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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 94 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 94 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 97 Preventing static electricity discharge 98 ...
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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 Management. 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 Management. For more information, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 89. 82
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... your computer for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as you can. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous system condition. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page...some time to its factory condition. Problem solving may be solved by following the information in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem...
... your computer for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as you can. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous system condition. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page...some time to its factory condition. Problem solving may be solved by following the information in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem...
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To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you must create the set of recovery discs beforehand. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 89 To reinstall using discs, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers.
To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you must create the set of recovery discs beforehand. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 89 To reinstall using discs, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers.
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...progress on the screen. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - This dialog box tells you the number of blank, recordable discs you create each type of identical, blank ... possible. The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Make sure that you will need to list, then click Next.
...progress on the screen. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - This dialog box tells you the number of blank, recordable discs you create each type of identical, blank ... possible. The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Make sure that you will need to list, then click Next.
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... disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 91 To recover your driver and application recovery disc, insert it with a permanent marker. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you need to recover device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer, follow...
... disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 91 To recover your driver and application recovery disc, insert it with a permanent marker. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you need to recover device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer, follow...
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...restore points to complete the installation. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to a previous system... condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you want to reinstall, then follow the on-screen prompts to get your system...
...restore points to complete the installation. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to a previous system... condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you want to reinstall, then follow the on-screen prompts to get your system...
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... its factory condition. You can still run Windows Vista and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have created. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to reinstall everything on your system. The Confirm Restoration dialog box...95. • If you cannot run Windows Vista, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed ...
... its factory condition. You can still run Windows Vista and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have created. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to reinstall everything on your system. The Confirm Restoration dialog box...95. • If you cannot run Windows Vista, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed ...
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...your hard drive. 3 Click Next to your computer. 5 Click OK. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files... to continue. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on your...
...your hard drive. 3 Click Next to your computer. 5 Click OK. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files... to continue. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on your...
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... the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your arrow keys to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. The boot menu is where you can select which device to start from...
... the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your arrow keys to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. The boot menu is where you can select which device to start from...
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.... If 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 Management. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing a hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to...
.... If 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 Management. CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook Replacing a hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to...
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As part of the process you replaced was not the C drive, complete any instructions that came with your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to insert your drive regarding partitioning and formatting the drive, then go ...
As part of the process you replaced was not the C drive, complete any instructions that came with your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to insert your drive regarding partitioning and formatting the drive, then go ...
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For more information about using your notebook. • Clean the disc. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 43. • Make sure that the CD label is plugged into the headphone jack on page 87. For more information, see "... page 87. • Your notebook may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. You may be able to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Identifying drive types" on page 87. 112 An audio CD does not produce...
For more information about using your notebook. • Clean the disc. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 43. • Make sure that the CD label is plugged into the headphone jack on page 87. For more information, see "... page 87. • Your notebook may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. You may be able to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Identifying drive types" on page 87. 112 An audio CD does not produce...
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... printer is not set to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. The printer is online. You see a "Printer queue is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer ... online. • If the printer you may need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that you want ...
... printer is not set to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. The printer is online. You see a "Printer queue is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Printer ... online. • If the printer you may need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make sure that you want ...
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... per FCC Part 15 Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 - 5.35 GHz band, may be allowed. Caution In order to comply with any way. The wireless devices in your system are only qualified ...country you will void the authorization to any move or trip for use it. Caution Only use drivers approved for the country in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are safe for any antenna other transmitter or antenna installed in the top third of...
... per FCC Part 15 Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 - 5.35 GHz band, may be allowed. Caution In order to comply with any way. The wireless devices in your system are only qualified ...country you will void the authorization to any move or trip for use it. Caution Only use drivers approved for the country in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are safe for any antenna other transmitter or antenna installed in the top third of...
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... locating 12 password bank 33 troubleshooting 114 tutorial 29 using 29 Firewire port 8 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 36 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2 serial number 2 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Management re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 102...
... locating 12 password bank 33 troubleshooting 114 tutorial 29 using 29 Firewire port 8 Fn key 25, 26 folders opening 36 function keys 24 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2 serial number 2 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Management re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 H hard drive bay 10 indicator 23 installing 102...
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...closing unresponsive 22 opening 36 re-installing 88, 91 projector adding 62 color quality 64 port 9 screen resolution 64 troubleshooting 132 using 26, 65 Properties button 40 R radio approval authorities 79 radio frequency wireless connections 79 RAID configuring 54 creating volume 54 deleting volume 56... 1 53 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 22 recalibrating battery 70 recharging battery 68 recovering defaults 94 drivers 88, 91 programs 88, 91 software 88, 91 system 88 with Gateway Recovery Management 91 with Windows System Restore 92 Recycle Bin deleting files 114 emptying 114 regional code ...
...closing unresponsive 22 opening 36 re-installing 88, 91 projector adding 62 color quality 64 port 9 screen resolution 64 troubleshooting 132 using 26, 65 Properties button 40 R radio approval authorities 79 radio frequency wireless connections 79 RAID configuring 54 creating volume 54 deleting volume 56... 1 53 RAM See memory rebooting notebook 22 recalibrating battery 70 recharging battery 68 recovering defaults 94 drivers 88, 91 programs 88, 91 software 88, 91 system 88 with Gateway Recovery Management 91 with Windows System Restore 92 Recycle Bin deleting files 114 emptying 114 regional code ...
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Index Restore 92 replacing See installing resetting notebook 22 restarting notebook 22 restoring defaults 94 drivers 88, 91 programs 88, 91 software 88, 91 system 88 with Gateway Recovery Management 91 with Windows System Restore 92 right-clicking 37 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 15 caring for notebook 84 general ... Settings button 40 shipping notebook 78 shortcut menus accessing 37 shortcuts opening menu 37 shutting down notebook 21, 22 Sleep mode 21, 26, 73 system key 26 Snapshot button 42 SO-DIMM See memory software re-installing 88, 91 sound adjusting 28, 43 controls 43 muting 28, 39,...
Index Restore 92 replacing See installing resetting notebook 22 restarting notebook 22 restoring defaults 94 drivers 88, 91 programs 88, 91 software 88, 91 system 88 with Gateway Recovery Management 91 with Windows System Restore 92 right-clicking 37 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 15 caring for notebook 84 general ... Settings button 40 shipping notebook 78 shortcut menus accessing 37 shortcuts opening menu 37 shutting down notebook 21, 22 Sleep mode 21, 26, 73 system key 26 Snapshot button 42 SO-DIMM See memory software re-installing 88, 91 sound adjusting 28, 43 controls 43 muting 28, 39,...