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4. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the 

Exit

 menu.

5. Select 

Save Changes and Exit

 and press 

Enter

. Select 

OK

 to 

confirm. 

6. Your computer will restart.

3. During startup, press 

F12

 to open the boot menu. The boot menu allows 

you to select which device to start from, such as the hard drive or an 
optical disc.

4. Use your arrow keys to select the line 

CDROM/DVD

 or 

USB HDD

, then 

press 

Enter

. Windows installs from the recovery backup instead of the 

normal startup process.

5. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the recovery.

Summary of Contents for LT Series

Page 1: ...llation 4 Recovery 4 Having trouble 4 Getting to know your computer 5 Top view display 5 Top view keyboard 6 Special keys 7 Rear view 8 Left view 8 Right view 9 Base view 10 Recovery 11 Gateway Recovery Management 11 Creating recovery discs 11 Recovering your system 13 Types of recovery 13 Regulatory information 18 Environment 26 Software license 27 ...

Page 2: ... Live Photo Gallery Then share them on Facebook YouTube or Windows Live Search Decide with Bing Find and organize the answers you need using Bing so you can make faster more informed decisions Please use this space to write down important information about your computer Product name Serial Number Date of purchase Place of purchase Visit registration gateway com and discover the benefits of being a...

Page 3: ...is not detected or your computer does not connect to the Internet please refer to your ISP or router s documentation After your computer starts and you can use it open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions Alternatively use a network cable to connect directly to a network port on your router Please refer to your ISP or router s guide REGISTRATION When using your computer for the first time...

Page 4: ...f writable DVDs HAVING TROUBLE Gateway provides several options to support your purchase Gateway support Make sure you write down your computer serial number date and place of purchase and model name on the area provided in this guide save your proof of purchase Before you call us please write down any error message that accompanies the problem and have the computer in front of you and switched on...

Page 5: ...the setup instructions let us show you around your new Gateway computer Gateway LT series TOP VIEW DISPLAY Icon Item Description 1 Webcam Web camera for video communication 2 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 1 2 3 ...

Page 6: ...e 7 3 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 4 Power indicator Indicates the computer s power status Battery indicator Indicates the computer s battery status Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging Fully charged The light shows blue when in AC mode Communication indicator Indicates the computer s wireless connectivity device status 5 Cli...

Page 7: ...led the key will start your instant messenging application Help Opens the help menu for your computer Communication Enables disables the computer s communication devices Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Touchpad toggle Turns the internal ...

Page 8: ...nction keys REAR VIEW LEFT VIEW Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack Icon Item Description 1 DC in jack Connects to your computer s AC adapter 2 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 based network 3 External display VGA port Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector 4 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool D...

Page 9: ...ker jack Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones Supports compatible 3 5 mm headsets with built in microphone e g Acer smart handheld headsets 3 USB 2 0 port Connect to USB devices e g USB mouse USB camera 4 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of...

Page 10: ...ory compartment Houses the computer s main memory Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal Insert a suitable tool and slide to release 4 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position 6 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 11: ...reen instructions Please read them carefully Caution If you are using a USB flash drive ensure it is at least 12 GB and does not contain any previous data 1 Click on Start All Programs Gateway then click on Gateway Recovery Management 2 To create recovery backup for the hard drive s entire original contents including Windows and all factory loaded software and drivers click Create Factory Default ...

Page 12: ...ert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Backup to list then click Next You will be shown the backup progress on the screen 4 Follow the process until it completes If you a using optical discs the drive ejects each disc as it completes burning it Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker If multiple discs are required insert a new disc when prompted then click OK C...

Page 13: ...a previous system condition If reinstalling software or drivers does not help then the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly For instructions see Returning to a previous system condition on page 13 3 Reset your system to its factory condition If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condit...

Page 14: ...ckup you have created New software If you need to recover software that did not come pre installed on your computer you need to follow that software s installation instructions New device drivers If you need to recover device drivers that did not come pre installed on your computer follow the instructions provided with the device Opening the recovery tool If you are recovering using Windows and th...

Page 15: ...ur computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods you may need to reinstall everything to return your system to its factory condition You can reinstall using either your 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 s...

Page 16: ...stall Windows and all pre installed software and drivers 1 Turn on your computer then press Alt F10 during startup Gateway Recovery Management opens 2 Click on Restore system from factory default Caution Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive 3 Click on Next Your hard drive s original factory loaded contents are recovered This process will take several minutes Recovering fr...

Page 17: ... 3 During startup press F12 to open the boot menu The boot menu allows you to select which device to start from such as the hard drive or an optical disc 4 Use your arrow keys to select the line CDROM DVD or USB HDD then press Enter Windows installs from the recovery backup instead of the normal startup process 5 Follow the on screen prompts to complete the recovery ...

Page 18: ... with any antenna other than the one provided with the computer Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft is prohibited Switch off all devices before boarding an aircraft they may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft disrupt communications and even be illegal FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FCC INTENTIONAL EMITTER PER FCC PART 15 Low power Radio transmitter type devices ra...

Page 19: ... help RADIO DEVICE REGULATORY NOTICE Note Regulatory information below is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use Depending on configuration this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices such as wireless LAN and or Bluetooth mod...

Page 20: ...egulations CFR 47 rules On the computer or modem card is a label that contains the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this device If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company A telephone line cord with a modular plug is required for use with this device The modem is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a co...

Page 21: ... other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual Refer to your fax communication software documentation for details on how to comply with the fax branding requirement INDUSTRY CANADA IC INTENTIONAL EMITTER PER RSS 210 Caution To prevent radio interference to licensed service or co channel Mobile Satell...

Page 22: ...f a certified connector assembly The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunication...

Page 23: ...ard to demonstrate the compliance of low power electronic and electrical apparatus with the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields List of applicable countries This product must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information contact the local office in the country of use Please see http ec europa eu en...

Page 24: ...international agency approval marking The cord must be suitable for use in the end user country Consult your dealer or the local electrical authorities if you are unsure of the type of power cord to use in your country Cables For cables which are not delivered with the Product in the computer s packaging The EMC performance of the system is guaranteed only if the cable and interface use efficient ...

Page 25: ... Class 1 level during normal operation or prescribed maintenance conditions The optical devices installed in your computer are designed for use solely as components of such electronic product and therefore do not comply with the appropriate requirements of Code of Federal Regulation Sec 1040 10 and Sec 1040 11 for COMPLETE laser products Because exposure to laser radiation is extremely hazardous u...

Page 26: ...you that these products must be sorted separately for disposal These rules concern all Gateway products and also all accessories such as keyboard mouse speakers remote control etc When you have to dispose of such products make sure that they are correctly recycled by checking with your local authority or by returning your old equipment to your retailer if you are replacing it For information visit...

Page 27: ...lled in the permanent memory e g hard disk CD and or DVD or other storage device of that computer except that a copy installed on a network server for the sole purpose of distribution of other computer is not in use If the anticipated number of users of the SOFTWARE will exceed the number of applicable Licenses then you must have a reasonable mechanism or process in place to assure that the number...

Page 28: ...nty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE The provisions of the GNU General Public License shall always apply You may access http www gnu org directly to obtain a copy of the GPL or write to the free Software Foundation Inc and request a copy The address of the Free Software Foundation Inc is 59 Temple Place Suite 330 Boston MA 02111 1307 USA For a period of three 3 years as comme...

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