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... your printer to your networked computer, then share the printer. Select Diagnose and Repair on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. For more information about sharing printers, see the instructions that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on...and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer are shared, you can : • View a network drive • Open and...
... your printer to your networked computer, then share the printer. Select Diagnose and Repair on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. For more information about sharing printers, see the instructions that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on...and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer are shared, you can : • View a network drive • Open and...
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..., 16 text and graphics 16 creating data disc 37 desktop icon 8 desktop shortcut 8 document 14 folder 10 MP3 file 32 music file 32 video DVD 35 WMA file 32 customizing 63 cutting files and folders 10 D deleting files and folders 6, 11, 16 desktop adding icon 8 adding shortcut 8... 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 52 sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing contents 9 viewing...
..., 16 text and graphics 16 creating data disc 37 desktop icon 8 desktop shortcut 8 document 14 folder 10 MP3 file 32 music file 32 video DVD 35 WMA file 32 customizing 63 cutting files and folders 10 D deleting files and folders 6, 11, 16 desktop adding icon 8 adding shortcut 8... 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 52 sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing contents 9 viewing...
User Guide
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... 176 Cleaning the computer screen 176 Cleaning the mouse 177 12 Restoring Software 179 Using the Restoration CDs 180 Reinstalling device drivers 181 Updating device drivers 183 Reinstalling programs 184 Reinstalling Windows 186 13 Upgrading Your Computer 189 Selecting a place to work 190 Gathering the tools ...the front bezel 195 Closing the case 196 Replacing the side panel 196 Replacing the front bezel 197 Adding or replacing a CD, DVD, or diskette drive 198 Replacing the hard drive 203 Adding or replacing add-in cards 206 Installing memory 208 Replacing the system battery...
... 176 Cleaning the computer screen 176 Cleaning the mouse 177 12 Restoring Software 179 Using the Restoration CDs 180 Reinstalling device drivers 181 Updating device drivers 183 Reinstalling programs 184 Reinstalling Windows 186 13 Upgrading Your Computer 189 Selecting a place to work 190 Gathering the tools ...the front bezel 195 Closing the case 196 Replacing the side panel 196 Replacing the front bezel 197 Adding or replacing a CD, DVD, or diskette drive 198 Replacing the hard drive 203 Adding or replacing add-in cards 206 Installing memory 208 Replacing the system battery...
User Guide
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... device, you need to reinstall device drivers because you are installed at Gateway. If the program starts automatically, go to Step 2. 2 Click Start, then click Run. Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling device drivers Device drivers are programs that control devices such as the computer display, CD or DVD drives, and modems. Drivers translate information between computer devices and...
... device, you need to reinstall device drivers because you are installed at Gateway. If the program starts automatically, go to Step 2. 2 Click Start, then click Run. Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling device drivers Device drivers are programs that control devices such as the computer display, CD or DVD drives, and modems. Drivers translate information between computer devices and...
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... the installation. To update device drivers: 1 Insert the red Drivers CD into the CD or DVD drive. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 7 Click the Web Updates tab. 8 Click Check Now. Updating device drivers Updating device drivers The Restoration CDs contain a device driver update utility that works over the...
... the installation. To update device drivers: 1 Insert the red Drivers CD into the CD or DVD drive. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 7 Click the Web Updates tab. 8 Click Check Now. Updating device drivers Updating device drivers The Restoration CDs contain a device driver update utility that works over the...
User Guide
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..., then click Change/Remove and follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. 4 Insert the yellow Applications CD into the CD or DVD drive. Otherwise, go to Step 8. - Reinstalling programs If you have problems running a program or if you just reinstalled Windows, ... Support For more information about updating device drivers, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 184 www.gateway.com Type the keyword updating drivers in the Search box , then click...
..., then click Change/Remove and follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. 4 Insert the yellow Applications CD into the CD or DVD drive. Otherwise, go to Step 8. - Reinstalling programs If you have problems running a program or if you just reinstalled Windows, ... Support For more information about updating device drivers, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 184 www.gateway.com Type the keyword updating drivers in the Search box , then click...
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... the key on the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label located on your computer will be deleted! 1 Insert the red Drivers CD into the CD or DVD drive. 2 Restart your computer. 3 Select 2. For more information, see "Microsoft Certificate of your computer is not...Troubleshooting. For more information, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on page 184. All files on the back or side of Authenticity" on page 222. ■ Reinstalling device drivers. Boot from CD-ROM. 4 Select a language option. 186 www.gateway.com Chapter 10: Restoring Software Reinstalling Windows If...
