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... 42 Files 43 Memory 46 Audio 46 Passwords 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...
... 42 Files 43 Memory 46 Audio 46 Passwords 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...
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..., you need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Recovery discs take some or all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. www...
..., you need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Recovery discs take some or all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. www...
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CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on each disc, such as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in "Checking for device ...the screen. Continue recording discs until the process is complete. The first disc begins recording, and you will need to complete the recovery discs. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Recovering pre-installed software and...
CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on each disc, such as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in "Checking for device ...the screen. Continue recording discs until the process is complete. The first disc begins recording, and you will need to complete the recovery discs. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Recovering pre-installed software and...
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... window, click Repair Windows using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Returning to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. Help For more information about using System Restore, ...Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to install, then follow the ...
... window, click Repair Windows using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Returning to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. Help For more information about using System Restore, ...Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to install, then follow the ...
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...files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from your system to reinstall everything on page 55. • If ... the hard drive during startup" on your system. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to return your recovery discs" on page 54. • If you cannot run Windows Vista...
...files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from your system to reinstall everything on page 55. • If ... the hard drive during startup" on your system. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to return your recovery discs" on page 54. • If you cannot run Windows Vista...
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...OK. 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. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your... hard drive. 3 Click Next to restart your hard drive. www.gateway.com 3 Click Yes, then click ...
...OK. 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. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your... hard drive. 3 Click Next to restart your hard drive. www.gateway.com 3 Click Yes, then click ...
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... label images onto Labelflash discs, as well as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your arrow keys to complete the recovery. Because the image is software that lets you no longer need to open the boot menu. Creating disc labels with LabelPrint CyberLink LabelPrint ... disc drive to burn an image onto a Labelflash disc. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. Caution Continuing the process will never...
... label images onto Labelflash discs, as well as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your arrow keys to complete the recovery. Because the image is software that lets you no longer need to open the boot menu. Creating disc labels with LabelPrint CyberLink LabelPrint ... disc drive to burn an image onto a Labelflash disc. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. Caution Continuing the process will never...
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... or OFF 12 Upgrading your 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 20 Choose an 'Internet Service Provider...
... or OFF 12 Upgrading your 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 20 Choose an 'Internet Service Provider...
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Gateway Recovery Management If you should ever encounter a problem with your computer. Gateway Website Remember to hand when contacting us , please write down your proof of this guide. To make sure you and switched on the cover of ... designed to introduce you to the same state as when you purchased it, while giving you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. This will restore your computer to the features of you check Gateway InfoCentre, the electronic user's guide installed on your computer. Important Information - 3 it , you an option to -date information...
Gateway Recovery Management If you should ever encounter a problem with your computer. Gateway Website Remember to hand when contacting us , please write down your proof of this guide. To make sure you and switched on the cover of ... designed to introduce you to the same state as when you purchased it, while giving you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. This will restore your computer to the features of you check Gateway InfoCentre, the electronic user's guide installed on your computer. Important Information - 3 it , you an option to -date information...
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... as possible. Important: We recommend that you create each type of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 16 - Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. Recovery discs take some time to create, but for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all...
... as possible. Important: We recommend that you create each type of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 16 - Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. Recovery discs take some time to create, but for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all...
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...into the drive indicated in order to list, then click Next. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on each disc, such as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of the User's Guide (you will need an internet connection) simply click on the Check for the computer you have specific information ...begins recording, and you need to update this electronic user's guide in the Burn to have purchased. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. When the disc finishes...
...into the drive indicated in order to list, then click Next. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on each disc, such as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of the User's Guide (you will need an internet connection) simply click on the Check for the computer you have specific information ...begins recording, and you need to update this electronic user's guide in the Burn to have purchased. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. When the disc finishes...
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... on Start > Computer. Helpdesk - 25 It checks and repairs two types of errors: ✓ file system errors, such as it runs smoothly for and attempt recovery of bad sectors, your computer will decrease wear and tear on the OS icon and select Properties. 2. Click on Tools and Check Now in the...
... on Start > Computer. Helpdesk - 25 It checks and repairs two types of errors: ✓ file system errors, such as it runs smoothly for and attempt recovery of bad sectors, your computer will decrease wear and tear on the OS icon and select Properties. 2. Click on Tools and Check Now in the...
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... uninstall programs. To do this , you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. System Restore options Restore your computer to your personal data files (such as documents, browsing history, drawings, favorites, or ...emails). System Restore monitors the changes to how it was created. This will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. Starting Windows System Restore from the Windows desktop Click on an earlier date, without affecting your computer you installed after the...
