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...Internet security offer 25 Productivity software 26 Computer Basics 7 Safety and comfort 7 Safety precautions 7 Health precautions 10 Gateway Recovery Management 26 Playing multimedia files 26 AutoPlay 28 Playing downloaded files 29 Playing DVD movies 30 Setting up your computer... questions 63 Using the optical drive 18 To insert a disc into your computer's Recovery 66 optical drive 19 Gateway Recovery Management 66 Taking care of your optical discs 19 Creating recovery discs 66 Recovering your system 69 Upgrading your computer 20 Types of Contents Table of...
...Internet security offer 25 Productivity software 26 Computer Basics 7 Safety and comfort 7 Safety precautions 7 Health precautions 10 Gateway Recovery Management 26 Playing multimedia files 26 AutoPlay 28 Playing downloaded files 29 Playing DVD movies 30 Setting up your computer... questions 63 Using the optical drive 18 To insert a disc into your computer's Recovery 66 optical drive 19 Gateway Recovery Management 66 Taking care of your optical discs 19 Creating recovery discs 66 Recovering your system 69 Upgrading your computer 20 Types of Contents Table of...
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... INSTALLATION Your computer will need a pack of writable DVDs. The Gateway Recovery Management program allow you call us, please write down your computer - 5 Before you to create recovery discs and then to support your computer; RECOVERY You should keep in this guide; HAVING TROUBLE? Gateway provides several options to restore or reinstall applications and drivers...
... INSTALLATION Your computer will need a pack of writable DVDs. The Gateway Recovery Management program allow you call us, please write down your computer - 5 Before you to create recovery discs and then to support your computer; RECOVERY You should keep in this guide; HAVING TROUBLE? Gateway provides several options to restore or reinstall applications and drivers...
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Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer for more informed decisions. Productivity software Work Great with Office 2010. Photo editing - Other media programs may use the media ... to create CDs or DVDs. Other options allow you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as possible. recent online threats and protects your computer, Windows Media Player and optionally Windows Media Center are provided by Gateway to play music, films or photo slide-shows and watch television (if your ideas...
Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer for more informed decisions. Productivity software Work Great with Office 2010. Photo editing - Other media programs may use the media ... to create CDs or DVDs. Other options allow you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as possible. recent online threats and protects your computer, Windows Media Player and optionally Windows Media Center are provided by Gateway to play music, films or photo slide-shows and watch television (if your ideas...
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...If you wish to proceed. Right-click on Start > Computer. Tick each category in the Files to delete area you tick Scan for and attempt recovery of the disk drive. 3. Helpdesk Select the General tab and click on the Disk Cleanup button (next to the diagram of bad sectors, your computer... will carry out the physical error checking when you may safely delete. 1. Click on the Gateway icon and select Properties. 2. Click on Start to delete and click on your drive and displays unused files, such as temporary Internet files, files ...
...If you wish to proceed. Right-click on Start > Computer. Tick each category in the Files to delete area you tick Scan for and attempt recovery of the disk drive. 3. Helpdesk Select the General tab and click on the Disk Cleanup button (next to the diagram of bad sectors, your computer... will carry out the physical error checking when you may safely delete. 1. Click on the Gateway icon and select Properties. 2. Click on Start to delete and click on your drive and displays unused files, such as temporary Internet files, files ...
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Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Your computer will open System Restore. By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to how it was created ... date when the restore point was on Finish to restore the computer to the selected date and time. This will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. Click Next. 2. System Restore options Restore your computer to the Operating System (e.g. In the confirmation screen, click on an earlier date, without affecting your...
Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Your computer will open System Restore. By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to how it was created ... date when the restore point was on Finish to restore the computer to the selected date and time. This will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. Click Next. 2. System Restore options Restore your computer to the Operating System (e.g. In the confirmation screen, click on an earlier date, without affecting your...
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... on the power button. Check the LED on the screen. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you may have to perform the recovery process to restore your system and make sure it is plugged in and turned on. This will automatically diagnose your system to its original default...
... on the power button. Check the LED on the screen. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you may have to perform the recovery process to restore your system and make sure it is plugged in and turned on. This will automatically diagnose your system to its original default...
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... To reinstall using discs, you should create a recovery backup as soon as possible. Recovery Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. To ensure you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system..., you will be guided by other methods, you can recover your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. 66 - RECOVERY GATEWAY RECOVERY MANAGEMENT Gateway Recovery Management is only available with a preinstalled Windows operating system. Please read them carefully! 1. If your computer when needed,...
... To reinstall using discs, you should create a recovery backup as soon as possible. Recovery Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. To ensure you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system..., you will be guided by other methods, you can recover your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. 66 - RECOVERY GATEWAY RECOVERY MANAGEMENT Gateway Recovery Management is only available with a preinstalled Windows operating system. Please read them carefully! 1. If your computer when needed,...
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Recovery - 67 Important: We recommend that you create each type of recovery disc as soon as possible. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Factory Default Disc. - 2. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Disc.
Recovery - 67 Important: We recommend that you create each type of recovery disc as soon as possible. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Factory Default Disc. - 2. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Disc.
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Make sure that you will need to complete the recovery discs. Recovery The Create Factory Default Backup dialog box opens. This dialog box tells you the number of blank, recordable discs you have the required number of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 68 -
Make sure that you will need to complete the recovery discs. Recovery The Create Factory Default Backup dialog box opens. This dialog box tells you the number of blank, recordable discs you have the required number of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 68 -
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...the screen. Continue until the process is complete. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . 4. RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM If Gateway support did not help fix your computer Recovery - 69 This will restore your problem, you will be shown the backup progress on each disc as 'Windows... Recovery Disc 1 of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in a safe place that you can use the Gateway Recovery Management program. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when ...
...the screen. Continue until the process is complete. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . 4. RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM If Gateway support did not help fix your computer Recovery - 69 This will restore your problem, you will be shown the backup progress on each disc as 'Windows... Recovery Disc 1 of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in a safe place that you can use the Gateway Recovery Management program. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when ...
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... was working correctly. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Recovery Reset your system to its factory condition" on page 71. To recover your system: 1. If nothing else has solved the problem and you an option...
... was working correctly. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Recovery Reset your system to its factory condition" on page 71. To recover your system: 1. If nothing else has solved the problem and you an option...
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... created. • New software - Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. Recovery - 71 The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. You can recover using either your hard drive or the backup...and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from your driver and application recovery backup, insert it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2. If you need to follow the instructions provided with the...
... created. • New software - Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. Recovery - 71 The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. You can recover using either your hard drive or the backup...and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from your driver and application recovery backup, insert it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2. If you need to follow the instructions provided with the...
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... to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes 'snapshots' of software and device drivers opens. 4. A list of your system running again. Returning to reinstall. Recovery Click on Contents. 3.
... to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes 'snapshots' of software and device drivers opens. 4. A list of your system running again. Returning to reinstall. Recovery Click on Contents. 3.
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... hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you have created. Caution: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to a restore point: 1. To return to its factory condition If your hard drive, back them up now.... • If you want, click on Open System Restore, then Next. 3. Click on Next, then Finish. Recovery - 73 A confirmation message box appears. 4. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help: For ...
... hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you have created. Caution: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to a restore point: 1. To return to its factory condition If your hard drive, back them up now.... • If you want, click on Open System Restore, then Next. 3. Click on Next, then Finish. Recovery - 73 A confirmation message box appears. 4. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help: For ...
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...displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Recovery Recovering from your hard drive. 4. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on the Restore tab, then Restore system to your computer. 5. This process may ...take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you its progress. Click on Yes, then Start. Your computer restarts. 6. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you to . The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens...
...displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Recovery Recovering from your hard drive. 4. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on the Restore tab, then Restore system to your computer. 5. This process may ...take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you its progress. Click on Yes, then Start. Your computer restarts. 6. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you to . The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens...
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... Use the left or right arrow keys to Enabled. 4. Click on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. If it is selected, press F5 ... all files on your hard drive. 3. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Caution: Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive. 2. Recovery - 75 This process will take several minutes. Press F2 when starting your computer, then ...
... Use the left or right arrow keys to Enabled. 4. Click on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. If it is selected, press F5 ... all files on your hard drive. 3. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Caution: Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive. 2. Recovery - 75 This process will take several minutes. Press F2 when starting your computer, then ...
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Use your arrow keys to start with 'IDE 1...'), then press Enter. Recovery During startup, press F12 to complete the recovery. 76 - The boot menu allows you to select which device to select the line CDROM/DVD (this line may start from the recovery disc you inserted. 5. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 4. Your computer will restart. 3. Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to open the boot menu. 6.
Use your arrow keys to start with 'IDE 1...'), then press Enter. Recovery During startup, press F12 to complete the recovery. 76 - The boot menu allows you to select which device to select the line CDROM/DVD (this line may start from the recovery disc you inserted. 5. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 4. Your computer will restart. 3. Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to open the boot menu. 6.
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...dustbin. PRODUCT DISPOSAL The 2002/96/EC Directive, known as keyboard, mouse, speakers, remote control, etc. Environment These rules concern all Gateway products and also all accessories, such as Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, requires that batteries must be collected for disposal... separately from normal household waste in order to promote reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery and to reduce the quantity of waste to be eliminated with your equipment ensure that you that these products must be sorted ...
...dustbin. PRODUCT DISPOSAL The 2002/96/EC Directive, known as keyboard, mouse, speakers, remote control, etc. Environment These rules concern all Gateway products and also all accessories, such as Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, requires that batteries must be collected for disposal... separately from normal household waste in order to promote reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery and to reduce the quantity of waste to be eliminated with your equipment ensure that you that these products must be sorted ...
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Index system did not boot up 63 G Gateway Recovery Management Program..... 26 H HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Health precautions 10 Free space 54 Helpdesk 53 Management 56 I Interference 85 Firewall 41, 48 Internet Internet Service ... (ISP 32 Connection 32, 33 L LAN (Local Area Network 34 Last Known Good Configuration 60 M Maintenance Malware 41 HDD management 56 Memory card reader 20 Recovery Management Program..... 26 Modem 33 System tools 57 Multimedia files 26 N network 22 Norton Internet Security 40, 43 Network connections 34 O optical drive 18 optical...
Index system did not boot up 63 G Gateway Recovery Management Program..... 26 H HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Health precautions 10 Free space 54 Helpdesk 53 Management 56 I Interference 85 Firewall 41, 48 Internet Internet Service ... (ISP 32 Connection 32, 33 L LAN (Local Area Network 34 Last Known Good Configuration 60 M Maintenance Malware 41 HDD management 56 Memory card reader 20 Recovery Management Program..... 26 Modem 33 System tools 57 Multimedia files 26 N network 22 Norton Internet Security 40, 43 Network connections 34 O optical drive 18 optical...
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P ports 20 PowerDVD 28 Power cords 8 R Recovery Removable media devices 21 Recovery Management Program..... 26 Removing hardware 21 System Restore 58 Removing software 56 Regulatory Information 77, 89 Restore points 60 S Safe Computing 53 mouse 14 Safety ...
P ports 20 PowerDVD 28 Power cords 8 R Recovery Removable media devices 21 Recovery Management Program..... 26 Removing hardware 21 System Restore 58 Removing software 56 Regulatory Information 77, 89 Restore points 60 S Safe Computing 53 mouse 14 Safety ...