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..., see "Changing Batteries" in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static ...8226; Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. All rights reserved. You need a small Phillips...
..., see "Changing Batteries" in your hardware guide for Customer Care Information. Important If you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may send you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your notebook. 2 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static ...8226; Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. To replace the hard drive kit: 1 If possible, create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. All rights reserved. You need a small Phillips...
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All other countries. All rights reserved. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup screen. -ORIf you from the old drive. Technical Support See the label on... the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks ...
All other countries. All rights reserved. Screws Screws 9 Remove the cover from Gateway with the operating system, applications, and drivers installed, you will see the Windows startup screen. -ORIf you from the old drive. Technical Support See the label on... the bottom of the notebook for important safety, regulatory, and legal information. 2 www.gateway.com © 2006 Gateway, Inc. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks ...
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... you a set of your replacement hard drive. Hard drive kit Important If your hard drive has failed and you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may also send you a replacement hard drive with your notebook over so the bottom is facing up any PC cards. 8 Turn ...on the label on page 27. 38 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools Required You need the operating system disc that came with the drivers and applications already installed. If you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit...
... you a set of your replacement hard drive. Hard drive kit Important If your hard drive has failed and you cannot create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc, Gateway may also send you a replacement hard drive with your notebook over so the bottom is facing up any PC cards. 8 Turn ...on the label on page 27. 38 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining and Upgrading Your Notebook www.gateway.com Replacing the hard drive kit Tools Required You need the operating system disc that came with the drivers and applications already installed. If you want to transfer to replace the hard drive kit...
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... See the Recovering Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. Removing the keyboard 40 To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on installing Windows, your drivers, and your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral...
... See the Recovering Your System chapter you can replace it with a similar keyboard provided by Gateway. Removing the keyboard 40 To remove the keyboard: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on installing Windows, your drivers, and your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral...
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...not be embedded in your notebook is not listed, please contact your local Radio Approval agency for requirements. Caution Only use drivers approved for the country in which may be embedded into your notebook came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device, do not...different restrictions on the use or turning on the wireless device. The wireless devices in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices outdoors is harmful or perceived as wireless Ethernet or Wifi) and Bluetooth communication devices are intended to minimize ...
...not be embedded in your notebook is not listed, please contact your local Radio Approval agency for requirements. Caution Only use drivers approved for the country in which may be embedded into your notebook came equipped with an internal embedded wireless device, do not...different restrictions on the use or turning on the wireless device. The wireless devices in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices outdoors is harmful or perceived as wireless Ethernet or Wifi) and Bluetooth communication devices are intended to minimize ...
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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 Gateway Web site 2 Using Support 3 Help and Support 4 Searching for a topic 4 Getting help in Media Center 5 BigFix 6 Online help 6 Chapter 2: Using Windows ... Opening a document 23 Printing a document 23 Shortcuts 24 Chapter 3: Recovering Your System 25 System recovery options 26 Drivers and applications recovery 26 Creating drivers and applications recovery discs 27 Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network 28 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 29 Recovering your system...
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 Gateway Web site 2 Using Support 3 Help and Support 4 Searching for a topic 4 Getting help in Media Center 5 BigFix 6 Online help 6 Chapter 2: Using Windows ... Opening a document 23 Printing a document 23 Shortcuts 24 Chapter 3: Recovering Your System 25 System recovery options 26 Drivers and applications recovery 26 Creating drivers and applications recovery discs 27 Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network 28 Creating discs from recovery files on a network 29 Recovering your system...
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... the most stringent quality control tests to provide an exceptional balance of -class service and support in good operating condition. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. If you...Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. We have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is designed to ensure that you again, from your new notebook. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers...
... the most stringent quality control tests to provide an exceptional balance of -class service and support in good operating condition. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to manage the processor speed and power consumption for a greater battery life experience. If you...Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. We have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is designed to ensure that you again, from your new notebook. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers...
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... serial number in the Serial Number box, then click Submit. Resources Click Resources to access utilities to help you get drivers specific to locate your account and general information about warranties and special offers. To view support documents for BIOS and.... Click Call Us to get a list of all Gateway notebooks. Customer Service Click Customer Service to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for all the products that Gateway supports. Product Support Click Product Support to view information about your drivers. Click the arrow button to open the Select Your ...
... serial number in the Serial Number box, then click Submit. Resources Click Resources to access utilities to help you get drivers specific to locate your account and general information about warranties and special offers. To view support documents for BIOS and.... Click Call Us to get a list of all Gateway notebooks. Customer Service Click Customer Service to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for all the products that Gateway supports. Product Support Click Product Support to view information about your drivers. Click the arrow button to open the Select Your ...
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CHAPTER 3 Recovering Your System • System recovery options • Drivers and applications recovery • Recovering your system 25
CHAPTER 3 Recovering Your System • System recovery options • Drivers and applications recovery • Recovering your system 25
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... is provided on page 27. For more information on using Drivers and Applications Recovery discs, which you need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new Gateway system. ■ "Drivers and applications recovery" on page 26 tells you can use ...in "Troubleshooting" on page 29 26 Drivers and applications recovery Your notebook's hard drive contains everything you create. Gateway provides everything you need to install specific, factory-installed software and device drivers. You can also restore device drivers or programs by following the information in...
... is provided on page 27. For more information on using Drivers and Applications Recovery discs, which you need to reinstall specific software, such as you get your new Gateway system. ■ "Drivers and applications recovery" on page 26 tells you can use ...in "Troubleshooting" on page 29 26 Drivers and applications recovery Your notebook's hard drive contains everything you create. Gateway provides everything you need to install specific, factory-installed software and device drivers. You can also restore device drivers or programs by following the information in...
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... or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. 2 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). Before you have a recordable drive, see "Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network" on the type of recordable disc you are recording to a drive)....that you have the appropriate number and type of drivers and applications recovery discs: 1 Make sure that you continue, make sure that your notebook does not have blank discs ready. www.gateway.com Drivers and applications recovery Creating drivers and applications recovery discs You can use . ...
... or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. 2 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). Before you have a recordable drive, see "Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network" on the type of recordable disc you are recording to a drive)....that you have the appropriate number and type of drivers and applications recovery discs: 1 Make sure that you continue, make sure that your notebook does not have blank discs ready. www.gateway.com Drivers and applications recovery Creating drivers and applications recovery discs You can use . ...
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... recovery discs) or "Create ISO" (copy the files to a network: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). You are done. To copy drivers and applications recovery files to a drive). 28 A message asks you if you can burn unlimited sets of x, and so on. The program...last disc from the drive, then click OK. 10 Store the discs in a safe place for future use the marker to label each disc "Gateway Driver and Application Recovery." CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of...
... recovery discs) or "Create ISO" (copy the files to a network: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). You are done. To copy drivers and applications recovery files to a drive). 28 A message asks you if you can burn unlimited sets of x, and so on. The program...last disc from the drive, then click OK. 10 Store the discs in a safe place for future use the marker to label each disc "Gateway Driver and Application Recovery." CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of...
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...files on a network" on a network: 1 Make sure that they are recording to CDs, make sure that you will need one blank disc for a Gateway 7200XL in a folder that your recovery (ISO) images in a folder named GW 7200XL Apps Recovery. If the ISO filenames start with DVD, you are .... You are CD-R and not CD-RW discs. For example, if the recovery (ISO) file was created for the recovery (ISO) file. www.gateway.com Drivers and applications recovery 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you use a blank DVD+R or DVD-R disc. The program prepares the recovery files...
...files on a network" on a network: 1 Make sure that they are recording to CDs, make sure that you will need one blank disc for a Gateway 7200XL in a folder that your recovery (ISO) images in a folder named GW 7200XL Apps Recovery. If the ISO filenames start with DVD, you are .... You are CD-R and not CD-RW discs. For example, if the recovery (ISO) file was created for the recovery (ISO) file. www.gateway.com Drivers and applications recovery 2 Click Create ISO, then find the network location you use a blank DVD+R or DVD-R disc. The program prepares the recovery files...
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...that disc and insert another. 8 Repeat steps 5-7 for each recovery file until each disc "Gateway Drivers and Applications Recovery." OR - ■ To reinstall everything from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for the first disc. As you cannot restore the software from the notebook's ...hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering specific files and software" on the...
...that disc and insert another. 8 Repeat steps 5-7 for each recovery file until each disc "Gateway Drivers and Applications Recovery." OR - ■ To reinstall everything from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for the first disc. As you cannot restore the software from the notebook's ...hard drive. ■ To selectively restore device drivers or programs, see "Recovering specific files and software" on the...
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... software: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. www.gateway.com Recovering your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on your system, you need to recover ...
... software: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. www.gateway.com Recovering your system Recovering specific files and software You can recover specific files using Microsoft System Restore" on your system, you need to recover ...
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... 3 Click Restore my computer to get your system running again. Every time you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on the screen). 32 To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can restore your system...In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can return to one of your computer with System Restore. CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1.
... 3 Click Restore my computer to get your system running again. Every time you install new device drivers or software, and every 24 hours (while your notebook is turned on the screen). 32 To restore using Gateway System Recovery, you should try Microsoft System Restore to determine whether you can restore your system...In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can return to one of your computer with System Restore. CHAPTER 3: Recovering Your System www.gateway.com Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore Before using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Press F1.
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... the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your notebook's system software up to date. These updates include security ... notebook and install them automatically. 49 Windows XP Security Center Use the Windows XP Security Center to schedule automatic updates. www.gateway.com Security updates Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep your notebook secure. ■ Express-Click...
... the security features built into Windows XP, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to download high-priority, Windows software, and hardware driver updates. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows XP and your notebook's system software up to date. These updates include security ... notebook and install them automatically. 49 Windows XP Security Center Use the Windows XP Security Center to schedule automatic updates. www.gateway.com Security updates Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep your notebook secure. ■ Express-Click...
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... of the VGA port on your notebook, see the port replicator user guide. Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. www.gateway.com Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this...click Properties. Important If an external monitor or projector is connected and you control the presentation from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on your notebook. 4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the VGA port notebook...
... of the VGA port on your notebook, see the port replicator user guide. Your notebook supports simultaneous LCD and external display. www.gateway.com Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Viewing the display on a projector or monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this...click Properties. Important If an external monitor or projector is connected and you control the presentation from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on your notebook. 4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into the VGA port notebook...
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...software on your computer. If you can access them back on each computer. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources With a network, you are unable to connect to the Internet: ■ Run... drive ■ Open and copy files stored on other network computers ■ Print documents on the network. 102 CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Testing your network Now that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on the front of the access point with...
...software on your computer. If you can access them back on each computer. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources With a network, you are unable to connect to the Internet: ■ Run... drive ■ Open and copy files stored on other network computers ■ Print documents on the network. 102 CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Testing your network Now that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on the front of the access point with...
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... or from the manufacturer's Web site To print files across the network: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start the program for the printer on the computer you are sending the...the printer name list, then click the network printer. 4 Click OK. 106 Printing files across the network Important Before 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 Click ...
... or from the manufacturer's Web site To print files across the network: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer. CHAPTER 9: Wireless Networking www.gateway.com Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Start the program for the printer on the computer you are sending the...the printer name list, then click the network printer. 4 Click OK. 106 Printing files across the network Important Before 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 Click ...