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..., and network cable. 15 Turn on your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 17 When the prompt "Press any key to...
..., and network cable. 15 Turn on your notebook. 16 If the hard drive was sent to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see a blank screen, insert the Windows DVD into your notebook's DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 17 When the prompt "Press any key to...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista
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... collection of Windows help ? need a little extra help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to find what you need additional help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications...
... collection of Windows help ? need a little extra help with automated support, is a quick and easy way to find what you need additional help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications...
8511882 - Gateway Notebook User Guide for Windows Vista
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... on the network and can provide firewall protection for your network, you access the Internet connection from any required drivers. The router can assign IP addresses to right). The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from you have Ethernet already ...point, if you have , hold both connectors are using for your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. To determine which type of cable you will be connecting your network to the copper pins in front of a router. CHAPTER 5: ...
... on the network and can provide firewall protection for your network, you access the Internet connection from any required drivers. The router can assign IP addresses to right). The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from you have Ethernet already ...point, if you have , hold both connectors are using for your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. To determine which type of cable you will be connecting your network to the copper pins in front of a router. CHAPTER 5: ...
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... Tip When you buy , check out Gateway's accessory store at www.gateway.com. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. Setting up security for your... assignment capability that you are using for instructions on the computers that do not set up wireless Ethernet network hardware Installing wireless cards and drivers After you need to set up your network, you have them already installed. Make sure that makes it easier to install wireless cards and...
... Tip When you buy , check out Gateway's accessory store at www.gateway.com. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal online banking information. Setting up security for your... assignment capability that you are using for instructions on the computers that do not set up wireless Ethernet network hardware Installing wireless cards and drivers After you need to set up your network, you have them already installed. Make sure that makes it easier to install wireless cards and...
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...: 1 Open the file you want to copy the file to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. 56 The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that shipped with your printer or from . You can print a file across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click ...Computer. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to , then click Paste.
...: 1 Open the file you want to copy the file to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. 56 The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that shipped with your printer or from . You can print a file across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click ...Computer. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Copying files across the network To copy files across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to , then click Paste.
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...your library 37 creating audio 38 creating data 41 editing track information 37 playing music 33 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9, 19 window 9, 19 color changing scheme 69 computers naming 50 Computrace 58, 59 configuring router 50 TCP/IP protocol 50 connecting to Internet 23 to... 22 Disk Cleanup 83 Disk Defragmenter 84 display using screen saver 70 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 85 checking for errors 84 checking for ...
...your library 37 creating audio 38 creating data 41 editing track information 37 playing music 33 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9, 19 window 9, 19 color changing scheme 69 computers naming 50 Computrace 58, 59 configuring router 50 TCP/IP protocol 50 connecting to Internet 23 to... 22 Disk Cleanup 83 Disk Defragmenter 84 display using screen saver 70 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 85 checking for errors 84 checking for ...
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... 86, 87 settings from old computer 86 U un-sharing drives 54 folders 54 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 61 Windows 82 user accounts adding in Windows XP 76 switching in Windows XP 76 using Fax 26 V video playing 32 viewing shared drives 55 shared folders 55 virus... 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 Search utility 12 Windows Media Center 42 help 3 Windows Media Player building music library 37 creating music files 36 creating ...
... 86, 87 settings from old computer 86 U un-sharing drives 54 folders 54 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 61 Windows 82 user accounts adding in Windows XP 76 switching in Windows XP 76 using Fax 26 V video playing 32 viewing shared drives 55 shared folders 55 virus... 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 Search utility 12 Windows Media Center 42 help 3 Windows Media Player building music library 37 creating music files 36 creating ...
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..., such as restore points. In most pre-installed software. www.gateway.com • If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering using Microsoft System Restore" on page 69. • If you cannot run Windows, see "Recovering using the Windows DVD" on page 70 Recovering specific files and software You can ...return to one of hard-to-resolve software problems, you need to get your system settings and saves them as device drivers and most cases of these restore...
..., such as restore points. In most pre-installed software. www.gateway.com • If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering using Microsoft System Restore" on page 69. • If you cannot run Windows, see "Recovering using the Windows DVD" on page 70 Recovering specific files and software You can ...return to one of hard-to-resolve software problems, you need to get your system settings and saves them as device drivers and most cases of these restore...
