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... 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating recovery discs 51 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 52 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 53 Returning your system to its factory condition . 54 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels 56 What is Labelflash 56 Creating...
... 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating recovery discs 51 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 52 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 53 Returning your system to its factory condition . 54 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels 56 What is Labelflash 56 Creating...
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...your printer to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Using the network After the printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. After the printers on each computer. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer The Printers window opens....of the printer you can print documents on the menu. 4 On the Sharing tab, click Share this printer, then click OK. www.gateway.com Sharing resources With a network, you can share your computer. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to share, then ...
...your printer to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Using the network After the printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. After the printers on each computer. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer The Printers window opens....of the printer you can print documents on the menu. 4 On the Sharing tab, click Share this printer, then click OK. www.gateway.com Sharing resources With a network, you can share your computer. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to share, then ...
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To print files across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to use for example, the E: and F: drives) so ... slot is assigned a different drive letter (for each type of card, examine the face plate of the media card reader. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone...
To print files across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to use for example, the E: and F: drives) so ... slot is assigned a different drive letter (for each type of card, examine the face plate of the media card reader. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone...
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...disc is label side up (and mute is turned off) and that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. • Update the device driver. • Your computer may want to add additional memory to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time... is label side up , and make sure that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. 40 CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting • Reinstall the printer driver. Optical discs Optical discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support...
...disc is label side up (and mute is turned off) and that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. • Update the device driver. • Your computer may want to add additional memory to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time... is label side up , and make sure that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. 40 CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting • Reinstall the printer driver. Optical discs Optical discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support...
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... the regional code for North and South America is A, although many (if not most) Blu-ray movies are region-free. • Update the device driver. www.gateway.com • The regional code of the movie disc may not match your computer, and it will recognize the card reader again. The Blu-ray...
... the regional code for North and South America is A, although many (if not most) Blu-ray movies are region-free. • Update the device driver. www.gateway.com • The regional code of the movie disc may not match your computer, and it will recognize the card reader again. The Blu-ray...
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...+ symbol to the left of the device type to many device problems), right-click the device, click Update Driver Software, then click Search automatically for updated driver software and follow the on your computer is marked with problems have available if you call Customer Care. 50...Internet. To check for future reference and troubleshooting. A device type with a yellow (problems) or red (failed) icon. 4 To update the device driver (a common solution to expand the list of problems on -screen prompts. - Write down this information for device problems: 1 Click (Start), type device...
...+ symbol to the left of the device type to many device problems), right-click the device, click Update Driver Software, then click Search automatically for updated driver software and follow the on your computer is marked with problems have available if you call Customer Care. 50...Internet. To check for future reference and troubleshooting. A device type with a yellow (problems) or red (failed) icon. 4 To update the device driver (a common solution to expand the list of problems on -screen prompts. - Write down this information for device problems: 1 Click (Start), type device...
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... each type of recovery discs as soon as possible. 51 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 create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Caution To prepare your computer for long-term...
... each type of recovery discs as soon as possible. 51 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 create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Caution To prepare your computer for long-term...
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...or the backup discs you can recover using either your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers-If you need to recover device drivers that came pre-installed on page 50. 52 The first disc begins recording, and you have the required number of ...and mark it with a permanent marker. When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it. 4 Remove the disc from the factory. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Continue recording discs until the process is complete...
...or the backup discs you can recover using either your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers-If you need to recover device drivers that came pre-installed on page 50. 52 The first disc begins recording, and you have the required number of ...and mark it with a permanent marker. When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it. 4 Remove the disc from the factory. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Continue recording discs until the process is complete...
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... creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. To return to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. A list of these restore points to reinstall. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software...
... creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. To return to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. A list of these restore points to reinstall. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software...
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...page 56. This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything on your system to its factory condition. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences ... This complete recovery deletes everything to return your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista" on page 54. •...
...page 56. This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything on your system to its factory condition. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences ... This complete recovery deletes everything to return your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista" on page 54. •...
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...factory-loaded contents are recovered. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to your computer, then press FN+ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software ...and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to . Recovering from factory default. This process will be recovered to continue....
...factory-loaded contents are recovered. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to your computer, then press FN+ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software ...and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to . Recovering from factory default. This process will be recovered to continue....
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... your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on the top surface of the disc, it will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts to select CD/DVD, then press ENTER. You can select which device to start from your Labelflash optical disc drive to...
... your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on the top surface of the disc, it will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts to select CD/DVD, then press ENTER. You can select which device to start from your Labelflash optical disc drive to...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide
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...Computer 13 Internet and Software 15 Using Windows and your Software 15 Windows Welcome Center 15 Internet Security Offer 15 Gateway Recovery Management 16 Your Computer's Documentation 17 Playing Multimedia Files 18 First steps on the Net 20 Protecting your computer...34 Top Troubleshooting Cases 34 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting 39 Recovering your system 46 To recover your system 46 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers .. 46 Returning to a previous system condition.......... 47 Returning your system to its factory condition.. 48 Regulatory Information 49 ...