... the key on the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label located on your computer will be deleted! 1 Insert the red Drivers CD into the CD or DVD drive. 2 Restart your computer. 3 Select 2. For more information, see "Microsoft Certificate of your computer is not...Troubleshooting. For more information, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on page 184. All files on the back or side of Authenticity" on page 222. ■ Reinstalling device drivers. Boot from CD-ROM. 4 Select a language option. 186 www.gateway.com Chapter 10: Restoring Software Reinstalling Windows If...
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...Windows (XP or 2000). This is the most commonly selected option. - OR - The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 17 When prompted, insert the red Drivers CD, then click OK. 18 When prompted, insert the yellow Applications CD(s), then click ... to continue. 8 Select 2. Installation of Windows w/ special HDD controllers. 12 When prompted, remove the red Drivers CD and insert the blue Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive, then press any key to set your computer does not have a hard drive that requires a special...
...Windows (XP or 2000). This is the most commonly selected option. - OR - The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 17 When prompted, insert the red Drivers CD, then click OK. 18 When prompted, insert the yellow Applications CD(s), then click ... to continue. 8 Select 2. Installation of Windows w/ special HDD controllers. 12 When prompted, remove the red Drivers CD and insert the blue Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive, then press any key to set your computer does not have a hard drive that requires a special...
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...drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD, DVD, or recordable drive ■ Make sure that the IDE controllers are trying to play a DVD, make sure that you have copy protection software. For more information, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on page 238. ■ Make sure that came with...try again. ■ Try a different disc. To identify your drive type, see "Using the BIOS Setup utility" on page 181. 222 www.gateway.com You may be able to play these CDs on page 84. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down...
...drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD, DVD, or recordable drive ■ Make sure that the IDE controllers are trying to play a DVD, make sure that you have copy protection software. For more information, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on page 238. ■ Make sure that came with...try again. ■ Try a different disc. To identify your drive type, see "Using the BIOS Setup utility" on page 181. 222 www.gateway.com You may be able to play these CDs on page 84. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down...
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.... A DVD movie will...DVDs" on page 183. ■ DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the disc label is facing up . For more information, see "Updating device drivers" on page 224. ■ Reinstall the DVD... player program. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs and DVDs" on page 184. ■ Reinstall the device driver...Make sure that help control DVD title exports and help ...DVD drive. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 181. To be able to play a DVD...DVD drive and the IDE connector on page...
.... A DVD movie will...DVDs" on page 183. ■ DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the disc label is facing up . For more information, see "Updating device drivers" on page 224. ■ Reinstall the DVD... player program. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs and DVDs" on page 184. ■ Reinstall the device driver...Make sure that help control DVD title exports and help ...DVD drive. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 181. To be able to play a DVD...DVD drive and the IDE connector on page...
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... next to make sure that the telephone line is not in use (for current Gateway hardware and software. Use the setup poster to the clock on your taskbar). To access the Gateway dial-up server: 1 Insert the red Drivers CD into the appropriate jack on the telephone, or another device, make sure that... your system has a v.90 modem, the speed at which you can upload data is limited to the modem is working and plugged into the CD, DVD, or recordable drive. 2 Click Help, then click Support Web Site. 3 To check your modem connection speed, click the Direct Dial option. Your ISP may ...
... next to make sure that the telephone line is not in use (for current Gateway hardware and software. Use the setup poster to the clock on your taskbar). To access the Gateway dial-up server: 1 Insert the red Drivers CD into the appropriate jack on the telephone, or another device, make sure that... your system has a v.90 modem, the speed at which you can upload data is limited to the modem is working and plugged into the CD, DVD, or recordable drive. 2 Click Help, then click Support Web Site. 3 To check your modem connection speed, click the Direct Dial option. Your ISP may ...
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... 112 desktop icons 35 desktop shortcuts 35 documents 49 DVD label 112 folders 39 movies 114 MP3 files 90 music CD 108 music files 90 video DVD 114 Customer Service Accounting 241 Sales 241 Warranty 241 ... color scheme 123 changing number of colors 120 selecting screen saver 126 using 33 using Start menu 34 device drivers See drivers digital camera 8 connecting 113 locating serial port 5 locating USB port 3, 5 digital photography connecting a digital ... using 116 display changing resolution 122 using screen saver 126 documentation Gateway Web site 28 help 26 Help and Support 26 online help 27 257
... 112 desktop icons 35 desktop shortcuts 35 documents 49 DVD label 112 folders 39 movies 114 MP3 files 90 music CD 108 music files 90 video DVD 114 Customer Service Accounting 241 Sales 241 Warranty 241 ... color scheme 123 changing number of colors 120 selecting screen saver 126 using 33 using Start menu 34 device drivers See drivers digital camera 8 connecting 113 locating serial port 5 locating USB port 3, 5 digital photography connecting a digital ... using 116 display changing resolution 122 using screen saver 126 documentation Gateway Web site 28 help 26 Help and Support 26 online help 27 257
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documents creating 49 opening 51 printing 52 saving 50 double-clicking 23 downloading files 61 dragging 23 drivers 181 reinstalling 181 updating 28, 183 drives activity indicator 85 backing up files 173 CD 3, 198 CD-RW 3, 84, 198 checking for errors 169 checking ...-RW drive activity indicator 85 adding 198 eject button 85 identifying 84 locating drive 3 replacing 198 troubleshooting 222 using 84 DVD-RAM/-RW/CD-RW drive identifying 84 E eject button CD drive 85 DVD drive 85 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 191 e-mail 57, 62 address 62 button 21 checking for messages 63 sending 62...
documents creating 49 opening 51 printing 52 saving 50 double-clicking 23 downloading files 61 dragging 23 drivers 181 reinstalling 181 updating 28, 183 drives activity indicator 85 backing up files 173 CD 3, 198 CD-RW 3, 84, 198 checking for errors 169 checking ...-RW drive activity indicator 85 adding 198 eject button 85 identifying 84 locating drive 3 replacing 198 troubleshooting 222 using 84 DVD-RAM/-RW/CD-RW drive identifying 84 E eject button CD drive 85 DVD drive 85 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 191 e-mail 57, 62 address 62 button 21 checking for messages 63 sending 62...
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... creating a network 142 speed and frequency 146 using a network 146 indicators Caps Lock 19 CD drive 85 CD-RW drive 85 drive activity 85 DVD drive 85 DVD/CD-RW drive 85 hard drive 3 Num Lock 19 numeric keypad 19 Pad Lock 19 power 3 Scroll Lock 19 inkjet printer 8 installing add-in..., 206 CD drive 198 CD-RW drive 198 devices 24 260 digital camera 24, 113 digital video camera 24 diskette drive 198 drivers 181 drives 198, 203 DVD drive 198 DVD/CD-RW drive 198 expansion cards 206 Fax 66 front bezel 195 hard drive 203 memory 208 Microsoft Fax 66 peripheral devices...
... creating a network 142 speed and frequency 146 using a network 146 indicators Caps Lock 19 CD drive 85 CD-RW drive 85 drive activity 85 DVD drive 85 DVD/CD-RW drive 85 hard drive 3 Num Lock 19 numeric keypad 19 Pad Lock 19 power 3 Scroll Lock 19 inkjet printer 8 installing add-in..., 206 CD drive 198 CD-RW drive 198 devices 24 260 digital camera 24, 113 digital video camera 24 diskette drive 198 drivers 181 drives 198, 203 DVD drive 198 DVD/CD-RW drive 198 expansion cards 206 Fax 66 front bezel 195 hard drive 203 memory 208 Microsoft Fax 66 peripheral devices...
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...23, 34 reinstalling 160, 184 PS/2 port keyboard 5 mouse 5 R radio listening with MusicMatch 95 RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 3, 9, 85 activity indicator 85 adding 198 eject button 85 ... replacing 198 troubleshooting 222 264 using 84 recording audio file 80 CD tracks 90 video DVD 114 recovering files and folders 43 Recycle Bin 33 deleting files and folders 43 emptying ...44 recovering files and folders 43, 225 re-dialing telephone 74 reinstalling drivers 181 peripheral devices 158 printer 158 programs 160, 184 scanner 158 software 160, 184 Windows...
