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... something on your computer. Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to find what you need additional help? need a little extra help with automated...
... something on your computer. Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to find what you need additional help? need a little extra help with automated...
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Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready. Before you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that ...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 finish. 21 To create discs, click (Start), All Programs...
Follow the on-screen instructions to create recovery discs for your system. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. prepare to recover When you have blank discs ready. Before you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that ...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 finish. 21 To create discs, click (Start), All Programs...
8513031 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista R3
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...of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. To search for a topic. 2 Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help information by clicking a general...of your notebook's software features. Thanks again, from your notebook. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! You can find help you are sure that you for years to come. We are provided...
...of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. To search for a topic. 2 Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help information by clicking a general...of your notebook's software features. Thanks again, from your notebook. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! You can find help you are sure that you for years to come. We are provided...
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... RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with eight pins) on each connector are attached to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with the spring clip on the bottom. To...(approximately 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with your ISP. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of the cable with the connectors facing away from the task list on the left to a high-speed ...
... RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with eight pins) on each connector are attached to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with the spring clip on the bottom. To...(approximately 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with your ISP. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of the cable with the connectors facing away from the task list on the left to a high-speed ...
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... Security numbers, and personal online banking information. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are using your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information ...name box. Use a computer name of your network. This name identifies the computer to ISP. Names must be activated. 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 ...
... Security numbers, and personal online banking information. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are using your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information ...name box. Use a computer name of your network. This name identifies the computer to ISP. Names must be activated. 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 ...
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...your router or access point. • Use a printer that your router or access point is set on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you set up, log onto one of the devices, then power them back on the left ...router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on page 52. • Connect your printer to install the printer drivers on your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Modify the security settings to your network Instead...
...your router or access point. • Use a printer that your router or access point is set on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you set up, log onto one of the devices, then power them back on the left ...router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on page 52. • Connect your printer to install the printer drivers on your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Modify the security settings to your network Instead...
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www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you ...network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. To print files across the network: 1 Open the file you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. 55 Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-...using a desktop computer or if your computer. Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file ...
www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you ...network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. To print files across the network: 1 Open the file you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. 55 Important Your notebook may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-...using a desktop computer or if your computer. Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file ...
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...Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 88 Disk Defragmenter 89 display using screen saver 68 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking for ...checking for messages 25 sending 25 using 22, 25 Error-checking 88 Ethernet network equipment needed 45 example 45 installing cards 46, 49 installing drivers 46, 49 F Fast Ethernet 44 faxes canceling 30 receiving and viewing 30 sending 30 sending a Fax 26 sending from program 30 sending ...
...Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 88 Disk Defragmenter 89 display using screen saver 68 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking for ...checking for messages 25 sending 25 using 22, 25 Error-checking 88 Ethernet network equipment needed 45 example 45 installing cards 46, 49 installing drivers 46, 49 F Fast Ethernet 44 faxes canceling 30 receiving and viewing 30 sending 30 sending a Fax 26 sending from program 30 sending ...
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...8 transferring files from Internet 24 files from old computer 91, 92 settings from old computer 91 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 Norton 360 61 Windows 86 user accounts adding in Windows XP 75 switching in Windows XP 75 using Fax 26 V video playing 32 viewing shared... virus protecting against 59 removing 59 W WAV file 32 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 Windows clipboard 10 Search utility 12 Windows Media Center ...
...8 transferring files from Internet 24 files from old computer 91, 92 settings from old computer 91 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 Norton 360 61 Windows 86 user accounts adding in Windows XP 75 switching in Windows XP 75 using Fax 26 V video playing 32 viewing shared... virus protecting against 59 removing 59 W WAV file 32 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 Windows clipboard 10 Search utility 12 Windows Media Center ...
MUW SJM40 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide with eRecovery (Canadian French)
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www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 60 Using alternate power sources 61 Changing power modes 62 Changing notebook power settings 63 Changing the power plan 63 Changing ... Maintaining the battery 76 Storing batteries 77 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 77 Recovering your system 78 Creating recovery discs 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . 81 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 82 Returning your system to its factory condition . 84 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 87 Safety guidelines 88 First steps 88 Troubleshooting...
www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 60 Using alternate power sources 61 Changing power modes 62 Changing notebook power settings 63 Changing the power plan 63 Changing ... Maintaining the battery 76 Storing batteries 77 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 77 Recovering your system 78 Creating recovery discs 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . 81 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 82 Returning your system to its factory condition . 84 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 87 Safety guidelines 88 First steps 88 Troubleshooting...
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Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. 72 CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Additional tips • If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take a portable USB hub to ...provide additional USB ports. • Take a network cable if you need to connect to install an additional driver or software. Some hotels...
Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Management. 72 CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook Additional tips • If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take a portable USB hub to ...provide additional USB ports. • Take a network cable if you need to connect to install an additional driver or software. Some hotels...
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... computer for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory... software (also called recovering or restoring your system). If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything you can. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the...
... computer for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory... software (also called recovering or restoring your system). If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything you can. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the...
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...discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Important We recommend that are not recoverable by other methods, 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. OR To create recovery discs for the hard...
...discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Important We recommend that are not recoverable by other methods, 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. OR To create recovery discs for the hard...
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Make sure that you have the required number of 2." or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining ...
Make sure that you have the required number of 2." or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining ...
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...need to recover device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. To recover your computer from your computer, follow that came pre-installed on your driver and application recovery ..., then go to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. OR If you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - You can recover using...
...need to recover device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. To recover your computer from your computer, follow that came pre-installed on your driver and application recovery ..., then go to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. OR If you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - You can recover using...
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...box, then press ENTER. 82 A list of these restore points to reinstall. Repeat this step for the item you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you can return to complete the installation. In most cases of... takes "snapshots" of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to one of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you want to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining...
...box, then press ENTER. 82 A list of these restore points to reinstall. Repeat this step for the item you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you can return to complete the installation. In most cases of... takes "snapshots" of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to one of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you want to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining...
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... the recovery discs you may need to reinstall everything 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. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Returning your system to its factory condition. You can still run Windows Vista, see "Recovering from...
... the recovery discs you may need to reinstall everything 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. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Returning your system to its factory condition. You can still run Windows Vista, see "Recovering from...
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... dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to continue. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Completely Restore System to your hard drive. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded... contents are recovered. www.gateway.com 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to restart your hard drive. 4 Click OK....
... dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to continue. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Completely Restore System to your hard drive. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded... contents are recovered. www.gateway.com 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to restart your hard drive. 4 Click OK....
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... the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: Caution Before using your recovery discs, open the BIOS setup utility and enable the F12 boot menu. 1 Turn on your arrow keys to complete the...
... the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: Caution Before using your recovery discs, open the BIOS setup utility and enable the F12 boot menu. 1 Turn on your arrow keys to complete the...
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... produce sound on page 44. 93 If you do not want to turn on your notebook to a stereo system to remove CDs and DVDs. www.gateway.com • If you are plugged in and turned on. • Clean the disc. For the location of the manual eject hole, see "Playing music... through a monitor jack. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Front" on the notebook. For instructions on your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 77. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code...
... produce sound on page 44. 93 If you do not want to turn on your notebook to a stereo system to remove CDs and DVDs. www.gateway.com • If you are plugged in and turned on. • Clean the disc. For the location of the manual eject hole, see "Playing music... through a monitor jack. For the location of the headphone jack, see "Front" on the notebook. For instructions on your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 77. • Make sure that the disc's regional code and your DVD drive's regional code...