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... all of -class service and support in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to answer questions about your notebook. Using Help and Support...
... all of -class service and support in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to answer questions about your notebook. Using Help and Support...
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... installed in the same order (same colors, left . If one is listed. Before you have Ethernet already installed. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with the spring clip on the bottom. This type of cable is working...DSL modem at this type of the cable with the connectors facing away from any required drivers. Broadband Internet settings differ from the task list on the left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on your Ethernet cards for instructions on both ends of cable. Cat 5 cables are...
... installed in the same order (same colors, left . If one is listed. Before you have Ethernet already installed. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with the spring clip on the bottom. This type of cable is working...DSL modem at this type of the cable with the connectors facing away from any required drivers. Broadband Internet settings differ from the task list on the left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on your Ethernet cards for instructions on both ends of cable. Cat 5 cables are...
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www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband...up your current setup. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your ISP for any required drivers. Setting up a network. This name identifies the computer to 15 characters with no blank spaces. Each computer...personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have for information about your home setup, make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly...
www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband...up your current setup. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your ISP for any required drivers. Setting up a network. This name identifies the computer to 15 characters with no blank spaces. Each computer...personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have for information about your home setup, make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly...
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...you are using security. If you set up, log onto one of the following: • Connect your printer to install the printer drivers on your router or access point is plugged in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off any actions suggested....To share a printer among the computers connected to it, your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Right-click on page 52. • Connect your printer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your ...
...you are using security. If you set up, log onto one of the following: • Connect your printer to install the printer drivers on your router or access point is plugged in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off any actions suggested....To share a printer among the computers connected to it, your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Right-click on page 52. • Connect your printer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your ...
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...include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from . To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you are using...click the file, then click Copy. 5 Right-click the folder where you want to copy the file to, then click Paste. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to open the printer name...
...include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from . To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on your notebook does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in Bluetooth, you are using...click the file, then click Copy. 5 Right-click the folder where you want to copy the file to, then click Paste. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the device, then connect to open the printer name...
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...Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 88 Disk Defragmenter 89 display using screen saver 68 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking for ...checking for messages 25 sending 25 using 22, 25 Error-checking 88 Ethernet network equipment needed 45 example 45 installing cards 46, 49 installing drivers 46, 49 F Fast Ethernet 44 faxes canceling 30 receiving and viewing 30 sending 29 sending a Fax 26 sending from program 29 sending ...
...Internet 22 Disk Cleanup 88 Disk Defragmenter 89 display using screen saver 68 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 90 checking for errors 88 checking for ...checking for messages 25 sending 25 using 22, 25 Error-checking 88 Ethernet network equipment needed 45 example 45 installing cards 46, 49 installing drivers 46, 49 F Fast Ethernet 44 faxes canceling 30 receiving and viewing 30 sending 29 sending a Fax 26 sending from program 29 sending ...
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www.gateway.com activity reports 83 blocking specific games 82 game ratings 81 Internet filtering 80 restricting game access...old computer 91, 92 settings from old computer 91 Trusted Platform Module 59 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 Norton Internet Security 61 Windows 86 user accounts adding in Windows XP 75 switching in Windows XP 75 using Fax 26 V...file 32 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 Windows clipboard 10 97
www.gateway.com activity reports 83 blocking specific games 82 game ratings 81 Internet filtering 80 restricting game access...old computer 91, 92 settings from old computer 91 Trusted Platform Module 59 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 Norton Internet Security 61 Windows 86 user accounts adding in Windows XP 75 switching in Windows XP 75 using Fax 26 V...file 32 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 Windows clipboard 10 97
8512564 - Component Replacement Manual R0
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...screws, slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it to replace the hard drive. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static ...." All other grounded object. Replacing the hard drive kit 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to the back of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. Do not lay components on your notebook, then replace the...
...screws, slide the hard drive bay cover, then remove it to replace the hard drive. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to a bare metal part of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static ...." All other grounded object. Replacing the hard drive kit 8 Remove the four screws that secure the cover to the back of Gateway, Inc. ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your notebook. Do not lay components on your notebook, then replace the...
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... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. If you see the Windows startup screen. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered ...Follow the on your notebook. 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- Go to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express, PC, ...
... eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. If you see the Windows startup screen. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered ...Follow the on your notebook. 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- Go to insert your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express, PC, ...
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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 Driver for Mobile. 5 Click Graphics Properties. 55
.... 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 Driver for Mobile. 5 Click Graphics Properties. 55
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Tip You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 81. 74 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. For more information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 81. 74 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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...reduces the life of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Caution When the battery is in the notebook and the notebook is fully charged and you need to the edge, not around in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Recovering your system You can... solve most conditions. Gateway provides everything you want to run on AC power, remove the battery. Caution To prepare your notebook for software and device driver recovery" on page 81. 79 For instructions, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you have ...
...reduces the life of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Caution When the battery is in the notebook and the notebook is fully charged and you need to the edge, not around in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Recovering your system You can... solve most conditions. Gateway provides everything you want to run on AC power, remove the battery. Caution To prepare your notebook for software and device driver recovery" on page 81. 79 For instructions, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you have ...
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...items of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 80 If you need to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by recovering the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions. You can perform a partial recovery by re... your system using the Windows DVD" on page 90. • To re-install your system to its factory condition" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or...
...items of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 80 If you need to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by recovering the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions. You can perform a partial recovery by re... your system using the Windows DVD" on page 90. • To re-install your system to its factory condition" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or...
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... discs in case the originals are lost or damaged. 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 may not be expecting to need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for software...
... discs in case the originals are lost or damaged. 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 may not be expecting to need recovery discs, we recommend that you prepare for software...
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If you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of which notebook the discs are for disc 2, and so on . window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your notebook names the ...
If you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of which notebook the discs are for disc 2, and so on . window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your notebook names the ...
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..., see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you must recover your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you have created. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All...
..., see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you must recover your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you have created. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All...
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If a recovery disc does not offer 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 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 want to recover, try another disc. 84
If a recovery disc does not offer 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 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 want to recover, try another disc. 84
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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. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you want to recover. - 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.
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. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you want to recover. - 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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Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you install software or device drivers. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 86 You can return to one of hard-to-resolve software..., then click Help and Support. 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 Restore periodically takes "snapshots...
Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you install software or device drivers. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 86 You can return to one of hard-to-resolve software..., then click Help and Support. 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 Restore periodically takes "snapshots...