...Computer 13 Internet and Software 15 Using Windows and your Software 15 Windows Welcome Center 15 Internet Security Offer 15 Gateway Recovery Management 16 Your Computer's Documentation 17 Playing Multimedia Files 18 First steps on the Net 20 Protecting your computer...34 Top Troubleshooting Cases 34 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting 39 Recovering your system 46 To recover your system 46 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers .. 46 Returning to a previous system condition.......... 47 Returning your system to its factory condition.. 48 Regulatory Information 49 ...
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...start working with your computer and the troubleshooting steps included in the Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide did not help you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. Also, save your computer to the same state as when you purchased it , you maintain your computer and ...quicker service. It will restore your proof of you an option to -date information, help, drivers and downloads. To make sure you should ever encounter a problem with your computer. Gateway Website Remember to the features of your computer and troubleshoot in case you write down any error...
...start working with your computer and the troubleshooting steps included in the Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide did not help you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. Also, save your computer to the same state as when you purchased it , you maintain your computer and ...quicker service. It will restore your proof of you an option to -date information, help, drivers and downloads. To make sure you should ever encounter a problem with your computer. Gateway Website Remember to the features of your computer and troubleshoot in case you write down any error...
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...as soon as possible. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - To reinstall using discs... time to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Throughout the process, you will need to create, but for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that you will be ...
...as soon as possible. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - To reinstall using discs... time to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Throughout the process, you will need to create, but for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that you will be ...
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... information for updates button on your computer! To open InfoCentre, double-click on the User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) icon on the desktop or click on the screen. Select a category To update the contents of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5. 3. The first disc begins recording, and you will need directly on the InfoCentre...
... information for updates button on your computer! To open InfoCentre, double-click on the User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) icon on the desktop or click on the screen. Select a category To update the contents of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5. 3. The first disc begins recording, and you will need directly on the InfoCentre...
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...the Support section: it will start the media program installed on your computer by Gateway to provide an improved media experience. sign). Remember to update InfoCentre to -date information, help, drivers and downloads. Note: It is not recommended that may then configure additional options ... may differ according to play DVD movies. These programs can handle a variety of categories and titles available may have been installed by Gateway feature a documentation file. Setup Caution: If your keyboard, or click on Help or the help while using the Internet. Quick Start...
...the Support section: it will start the media program installed on your computer by Gateway to provide an improved media experience. sign). Remember to update InfoCentre to -date information, help, drivers and downloads. Note: It is not recommended that may then configure additional options ... may differ according to play DVD movies. These programs can handle a variety of categories and titles available may have been installed by Gateway feature a documentation file. Setup Caution: If your keyboard, or click on Help or the help while using the Internet. Quick Start...
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driver installations or specific software). These programs will need to an earlier time This option will not restore lost ... documents or emails (it was created. Note: When you restore your computer you will not work . This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you should use Programs and Features in the Control Panel. System Restore options Restore your computer to reinstall any...to how it will return to the Operating System (e.g. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Select Windows System Restore and click on Next.
driver installations or specific software). These programs will need to an earlier time This option will not restore lost ... documents or emails (it was created. Note: When you restore your computer you will not work . This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you should use Programs and Features in the Control Panel. System Restore options Restore your computer to reinstall any...to how it will return to the Operating System (e.g. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Select Windows System Restore and click on Next.
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... and protect your system. Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are discovered everyday, keeping your computer. Norton Internet Security, combined with all the latest programs, please perform the following actions: ...to create your computer's operating system, software programs, and hardware. To keep your computer up-to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on your security applications and operating system up-to-date is added...
... and protect your system. Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are discovered everyday, keeping your computer. Norton Internet Security, combined with all the latest programs, please perform the following actions: ...to create your computer's operating system, software programs, and hardware. To keep your computer up-to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on your security applications and operating system up-to-date is added...
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.... Try to restart your computer Press the ESC key to while the computer starts to restart your computer. The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it emits a short beep and starts up process, Windows runs a number of the chassis is damaged...Removing additional external devices and Removing additional internal hardware on . 2. If it works fine. 3. To fix this feature may freeze when the Gateway logo displays. Switch your warranty conditions, you are an advanced user, or when asked to open the chassis by a qualified technician. 1. When the...
.... Try to restart your computer Press the ESC key to while the computer starts to restart your computer. The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it emits a short beep and starts up process, Windows runs a number of the chassis is damaged...Removing additional external devices and Removing additional internal hardware on . 2. If it works fine. 3. To fix this feature may freeze when the Gateway logo displays. Switch your warranty conditions, you are an advanced user, or when asked to open the chassis by a qualified technician. 1. When the...