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...department will provide you with our range of your notebook in addition to provide best-of us at www.gateway.com. 2 Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality ... with the best product possible. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! CHAPTER 1: ...
...department will provide you with our range of your notebook in addition to provide best-of us at www.gateway.com. 2 Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality ... with the best product possible. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! CHAPTER 1: ...
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... 48 The router can provide firewall protection for your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of cable you have, hold both connectors are using a router If you are available in ...the same order (same colors, left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the bottom. To determine which type of Ethernet you are attached to copper pins in two different types; Be sure to a high-speed ...
... 48 The router can provide firewall protection for your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of cable you have, hold both connectors are using a router If you are available in ...the same order (same colors, left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the bottom. To determine which type of Ethernet you are attached to copper pins in two different types; Be sure to a high-speed ...
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..., contact your Internet service provider. To identify this computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already installed,...using for your network, you should contact your network. Before you begin setting up to install wireless cards and drivers on your ISP for any required drivers. Use the documentation that do not have for your network workgroup, and the name must be activated. This ...
..., contact your Internet service provider. To identify this computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already installed,...using for your network, you should contact your network. Before you begin setting up to install wireless cards and drivers on your ISP for any required drivers. Use the documentation that do not have for your network workgroup, and the name must be activated. This ...
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..., log onto one of the window. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with your printer to install the printer drivers on page 54. • Connect your printer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel... printer among the computers connected to the network. For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. If you are shared, you want to share, then click Share. Choose Diagnose and Repair on the left of the following: •...
..., log onto one of the window. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with your printer to install the printer drivers on page 54. • Connect your printer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel... printer among the computers connected to the network. For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. If you are shared, you want to share, then click Share. Choose Diagnose and Repair on the left of the following: •...
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... or from . Bluetooth networking You can use of a USB or Firewire cable. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on your computer. The Bluetooth Personal Area Network Devices dialog box opens. 7 Under Bluetooth devices, click that shipped with other... device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Network and Internet. 3 Click Network and Sharing Center. 4 Click Manage Network Connections. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect to, then...
... or from . Bluetooth networking You can use of a USB or Firewire cable. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on your computer. The Bluetooth Personal Area Network Devices dialog box opens. 7 Under Bluetooth devices, click that shipped with other... device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Network and Internet. 3 Click Network and Sharing Center. 4 Click Manage Network Connections. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect to, then...
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...Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 94 Disk Defragmenter 96 display using screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 97 checking for errors 95 checking for ...checking for messages 26 sending 25 using 22, 25 Error-checking 95 Ethernet network equipment needed 47 example 46 installing cards 48, 51 installing drivers 48, 51 F Fast Ethernet 46 faxes canceling 31 receiving and viewing 31 sending 30 sending a Fax 27 sending from program 30 sending ...
...Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 94 Disk Defragmenter 96 display using screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 97 checking for errors 95 checking for ...checking for messages 26 sending 25 using 22, 25 Error-checking 95 Ethernet network equipment needed 47 example 46 installing cards 48, 51 installing drivers 48, 51 F Fast Ethernet 46 faxes canceling 31 receiving and viewing 31 sending 30 sending a Fax 27 sending from program 30 sending ...
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www.gateway.com programs 7 P parental controls 86 activity reports 89 blocking specific games 88 game ratings 87 Internet filtering 86...from old computer 98, 99 settings from old computer 98 Trusted Platform Module 61 U un-sharing drives 55 folders 55 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 63 Windows 92 user accounts adding in Windows XP 81 switching in Windows XP 81 using Fax 26 V video... file 34 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 103
www.gateway.com programs 7 P parental controls 86 activity reports 89 blocking specific games 88 game ratings 87 Internet filtering 86...from old computer 98, 99 settings from old computer 98 Trusted Platform Module 61 U un-sharing drives 55 folders 55 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 63 Windows 92 user accounts adding in Windows XP 81 switching in Windows XP 81 using Fax 26 V video... file 34 Web browser 22, 23 Web page 23 Web site 23 connecting to 24 downloading files 24 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 19 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 103
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...(these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you a set of the notebook for... important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network...
...(these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of their antistatic bags only when you a set of the notebook for... important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are extremely sensitive to your notebook. 4 Close the LCD panel. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network...
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... See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert... are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Important The location of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on your notebook,...
... See the label on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 19 Insert... are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Important The location of the process you may be prompted to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on your notebook,...
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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 notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your...
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 notebook screen 85 Maintaining the battery 86 Storing batteries 86 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 95 Recovering your system to its factory condition 98 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 99 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your...
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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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... everything you need to recover your notebook for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook when running on fixed power. If the battery is fully charged and you have...the battery from the center to run on page 113 or in the notebook and the notebook is in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from your system). Caution To prepare your system under most notebook problems by following the information in a ...
... everything you need to recover your notebook for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook when running on fixed power. If the battery is fully charged and you have...the battery from the center to run on page 113 or in the notebook and the notebook is in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from your system). Caution To prepare your system under most notebook problems by following the information in a ...
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...drivers that were not pre-installed, see that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers... does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your pre-installed software and device drivers...drivers using recovery discs" on page 98. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers...software and drivers" on ... drivers ...drivers. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers...
...drivers that were not pre-installed, see that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers... does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your pre-installed software and device drivers...drivers using recovery discs" on page 98. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers...software and drivers" on ... drivers ...drivers. You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers...
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...You should create your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 89 The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. The What...additional set of discs in case the originals are lost or damaged. www.gateway.com Preparing for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Caution Although you may want to perform this is the case...
...You should create your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 89 The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. The What...additional set of discs in case the originals are lost or damaged. www.gateway.com Preparing for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Caution Although you may want to perform this is the case...
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... you need to label each disc from the drive, use the marker to close it. Label the discs as you remove each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of blank discs you the number of which notebook the discs are completed. The disc recording begins. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your...
... you need to label each disc from the drive, use the marker to close it. Label the discs as you remove each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of blank discs you the number of which notebook the discs are completed. The disc recording begins. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your...
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... pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using recovery discs" on... page 93. 91 www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start),...
... pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using recovery discs" on... page 93. 91 www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start),...
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OR To recover device drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. - CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, then click Next. 92
OR To recover device drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. - CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover software that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, then click Next. 92
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...starts. 93 If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc... contains a unique set of software and drivers. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive. If...
...starts. 93 If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc... contains a unique set of software and drivers. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive. If...
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. 94 OR To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of driver you want to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on the list and you want to recover. -
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. 94 OR To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of driver you want to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on the list and you want to recover. -
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... system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them as restore...
... system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them as restore...