Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 10
... 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating recovery discs 51 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 52 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 53 Returning your system to its factory condition . 54 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels 56 What is Labelflash 56 Creating...
... 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating recovery discs 51 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 52 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 53 Returning your system to its factory condition . 54 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels 56 What is Labelflash 56 Creating...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 31
...printers: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Then you can share printers among the network computers, each computer. Using the network After the printers ...click Printer The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the name and icon of the printer you can print documents on network printers. 21 www.gateway.com Sharing resources With a network, you want to share, then click Sharing on the menu. 4 On the Sharing tab, click Share ...
...printers: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Then you can share printers among the network computers, each computer. Using the network After the printers ...click Printer The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the name and icon of the printer you can print documents on network printers. 21 www.gateway.com Sharing resources With a network, you want to share, then click Sharing on the menu. 4 On the Sharing tab, click Share ...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 32
... media card reader You can use for each type of card, examine the face plate of the media card reader. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. You can also use the ... computer and a device that shipped with your printer or from a digital camera to your computer. To print files across the network, you must install the driver for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can be transferred from . Memory card types The media card reader supports several memory card types. CHAPTER 2:...
... media card reader You can use for each type of card, examine the face plate of the media card reader. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. You can also use the ... computer and a device that shipped with your printer or from a digital camera to your computer. To print files across the network, you must install the driver for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can be transferred from . Memory card types The media card reader supports several memory card types. CHAPTER 2:...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 50
... side up , and make sure that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. 40 See your computer. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting • Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions. • Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large... sure that the disc is label side up , and make sure that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. • Update the device driver. • Your computer may want to add additional memory to the printer.
... side up , and make sure that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. 40 See your computer. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting • Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions. • Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large... sure that the disc is label side up , and make sure that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. • Update the device driver. • Your computer may want to add additional memory to the printer.
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 51
... card reader Drive letters for North and South America is A, although many (if not most) Blu-ray movies are region-free. • Update the device driver. www.gateway.com • The regional code of the movie disc may not match your computer, and it will recognize the card reader again.
... card reader Drive letters for North and South America is A, although many (if not most) Blu-ray movies are region-free. • Update the device driver. www.gateway.com • The regional code of the movie disc may not match your computer, and it will recognize the card reader again.
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 60
...the Program Guide, see the Media Center online help pinpoint the problem. To check for device problems Faulty devices or corrupt device drivers can help . Checking for device problems: 1 Click (Start), type device manager, then press ENTER. Device Manager opens. 2 Examine the list ... The faulty device is connected to the Internet. A device type with a yellow (problems) or red (failed) icon. 4 To update the device driver (a common solution to update the Program Guide. It may also be connected to the Internet to many device problems), right-click the device, click Update...
...the Program Guide, see the Media Center online help pinpoint the problem. To check for device problems Faulty devices or corrupt device drivers can help . Checking for device problems: 1 Click (Start), type device manager, then press ENTER. Device Manager opens. 2 Examine the list ... The faulty device is connected to the Internet. A device type with a yellow (problems) or red (failed) icon. 4 To update the device driver (a common solution to update the Program Guide. It may also be connected to the Internet to many device problems), right-click the device, click Update...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 61
..."Creating recovery discs" on page 30 or in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare your computer for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Important We recommend that are not recoverable by following the information... in "Try these steps first" on page 51. www.gateway.com Recovering your system You can solve most ...
..."Creating recovery discs" on page 30 or in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare your computer for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Important We recommend that are not recoverable by following the information... in "Try these steps first" on page 51. www.gateway.com Recovering your system You can solve most ...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 62
... have the required number of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in "Checking for updating drivers in the Burn to complete the recovery discs. You can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you can watch its progress.... • New software-If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to recover device drivers that did not come pre-installed on page 50. 52 Make sure that came pre-installed on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions...
... have the required number of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in "Checking for updating drivers in the Burn to complete the recovery discs. You can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you can watch its progress.... • New software-If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to recover device drivers that did not come pre-installed on page 50. 52 Make sure that came pre-installed on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 63
.... 4 Click the install icon for each time you are recovering from your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens...on-screen prompts to a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. www.gateway.com To recover your driver and application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to reinstall. OR If you install software or device...
.... 4 Click the install icon for each time you are recovering from your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Choose a restore point dialog box opens...on-screen prompts to a restore point: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. www.gateway.com To recover your driver and application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to reinstall. OR If you install software or device...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 64
... hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you have created. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to its factory condition ... hard drive is restored using either your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Recovering from your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall ...
... hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you have created. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to its factory condition ... hard drive is restored using either your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Recovering from your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall ...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 65
... from factory default. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to . Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Caution Continuing the process will erase.... Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. This process will be recovered to restart your computer. 5 Click OK. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive ...
... from factory default. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to . Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Caution Continuing the process will erase.... Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. This process will be recovered to restart your computer. 5 Click OK. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive ...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 66
... menu. The boot menu is a technology for creating a "label" image on the top surface of the disc, it will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts to complete the recovery. Labelflash™ is where you burn label images onto Labelflash discs, as well as the hard drive...
... menu. The boot menu is a technology for creating a "label" image on the top surface of the disc, it will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts to complete the recovery. Labelflash™ is where you burn label images onto Labelflash discs, as well as the hard drive...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide
Page 1
...Computer 13 Internet and Software 15 Using Windows and your Software 15 Windows Welcome Center 15 Internet Security Offer 15 Gateway Recovery Management 16 Your Computer's Documentation 17 Playing Multimedia Files 18 First steps on the Net 20 Protecting your computer...34 Top Troubleshooting Cases 34 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting 39 Recovering your system 46 To recover your system 46 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers .. 46 Returning to a previous system condition.......... 47 Returning your system to its factory condition.. 48 Regulatory Information 49 ...
...Computer 13 Internet and Software 15 Using Windows and your Software 15 Windows Welcome Center 15 Internet Security Offer 15 Gateway Recovery Management 16 Your Computer's Documentation 17 Playing Multimedia Files 18 First steps on the Net 20 Protecting your computer...34 Top Troubleshooting Cases 34 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting 39 Recovering your system 46 To recover your system 46 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers .. 46 Returning to a previous system condition.......... 47 Returning your system to its factory condition.. 48 Regulatory Information 49 ...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide
Page 3
...the Support section; If you call us will restore your computer. Having these items to visit www.gateway.com often! Important Information - 3 It will also help , drivers and downloads. This will ensure better and quicker service. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Thank you encounter a problem. To... make sure you and switched on if possible. Gateway Website Remember to hand when contacting us , please write ...
...the Support section; If you call us will restore your computer. Having these items to visit www.gateway.com often! Important Information - 3 It will also help , drivers and downloads. This will ensure better and quicker service. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Thank you encounter a problem. To... make sure you and switched on if possible. Gateway Website Remember to hand when contacting us , please write ...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide
Page 16
Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - This dialog box tells you the ... Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Recovery discs take some time to complete the recovery ...
Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - This dialog box tells you the ... Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Recovery discs take some time to complete the recovery ...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide
Page 17
...recording, the drive ejects it with a permanent marker. InfoCentre, your screen. Select a category To update the contents of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Continue recording discs until the process ...have purchased. Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in order to list, then click Next. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. 3. Internet and Software - 17 You need an internet connection) simply click on the Check for your computer...
...recording, the drive ejects it with a permanent marker. InfoCentre, your screen. Select a category To update the contents of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Continue recording discs until the process ...have purchased. Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in order to list, then click Next. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. 3. Internet and Software - 17 You need an internet connection) simply click on the Check for your computer...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide
Page 18
...such as tutorials on performing day-to digital music, view pictures and personal videos, create CDs and DVDs, or access content from Gateway and automatically installed on your computer's configuration. To start the media program installed on your computer includes a remote control (page 8)... must be easily controlled with simple menus that you purchased. Setup Caution: If your computer, click on Help or the help , drivers and downloads. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide These programs can handle a variety of categories and titles available may watch television (if your...
...such as tutorials on performing day-to digital music, view pictures and personal videos, create CDs and DVDs, or access content from Gateway and automatically installed on your computer's configuration. To start the media program installed on your computer includes a remote control (page 8)... must be easily controlled with simple menus that you purchased. Setup Caution: If your computer, click on Help or the help , drivers and downloads. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide These programs can handle a variety of categories and titles available may watch television (if your...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide
Page 27
...favorites, or emails). Starting Windows System Restore from the Windows desktop Click on Next. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Select Windows System Restore and click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. Windows System Restore ...of itself when major changes are made to a previous time if necessary. This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1. driver installations or specific software). Your computer will not work . It can undo harmful changes to your ...
...favorites, or emails). Starting Windows System Restore from the Windows desktop Click on Next. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Select Windows System Restore and click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. Windows System Restore ...of itself when major changes are made to a previous time if necessary. This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1. driver installations or specific software). Your computer will not work . It can undo harmful changes to your ...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide
Page 28
.... Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are probably eager to explore everything the Internet has to -date is added to Windows Update regularly, so you to -date via ... your computer safe with other threats are discovered everyday, keeping your security applications and operating system up -to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on the selected date are listed by Windows Action Center ✓ Use ...
.... Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are probably eager to explore everything the Internet has to -date is added to Windows Update regularly, so you to -date via ... your computer safe with other threats are discovered everyday, keeping your security applications and operating system up -to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on the selected date are listed by Windows Action Center ✓ Use ...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide
Page 36
...advanced user, or when asked to prevent electrostatic damages and unplug the power cord before proceeding. Please refer to use basic files and drivers. 1. To determine whether the USB connector is functioning correctly, it can short circuit the system, thus preventing the computer from the...will automatically restart. Select Exit in the menu and press Enter. The computer will likely hang. Disconnect or remove additional devices. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 to learn more about your first boot device is damaged (for instance when inserting a USB plug upsidedown), it ...
...advanced user, or when asked to prevent electrostatic damages and unplug the power cord before proceeding. Please refer to use basic files and drivers. 1. To determine whether the USB connector is functioning correctly, it can short circuit the system, thus preventing the computer from the...will automatically restart. Select Exit in the menu and press Enter. The computer will likely hang. Disconnect or remove additional devices. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 to learn more about your first boot device is damaged (for instance when inserting a USB plug upsidedown), it ...