Gateway FX542X driver and firmware
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... favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your new Gateway computer. To listen to a music CD or watch a movie on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your computer, then click the Play button ( ). You can control how the music CD or video...
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... do it all with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer.
Create an MP3 music file
To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your computer, then click Rip. Make sure that ... a DVD burner to create a DVD
For more information about using media, see your online user guide or Windows Help and Support.
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keeping your computer safe
Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to-date. Use these tools regularly to improve the security of personal information stored on your computer:
• Windows Security-Provides access to security features such as Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-...
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..., Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your computer secure. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates.
You can schedule automatic updates with Windows
Update
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For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your online user guide.
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... folder and installs a new copy of Windows. This option saves your existing data files, but all programs must be re-installed and the program settings reconfigured. You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to use this restore option • Full factory recovery-Reformats and restores the system software as it was when you purchased your computer. This...
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its setup and installation.
IMPORTANT
• If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help.
• After you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates...
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... 109 Memory card reader 110 Mouse 110 Keyboard 111 Files 111 Memory 113 Audio 114 Passwords 114 Expansion cards 115 Media Center 115 Checking for device problems 117 Recovering your system 118
Creating recovery discs 119 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 121 Returning to a previous system condition 122 Returning your system to its factory condition 123 Technical support...
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... identifies your computer model and serial number. Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance.
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD...
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... your eyes. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows and by installing a glare screen filter.
• Use soft, indirect lighting in your work area. Do not use
your computer in a dark room.
• Set paper holders at the same height... your thighs.
• Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower
curve of your spine. You can use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back...
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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
If your optical drive has this logo...
RECORDER
Your drive type is... DVD-RAM/-RW
Blu-ray Disc
Use your drive for...
Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs and DVD-RAM, DVD-R, or DVD-RW discs.
Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, playing Blu-ray Discs, accessing...
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... side panel by following the instructions in
"Removing the side panel" on page 47. Make sure that you disconnect the power cable.
2 Disconnect the power supply cables from all
components (such as hard drives, optical and diskette drives, and the system board), noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new power supply.)
3 Remove the three...
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... fixes to protect your computer and keep it running smoothly. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on your computer. For information on running Windows Update, see "Windows Update" in your online User Guide. Windows Update can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. For more information...
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... have at least Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update.
You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide
• You must be connected to the Internet to update the
Program Guide. Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. For information about manually updating the Program...
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... that software's installation instructions.
• New device drivers-If you need to recover device
drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow the instructions for updating drivers in "Checking for device problems" on page 117. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers:
1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click
Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery...
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... point each day, and also each time you install software or device drivers.
Help
For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
To return to a restore point:
1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and
Maintenance, then click Backup and...
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... hard drive or the recovery discs you have created.
Caution
This complete recovery deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now.
• If you can still run Windows Vista, see "Recovering from
within Windows Vista...
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Recovering from within Windows Vista
To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers:
1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click
Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens.
2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to
factory default. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens.
3 Click Yes, then click Start. A dialog box displays...
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...Click Next to continue. Your hard drive's original,
factory-loaded contents are recovered. This process will take several minutes.
Recovering from your recovery discs
To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers:
1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery
disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer.
Caution
Continuing the process will erase...
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installing battery 72 CD drive 53 devices 34 digital camera 34 digital video camera 34 DVD drive 53 expansion card 69 front bezel 49 front fan 59 front I/O panel 67
hard drive 57 heat sink 65 memory 51 memory card reader 55 peripheral devices 34 power supply 64 printer 34 processor 65 rear fan 62 scanner 34 side panel 47 system battery 72 system board 73
Internet buttons 21...
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www.gateway.com
RAID 5 41
RAM See memory
rebooting computer 20
recordable drive 6
recording audio files 29 optical discs 29
recovering defaults 123 drivers 118, 121 programs 118, 121 software 118, 121 system 118 with Gateway Recovery Center 121 with Windows System Restore 122
re-installing defaults 123 drivers 118, 121 programs 118, 121 software 118, 121 Windows 118 with Gateway Recovery Center ...