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...connected to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 105 See the guide that came with your notebook. Press the button to be the default printer, then click Set...printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to work offline. www.gateway.com Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer...
...connected to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 105 See the guide that came with your notebook. Press the button to be the default printer, then click Set...printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to work offline. www.gateway.com Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooting in the printer...
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www.gateway.com Changing power modes 55 Changing notebook power settings 56 Changing the power plan 56 Changing advanced settings 58 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 61 ... batteries 71 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 72 Recovering your system 72 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 73 Using Microsoft System Restore 79 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 82 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 83 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 85 Preventing static electricity discharge 86 Adding or replacing...
www.gateway.com Changing power modes 55 Changing notebook power settings 56 Changing the power plan 56 Changing advanced settings 58 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 61 ... batteries 71 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 72 Recovering your system 72 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 73 Using Microsoft System Restore 79 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 82 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 83 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 85 Preventing static electricity discharge 86 Adding or replacing...
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... your pre-installed software and drivers from your hard drive. www.gateway.com If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may not be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre...-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs ...
... your pre-installed software and drivers from your hard drive. www.gateway.com If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may not be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre...-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs ...
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...The disc recording begins. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as you are completed. Important If ... a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove 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. If you remove each disc from...
...The disc recording begins. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as you are completed. Important If ... a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove 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. If you remove each disc from...
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You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 81. The Backup and Restore Center... Support. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again.
You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 81. The Backup and Restore Center... Support. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again.
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...access important files on your computer's problems are not solved by any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then ...to its factory condition. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system to its factory condition If your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. The Gateway Recovery Center opens.
...access important files on your computer's problems are not solved by any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then ...to its factory condition. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering your system to its factory condition If your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. The Gateway Recovery Center opens.
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... click Restart. Your computer restarts in c:\backup. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 74. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on or restart your computer. To perform a full ...your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. OR - Make sure that was not pre-installed on your hard drive. You also need to save. 9 Click Yes, then click Next. Caution Continuing with automatic data backup, then click Next. www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with ...
... click Restart. Your computer restarts in c:\backup. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 74. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on or restart your computer. To perform a full ...your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. OR - Make sure that was not pre-installed on your hard drive. You also need to save. 9 Click Yes, then click Next. Caution Continuing with automatic data backup, then click Next. www.gateway.com 8 To perform a recovery with ...
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 When the prompt "Press any key on page 77. 84 For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. A list of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on-screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to recover your keyboard.
CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 When the prompt "Press any key on page 77. 84 For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. A list of valid boot devices appears. 4 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on-screen instructions. 5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key to recover your keyboard.
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... that secure the hard drive to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC cards. 93 www.gateway.com 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard... turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 18 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press any key to the hard drive cover.
... that secure the hard drive to boot from CD or DVD" appears, press any key on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC cards. 93 www.gateway.com 11 Remove the screws that secure the cover to the drive. 15 Slide the new hard... turn your notebook over. 17 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable 18 Turn on your notebook, open the DVD drive, insert the Windows DVD, close the DVD drive, then restart your notebook. 19 When the prompt "Press any key to the hard drive cover.
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...a DVD, make sure that they are plugged in and turned on. • Clean the disc. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 36. 100 For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 36. • Try a different disc. For more information,... see "Identifying drive types" on page 72. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 31. • Make sure that the Windows volume control is facing up, then try again. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the ...
...a DVD, make sure that they are plugged in and turned on. • Clean the disc. For more information, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 36. 100 For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 36. • Try a different disc. For more information,... see "Identifying drive types" on page 72. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 31. • Make sure that the Windows volume control is facing up, then try again. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Make sure that the ...
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... the battery is on but will not turn on • Make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click the Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you want to print to is not ...page 52. • Let the battery return to put the printer online. • Check the port and cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. 118 The printer is calibrated correctly. Press the button to room temperature. Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click ...
... the battery is on but will not turn on • Make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click the Printers. 4 Right-click the name of the printer you want to print to is not ...page 52. • Let the battery return to put the printer online. • Check the port and cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. 118 The printer is calibrated correctly. Press the button to room temperature. Printer Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click ...