Gateway MT6840 - MT - Core Duo 2 GHz driver and firmware
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... the arrow keys to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on-screen instructions.
19 After Windows is completely re-installed, use the software and driver recovery discs you created to recover your notebook's pre-installed software and device drivers.
20 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any PC Cards.
Technical Support See the label on the bottom...
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6 Click Next, then click Yes. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. Your computer will restart and Windows will finish
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...
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... 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 of your network. If you do not set up security for your network, a hacker can gain access to your Internet...
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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 notebook may have the McAfee SecurityCenter installed. The...
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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
notebook.
• Windows Defender to scan your notebook for malicious or unwanted software that
may have been placed on your notebook either from an Internet web site or from other programs that you have installed.
• Internet...
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... Microsoft web site to see if any updates are
available.
4 Click: • Install Updates to download and install updates on your notebook. These updates
include security updates.
• Install Extras to download additional Windows software for your notebook.
Help
For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows update in the Search Help box, then...
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..., 25
Error-checking 84
Ethernet network equipment needed 45 example 45 installing cards 46, 49 installing drivers 46, 49
F
Fast Ethernet 44
faxes canceling 30 receiving and viewing 30 sending 30 sending a Fax 26 sending from program 30 sending scanned image 30 setting up cover page template 30
files backing up 85 copying 10, 19 cutting 10 deleting 6, 11, 19, 83 downloading 24 finding...
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...30 installing Fax 26 receiving and viewing faxes 30 sending fax 30 sending faxes from program 30 sending scanned image fax 30 setting up fax cover page template 30
testing network 53
tips pen 15
title bar 8
transferring files from Internet 24 files from old computer 86, 87 settings from old computer 86
U
un-sharing drives 54 folders 54
updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 61
Windows 82...
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....
3 CONNECT TO THE INTERNET (optional)
Connect a phone cord to the modem jack ( ) if using dialup Internet access, or connect an Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable if using high-speed access.
4 START THE NOTEBOOK
Press the power button, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete Windows setup.
Power button
Getting help:
tips for getting the most out of your new Gateway notebook
SEE YOUR...
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...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...
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... internationally.
• 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
For more information about installing drivers or Gateway provided software, see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 69.
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... perform a partial recovery by recovering specific files, such as device drivers and most pre-installed software. If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your system, you need to follow that software's installation instructions.
To recover specific drivers and software:
1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway
Recovery. The Gateway Recovery Center opens.
2 Click...
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...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 memory modules 87 Replacing the hard drive kit 91
Chapter...
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...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...
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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...
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... 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...
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...-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 Windows DVD into one of your computer's
DVD-capable drives...
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... restart your notebook.
• Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more information,
see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 73.
A DVD movie will not play
• Make sure that the label or side you want to play is
facing up, then try again.
• Make sure that you have a DVD drive. For more
information, see "Identifying...
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... 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 system 72, 83...