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... quickly discover and use the many features 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 Windows and to familiarize yourself with the... outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at www.gateway.com. Use Help and Support to answer questions...
... quickly discover and use the many features 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 Windows and to familiarize yourself with the... outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at www.gateway.com. Use Help and Support to answer questions...
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...connect two computers. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from any required drivers. Be sure to the computers on the network and can provide firewall protection for your ISP for any specific instructions they have for your ...not working correctly. If one . Before you access the Internet connection from the task list on the left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have , hold both connectors are setting up your network, you have Ethernet already installed. For a crossover...
...connect two computers. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from any required drivers. Be sure to the computers on the network and can provide firewall protection for your ISP for any specific instructions they have for your ...not working correctly. If one . Before you access the Internet connection from the task list on the left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have , hold both connectors are setting up your network, you have Ethernet already installed. For a crossover...
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... wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 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 instructions on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have a name, type a unique computer name in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. If the ...
... wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 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 instructions on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have a name, type a unique computer name in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. If the ...
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... is set on your network is using a wired Ethernet network, check all of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are unable to connect to... To share a printer among the computers connected to the network, do one of the router or access point with your printer to install the printer drivers on . • Refer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. If ...
... is set on your network is using a wired Ethernet network, check all of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are unable to connect to... To share a printer among the computers connected to the network, do one of the router or access point with your printer to install the printer drivers on . • Refer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. If ...
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... the network printer. 3 Click Print. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to , then click Paste. Bluetooth networking You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy. 4 Right-click...-click the folder where you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to the Bluetooth personal area network. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network Important Before you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to communicate with...
... the network printer. 3 Click Print. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to , then click Paste. Bluetooth networking You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy. 4 Right-click...-click the folder where you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to the Bluetooth personal area network. www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network Important Before you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to communicate with...
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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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... lay components on the bottom of your notebook. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Hard drive bay Screws Preventing static electricity discharge The components ...the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their antistatic bags only when you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to the drive. 12 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then...
... lay components on the bottom of your notebook. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Hard drive bay Screws Preventing static electricity discharge The components ...the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold components by their antistatic bags only when you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to the drive. 12 Slide the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then...
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...bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. If you see the Windows startup screen. See your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express, PC,...DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then restart 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- in the United States and other brands and product names...
...bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Technical Support See the label on -screen instructions. If you see the Windows startup screen. See your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express, PC,...DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then restart 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- in the United States and other brands and product names...
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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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... your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings). The Display Settings dialog box opens. 3 Click Advanced 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 To adjust the display properties on the graphic processor installed in your...
... your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings). The Display Settings dialog box opens. 3 Click Advanced 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 To adjust the display properties on the graphic processor installed in your...
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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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...a set of the battery. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Recovering your system under most notebook problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 103 or in a circle, using it has... a full charge. For instructions, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery ...
...a set of the battery. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Recovering your system under most notebook problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 103 or in a circle, using it has... a full charge. For instructions, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery ...
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...must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 80 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on page 84. ... system to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 80. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that software's installation instructions. For instructions, see...
...must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center. 80 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on page 84. ... system to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 80. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that software's installation instructions. For instructions, see...
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...recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Caution Although you may not be expecting to create an additional set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and drivers using a set . Important... we recommend that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of software and driver recovery discs. Because these discs do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next.
...recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Caution Although you may not be expecting to create an additional set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and drivers using a set . Important... we recommend that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of software and driver recovery discs. Because these discs do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next.
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... the marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of which notebook the discs are completed. Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of x, and so on . 6 If multiple discs are required, insert the additional blank discs when prompted. 7 When the process is...
... the marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of which notebook the discs are completed. Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of x, and so on . 6 If multiple discs are required, insert the additional blank discs when prompted. 7 When the process is...
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... have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you have created. OR - 83 Important If you must recover your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 84. 2 To recover software that was pre-installed, click Programs, then...
... have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you have created. OR - 83 Important If you must recover your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 84. 2 To recover software that was pre-installed, click Programs, then...
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Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, then click Next. 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. 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
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs If you need to recover, then click Next. 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. 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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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. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you want to recover. - 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. If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Grc_Vista.exe. The Gateway Recovery Center starts. 2 To recover pre-installed software, click Application recovery, then click the software you want to recover. - 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
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... the software or driver is not shown on page 88. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 86 For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on the list and you have a multiple-disc set of these restore points to one of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center...
... the software or driver is not shown on page 88. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 86 For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on the list and you have a multiple-disc set of these restore points to one of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center...