... uninstall programs. To do this , you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. System Restore options Restore your computer to your personal data files (such as documents, browsing history, drawings, favorites, or ...emails). System Restore monitors the changes to how it was created. This will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. Starting Windows System Restore from the Windows desktop Click on an earlier date, without affecting your computer you installed after the...
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...crash or run erratically When your problem. Select the failing program in the top right corner of your operating system may check the Gateway Support Website on www.gateway.com for more on End Task. To fix this happen with only one application? Device Manager 1. signs in the future, ...Del keys simultaneously or right-click on an empty space on the Driver tab and select Roll Back Driver. This allows you to start the Recovery Program. Click on the taskbar and select Task Manager. 2. If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your computer, press the Alt...
...crash or run erratically When your problem. Select the failing program in the top right corner of your operating system may check the Gateway Support Website on www.gateway.com for more on End Task. To fix this happen with only one application? Device Manager 1. signs in the future, ...Del keys simultaneously or right-click on an empty space on the Driver tab and select Roll Back Driver. This allows you to start the Recovery Program. Click on the taskbar and select Task Manager. 2. If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your computer, press the Alt...
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... the receiver is not properly connected. If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your computer, press the Alt+F10 key upon start the Recovery Program. c. Open the underside of cursor keys (on "full-sized" keyboards), or they do not get as dirty as regular mice since they revert ...to start -up as much dust. Note: Optical mice do not have a track ball and do not pick up when the Gateway logo appears to normal letter keys (on the bearings with a moist soft cloth. c. The numeric keypad is disabled When the Num Lock key is ...
... the receiver is not properly connected. If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your computer, press the Alt+F10 key upon start the Recovery Program. c. Open the underside of cursor keys (on "full-sized" keyboards), or they do not get as dirty as regular mice since they revert ...to start -up as much dust. Note: Optical mice do not have a track ball and do not pick up when the Gateway logo appears to normal letter keys (on the bearings with a moist soft cloth. c. The numeric keypad is disabled When the Num Lock key is ...
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... in use the modem (e.g. Make any special options for your phone configuration and click on the chosen provider, this software. The modem is used the Recovery Management program. You are using DSL or cable connection 1. To enquire about your connection, please contact your ISP. 42 - b. Change the View by clicking on...
... in use the modem (e.g. Make any special options for your phone configuration and click on the chosen provider, this software. The modem is used the Recovery Management program. You are using DSL or cable connection 1. To enquire about your connection, please contact your ISP. 42 - b. Change the View by clicking on...
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... using either your problem, you can . If you need to recover software that came pre-installed on Gateway Recovery Management. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on your computer, you need to factory condition, see that software's installation instructions. •... device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Creating recovery discs" on your computer from your computer, follow that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 46 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide This will...
... using either your problem, you can . If you need to recover software that came pre-installed on Gateway Recovery Management. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on your computer, you need to factory condition, see that software's installation instructions. •... device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Creating recovery discs" on your computer from your computer, follow that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 46 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide This will...
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... drivers opens. 4. Click on Yes. Click on Open System Restore, then Next. 3. To return to complete the installation. Click on Next, then Finish. Click on Recovery. 2. A list of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to get your system running again. Click on Start > Control Panel > Action Center, then click on...
... drivers opens. 4. Click on Yes. Click on Open System Restore, then Next. 3. To return to complete the installation. Click on Next, then Finish. Click on Recovery. 2. A list of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to get your system running again. Click on Start > Control Panel > Action Center, then click on...
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... first-time system setup. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Caution: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to its factory condition. Caution: Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering ...Yes, then Start. This process will erase all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your hard drive. 4. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on Next. Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are ...
... first-time system setup. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Caution: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to its factory condition. Caution: Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering ...Yes, then Start. This process will erase all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your hard drive. 4. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on Next. Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are ...
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... the US environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as lead, cadmium, chromium, mercury, etc. Gateway is given to electronic components in order to limit their weight in order to promote reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery and to reduce the quantity of waste to local, state or federal laws. Thus, ...all our products. For information, visit www.gateway.com/about Energy Star® on the Energy Star® web site: www...
... the US environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as lead, cadmium, chromium, mercury, etc. Gateway is given to electronic components in order to limit their weight in order to promote reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery and to reduce the quantity of waste to local, state or federal laws. Thus, ...all our products. For information, visit www.gateway.com/about Energy Star® on the Energy Star® web site: www...