30 Creating a drivers and applications backup..... 66 Recovering your system 69 Upgrading your computer 31 Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 70 Expanding through options 31 Returning to an earlier system Connectivity options...
... 43 Health precautions 11 Saving power 43 Getting to its factory condition 74 Recovering from Windows 75 2 - keyboard 16 Internet security offer 46 Front view 17 Gateway Recovery Management 46 Left view 18 Right view 20 Base view 22 Internet 47 First ...62 Touchpad basics 29 Creating a recovery backup 62 Touchpad gestures 30 Creating a drivers and applications backup..... 66 Recovering your system 69 Upgrading your computer 31 Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 70 Expanding through options 31 Returning to an earlier system Connectivity options...
User Manual
Page 62
... situations a full recovery will restore your computer - Note: Gateway Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 83) do not help, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Using this backup...
... situations a full recovery will restore your computer - Note: Gateway Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 83) do not help, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Using this backup...
User Manual
Page 66
7. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. CREATING A DRIVERS AND APPLICATIONS BACKUP To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either 66 - Recovery Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember.
7. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. CREATING A DRIVERS AND APPLICATIONS BACKUP To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either 66 - Recovery Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember.
User Manual
Page 71
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.
User Manual
Page 72
... instructions to complete the installation. Recovery 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. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB...
... instructions to complete the installation. Recovery 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. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB...
User Manual
Page 74
...your hard drive or the recovery backup you may restart your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the window. 3. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at a time when your computer. Click Open System Restore...methods, you have created. 74 - click Yes. Recovery Note: For more information about using the restore point you install software or device drivers. Returning to its factory condition If your system to a restore point 1. You can recover from Start, type 'Help' and then click...
...your hard drive or the recovery backup you may restart your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the window. 3. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at a time when your computer. Click Open System Restore...methods, you have created. 74 - click Yes. Recovery Note: For more information about using the restore point you install software or device drivers. Returning to its factory condition If your system to a restore point 1. You can recover from Start, type 'Help' and then click...
User Manual
Page 75
... - 75 Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See Restore Factory Settings with Gateway Recovery Management on page 79. Customized Restore will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your hard drive, back them up now. If you have installed a replacement...
... - 75 Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See Restore Factory Settings with Gateway Recovery Management on page 79. Customized Restore will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your hard drive, back them up now. If you have installed a replacement...
User Manual
Page 80
... again. Recovery b. If you purchased your hard drive, back them as restore points. Click Reset your PC to retain your PC from the Windows Store). See Refresh your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup on page 81. c. Select ...start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers. Software installed since you can return to one of recovery to use: a. Click Advanced ...
... again. Recovery b. If you purchased your hard drive, back them as restore points. Click Reset your PC to retain your PC from the Windows Store). See Refresh your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup on page 81. c. Select ...start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers. Software installed since you can return to one of recovery to use: a. Click Advanced ...
