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8512680 - Component Replacement Manual - Page 5
... any key on -screen instructions. As part of the process you replaced was not the C drive, complete any instructions that came with your drive regarding partitioning and formatting the drive, then go to insert your notebook uses RAID, read the section "Setting up .
15 Replace the screws removed in the Reference Guide, then go to Step 23...
8512943 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R0 - Page 5
... the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99
Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 101
Preventing static electricity discharge 102 Adding or replacing...
8512943 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R0 - Page 10
... only. Accessing your online User Guide
In addition to your online User Guide:
• Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway
Documentation. Your User Guide is an in this section are specific to this guide
This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics:
• Help and technical support • Using and customizing...
8512943 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R0 - Page 96
...'s installation instructions. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 95.
• If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have
stopped working correctly.
If you created.
• To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery...
8512943 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R0 - Page 134
...about installing memory, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on your notebook.
126 Help
For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support.
You see a "Memory error"...you can be
replayed on another computer with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update.
A DVR-MS file recorded to DVD...
8512943 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R0 - Page 144
... on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. The Control
Panel window opens.
2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you may need to be the
default printer, then click Set as Default Printer.
• Reinstall the printer driver. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup.
8512943 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R0 - Page 145
... to set the printer to work online.
• Wait until files have an online/offline button that you may
want to add additional memory to adjust the volume control in Windows, see a "Printer is
turned up .
Sound
Help
For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. For instructions...
8512943 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R0 - Page 163
...
media reader See memory card reader
memory bay 11 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 126
memory card reader inserting card 56 locating 7 memory cards supported 55 removing card 56 troubleshooting 127 using 55
microphone built-in 14 jack 6
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3
model number 3, 80
modem cable 7, 20 connecting 20, 21 dial-up 21...
8512943 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R0 - Page 165
www.gateway.com
management 65, 69 plans 72 Sleep mode 23, 28, 71 source problems 19 SpeedStep settings 72 status indicator 6 surge protector 19 troubleshooting 135 turning off notebook 23 turning on notebook 21
printer default 136 installing 58 troubleshooting 136 USB port 7, 9
programs closing unresponsive 24 opening 38 recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88
projector adding...
8513074 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R1 - Page 10
... has been included on the following topics:
• Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference
About this guide
This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook contains information that includes information on your hard...
8513074 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R1 - Page 96
... create a set of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system).
Problem solving may be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Caution
To prepare your notebook for additional system recovery options, you upgrade or...
8513074 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R1 - Page 132
... another computer with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The Media Center saves recorded videos in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
124 Memory
You see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on -screen instructions. For more information about installing memory, see a "Memory error" message
• Make...
8513074 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R1 - Page 142
...
For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.
The Control
Panel window opens.
2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Printers.
134 Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer setup. The printer will not print
• Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on
• Make sure...
8513074 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R1 - Page 143
...
of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the Windows volume control is turned
up . Sound
Help
For more information about troubleshooting sound issues, click Start, then click Help and Support. Status indicators
The status indicators are not functioning
• Make sure the status indicators are turned off.
For instructions on page...
8513074 - Gateway FX Notebook Reference Guide R1 - Page 161
... 26 troubleshooting 114
LCD/CRT system key 26
line protector 78
line tester 78
lock cable 80 Kensington cable 7
M
maintenance cleaning 84, 87
Media Center 38 troubleshooting 121
media reader See memory card reader
memory bay 10 installing 103 removing 103 replacing 103 troubleshooting 124
memory card reader inserting card 58 locating 8 memory cards supported
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