Gateway GM5642E driver and firmware
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Contents
Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28
Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Using the diskette drive 29 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32
Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33
Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34
Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel...
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Contents
Passwords 90 Power 90 Printer 91 Sound 92 Recovering your system 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 94 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring ...
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... this information if you call for assistance.
Serial number Technical Support telephone number
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, you will need to enter...
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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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... 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 Internet account is set up and connected to the computer. For information about manually updating the Program...
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... a partial recovery by recovering the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your system, you need to follow that software's installation instructions. You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by using Gateway Recovery Center.
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....gateway.com
Preparing for software and device driver recovery
You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from your hard drive. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs. Because these discs do not come with your computer...
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...recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have created. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 97.
2 To recover software that was pre-installed, click
Programs...
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...you install software or device drivers. You can also create a restore point manually. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 101.
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 restore using Microsoft System Restore:
1 Click (Start), Control...
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...of the window, click Create a restore
point or change settings, then ...computer's problems are not solved by any of the other recovery options, you may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition. This process is called a factory recovery.
Caution
A complete factory recovery deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers...
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... system DVD. You also need to recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers.
To completely re-install Windows:
1 If you can still run Windows, back up your personal files,
and create a set of software and driver recovery discs (if you have not already done so). For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 94.
2 Insert the...
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printer installing 32 setting default 91 troubleshooting 91 USB port 7, 9
programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94
PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9
R
RAM See memory
rebooting computer 18
recordable drive 7
recording audio files 27 optical discs 27
recovering defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway...
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... PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Use the documentation that comes with your wireless cards for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers.
Setting up your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. This means that another computer outside your network can intercept the radio waves and take control...
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... any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all of the devices, then power them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service provider
Adding a printer to your network
Instead of plugging a printer into each of your computers, you can add a printer to your network. To add a printer to the network, do...
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...; Periodically updating the McAfee VirusScan program to protect against the latest viruses. • Making sure the Windows Security Center is configured to provide you with the highest
level of protection. Tip
For more information about modifying security settings, see "Modifying security settings" on page 64.
Your new Gateway computer may have the McAfee SecurityCenter installed. The McAfee...
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...8226; Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing the information on your
computer.
• Windows Defender to scan your computer for malicious or unwanted software that
may have been placed on your computer either from an Internet Web site or from other programs that you have installed.
• Internet...
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... web site to see if any updates are
available.
4 Click: • Install Updates to download and install updates on your computer. These updates
include security updates.
• Install Extras to download additional Windows software for your computer.
Help
For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Windows update in the Search box, then...
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... projector or monitor cable into the secondary monitor port on your computer.
For the location of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide.
3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it on. 4 Turn on your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver.
You may need to install...
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...adjusting settings 68 changing background 69 changing color scheme 69 extending 73 selecting screen saver 70
using 6 using Start menu 7
DHCP 44, 50 disconnecting from Internet 19
display using screen saver 70
documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 4
documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14
downloading files 21
drivers updating 2
drives mapping network...
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...playing audio file 30 playing Blu-ray Disc 31 playing DVD 31 playing HD-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30
Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59
Windows Update 65
wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46
wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers...