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www.gateway.com Checking hard drive space 65 Deleting unnecessary files 66 Checking the hard drive for errors 67 Defragmenting the hard drive 68 Backing up files ... 85 Mouse 89 Networks 89 Passwords 89 Power 90 Printer 90 Remote control 91 Sound 91 Recovering your system 92 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 93 iii
www.gateway.com Checking hard drive space 65 Deleting unnecessary files 66 Checking the hard drive for errors 67 Defragmenting the hard drive 68 Backing up files ... 85 Mouse 89 Networks 89 Passwords 89 Power 90 Printer 90 Remote control 91 Sound 91 Recovering your system 92 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 93 iii
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... that the surge protector is connected securely to is not the default printer, make sure that the power/data cable is on installing the printer driver. 90 The printer is free from cuts or damage. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click...; Make sure that the power cable is plugged into the outlet and turn on , and working device, such as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver.
... that the surge protector is connected securely to is not the default printer, make sure that the power/data cable is on installing the printer driver. 90 The printer is free from cuts or damage. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click...; Make sure that the power cable is plugged into the outlet and turn on , and working device, such as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver.
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..." on page 93. • If only one or two items of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve re-installing some or all of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to.... • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 93. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Problem solving may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 77 or ...
..." on page 93. • If only one or two items of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve re-installing some or all of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to.... • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 93. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Problem solving may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 77 or ...
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... prepare for any eventuality and create a set of software and driver recovery discs. You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from your hard drive. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by using a set of ... them later for a complete system recovery. Preparing for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. To create discs for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and...
... prepare for any eventuality and create a set of software and driver recovery discs. You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from your hard drive. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by using a set of ... them later for a complete system recovery. Preparing for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. To create discs for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and...
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...discs. 5 If you do ? If you have enough discs, then click Next. Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of x, and so on . 6 If multiple discs are required, insert the additional blank disks when prompted. CHAPTER... 5: Troubleshooting 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. The What would you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2...
...discs. 5 If you do ? If you have enough discs, then click Next. Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of x, and so on . 6 If multiple discs are required, insert the additional blank disks when prompted. CHAPTER... 5: Troubleshooting 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. The What would you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2...
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... new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you have created. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you must recover your final disc, then label... place. 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. OR - 95 www.gateway.com 7 Click Finish. 8 Remove your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 97....
... new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you have created. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you must recover your final disc, then label... place. 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. OR - 95 www.gateway.com 7 Click Finish. 8 Remove your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 97....
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CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting To recover device drivers that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, then click Next. 96
CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting To recover device drivers that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, then click Next. 96
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... Run Grc_Vista.exe. OR - 97 The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. 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. To recover software...
... Run Grc_Vista.exe. OR - 97 The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. 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. To recover software...
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...Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. In most cases of hard-to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on page 100. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on the list, and you have a multiple-disc set of ...recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. You can return to one of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them as restore...
...Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. In most cases of hard-to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on page 100. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on the list, and you have a multiple-disc set of ...recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. You can return to one of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them as restore...
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... Recovery, then click Next. Your computer restarts. 2 If you can still run Windows: a Turn on or restart your computer. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. To delete everything on your keyboard to select Repair Your Computer... 3 Press the arrow keys on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. This process is starting up now. www.gateway.com Recovering your system to its factory condition. b While the computer is called a factory recovery. Caution ...
... Recovery, then click Next. Your computer restarts. 2 If you can still run Windows: a Turn on or restart your computer. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. The System Recovery Options menu opens. 6 Click Restore Application. To delete everything on your keyboard to select Repair Your Computer... 3 Press the arrow keys on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. This process is starting up now. www.gateway.com Recovering your system to its factory condition. b While the computer is called a factory recovery. Caution ...
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... Before your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your hard drive is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart... with automatic data backup in Step 8, you can still run Windows, back up your personal files, and create a set of software and driver recovery discs (if you have backed up any software that you can find your backed up to reinstall any important files you want to recover...
... Before your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you must recover your hard drive is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart... with automatic data backup in Step 8, you can still run Windows, back up your personal files, and create a set of software and driver recovery discs (if you have backed up any software that you can find your backed up to reinstall any important files you want to recover...
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... arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. For more information, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software...
... arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. For more information, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software...
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... speed 87 digital audio out 10 digital camera port 9 directional keys 23 Disk Cleanup 66 Disk Defragmenter 68 display adjusting angle 12 documentation User Guide 2 drivers recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92, 93 drives backing up files 69 checking for errors 67 checking for free space 65 defragmenting 68 118...
... speed 87 digital audio out 10 digital camera port 9 directional keys 23 Disk Cleanup 66 Disk Defragmenter 68 display adjusting angle 12 documentation User Guide 2 drivers recovery discs 93, 97 re-installing 92, 93 drives backing up files 69 checking for errors 67 checking for free space 65 defragmenting 68 118...
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www.gateway.com moving 25 ports See connections power button 7, 9 connecting 14 Hibernate mode 7, 9 indicator 6 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7, 9 troubleshooting 90 turning off 20 turning on ... 32 recovering defaults 101 files from Recycle Bin 80 programs 92 software 92, 93 system 92 with Gateway Recovery Center 95 with Windows DVD 102 with Windows System Restore 98 recovery discs 93 creating 93 drivers 93, 97 programs 93, 97 software 93, 97 using 97 re-installing See recovering remote control...
www.gateway.com moving 25 ports See connections power button 7, 9 connecting 14 Hibernate mode 7, 9 indicator 6 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7, 9 troubleshooting 90 turning off 20 turning on ... 32 recovering defaults 101 files from Recycle Bin 80 programs 92 software 92, 93 system 92 with Gateway Recovery Center 95 with Windows DVD 102 with Windows System Restore 98 recovery discs 93 creating 93 drivers 93, 97 programs 93, 97 software 93, 97 using 97 re-installing See recovering remote control...