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..., and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to use them. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies...
..., and network cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to use them. Avoid touching the edge connectors. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their respective companies...
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See your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard ...22 When the prompt "Press any key on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Screw -OR- As part of the screws varies by model. 2 12 Remove the four screws that secure the...connecting the hard drive to boot from the old drive. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
See your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. in Step 10. 18 Replace the hard ...22 When the prompt "Press any key on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Screw Screw Screw Screw -OR- As part of the screws varies by model. 2 12 Remove the four screws that secure the...connecting the hard drive to boot from the old drive. Technical Support See the label on your notebook. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
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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 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.
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...Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on AC power, remove the battery. This reduces the life of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system You can solve most conditions. Caution To prepare your notebook for the purpose. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from... 113 or in the notebook and the notebook is fully charged and you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway provides everything you have removed the battery from the center to run on page 89. 87 Caution When the battery is...
...Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on AC power, remove the battery. This reduces the life of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system You can solve most conditions. Caution To prepare your notebook for the purpose. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from... 113 or in the notebook and the notebook is fully charged and you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway provides everything you have removed the battery from the center to run on page 89. 87 Caution When the battery is...
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... system using the Windows DVD" on page 99. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 88 If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your system, you need to follow...
... system using the Windows DVD" on page 99. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 88 If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your system, you need to follow...
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...to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 89 www.gateway.com Preparing for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs while you have the opportunity. Because these...-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. You should create your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then ...
...to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 89 www.gateway.com Preparing for any eventuality and create a set of recovery discs while you have the opportunity. Because these...-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. You should create your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then ...
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... the recordable disc drive, then click Next. If you do not have enough discs, then click Next. Tip After a recovery disc is created, your final disc, then label all of a 3-disc set of recovery discs. 5 If you remove each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of which notebook the discs are required, insert ... process is finished, the Congratulations! A dialog box opens that tells you the number of blank discs you need to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of x, and so on . 6 If multiple discs are for disc 1 of the discs and store them in the upper-...
... the recordable disc drive, then click Next. If you do not have enough discs, then click Next. Tip After a recovery disc is created, your final disc, then label all of a 3-disc set of recovery discs. 5 If you remove each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of which notebook the discs are required, insert ... process is finished, the Congratulations! A dialog box opens that tells you the number of blank discs you need to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of x, and so on . 6 If multiple discs are for disc 1 of the discs and store them in the upper-...
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... Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 93. 91 The Gateway Recovery Center opens. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new...
... Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 93. 91 The Gateway Recovery Center opens. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new...
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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 OR To recover device drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. -
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... start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 93 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 a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc...
... start, open Computer and run the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 93 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 a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you created a multiple-disc...
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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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... the user account's password (if any), then click Next. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. b While the notebook is called a factory recovery. The Welcome to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 98 Caution A complete factory recovery deletes everything on your hard drive and re-install all factory software...
... the user account's password (if any), then click Next. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. b While the notebook is called a factory recovery. The Welcome to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next. 98 Caution A complete factory recovery deletes everything on your hard drive and re-install all factory software...
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... (if you want to c:\backup. - You also need to reinstall any software that you have backed up your hard drive. www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with automatic data backup, then click Next. OR - Recovering your hard drive is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click...
... (if you want to c:\backup. - You also need to reinstall any software that you have backed up your hard drive. www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with automatic data backup, then click Next. OR - Recovering your hard drive is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click...
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Press the arrow keys to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on page 93. 100
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 4 Press the arrow keys to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on page 93. 100
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.... 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer 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 the notebook and remove any data you...cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive kit. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. If you would like more information, see "Backing up any Express cards. 107
.... 4 Turn off your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. For more hard drive capacity, you want to transfer 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 the notebook and remove any data you...cable. 6 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace the hard drive kit. Hard drive bay To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. If you would like more information, see "Backing up any Express cards. 107
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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 ..., insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. As part of the process you...
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 ..., insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 22 When the prompt "Press any key to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 23 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key on your keyboard and follow the on-screen instructions. As part of the process you...
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www.gateway.com scanner 7, 9 speaker 6 television 59 USB 7, 9, 58 VGA 10, 60 wired Ethernet 20 wired network 20 copyright notice 150 D default printer 136 dialing codes 78 ... 115 diskette drive troubleshooting 115 display brightness 44 switching 28 troubleshooting 116 display properties adjusting 61 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 38 dragging 39 drivers recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 drives DVD 52 DVD/CD-RW 9, 52 DVD±RW 9, 52 hard drive 11, 107 HD DVD 52 HD...
www.gateway.com scanner 7, 9 speaker 6 television 59 USB 7, 9, 58 VGA 10, 60 wired Ethernet 20 wired network 20 copyright notice 150 D default printer 136 dialing codes 78 ... 115 diskette drive troubleshooting 115 display brightness 44 switching 28 troubleshooting 116 display properties adjusting 61 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 38 dragging 39 drivers recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 drives DVD 52 DVD/CD-RW 9, 52 DVD±RW 9, 52 hard drive 11, 107 HD DVD 52 HD...
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... locating 13 password bank 35 troubleshooting 120 tutorial 31 using 31 Fn key 27, 28 folders opening 38 function keys 27 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 25 installing 107 purchasing...
... locating 13 password bank 35 troubleshooting 120 tutorial 31 using 31 Fn key 27, 28 folders opening 38 function keys 27 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 3 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 re-installing software 91 H hard drive bay 11 indicator 25 installing 107 purchasing...
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... battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 recovery discs creating 89 drivers 89, 93 programs 89, 93 software 89, 93 using 93 Recycle Bin deleting files... 120 emptying 120 regional code DVD 53 re-installing defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 87, 88 software 87, 88 Windows 87, 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 replacing See installing resetting notebook 24 restarting notebook 24 restoring 157
... battery 68 recharging battery 66 recovering defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 recovery discs creating 89 drivers 89, 93 programs 89, 93 software 89, 93 using 93 Recycle Bin deleting files... 120 emptying 120 regional code DVD 53 re-installing defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 87, 88 software 87, 88 Windows 87, 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 replacing See installing resetting notebook 24 restarting notebook 24 restoring 157
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Index defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 right-clicking 39 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 17 caring for notebook 84 general precautions ... shortcuts opening menu 39 shutting down notebook 23, 24 Sleep mode 23, 28, 71 system key 28 Snapshot button 43 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 sound adjusting 30, 45 controls 45 muting 30, 41, 45 troubleshooting 137 speakers built-in 12 jack 6 SpeedStep technology...
Index defaults 98 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 99 with Windows System Restore 95 right-clicking 39 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 17 caring for notebook 84 general precautions ... shortcuts opening menu 39 shutting down notebook 23, 24 Sleep mode 23, 28, 71 system key 28 Snapshot button 43 SO-DIMM See memory software recovery discs 89, 93 re-installing 88 sound adjusting 30, 45 controls 45 muting 30, 41, 45 troubleshooting 137 speakers built-in 12 jack 6 SpeedStep technology...