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... picking a category from Information from Microsoft. Thanks again, from your 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 come. You have a problem...'s software features. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at Gateway. Help and Support opens. To search for purchasing our notebook! You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support...
... picking a category from Information from Microsoft. Thanks again, from your 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 come. You have a problem...'s software features. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at Gateway. Help and Support opens. To search for purchasing our notebook! You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support...
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... they have , hold both connectors are attached to copper pins in the same order (same colors, left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the network and can provide firewall protection for your network as well. 46 If the connection is not working correctly. Installing Ethernet ... to the copper pins in two different types; If one is listed. Before you must install one. Broadband Internet settings differ from any required drivers. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your computer is not listed, you change anything about your home setup, make...
... they have , hold both connectors are attached to copper pins in the same order (same colors, left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the network and can provide firewall protection for your network as well. 46 If the connection is not working correctly. Installing Ethernet ... to the copper pins in two different types; If one is listed. Before you must install one. Broadband Internet settings differ from any required drivers. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your computer is not listed, you change anything about your home setup, make...
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...and setting network security. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for setting up a network. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are using your current setup. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click ... radio waves. Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must contain some letters. 49 www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection ...
...and setting network security. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for setting up a network. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are using your current setup. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click ... radio waves. Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must contain some letters. 49 www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection ...
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...connect to your network. For more information about sharing printers, see "Sharing drives and printers" on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Help For more information, see the network name, but you can add a printer to the network. For information about wireless network ...methods in and compare the status lights on the front of the devices, then power them back on. • Refer to install the printer drivers on page 52. • Connect your printer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network...
...connect to your network. For more information about sharing printers, see "Sharing drives and printers" on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Help For more information, see the network name, but you can add a printer to the network. For information about wireless network ...methods in and compare the status lights on the front of the devices, then power them back on. • Refer to install the printer drivers on page 52. • Connect your printer to the Internet: • Click (Start), Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network...
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... a Bluetooth adapter to connect to copy. 4 Right-click the file, then click Copy. 5 Right-click the folder where you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. To print files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. These devices may have built-in... . Bluetooth lets you want to a USB port on -screen instructions. 55 If you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from . www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you transfer information between these ...
... a Bluetooth adapter to connect to copy. 4 Right-click the file, then click Copy. 5 Right-click the folder where you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. To print files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. These devices may have built-in... . Bluetooth lets you want to a USB port on -screen instructions. 55 If you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from . www.gateway.com Copying files across the network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you transfer information between these ...
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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
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... these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Before working with the drivers and applications already installed. Locating Components 1 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC... the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive. Replacing the hard drive kit ...
... these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Contact Gateway Customer Care at most electronics stores) and attach it . Before working with the drivers and applications already installed. Locating Components 1 3 Turn off your notebook and unplug the AC... the new hard drive kit into your notebook, then replace the cover screws. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive. Replacing the hard drive kit ...
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Go to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you see the Windows startup screen. See your... All rights reserved. As part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 2 13 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.... 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express, PC, and memory cards. ...
Go to you from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you see the Windows startup screen. See your... All rights reserved. As part of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. Replacing the Hard Drive Kit 2 13 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.... 14 Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 15 Turn on your Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. 18 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express, PC, and memory cards. ...
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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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... remaining steps may need to modify the television settings to match the television you are connecting to. 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 The Display Settings dialog box opens. 3 Click Advanced Settings. The Windows Mobility...
... remaining steps may need to modify the television settings to match the television you are connecting to. 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 The Display Settings dialog box opens. 3 Click Advanced Settings. The Windows Mobility...
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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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...the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). However, remember that when you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Caution To prepare your notebook for additional system recovery options, you have removed the battery from ...your notebook while using a product made especially for software and device driver recovery" on AC power, remove the battery. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from the center to recover your system under most notebook problems by following ...
...the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). However, remember that when you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Caution To prepare your notebook for additional system recovery options, you have removed the battery from ...your notebook while using a product made especially for software and device driver recovery" on AC power, remove the battery. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from the center to recover your system under most notebook problems by following ...
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... problem and you want to return your system to factory condition, see that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your system to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have stopped working... recovery by using the Windows DVD" on your system, you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using Gateway Recovery Center. 80 If you must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device...
... problem and you want to return your system to factory condition, see that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your system to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have stopped working... recovery by using the Windows DVD" on your system, you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using Gateway Recovery Center. 80 If you must create the discs) or by recovering the software and device...
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... media, then click Next. 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. Because these discs do ? However, if you ever re-install Windows from your own set of discs for a ...Your notebook must have the opportunity. You should create your hard drive. www.gateway.com Preparing for any eventuality and create a set of discs in case you need to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. The What would you like to recover your pre-...
... media, then click Next. 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. Because these discs do ? However, if you ever re-install Windows from your own set of discs for a ...Your notebook must have the opportunity. You should create your hard drive. www.gateway.com Preparing for any eventuality and create a set of discs in case you need to do not come with a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. The What would you like to recover your pre-...
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... a permanent marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 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, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. If you do not have...
... a permanent marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 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, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. If you do not have...
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... 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. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have created. OR - 83 For instructions, see "Recovering pre...
... 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. www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have created. OR - 83 For instructions, see "Recovering pre...
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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 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 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.
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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. 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. - 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.
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. 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. - 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.
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...system settings and saves them as restore points. In most cases of hard-to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on page 88. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support....drivers. 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 your system running again. Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of recovery discs, close Gateway...
...system settings and saves them as restore points. In most cases of hard-to recover. 3 Click Next. 4 If the software or driver is not shown on page 88. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support....drivers. 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 your system running again. Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of recovery discs, close Gateway...