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... for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. Before you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to 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 create recovery discs for your system. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish. 21 prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready. To create discs, click...
... for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. Before you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to 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 create recovery discs for your system. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish. 21 prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready. To create discs, click...
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restoring to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish. 22
restoring to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish. 22
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You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to finish. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 If you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory.
You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up to finish. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 If you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory.
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 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...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 68 Extending battery life 69 Maximizing battery performance 69 Conserving battery power 69 Using alternate power sources 70 Changing power modes ... the keyboard 85 Cleaning the notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 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...
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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 Center. 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. 82
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If the battery is worth it. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 89. 87 Gateway provides everything you want to run on AC power, remove the battery. Caution When the battery is in the notebook and the notebook is running ... information in "Troubleshooting" on page 109 or in a circle, using it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. Recovery discs take some or all of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your notebook while using a product made especially for long-term reliability...
If the battery is worth it. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 89. 87 Gateway provides everything you want to run on AC power, remove the battery. Caution When the battery is in the notebook and the notebook is running ... information in "Troubleshooting" on page 109 or in a circle, using it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. Recovery discs take some or all of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your notebook while using a product made especially for long-term reliability...
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...solved the problem and you can use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 91. For instructions on page 92. 4 Reset your system to its factory condition" on page 93. 88 For ..."Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 89. 2 Perform minor fixes. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system to its factory condition. You can . If ...
...solved the problem and you can use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 91. For instructions on page 92. 4 Reset your system to its factory condition" on page 93. 88 For ..."Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 89. 2 Perform minor fixes. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system to its factory condition. You can . If ...
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...default disc. - Important We recommend that are not recoverable by other methods, you create each type of recovery discs beforehand. www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded... software and drivers. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. To reinstall...
...default disc. - Important We recommend that are not recoverable by other methods, you create each type of recovery discs beforehand. www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded... software and drivers. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. To reinstall...
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Make sure that you have the required number of 2." Continue recording ... on the screen. This dialog box tells you the number of blank, recordable discs you can watch its progress 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 the Burn to complete the...
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Make sure that you have the required number of 2." Continue recording ... on the screen. This dialog box tells you the number of blank, recordable discs you can watch its progress 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 the Burn to complete the...
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...; New device drivers-If you are recovering from the factory. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall ... came pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 91 Gateway Recovery Management opens. - You can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you have...
...; New device drivers-If you are recovering from the factory. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall ... came pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 91 Gateway Recovery Management opens. - You can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you have...
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...reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you may restart your computer. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to its factory condition. Returning your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences ... replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista" on your system. www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created. If you can access important files on page 95. 93
...reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you may restart your computer. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to its factory condition. Returning your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences ... replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista" on your system. www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created. If you can access important files on page 95. 93
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... on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. 94 Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to your computer. 5 Click OK. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to restart your hard drive. 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. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to . This process may take a while, but...
... on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. 94 Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to your computer. 5 Click OK. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to restart your hard drive. 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. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to . This process may take a while, but...
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...boot menu is where you can select which device to start from the recovery disc you inserted. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your arrow keys to ... erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts to complete the recovery. 95 Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your computer. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from factory default. Caution Continuing the process will take ...
...boot menu is where you can select which device to start from the recovery disc you inserted. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your arrow keys to ... erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts to complete the recovery. 95 Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your computer. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from factory default. Caution Continuing the process will take ...
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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 "Backing up files" in your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 91. 2... replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the new hard drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to replace the hard drive kit. If you...
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 "Backing up files" in your online User Guide. 3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 91. 2... replace your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the new hard drive. www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows Vista DVD to replace the hard drive kit. If you...
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As part of the process you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. 107 www.gateway.com 17 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook. 18 ... DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your keyboard and follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on -screen instructions.
As part of the process you may be prompted to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any Express cards. 107 www.gateway.com 17 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the screws that secure the hard drive kit to the notebook. 18 ... DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your keyboard and follow the on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on -screen instructions.
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... locating 13 password bank 35 troubleshooting 116 tutorial 31 using 31 Fn key 27, 28 folders opening 38 function keys 27 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2 serial number 2 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 150 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 25 installing 103...
... locating 13 password bank 35 troubleshooting 116 tutorial 31 using 31 Fn key 27, 28 folders opening 38 function keys 27 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2 serial number 2 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 150 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 25 installing 103...
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...24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 93 drivers 88, 91 programs 88, 91 software 88, 91 system 87 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows System Restore 92 Recycle Bin deleting files 116 emptying 116 regional code DVD 53 re-installing defaults 93 drivers...installing resetting notebook 24 restarting notebook 24 restoring defaults 93 drivers 88, 91 programs 88, 91 software 88, 91 system 87 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows System Restore 92 right-clicking 39 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 17 caring for notebook 84 general precautions 138 ...
...24 recalibrating battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 93 drivers 88, 91 programs 88, 91 software 88, 91 system 87 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows System Restore 92 Recycle Bin deleting files 116 emptying 116 regional code DVD 53 re-installing defaults 93 drivers...installing resetting notebook 24 restarting notebook 24 restoring defaults 93 drivers 88, 91 programs 88, 91 software 88, 91 system 87 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows System Restore 92 right-clicking 39 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 17 caring for notebook 84 general precautions 138 ...