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... help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along...
... help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along...
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To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. prepare to recover When you first get your ... you create these"recovery discs,"make sure that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 Before you have blank discs ready.
To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. prepare to recover When you first get your ... you create these"recovery discs,"make sure that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 Before you have blank discs ready.
8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3
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...that you will be pleased with fast, considerate service. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to...from Information from Microsoft. Tip You can also search for years to come. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to ensure that you are sure that...
...that you will be pleased with fast, considerate service. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to...from Information from Microsoft. Tip You can also search for years to come. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to ensure that you are sure that...
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...using for your broadband connection is working , contact your network as well. 46 The router can assign IP addresses to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that comes with this point, if you and with your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem... at this type of cable. Before you should contact your computer is listed. The Ethernet device installed in two different types; Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have for setting up your network, you begin setting up a network. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in ...
...using for your broadband connection is working , contact your network as well. 46 The router can assign IP addresses to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that comes with this point, if you and with your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem... at this type of cable. Before you should contact your computer is listed. The Ethernet device installed in two different types; Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have for setting up your network, you begin setting up a network. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in ...
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...access point (wireless network). Before you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are using your ISP. To identify this computer on the computers that... name, type a unique computer name in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. If you are not allowed. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already installed...
...access point (wireless network). Before you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are using your ISP. To identify this computer on the computers that... name, type a unique computer name in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. If you are not allowed. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already installed...
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... or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your network. Take any firewall software on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of your access point. Follow the instructions included with ...access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off any actions suggested. • If you are unable to connect to install the printer drivers on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that has built-in the Search Help...
... or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your network. Take any firewall software on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of your access point. Follow the instructions included with ...access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off any actions suggested. • If you are unable to connect to install the printer drivers on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that has built-in the Search Help...
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.... To install a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Turn on -screen instructions. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. 55 www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer... driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want...
.... To install a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Turn on -screen instructions. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. 55 www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer... driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want...
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...Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 88 Disk Defragmenter 89 display using screen saver 68 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking for ...checking for messages 25 sending 25 using 22, 25 Error-checking 88 Ethernet network equipment needed 45 example 45 installing cards 46, 49 installing drivers 46, 49 F Fast Ethernet 44 faxes canceling 30 receiving and viewing 30 sending 30 sending a Fax 26 sending from program 30 sending ...
...Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 88 Disk Defragmenter 89 display using screen saver 68 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking for ...checking for messages 25 sending 25 using 22, 25 Error-checking 88 Ethernet network equipment needed 45 example 45 installing cards 46, 49 installing drivers 46, 49 F Fast Ethernet 44 faxes canceling 30 receiving and viewing 30 sending 30 sending a Fax 26 sending from program 30 sending ...
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... 8 transferring files from Internet 24 files from old computer 91, 92 settings from old computer 91 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 Norton 360 61 Windows 86 user accounts adding in Windows XP 75 switching in Windows XP 75 using Fax 26 V video playing 32 viewing shared... virus protecting against 59 removing 59 W WAV file 32 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows clipboard 10 Search utility 12 Windows Media Center ...
... 8 transferring files from Internet 24 files from old computer 91, 92 settings from old computer 91 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 Norton 360 61 Windows 86 user accounts adding in Windows XP 75 switching in Windows XP 75 using Fax 26 V video playing 32 viewing shared... virus protecting against 59 removing 59 W WAV file 32 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows clipboard 10 Search utility 12 Windows Media Center ...
8513212 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery R0
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Contents Overclocking the processor 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 91 Returning to a previous system condition 92 Returning your system to its factory condition 93 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 97 Preventing static electricity discharge 98 ...
Contents Overclocking the processor 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 91 Returning to a previous system condition 92 Returning your system to its factory condition 93 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 97 Preventing static electricity discharge 98 ...
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Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 89. 82 CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook • Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged. • Take your recovery discs in case you need to install an additional driver or software.
Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 89. 82 CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook • Consult your insurance company and credit card company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged. • Take your recovery discs in case you need to install an additional driver or software.
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..., see "Returning to its factory condition" on page 92. 4 Reset your system to a previous system condition" on page 93. 88 Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 89. For instructions, see ... your system under most computer problems by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Recovery discs take some or all of software or hardware have stopped...
..., see "Returning to its factory condition" on page 92. 4 Reset your system to a previous system condition" on page 93. 88 Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 89. For instructions, see ... your system under most computer problems by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Recovery discs take some or all of software or hardware have stopped...
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To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Important We recommend that are not recoverable by ...other methods, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each type of recovery discs beforehand. OR To...
To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Important We recommend that are not recoverable by ...other methods, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each type of recovery discs beforehand. OR To...
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This dialog box tells you the number of blank, recordable discs you will need to list, then click Next. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. When the ...
This dialog box tells you the number of blank, recordable discs you will need to list, then click Next. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. When the ...
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... the instructions provided with the device. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. OR If you need to recover device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from your driver and application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to...
... the instructions provided with the device. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. OR If you need to recover device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from your driver and application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to...
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...to one of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Contents. Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points ... click Start, then click Help and Support. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 92 A list of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall.
...to one of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Contents. Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points ... click Start, then click Help and Support. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 92 A list of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall.
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...have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you may restart your system. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista" on...Windows Vista and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have created. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using either your system to its factory condition.
...have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you may restart your system. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista" on...Windows Vista and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have created. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using either your system to its factory condition.
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...Notebook Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. 94 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to restart your hard drive. 4 Click OK. This process.... A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your computer. 5 Click OK. The Confirm Restoration dialog box...
...Notebook Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. 94 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to restart your hard drive. 4 Click OK. This process.... A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your computer. 5 Click OK. The Confirm Restoration dialog box...
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... you inserted. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the recovery. 95 www.gateway.com Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Caution Continuing the process will take several minutes. Windows installs from the recovery disc you... drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your arrow keys to continue. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on your computer,...
... you inserted. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the recovery. 95 www.gateway.com Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Caution Continuing the process will take several minutes. Windows installs from the recovery disc you... drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your arrow keys to continue. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on your computer,...
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... data you can replace an original drive with a higher-capacity drive. 102 Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 98. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable...
... data you can replace an original drive with a higher-capacity drive. 102 Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 98. 4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable...