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... to come. We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at www.gateway.com. 2 Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality control tests... your notebook in addition to familiarize yourself with our range of your new notebook. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your notebook. If you ever have made an excellent...
... to come. We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at www.gateway.com. 2 Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality control tests... your notebook in addition to familiarize yourself with our range of your new notebook. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your notebook. If you ever have made an excellent...
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... your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. This type of the cable with eight pins) on each connector are attached... protection for your ISP. Before you need to the computers on installing the card and any required drivers. A router lets you access the Internet connection from you and with your network, you change anything...your ISP for instructions on the network and can assign IP addresses to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the bottom. Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to find out how soon after the installation...
... your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. This type of the cable with eight pins) on each connector are attached... protection for your ISP. Before you need to the computers on installing the card and any required drivers. A router lets you access the Internet connection from you and with your network, you change anything...your ISP for instructions on the network and can assign IP addresses to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the bottom. Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to find out how soon after the installation...
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...outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers on installing the cards and any computer name on your network. 7 Click OK. Check your network. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or... PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Use the documentation that you need to download viruses or view your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and ...
...outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers on installing the cards and any computer name on your network. 7 Click OK. Check your network. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or... PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Use the documentation that you need to download viruses or view your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and ...
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.... The Properties dialog box opens. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on the left of the window. Choose Diagnose and Repair on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on page 54. • Connect your printer...
.... The Properties dialog box opens. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on the left of the window. Choose Diagnose and Repair on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on page 54. • Connect your printer...
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...devices may have built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 57 You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that device you must install the driver for the printer on your computer. To install a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Turn on -screen instructions....Sound. 3 Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on-screen instructions. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect to, then click...
...devices may have built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 57 You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that device you must install the driver for the printer on your computer. To install a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Turn on -screen instructions....Sound. 3 Click Add a printer. 4 Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on-screen instructions. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect to, then click...
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...Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 94 Disk Defragmenter 96 display using screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 97 checking for errors 95 checking for ...checking for messages 26 sending 25 using 22, 25 Error-checking 95 Ethernet network equipment needed 47 example 46 installing cards 48, 51 installing drivers 48, 51 F Fast Ethernet 46 faxes canceling 31 receiving and viewing 31 sending 30 sending a Fax 27 sending from program 30 sending ...
...Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 94 Disk Defragmenter 96 display using screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 97 checking for errors 95 checking for ...checking for messages 26 sending 25 using 22, 25 Error-checking 95 Ethernet network equipment needed 47 example 46 installing cards 48, 51 installing drivers 48, 51 F Fast Ethernet 46 faxes canceling 31 receiving and viewing 31 sending 30 sending a Fax 27 sending from program 30 sending ...
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www.gateway.com programs 7 P parental controls 86 activity reports 89 blocking specific games 88 game ratings 87 Internet filtering 86...from old computer 98, 99 settings from old computer 98 Trusted Platform Module 61 U un-sharing drives 55 folders 55 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 63 Windows 92 user accounts adding in Windows XP 81 switching in Windows XP 81 using Fax 26 V video... file 34 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 8 103
www.gateway.com programs 7 P parental controls 86 activity reports 89 blocking specific games 88 game ratings 87 Internet filtering 86...from old computer 98, 99 settings from old computer 98 Trusted Platform Module 61 U un-sharing drives 55 folders 55 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 63 Windows 92 user accounts adding in Windows XP 81 switching in Windows XP 81 using Fax 26 V video... file 34 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 8 103
8512949 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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...To avoid exposure to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 9 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your notebook. All rights reserved. Do...on the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are ready to replace the hard drive. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Technical Support See the label on your workbench or other grounded connection. ...
...To avoid exposure to the unlocked position, then slide the battery latch. 9 Slide the battery out of Gateway, Inc. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your notebook. All rights reserved. Do...on the label on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your notebook are ready to replace the hard drive. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Technical Support See the label on your workbench or other grounded connection. ...
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... are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. in Step 12. 20 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 21 Slide the battery into your notebook until it ...of their respective companies. Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to boot from the old drive. See your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to your notebook. 15 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears...
... are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2008 Gateway, Inc. in Step 12. 20 Replace the hard drive bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 21 Slide the battery into your notebook until it ...of their respective companies. Replacing the hard drive 2 12 Remove the two screws connecting the hard drive to boot from the old drive. See your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 27 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any key to your notebook. 15 Remove the bracket from CD or DVD" appears...
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes ... the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . .102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . .103 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your...
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes ... the notebook screen 89 Maintaining the battery 90 Storing batteries 90 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 91 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . .102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . .103 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your...
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Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. 86 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. 86 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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...the life of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from your system under most notebook problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 115 or in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare ...of the battery. Recovering your notebook while using a product made especially for software and device driver recovery" on AC power, remove the battery. For instructions, see "Preparing for the purpose. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from the center to the edge, not around in a circle...
...the life of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from your system under most notebook problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 115 or in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare ...of the battery. Recovering your notebook while using a product made especially for software and device driver recovery" on AC power, remove the battery. For instructions, see "Preparing for the purpose. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from the center to the edge, not around in a circle...
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... pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 92 You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then... system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. If you must create the discs) or by using recovery discs" on your system, you want to return your system to factory...
... pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 92 You can perform a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then... system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. If you must create the discs) or by using recovery discs" on your system, you want to return your system to factory...
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Because these discs do ? If this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The What would you have the opportunity. Important Your notebook may want to create an ... your notebook, you may have shipped with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. You should create your hard drive. www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard...
Because these discs do ? If this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The What would you have the opportunity. Important Your notebook may want to create an ... your notebook, you may have shipped with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. You should create your hard drive. www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard...
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The disc recording begins. Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of the discs and store them in the upper-right corner to create a full set , Recovery23 for . If an AutoPlay ...
The disc recording begins. Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of the discs and store them in the upper-right corner to create a full set , Recovery23 for . If an AutoPlay ...
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... or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your 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 created. For instructions, see "Recovering...
... or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your 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 created. For instructions, see "Recovering...
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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. 96 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. 96 OR To recover device drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. -
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To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, try another disc. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 97 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. If an ...AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. 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...
To recover software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, try another disc. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 97 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. If an ...AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. 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...
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OR To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. 98 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 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. -
OR To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. 98 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 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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... creating a restore point" on page 101. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them...restore points. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 ...
... creating a restore point" on page 101. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them...restore points. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 ...