...23, 34 reinstalling 160, 184 PS/2 port keyboard 5 mouse 5 R radio listening with MusicMatch 95 RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 3, 9, 85 activity indicator 85 adding 198 eject button 85 ... replacing 198 troubleshooting 222 264 using 84 recording audio file 80 CD tracks 90 video DVD 114 recovering files and folders 43 Recycle Bin 33 deleting files and folders 43 emptying ...44 recovering files and folders 43, 225 re-dialing telephone 74 reinstalling drivers 181 peripheral devices 158 printer 158 programs 160, 184 scanner 158 software 160, 184 Windows...
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...cover page template 71 using Fax 65 telephone jack 5 telephone support 240 testing CD drive 112 DVD drive 112 title bar 37 training CD 242 classroom 242 Gateway Learning Libraries 242 Learn with Gateway 242 transferring files from Internet 61 files from old computer 153, 155 Internet settings from old ... answers 241 faxes 231 files 225 gateway dial-up server 231 general guidelines 220 hard drive 225 Internet connection 226, 230 keyboard 228 LCD panel 233 memory 228 modem 229 monitor 233 mouse 235 PC Doctor 221 power 235 printer 236 reinstalling drivers 181 safety guidelines 220 screen 233...
...cover page template 71 using Fax 65 telephone jack 5 telephone support 240 testing CD drive 112 DVD drive 112 title bar 37 training CD 242 classroom 242 Gateway Learning Libraries 242 Learn with Gateway 242 transferring files from Internet 61 files from old computer 153, 155 Internet settings from old ... answers 241 faxes 231 files 225 gateway dial-up server 231 general guidelines 220 hard drive 225 Internet connection 226, 230 keyboard 228 LCD panel 233 memory 228 modem 229 monitor 233 mouse 235 PC Doctor 221 power 235 printer 236 reinstalling drivers 181 safety guidelines 220 screen 233...
Starter Guide
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...discs,"make a backup of applications and drivers) or Create an ISO image (creates complete system backup). To create a disc, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, click Gateway Recovery Center, then click Application and Drivers External Media and follow the onscreen ...instructions. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. Depending on -screen instructions. 21 Make...
...discs,"make a backup of applications and drivers) or Create an ISO image (creates complete system backup). To create a disc, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, click Gateway Recovery Center, then click Application and Drivers External Media and follow the onscreen ...instructions. When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. Depending on -screen instructions. 21 Make...
Restoration Guide
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...recovery discs, contact Customer Care for help. Introduction This booklet has two sections: ■ Creating Recovery CDs or DVDs ■ Restoring System Software Creating Recovery CDs or DVDs tells you cannot restore the software from the Recovery discs" on page 7 to restore the software on your ...hard drive or the recovery discs you how to restore your computer's operating system, drivers, and software using blank discs that ...
...recovery discs, contact Customer Care for help. Introduction This booklet has two sections: ■ Creating Recovery CDs or DVDs ■ Restoring System Software Creating Recovery CDs or DVDs tells you cannot restore the software from the Recovery discs" on page 7 to restore the software on your ...hard drive or the recovery discs you how to restore your computer's operating system, drivers, and software using blank discs that ...
Recovery Guide
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... learn more: We recommend that came pre-installed on a hidden area of your factory-installed drivers and applications is provided on a CD or DVD, and a backup copy of your system to a previous working order. Using Gateway System Recovery Using Gateway System Recovery Most computer problems can restore your system to working condition. A backup copy...
... learn more: We recommend that came pre-installed on a hidden area of your factory-installed drivers and applications is provided on a CD or DVD, and a backup copy of your system to a previous working order. Using Gateway System Recovery Using Gateway System Recovery Most computer problems can restore your system to working condition. A backup copy...
Recovery Guide
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... a drive). 2 www.gateway.com You can also restore device drivers or programs by using your computer has a recordable drive. For more information on creating recovery discs, see "Copying driver and application recovery files to a network" on the type of driver and application recovery disc sets...Creating recovery discs Your computer's hard drive contains everything you need either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. If your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can immediately create the recovery discs (recommended), or you are CD-R ...
... a drive). 2 www.gateway.com You can also restore device drivers or programs by using your computer has a recordable drive. For more information on creating recovery discs, see "Copying driver and application recovery files to a network" on the type of driver and application recovery disc sets...Creating recovery discs Your computer's hard drive contains everything you need either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. If your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs. You can immediately create the recovery discs (recommended), or you are CD-R ...
