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...59 Touchpad basics 26 Touchpad gestures 27 Creating a recovery backup 59 Creating a drivers and applications backup..... 62 Recovering your system 65 Upgrading your computer 28 Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 66 Expanding through options 28 Connectivity options 28 Power supply 33... Returning to an earlier system snapshot 69 Returning your system to know your software 43 Internet security offer 43 Gateway Recovery Management 43...
...59 Touchpad basics 26 Touchpad gestures 27 Creating a recovery backup 59 Creating a drivers and applications backup..... 62 Recovering your system 65 Upgrading your computer 28 Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 66 Expanding through options 28 Connectivity options 28 Power supply 33... Returning to an earlier system snapshot 69 Returning your system to know your software 43 Internet security offer 43 Gateway Recovery Management 43...
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Having these items to -date information, help, drivers and downloads. 6 - Starting your computer; Gateway support Make sure you are able. Check out the support section for use. wait until the installation has finished. RECOVERY You should create recovery discs... error message that accompanies the problem, and have the computer in this guide; SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Your computer will ensure better and quicker service. The Gateway Recovery Management program allow you and switched on the area provided in front of purchase. This may take some time, please do not turn off...
Having these items to -date information, help, drivers and downloads. 6 - Starting your computer; Gateway support Make sure you are able. Check out the support section for use. wait until the installation has finished. RECOVERY You should create recovery discs... error message that accompanies the problem, and have the computer in this guide; SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Your computer will ensure better and quicker service. The Gateway Recovery Management program allow you and switched on the area provided in front of purchase. This may take some time, please do not turn off...
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... (see page 79) do not help, you can 'recover' your computer to an earlier state. Gateway provides Gateway Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Recovery - 59 RECOVERY If you ...are having trouble with a preinstalled Windows operating system. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer - Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Important: We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers...
... (see page 79) do not help, you can 'recover' your computer to an earlier state. Gateway provides Gateway Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Recovery - 59 RECOVERY If you ...are having trouble with a preinstalled Windows operating system. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer - Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Important: We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers...
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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 a USB storage drive or, if your computer, you will remember. 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 features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 62 -
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 a USB storage drive or, if your computer, you will remember. 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 features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 62 -
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Recovery - 63 Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Plug in the list of apps. 2. 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.
Recovery - 63 Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Plug in the list of apps. 2. 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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... safe place that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see that you will be shown the backup progress on each ...hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Revert to copy files.You will remember. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be Recovery - 65 Follow the process until the ...
... safe place that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see that you will be shown the backup progress on each ...hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Revert to copy files.You will remember. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be Recovery - 65 Follow the process until the ...
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...8226; Other applications - You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. Recovery Reset your system to its factory condition. If you need to reinstall...your computer, you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. 66 - If you need to reinstall device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "...
...8226; Other applications - You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. Recovery Reset your system to its factory condition. If you need to reinstall...your computer, you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. 66 - If you need to reinstall device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "...
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Recovery - 67 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 - 67 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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...connect it to a free USB port. • If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on the optical drive icon. 68 - 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-...or USB drive: 1. Repeat this step for each item you want to reinstall. • You should see the Contents section of the Gateway Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
...connect it to a free USB port. • If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on the optical drive icon. 68 - 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-...or USB drive: 1. Repeat this step for each item you want to reinstall. • You should see the Contents section of the Gateway Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
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... of the window. 3. Returning to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you install software or device drivers. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Click the latest restore point (at the...
... of the window. 3. Returning to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you install software or device drivers. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Click the latest restore point (at the...
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... Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the list of apps. Software installed since you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your hard drive, back them up now. If ... backup" on page 72. 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 75. • If you can access important files on your system. Recovering from the Windows Recovery...
... Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the list of apps. Software installed since you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your hard drive, back them up now. If ... backup" on page 72. 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 75. • If you can access important files on your system. Recovering from the Windows Recovery...
