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8512152 - 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...
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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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8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista - Page 78
... technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). Gateway provides everything you need to recover your system under most conditions.
Caution
To prepare your computer for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs...
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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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... create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:
1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery
Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens.
2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then
click Next. The What would you like to do? dialog box opens.
3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into...
8512152 - 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...
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CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook
2 To recover software that was pre-installed, click
Programs, then click Application recovery.
- OR To recover device drivers that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery.
3 Click the software or driver you want to recover, then
click Next.
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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 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...
8512152 - 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...
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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 74.
2 Insert the...
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... 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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8512152 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista - Page 106
... 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...
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...-Media Center computer must also have Windows Vista or Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update.
You want to know whether you can play recorded videos on your home DVD player
• Yes, you can. DVDs recorded with the Media Center can
be played on a home DVD player.
Memory
You see a "Memory error" message...
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... 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...
8511722 - Gateway Setup Poster - Page 2
...THE INTERNET (optional)
Connect the phone cord (included) to the modem jack ( ) if using dialup Internet access. Or connect your Ethernet ( ) or USB ( ) cable (not included) 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...
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...:
1 Turn off your notebook.
2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the VGA port on your notebook.
3 Turn on your notebook.
4 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power source and turn it on.
Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer...
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CHAPTER 6: Traveling with Your Notebook
Additional tips
■ If you plan to use several USB peripheral devices, take a portable USB hub to provide additional USB ports.
■ Take a network cable if you need to connect to a network. Some hotels provide Internet connectivity only through their networks.
■ If your notebook has been exposed to cold temperatures, allow it to warm to...
8511772 - Gateway Starter Guide - Page 15
... 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 to bring your computer's software up to date.
For more information on system recovery, see"Recovering Your System"in your online user guide...
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.... To keep information secure you should:
• Regularly update your McAfee SecurityCenter software • Install all critical updates for Microsoft Windows • Use BigFix, a program provided by Gateway, to give you access to the latest information
ranging from software bugs to security alerts
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For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your online user guide.