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5If this is the first time you have inserted the red Gateway CD, accept the 
End User License Agreement (EULA) by clicking 
Yes, I accept it, then clicking 
Continue. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and 
the 
Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears.
6Select a single device driver to reinstall.
- OR -
Click 
Automatic Installation, then select multiple device drivers to reinstall. 
(Grayed out drivers are not available for Automatic Installation. To select 
these drivers, click 
Manual Installation.)
7Click Install.
8Follow any additional on-screen instructions. Depending on the device 
driver you are reinstalling, you may only need to restart your computer 
to complete the installation. However, if a setup wizard opens when you 
restart your computer, follow the on-screen instructions.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about reinstalling device drivers in 
Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword drivers in the HelpSpot Search box 
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Updating device drivers 
The Restoration CDs contain a device driver update utility that works over the 
Internet. If you do not have an Internet service provider, the update utility 
works by direct-dialing the device driver update service.
To update device drivers:
1Insert the red Gateway CD into the DVD drive. If the program starts 
automatically, go to Step 5.
- OR -
If the program does not start automatically, go to Step 2.
2Click Start, then click Run. The Run dialog box opens.
3In the Open text box, type d:\runmenu.exe (where d is the drive letter of 
the DVD drive).
4Click OK.
5If this is the first time you have inserted the red Gateway CD, accept the 
End User License Agreement (EULA) by clicking 
Yes, I accept it, then clicking 
Continue. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and 
the 
Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears.
6Click the Web Updates tab.
7Click Check Now. The Connect window opens.
ImportantIf your system came equipped with a wireless device, only 
use the drivers approved for the country the device will be 
used in. See the red Gateway CD or the Gateway 
Technical Support Web site (www.gateway.com/support
).
If your system came equipped with an internal embedded 
wireless device, see “Safety, Regulatory, and Legal 
Information” on page 249 for general wireless regulatory 
and safety guidelines.To find out if your system has an 
internal wireless device, check the label (see “Identifying 
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8Install available updated device drivers by following the on-screen 
instructions. Depending on the device driver you are updating, you may 
only need to restart your computer to complete the installation. However, 
if a setup wizard opens when you restart your computer, follow the 
on-screen instructions.
Reinstalling programs
If you have problems running a program or if you have reinstalled your 
operating system, you can reinstall programs from the red Gateway CD and 
other program CDs. If you are reinstalling programs from other program CDs, 
follow the installation instructions on each CD. If you want to reinstall a 
program, uninstall the old version first.
To reinstall programs from the red Gateway CD:
1If you just reinstalled Windows, go to Step 4. Otherwise, go to the next 
step.
2Click Start, Control Panel, then click Add or Remove Programs.
3In the Currently Installed Programs list, click the program you want to 
uninstall, then click 
Change/Remove and follow the on-screen instructions.
4Insert the red Gateway CD into the DVD drive. If the program starts 
automatically, go to Step 8.
- OR -
If the program does not start automatically, go to Step 5.
5Click Start, then click Run. The Run dialog box opens.
6In the Open text box, type d:\runmenu.exe (where d is the drive letter of 
your DVD drive).
Help and 
SupportFor more information about updating device drivers in 
Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword updating drivers in the HelpSpot 
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7Click OK.
8If this is the first time you have inserted the red Gateway CD, accept the 
End User License Agreement (EULA) by clicking 
Yes, I accept it, then clicking 
Continue. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and 
the 
Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears.
9Select a single program to reinstall.
- OR -
Click 
Automatic Installation, then select multiple programs to reinstall. 
(Grayed out programs are not available for Automatic Installation. To select 
these programs, click 
Manual Installation.)
10Click Install.
11Follow any additional on-screen instructions. Depending on the programs 
you are reinstalling, you may only need to restart your computer to 
complete the installation. However, if a setup wizard opens when you 
restart your computer, follow the on-screen instructions.
To reinstall other programs from a CD:
1If you just reinstalled Windows, go to Step 4. Otherwise, go to the next 
step.
2Click Start, Control Panel, then click Add or Remove Programs.
3In the Currently Installed Programs list, click the program you want to 
uninstall, then click 
Change/Remove and follow the on-screen instructions.
4Insert the program CD into the DVD drive.
5Complete the program reinstallation by following the instructions 
included with the program CD.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about reinstalling programs in 
Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword installing programs in the HelpSpot 
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Reinstalling Windows
If your computer is not working correctly, try the following options to correct 
the problem:

Troubleshooting. For more information, see “Troubleshooting” on 
page 223.

Reinstalling device drivers. For more information, see “Reinstalling device 
drivers” on page 201.
If the options above do not correct the problem, you can use the Restoration 
CDs to reinstall Windows and other software.
The Restoration CDs step you through reinstalling Windows XP. If you are 
reinstalling Windows XP, the Restoration CDs automatically reinstall the 
hardware device drivers and some programs as well. You can install any 
remaining programs by using the program CDs that came with your computer. 
To reinstall your programs, follow the instructions in “Reinstalling programs” 
on page 204.
To reinstall Windows XP and the device drivers:
1Insert the red Gateway CD into the DVD drive.
2Restart your computer.
3Select 2. Boot from CD-ROM.
4Select a language option.
5Select 1. Delete all files (Automated Fdisk/Format).
ImportantIf you are prompted for your Windows product key when 
you reinstall Windows, you can find the key on the 
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label located on the 
bottom of your computer case. For more information, see 
“Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity” on page 11.
CautionBack up your personal files before you use this option.
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6Select 1. Continue deleting all files and restart.
7When prompted, press any key to continue.
8Select 2. Boot from CD-ROM.
9Select a language option.
10Select 2. Automated installation of Windows (XP).
11When prompted, remove the red Gateway CD and insert the blue Operating 
System CD into the DVD drive, then press any key to continue.
12When prompted, accept the License Agreement by pressing Y.
13Wait while the setup program copies files to your hard drive. When your 
computer restarts, do NOT press any key to boot from CD.
14When prompted, insert the red Gateway CD, then click Continue. The 
Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your drivers and 
programs. Your computer restarts several times during this process. Do not 
press any keys or buttons during this process unless prompted to do so.
15When the Gateway Application Loader has finished, go to the Windows 
desktop by clicking 
OK.
16Install additional programs by following the instructions in “Reinstalling 
programs” on page 204.
17Install other software by following the instructions in “To reinstall other 
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Notebook
This chapter provides information about adding hardware 
devices to your notebook. Read this chapter to learn 
how to:

Add and remove PC Cards

Add and replace memory

Replace the hard drive 
						

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Adding and removing a PC Card
Your notebook has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). This 
slot accepts one Type II or Type III card.
You do not need to restart your notebook when changing most cards because 
your notebook supports hot-swapping. Hot-swapping means that you can insert 
a PC Card while your notebook is running. If your PC Card does not work after 
hot-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer’s documentation for further 
information.
To insert a PC Card:

Push the card firmly into the bottom of the PC Card slot label-side up until 
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To remove a PC Card:
1Click the remove hardware icon in the taskbar, the PC Card name, then 
click
Stop.
-OR-
Turn off your notebook.
2Release the eject button by pressing the PC Card eject button once.
3Eject the PC Card by pressing the eject button again.
ImportantIf the remove hardware icon does not appear on the 
taskbar, click the show hidden icons button.