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... saves them up now. Recovery b. c. Click Refresh your PC to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 77. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can return to one of these restore... points to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. If you can access important files on page 78. 76 - See "Refresh your PC from the recovery backup" on your system running again....
... saves them up now. Recovery b. c. Click Refresh your PC to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 77. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can return to one of these restore... points to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. If you can access important files on page 78. 76 - See "Refresh your PC from the recovery backup" on your system running again....
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USB DVD DVD 1 Recovery Gateway Recovery Management 2. ¤ÅÔ¡ Create Drivers and Applications Backup USB DVD Next 67
USB DVD DVD 1 Recovery Gateway Recovery Management 2. ¤ÅÔ¡ Create Drivers and Applications Backup USB DVD Next 67
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Contents ã¹ Gateway Resource Center DVD USB: 1 Drivers and Applications Backup USB DVD Gateway Resource Center • ËÒ¡ Gateway Resource Center Windows +
Contents ã¹ Gateway Resource Center DVD USB: 1 Drivers and Applications Backup USB DVD Gateway Resource Center • ËÒ¡ Gateway Resource Center Windows +
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... the area provided in front of purchase and model name on if possible. Check out the support section for use. HAVING TROUBLE? Gateway website Remember to -date information, help, drivers and downloads. 6 - SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Your computer will ensure better and quicker service. RECOVERY You should create recovery discs as soon as you...
... the area provided in front of purchase and model name on if possible. Check out the support section for use. HAVING TROUBLE? Gateway website Remember to -date information, help, drivers and downloads. 6 - SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Your computer will ensure better and quicker service. RECOVERY You should create recovery discs as soon as you...
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...will not restore lost documents either). By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to how it did not work. 1. driver installations or specific software). If you changed a system setting, and it was created and click Next. 3. Select Windows System Restore and click Next...This option will return to the selected date and time. 74 - Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1. In the confirmation screen, click on an earlier date, ...
...will not restore lost documents either). By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to how it did not work. 1. driver installations or specific software). If you changed a system setting, and it was created and click Next. 3. Select Windows System Restore and click Next...This option will return to the selected date and time. 74 - Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1. In the confirmation screen, click on an earlier date, ...
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... new viruses, worms, and other threats are installed. Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are discovered every day, keeping your security applications and operating system up-to-date is crucial. To finish, click on System protection in the sidebar...
... new viruses, worms, and other threats are installed. Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are discovered every day, keeping your security applications and operating system up-to-date is crucial. To finish, click on System protection in the sidebar...
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... running smoothly. • Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update. 76 - Norton Internet Security performs automatic updates through Live Update. Operating system, software and drivers Windows Update can also start a manual update from Internet attacks and ensure that the latest security updates have been downloaded and installed on your computer...
... running smoothly. • Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update. 76 - Norton Internet Security performs automatic updates through Live Update. Operating system, software and drivers Windows Update can also start a manual update from Internet attacks and ensure that the latest security updates have been downloaded and installed on your computer...
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... consists of the following functions: 1. Backup: • Create Factory Default Backup • Backup Drivers and Applications 2. Recovery If your computer when needed, you through each process. 78 - RECOVERY GATEWAY RECOVERY MANAGEMENT Note: Gateway Recovery Management is only available with a preinstalled Windows operating system. To ensure you can recover your computer experiences problems that...
... consists of the following functions: 1. Backup: • Create Factory Default Backup • Backup Drivers and Applications 2. Recovery If your computer when needed, you through each process. 78 - RECOVERY GATEWAY RECOVERY MANAGEMENT Note: Gateway Recovery Management is only available with a preinstalled Windows operating system. To ensure you can recover your computer experiences problems that...
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... Create Factory Default Disc. - To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Disc. Please read them carefully! 1. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. Recovery - 79 Creating recovery discs To reinstall using discs, you will be guided by on...
... Create Factory Default Disc. - To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Disc. Please read them carefully! 1. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. Recovery - 79 Creating recovery discs To reinstall using discs, you will be guided by on...