Gateway GT5430E 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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... a DVD burner, you can 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 the songs you want to create...
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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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... the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your computer secure. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. Click Express to download high-priority updates, including those that are security related.
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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... the color panel 34 Installing memory 37 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 39 Replacing the memory card reader 41 Adding or replacing a hard drive 43 Replacing the heat sink and processor 45 Adding or replacing an expansion card 47 Replacing the system battery 49 Replacing the system board 51
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer. . . . . . 53
Setting up a maintenance schedule 54...
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...-in cards 71 Audio 71 CD or DVD drives 71 Diskette drive 73 DVD drives 74 Ethernet 74 File management 75 Hard drive 76 Internet 77 Keyboard 78 Media Center 79 Memory 82 Memory card reader 82 Modem (cable or DSL 83 Modem (dial-up 83 Monitor 86 Mouse 88 Networks 88 Passwords 88 Power 88 Printer 89 Sound 90 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers...
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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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...the software and hardware on your computer. For information on running Windows Update, see "Windows Update" in the online User Guide. Windows Update can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. For more information, see "Protecting Your Computer" in the online User Guide.
Help
For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type windows update in...
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...;, you must manually move your data by using a writeable disc, flash drive, external hard drive, or network drive.
To move files and settings from your old computer:
1 If you want to transfer program settings to your new
computer, install those programs on the new computer before running Windows Easy Transfer. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to...
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... information, see "Cleaning
optical discs" on page 57.
• Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility
by pressing and holding F2 while your computer restarts. Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled.
• Make sure that the drive is configured correctly by
following the instructions in the drive documentation.
• Reinstall the device driver.
An audio CD does not...
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... recorded with the Media Center can
be played on a home DVD player.
You get a "Download Error" message when the 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 Media Center computer.
Memory
Help
For more information about troubleshooting memory errors...
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... upgrade or exchange your hard drive, or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you created. (Your computer must have a recordable disc drive to use these options.)
• To re-install Windows using the Windows...
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...'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.
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...
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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 96.
2 To recover software that was pre-installed, click
Programs...
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...points to get your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you install software or device drivers. You can also create a restore point manually. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 99.
To restore using Microsoft System Restore:
1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and
Maintenance, then click Backup...
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....gateway.com
Recovering your system to its factory condition
If your 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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... press ENTER and follow the on-screen instructions.
4 After Windows is completely re-installed, use your
software and driver recovery discs to recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 96.
Telephone support
Before calling Gateway Customer Care
If you have a technical problem...