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... 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating recovery discs 51 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 52 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 53 Returning your system to its factory condition . 54 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels 56 What is Labelflash 56 Creating...
... 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating recovery discs 51 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 52 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 53 Returning your system to its factory condition . 54 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels 56 What is Labelflash 56 Creating...
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www.gateway.com Sharing resources With a network, you can share printers among the network computers, each computer....the Sharing tab, click Share this printer, then click OK. After the printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the... computer. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to install the printer drivers on each network computer are shared, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers.
www.gateway.com Sharing resources With a network, you can share printers among the network computers, each computer....the Sharing tab, click Share this printer, then click OK. After the printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the... computer. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to install the printer drivers on each network computer are shared, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers.
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... computer you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to another. 22 To print files across the network, you must install the driver for each type of card, examine the face plate of the media card reader. You can obtain the printer... driver and installation instructions from the CD that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Printing ...
... computer you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to another. 22 To print files across the network, you must install the driver for each type of card, examine the face plate of the media card reader. You can obtain the printer... driver and installation instructions from the CD that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Printing ...
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... sure that the disc label is facing up , and make sure that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. • Update the device driver. • Your computer may want to add additional memory to the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions. • Wait until files have been printed... disc is label side up , and make sure that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. 40 CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting • Reinstall the printer driver.
... sure that the disc label is facing up , and make sure that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. • Update the device driver. • Your computer may want to add additional memory to the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions. • Wait until files have been printed... disc is label side up , and make sure that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. 40 CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting • Reinstall the printer driver.
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...'s regional code. Memory card reader Drive letters for Mexico is A, although many (if not most) Blu-ray movies are region-free. • Update the device driver. www.gateway.com • The regional code of the movie disc may have been temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in the system tray.
...'s regional code. Memory card reader Drive letters for Mexico is A, although many (if not most) Blu-ray movies are region-free. • Update the device driver. www.gateway.com • The regional code of the movie disc may have been temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in the system tray.
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... and examine the information within each of the tabs. OR - Checking the condition of system devices and the status of their drivers can cause a variety of problems on -screen prompts. - A device type with a yellow (problems) or red (failed) icon. 4 To update...troubleshooting. Device Manager opens. 2 Examine the list of computer device types. Write down this information for device problems Faulty devices or corrupt device drivers can help . Make sure that your computer is marked with problems have available if you call Customer Care. 50 CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting You get...
... and examine the information within each of the tabs. OR - Checking the condition of system devices and the status of their drivers can cause a variety of problems on -screen prompts. - A device type with a yellow (problems) or red (failed) icon. 4 To update...troubleshooting. Device Manager opens. 2 Examine the list of computer device types. Write down this information for device problems Faulty devices or corrupt device drivers can help . Make sure that your computer is marked with problems have available if you call Customer Care. 50 CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting You get...
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...recovering or restoring your computer for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. Gateway provides everything you need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 30 or in the ...discs as soon as possible. 51 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Recovery discs take some or all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. ...
...recovering or restoring your computer for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. Gateway provides everything you need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 30 or in the ...discs as soon as possible. 51 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Recovery discs take some or all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. ...
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... to complete the recovery discs. You can watch its progress on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers-If you need to follow the instructions for device problems" on your computer from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. ...1 of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in "Checking for updating drivers in the Burn to recover device drivers that did not come pre-installed on page 50. 52 CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. When...
... to complete the recovery discs. You can watch its progress on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers-If you need to follow the instructions for device problems" on your computer from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. ...1 of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in "Checking for updating drivers in the Burn to recover device drivers that did not come pre-installed on page 50. 52 CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. When...
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In most cases of hard-to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. Help For more information about using System Restore,...your system settings and saves them as restore points. A list of your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each...
In most cases of hard-to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. Help For more information about using System Restore,...your system settings and saves them as restore points. A list of your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each...
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...system. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you specified. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to its... factory condition In case your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to reinstall everything on ...
...system. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you specified. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to its... factory condition In case your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to reinstall everything on ...
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... Windows Vista and all files on your hard drive. 4 Click OK. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. This process may take several minutes. 55 Your computer restarts. 6 Follow... factory-loaded contents are recovered. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to continue. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress. The recovery process begins by...
... Windows Vista and all files on your hard drive. 4 Click OK. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. This process may take several minutes. 55 Your computer restarts. 6 Follow... factory-loaded contents are recovered. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to continue. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you its progress. The recovery process begins by...
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... you no longer need to print separate disc labels. The boot menu is part of the disc, it will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your arrow keys to select CD/DVD, then...
... you no longer need to print separate disc labels. The boot menu is part of the disc, it will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your arrow keys to select CD/DVD, then...
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...Computer 13 Internet and Software 15 Using Windows and your Software 15 Windows Welcome Center 15 Internet Security Offer 15 Gateway Recovery Management 16 Your Computer's Documentation 17 Playing Multimedia Files 18 First steps on the Net 20 Protecting your computer...34 Top Troubleshooting Cases 34 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting 39 Recovering your system 46 To recover your system 46 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers .. 46 Returning to a previous system condition.......... 47 Returning your system to its factory condition.. 48 Regulatory Information 49 ...
...Computer 13 Internet and Software 15 Using Windows and your Software 15 Windows Welcome Center 15 Internet Security Offer 15 Gateway Recovery Management 16 Your Computer's Documentation 17 Playing Multimedia Files 18 First steps on the Net 20 Protecting your computer...34 Top Troubleshooting Cases 34 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting 39 Recovering your system 46 To recover your system 46 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers .. 46 Returning to a previous system condition.......... 47 Returning your system to its factory condition.. 48 Regulatory Information 49 ...
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... did not help , drivers and downloads. This guide has been designed to introduce you to the features of your computer, Gateway recommends you perform the actions described below before you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. Gateway Website Remember to visit www.gateway.com often! it ,... while giving you for purchasing a Gateway computer! You need to update the ...
... did not help , drivers and downloads. This guide has been designed to introduce you to the features of your computer, Gateway recommends you perform the actions described below before you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. Gateway Website Remember to visit www.gateway.com often! it ,... while giving you for purchasing a Gateway computer! You need to update the ...
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...disc as soon as possible. Creating recovery discs If your computer for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Recovery discs take some time to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and... drivers. To reinstall using discs, you will need to create, but for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - Please read them carefully! 1. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2.
...disc as soon as possible. Creating recovery discs If your computer for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Recovery discs take some time to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and... drivers. To reinstall using discs, you will need to create, but for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - Please read them carefully! 1. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2.
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... the help you have purchased. To open InfoCentre, double-click on the User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) icon on the desktop or click on the screen. 3. If multiple discs are ..., insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . 4. ... 1 of the User's Guide (you can watch its progress on Start > All Programs > Gateway > Gateway InfoCentre. InfoCentre, your electronic user's guide contains information for information about your screen. The first disc...
... the help you have purchased. To open InfoCentre, double-click on the User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) icon on the desktop or click on the screen. 3. If multiple discs are ..., insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . 4. ... 1 of the User's Guide (you can watch its progress on Start > All Programs > Gateway > Gateway InfoCentre. InfoCentre, your electronic user's guide contains information for information about your screen. The first disc...
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... photo slide-shows and watch live or recorded TV (if your computer by Gateway to digital music, view pictures and personal videos, create CDs and DVDs, or access content from Gateway and automatically installed on Help or the help , drivers and downloads. The My Computer button contains all -in-one media 'centers' such...
... photo slide-shows and watch live or recorded TV (if your computer by Gateway to digital music, view pictures and personal videos, create CDs and DVDs, or access content from Gateway and automatically installed on Help or the help , drivers and downloads. The My Computer button contains all -in-one media 'centers' such...
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...date, without affecting your computer to how it was created. These programs will open System Restore. This will not work . This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you do this . Windows System Restore does not uninstall programs. To do this , you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1....and click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to your personal documents or emails (it did not work ...
...date, without affecting your computer to how it was created. These programs will open System Restore. This will not work . This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you do this . Windows System Restore does not uninstall programs. To do this , you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1....and click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to your personal documents or emails (it did not work ...
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... operating system up -to offer. In the confirmation screen, click on Next to restore the computer to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on your most recent updates and solutions to highlight Last Known Good Configuration... can help you to . 1. Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are listed by Windows Action Center ✓ Use Microsoft Windows Automatic Updates ✓ Run Windows Defender ✓ Run Windows Update Windows ...
... operating system up -to offer. In the confirmation screen, click on Next to restore the computer to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on your most recent updates and solutions to highlight Last Known Good Configuration... can help you to . 1. Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are listed by Windows Action Center ✓ Use Microsoft Windows Automatic Updates ✓ Run Windows Defender ✓ Run Windows Update Windows ...
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...forget to use basic files and drivers. 1. Select the Default Values in the top menu using the arrow keys or mouse (if available). 2. Disconnect or remove additional devices. To fix this feature may freeze when the Gateway logo displays. Switch your computer in...Troubleshooting Guide Please refer to your warranty entitles you to open the chassis by a qualified technician. 1. The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it detects incorrect settings, damaged or missing software or hardware components, the system will automatically ...
...forget to use basic files and drivers. 1. Select the Default Values in the top menu using the arrow keys or mouse (if available). 2. Disconnect or remove additional devices. To fix this feature may freeze when the Gateway logo displays. Switch your computer in...Troubleshooting Guide Please refer to your warranty entitles you to open the chassis by a qualified technician. 1. The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it detects incorrect settings, damaged or missing software or hardware components, the system will automatically ...