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8512482 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista - Page 5
... the battery 70 Storing batteries 71 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 72 Recovering your system 72 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 73 Using Microsoft System Restore 79 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 82 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 83
Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 85
Preventing static electricity discharge 86 Adding or replacing...
8512482 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista - Page 20
...notebook, follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work ... on a footrest. • Although notebooks are sometimes called "laptops," do
not use your notebook while it rests on your unprotected...computer desk and screen so you can avoid
glare on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing...
8512482 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista - Page 72
CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook
• Consult your insurance company and credit card
company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged.
• Take your recovery discs in case you need to install an
additional driver or software. Tip
You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center.
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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...
8512482 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista - Page 81
... click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens.
Important
If you have 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...
8512482 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista - Page 85
... you install software or device drivers. You can also create a restore point manually. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 81.
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...
8512482 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista - Page 88
... pre-installed software and device drivers. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now.
To delete everything on your hard drive and re-install all factory software:
1 If you can still run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery
Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens.
b Click Recovery, then click Next. Your computer...
8512482 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista - Page 89
... 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 74.
2 Insert the...
8512482 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista - Page 90
... Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the
Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on-screen instructions.
5 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the
software and driver recovery discs you created 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 77.
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... powered speakers, make sure that they
are plugged in and turned on.
• Clean the disc. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs
or DVDs" on page 72.
• Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary
memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook.
• Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information,
see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers...
8512482 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista - Page 144
... 48
printer default 118 inkjet 48 installing 41 laser 48 troubleshooting 118 USB port 8
programs closing unresponsive 22 opening 30
projector adding 42 color quality 44 port 9 screen resolution 44 using 26
R
radio approval authorities 63
radio frequency wireless connections 63
RAM See memory
rebooting notebook 22
recalibrating battery 52
recharging battery 50
recovering drivers 73 software 73...
Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2 - Page 5
...Maintaining the battery 76 Storing batteries 76 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 77 Recovering your system 77 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 78 Using Microsoft System Restore 84 Recovering your system to its factory condition 87 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . . .88
Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 91
Preventing static electricity discharge 92 Adding or replacing...
Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2 - Page 20
...notebook, follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work ... on a footrest. • Although notebooks are sometimes called "laptops," do
not use your notebook while it rests on your unprotected...computer desk and screen so you can avoid
glare on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing...
Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2 - Page 78
...insurance company and credit card
company to learn about emergency travel assistance if your notebook is lost or damaged.
• Take your recovery discs in case you need to install an
additional driver or software. Tip
You can create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc using the Gateway Recovery Center. For more information, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 79...
Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2 - Page 84
... 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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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 ...
Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2 - Page 87
...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 82.
2 To recover software that was pre-installed, click
Programs...
Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2 - Page 94
... system DVD. You also need to recover your notebook'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 79.
2 Insert the...
Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2 - Page 104
...Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 78.
2 Back up any data you want to transfer to the new hard
drive. For more information, see "Backing up files" in your online User Guide.
3 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity
discharge" on page 92.
4 Turn off your notebook. 5 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network
cable.
6 Disconnect all peripheral devices...
Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R2 - Page 112
... powered speakers, make sure that they
are plugged in and turned on.
• Clean the disc. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs
or DVDs" on page 77.
• Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary
memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook.
• Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information,
see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers...