Gateway GM5684E - 1 GB RAM driver and firmware
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... 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 disc 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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...), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. To create recovery discs for your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish.
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... instructions to finish.
IMPORTANT
• If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive or recovery discs, 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...
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... the color panel 38 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 51 Replacing the system battery 52 Replacing the system board 54
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 57
Setting up a maintenance schedule 58...
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Contents
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Returning to a previous system condition 96 Returning your system to its factory condition 97 Technical support 100 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 100 Calling Customer Care 100
Appendix A: Legal Notices 101 Index 111
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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 these numbers to activate Windows.
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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 Your drive type Use your drive for...
this logo...
is...
RECORDER
DVD-RAM/-RW
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.
Blu-ray Disc
Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, playing Blu-ray Discs, accessing...
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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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...pre-installed on your computer, follow the instructions for updating drivers in "Checking for device problems" on page 91. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers:
1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click
Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - OR If you are recovering from your driver and application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then...
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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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... 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
information about the hard drive...
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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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... sure that all cables are plugged in securely.
• If you have recently installed hardware or software,
make sure that you have installed it according to the instructions provided with it. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources.
• If you have "how to" questions about using...
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Gateway contact information 2 model number 2, 100 serial number 2, 100 Support 2
Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 95 re-installing programs 95 re-installing software 95
installing battery 52 devices 31 digital camera 31 digital video camera 31 front bezel 36 memory 41 peripheral devices 31 printer 31 scanner 31 side panel 35 system battery 52...
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optical discs 27
recovering defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 92, 95 software 92, 95 system 92 with Gateway Recovery Center 95 with Windows System Restore 96
re-installing defaults 97 drivers 92, 95 programs 92, 95 software 92, 95 Windows 92 with Gateway Recovery Center 95 with Windows System Restore 96
removing files and folders 65
resetting computer 18
restarting computer 18
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