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...your ISP for any specific instructions they have for instructions on both ends of the cable with the connectors facing away from any required drivers. straight-through cable, the wires on installing the card and any network computer. Before you begin setting up a network using category...compatible with the spring clip on each connector are available in a different order (different colors, left to ISP. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you and with this point, if you have Ethernet already installed. Setting up your network, you change anything about your home ...
...your ISP for any specific instructions they have for instructions on both ends of the cable with the connectors facing away from any required drivers. straight-through cable, the wires on installing the card and any network computer. Before you begin setting up a network using category...compatible with the spring clip on each connector are available in a different order (different colors, left to ISP. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you and with this point, if you have Ethernet already installed. Setting up your network, you change anything about your home ...
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...wireless cards for your network, you need to 15 characters with no blank spaces. Establishing your current setup. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of up to download viruses or view your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security ... for any specific instructions they have set up security for all computers in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. 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 ...
...wireless cards for your network, you need to 15 characters with no blank spaces. Establishing your current setup. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of up to download viruses or view your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security ... for any specific instructions they have set up security for all computers in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. 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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...After the drives and printers on each computer. Choose Diagnose and Repair on page 54. • Connect your printer to install the printer drivers on the network. 54 Sharing drives and printers With a network, you are shared, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and ...printers. Follow the instructions included with your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. The Properties dialog box opens. If you share a folder, only the contents of your computers, you can share drives (for example...
...After the drives and printers on each computer. Choose Diagnose and Repair on page 54. • Connect your printer to install the printer drivers on the network. 54 Sharing drives and printers With a network, you are shared, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and ...printers. Follow the instructions included with your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. The Properties dialog box opens. If you share a folder, only the contents of your computers, you can share drives (for example...
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... Devices dialog box opens. 7 Under Bluetooth devices, click that shipped with other computers. Type Bluetooth in . You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the manufacturer's Web site. To connect to a Bluetooth personal area network: 1 Turn on -screen instructions. These... 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Network and Internet. 3 Click Network and Sharing Center. 4 Click Manage Network Connections. 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,...
... Devices dialog box opens. 7 Under Bluetooth devices, click that shipped with other computers. Type Bluetooth in . You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the manufacturer's Web site. To connect to a Bluetooth personal area network: 1 Turn on -screen instructions. These... 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Network and Internet. 3 Click Network and Sharing Center. 4 Click Manage Network Connections. 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,...
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... 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...25 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 scanned...
... 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...25 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 scanned...
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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
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...remove the battery before replacing a component. Replacing the hard drive kit 8 Remove the four screws that came with the drivers and applications already installed. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . The hard drive is facing up . 11 Replace the four...your workbench or other grounded object. You may send you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to the back of the notebook for software and device driver recovery" in your Reference Guide. 7 Remove the two hard drive bay cover...
...remove the battery before replacing a component. Replacing the hard drive kit 8 Remove the four screws that came with the drivers and applications already installed. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . The hard drive is facing up . 11 Replace the four...your workbench or other grounded object. You may send you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to the back of the notebook for software and device driver recovery" in your Reference Guide. 7 Remove the two hard drive bay cover...
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...notebook. 17 Follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Go to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express, PC, and memory cards. See your reference .... 16 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you may be prompted to Step 18. -OR- Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product...
...notebook. 17 Follow the on the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Go to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express, PC, and memory cards. See your reference .... 16 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you may be prompted to Step 18. -OR- Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product...
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www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing ... the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your system to its factory condition 89 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your...
www.gateway.com Conserving battery power 63 Using alternate power sources 64 Changing power modes 64 Changing notebook power settings 66 Changing the power plan 66 Changing ... the notebook screen 77 Maintaining the battery 78 Storing batteries 78 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 79 Recovering your system 79 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 80 Using Microsoft System Restore 86 Recovering your system to its factory condition 89 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 90 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your...
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.... Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings). www.gateway.com Adjusting the television display settings You may vary. 4 Click Intel Graphics Media Accelerator...
.... Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings). www.gateway.com Adjusting the television display settings You may vary. 4 Click Intel Graphics Media Accelerator...
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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. For more information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 81. 74 Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
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. For more information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 81. 74 Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
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...to the edge, not around in a circle, using it has a full charge. This reduces the life of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your system under most notebook problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 103 or... in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to run on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it with an ...
...to the edge, not around in a circle, using it has a full charge. This reduces the life of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your system under most notebook problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 103 or... in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to run on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it with an ...
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...may be solved by returning your system to follow that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "...the problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 80 If you need to its factory condition" on page ...
...may be solved by returning your system to follow that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "...the problem may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 80 If you need to its factory condition" on page ...
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...not be expecting to need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. If this procedure.) To create discs for any eventuality and create a set of recovery... discs while you have the opportunity. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. You should create your own set. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system ...
...not be expecting to need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. If this procedure.) To create discs for any eventuality and create a set of recovery... discs while you have the opportunity. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. You should create your own set. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system ...
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... begins. Label the discs as you the number of the discs and store them in the upper-right corner to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of the specified type, click I have enough discs, then click Next. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! A dialog...
... begins. Label the discs as you the number of the discs and store them in the upper-right corner to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of the specified type, click I have enough discs, then click Next. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! A dialog...
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For instructions, see "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 - 83 www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 84. 2 To... you have recently reinstalled Windows 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 software and driver recovery discs you have created. The...
For instructions, see "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 - 83 www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 84. 2 To... you have recently reinstalled Windows 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 software and driver recovery discs you have created. The...
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover device drivers that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs If you want to recover, try another disc. 84 If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you need to recover, then click Next.
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover device drivers that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 3 Click the software or driver you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc contains a unique set of software and drivers. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs If you want to recover, try another disc. 84 If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you need to recover, then click Next.
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The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you want to recover. - OR - 85 If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and double-click the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. www.gateway.com To recover software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive.
The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you want to recover. - OR - 85 If an AutoPlay dialog box does not appear and Gateway Recovery Center does not start, open Computer and double-click the file Grc_Vista.exe on the disc. If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. www.gateway.com To recover software and drivers using recovery discs: 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or DVD drive.
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You can return to one of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you install software or device drivers. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, ...restore point manually. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of driver you want to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on page 88. Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System ...
You can return to one of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you install software or device drivers. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, ...restore point manually. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device driver recovery, then click the type of driver you want to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on page 88. Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System ...
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... notebook and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 ... 89 b Click Recovery, then click Next. This process is starting up now. b While the notebook is called a factory recovery. 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...
... notebook and try again. 3 Press the arrow keys on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 ... 89 b Click Recovery, then click Next. This process is starting up now. b While the notebook is called a factory recovery. 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...