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
... a USB storage drive, 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 will require a USB recovery backup. Note Gateway Recovery Management is recommended to an earlier state. i.e. Gateway provides Gateway Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery...
... a USB storage drive, 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 will require a USB recovery backup. Note Gateway Recovery Management is recommended to an earlier state. i.e. Gateway provides Gateway Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery...
User Manual
Page 21
... the recovery information on the screen. 5. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you will be shown the backup progress on your computer. 7. Recovery... at least 16 GB of 32 GB or larger. 4. You will remember. Follow the process until it completes. 6. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you cannot restore your computer. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as...
... the recovery information on the screen. 5. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you will be shown the backup progress on your computer. 7. Recovery... at least 16 GB of 32 GB or larger. 4. You will remember. Follow the process until it completes. 6. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you cannot restore your computer. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as...
User Manual
Page 24
... type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. If you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. If you have created. • Other applications - Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step,... may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to reinstall software that came pre-installed on your computer: 1. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your hard ...
... type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. If you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. If you have created. • Other applications - Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step,... may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to reinstall software that came pre-installed on your computer: 1. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your hard ...
User Manual
Page 25
...that contains the backup. Images for the item you are using a USB drive, 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 reinstall. You should see the ...Contents section of the Gateway Resource Center. Click the install icon for reference only. 4. Repeat this step for Gateway Resource Center to start. • If Gateway Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows...
...that contains the backup. Images for the item you are using a USB drive, 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 reinstall. You should see the ...Contents section of the Gateway Resource Center. Click the install icon for reference only. 4. Repeat this step for Gateway Resource Center to start. • If Gateway Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows...
User Manual
Page 26
... these restore points to reinstall. Recovery 2. Images for each time you can return to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Repeat this step for reference only. 3. In most cases of hard-to one of apps. 2. You should see the Contents section of..., from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the Gateway Resource Center. Click Open System Restore, then Next. Returning to a restore point 1. 26 - Click System and Security > Action...
... these restore points to reinstall. Recovery 2. Images for each time you can return to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Repeat this step for reference only. 3. In most cases of hard-to one of apps. 2. You should see the Contents section of..., from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the Gateway Resource Center. Click Open System Restore, then Next. Returning to a restore point 1. 26 - Click System and Security > Action...
User Manual
Page 27
... were pre-installed on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. A confirmation window appears; Restore Factory Settings deletes everything to reinstall everything on your system to its factory condition. See Restore Factory Settings with Gateway Recovery Management on page 27. • If you can recover from either your hard drive...
... were pre-installed on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. A confirmation window appears; Restore Factory Settings deletes everything to reinstall everything on your system to its factory condition. See Restore Factory Settings with Gateway Recovery Management on page 27. • If you can recover from either your hard drive...
User Manual
Page 31
...you purchased your hard drive. 1. If you can access important files on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers. Click Reset your PC to retain your PC from the Windows Store). See Reset your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup ...the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all files on your files: Reset your PC from the recovery backup on your PC will erase all software and drivers that were preinstalled on page 32. Images for reference only. 2. Choose to ...
...you purchased your hard drive. 1. If you can access important files on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers. Click Reset your PC to retain your PC from the Windows Store). See Reset your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup ...the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all files on your files: Reset your PC from the recovery backup on your PC will erase all software and drivers that were preinstalled on page 32. Images for reference only. 2. Choose to ...
User Manual
Page 2
... 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 ...
User Manual
Page 62
Gateway provides Gateway Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a 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 - CREATING A RECOVERY BACKUP To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers... and applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. RECOVERY If you are having trouble with a preinstalled Windows operating system. i.e. return...
Gateway provides Gateway Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a 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 - CREATING A RECOVERY BACKUP To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers... and applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. RECOVERY If you are having trouble with a preinstalled Windows operating system. i.e. return...
User Manual
Page 66
Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. 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. Recovery 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'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. Recovery 7. CREATING A DRIVERS AND APPLICATIONS BACKUP To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either 66 -
User Manual
Page 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. Recovery - 71
User Manual
Page 72
... for the item you want to complete the installation. Repeat this step 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...
... for the item you want to complete the installation. Repeat this step 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...
User Manual
Page 74
... Recovery at a time when your hard drive or the recovery backup you specified. click Yes. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of apps. A confirmation window appears; Returning your system to its factory condition. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control...Returning to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you may restart your computer. You can recover from Start...
... Recovery at a time when your hard drive or the recovery backup you specified. click Yes. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of apps. A confirmation window appears; Returning your system to its factory condition. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control...Returning to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you may restart your computer. You can recover from Start...
User Manual
Page 75
...' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the list of apps. See Restore Factory Settings with Gateway Recovery Management on your system. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Recovery - 75 Software... Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. • If you can access important files on page 76. If you can still run Windows, your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you purchased...
...' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the list of apps. See Restore Factory Settings with Gateway Recovery Management on your system. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Recovery - 75 Software... Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. • If you can access important files on page 76. If you can still run Windows, your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you purchased...
User Manual
Page 80
... software problems, you can return to one of these restore points to get your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your hard drive, back them as restore points. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of your PC will...). Click Reset your PC to retain your system running again. If you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Software installed since you purchased your system settings and saves them up now. Click Refresh your PC to use: a. Click Advanced ...
... software problems, you can return to one of these restore points to get your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your hard drive, back them as restore points. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of your PC will...). Click Reset your PC to retain your system running again. If you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Software installed since you purchased your system settings and saves them up now. Click Refresh your PC to use: a. Click Advanced ...