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... 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 system to its factory condition 27 Recovering from Windows...
... 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 system to its factory condition 27 Recovering from Windows...
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Gateway provides Gateway Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to an earlier state. Note Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is ... of your computer - i.e. RECOVERY Recovery - 19 If you are having trouble with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. Note Gateway Recovery Management is recommended to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you must...
Gateway provides Gateway Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to an earlier state. Note Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is ... of your computer - i.e. RECOVERY Recovery - 19 If you are having trouble with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. Note Gateway Recovery Management is recommended to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you must...
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..., such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Unplug the USB drive and label it is recommended to delete the recovery information on your computer. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 5. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place...
..., such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Unplug the USB drive and label it is recommended to delete the recovery information on your computer. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 5. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place...
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... the number of blank, recordable discs you have the required number of apps. 2. Plug in the list of identical, blank discs. 3. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Click Start to copy files.You will need to complete the recovery discs. Make sure that you will be shown the backup...you are using optical discs, the drive ejects each disc as it completes burning it with a permanent marker. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next. • If you are using a USB drive...
... the number of blank, recordable discs you have the required number of apps. 2. Plug in the list of identical, blank discs. 3. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Click Start to copy files.You will need to complete the recovery discs. Make sure that you will be shown the backup...you are using optical discs, the drive ejects each disc as it completes burning it with a permanent marker. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next. • If you are using a USB drive...
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...until the process is complete. • If you will remember. Recovering your system To recover your operating system. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your system to its factory condition on page 27. 4. For instructions,... see Returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Reset your system: 1. Recovery - 23 If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Make sure ...
...until the process is complete. • If you will remember. Recovering your system To recover your operating system. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your system to its factory condition on page 27. 4. For instructions,... see Returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Reset your system: 1. Recovery - 23 If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Make sure ...
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... applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. If you are reinstalling using either your hard drive...
... applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. If you are reinstalling using either your hard drive...
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...on the optical drive icon. • If 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. • If you inserted a DVD wait for the item you ...want to reinstall. Recovery - 25 3. Click the install icon for Gateway Resource Center to complete the installation. Double-click on the drive that contains the backup. If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB drive: 1. You should see the Contents ...
...on the optical drive icon. • If 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. • If you inserted a DVD wait for the item you ...want to reinstall. Recovery - 25 3. Click the install icon for Gateway Resource Center to complete the installation. Double-click on the drive that contains the backup. If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB drive: 1. You should see the Contents ...
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...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. Recovery 2. Returning to a restore point 1. Note For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' ...icon for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Images for each time you can return to one of hard-to complete the installation. Returning to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System...
...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. Recovery 2. Returning to a restore point 1. Note For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' ...icon for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Images for each time you can return to one of hard-to complete the installation. Returning to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System...
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...from a recovery backup on page 27. • If you cannot run Windows, your system. Customized Restore will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). A confirmation window appears; Returning your ...by other methods, you can still run Windows and have installed a replacement hard drive, see Recovering from See Restore Factory Settings with Gateway Recovery Management on your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. Recovery - 27 4. This process may take several minutes,...
...from a recovery backup on page 27. • If you cannot run Windows, your system. Customized Restore will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). A confirmation window appears; Returning your ...by other methods, you can still run Windows and have installed a replacement hard drive, see Recovering from See Restore Factory Settings with Gateway Recovery Management on your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. Recovery - 27 4. This process may take several minutes,...
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... deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on your system. The Reset your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Choose to keep these changes, select No. Choose how to the hard drive: a. Click Next. 3. If you purchased your PC will... Reset your PC from the recovery backup Important Reset your PC from the Windows Store). To completely restore your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on the hard drive and want to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. Recovery - 31 b. Images for reference only. 2....
... deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on your system. The Reset your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Choose to keep these changes, select No. Choose how to the hard drive: a. Click Next. 3. If you purchased your PC will... Reset your PC from the recovery backup Important Reset your PC from the Windows Store). To completely restore your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on the hard drive and want to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. Recovery - 31 b. Images for reference only. 2....
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... area. Traveling with your computer Traveling with the computer Important Check with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you to a client's office building or traveling locally. What to take with you Take the following items with your computer when carrying it...
... area. Traveling with your computer Traveling with the computer Important Check with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you to a client's office building or traveling locally. What to take with you Take the following items with your computer when carrying it...
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.... What to bring with you Bring the following items with the computer. Traveling with your destination(s). • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s). • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using the modem, check if the...
.... What to bring with you Bring the following items with the computer. Traveling with your destination(s). • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s). • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using the modem, check if the...
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...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 steps on the net 47 Protecting ...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 your computer 31 Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 70 Expanding through options 31 Returning to an earlier system Connectivity options 31...
...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 steps on the net 47 Protecting ...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 your computer 31 Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 70 Expanding through options 31 Returning to an earlier system Connectivity options 31...
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...to create recovery discs and then to -date information, help, drivers and downloads. 6 - Gateway provides several options to support your computer; save your computer for up-to restore or reinstall applications and drivers provided by Gateway. RECOVERY You should create recovery discs as soon as you and... better and quicker service. Check out the support section for use. Having these items to visit www.gateway.com - wait until the installation has finished. Gateway support Make sure you call us will automatically install software and prepare your proof of you are able....
...to create recovery discs and then to -date information, help, drivers and downloads. 6 - Gateway provides several options to support your computer; save your computer for up-to restore or reinstall applications and drivers provided by Gateway. RECOVERY You should create recovery discs as soon as you and... better and quicker service. Check out the support section for use. Having these items to visit www.gateway.com - wait until the installation has finished. Gateway support Make sure you call us will automatically install software and prepare your proof of you are able....
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Gateway provides Gateway Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. i.e. Important: We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you ... backup will require a USB recovery backup. RECOVERY If you are having trouble with a preinstalled Windows operating system. Recovery Note: Gateway Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 83) do not help, you must...
Gateway provides Gateway Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. i.e. Important: We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you ... backup will require a USB recovery backup. RECOVERY If you are having trouble with a preinstalled Windows operating system. Recovery Note: Gateway Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 83) do not help, you must...
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Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. 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. 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. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. 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. 7. CREATING A DRIVERS AND APPLICATIONS BACKUP To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either 66 -
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Plug in the list of apps. 2. Recovery - 67 Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next.
Plug in the list of apps. 2. Recovery - 67 Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next.
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... will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. Click Start to a previous system condition. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be Recovery - 69 Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on reinstalling software and...may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on page 70. For instructions on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Follow the process until the process ...
... will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. Click Start to a previous system condition. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be Recovery - 69 Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on reinstalling software and...may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on page 70. For instructions on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Follow the process until the process ...
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... system to its factory condition on your hard drive or the backup you need to reinstall software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. For instructions, see Returning to an earlier system ... provided with the device. 70 - You can reinstall using either your computer, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer from the factory. If you have created. • Other applications -
... system to its factory condition on your hard drive or the backup you need to reinstall software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. For instructions, see Returning to an earlier system ... provided with the device. 70 - You can reinstall using either your computer, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer from the factory. If you have created. • Other applications -
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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. Recovery - 71