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Reinstalling device drivers
Device drivers are programs that control devices such as the computer display, 
CD or DVD drives, and modems. Drivers translate information between 
computer devices and programs.
Drivers for your original notebook hardware are installed at Gateway. If you 
install a new device, you need to install the drivers provided by the device 
manufacturer.
You should reinstall device drivers:
■If directed to do so while troubleshooting
■If you see a message indicating that there is a problem with a device driver
If you need to reinstall device drivers because you are directed to do so while 
troubleshooting or if a message tells you that there is a problem with a device 
driver, reinstall the device drivers by following the instructions below.
If you just reinstalled Windows XP or Windows 2000, the device drivers were 
automatically reinstalled.
To reinstall device drivers:
1Insert the red Drivers and Applications CD into the CD or 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 
your CD or DVD drive).
4Click OK.
5If this is the first time you have inserted the red Drivers and Applications 
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. 
						

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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 notebook 
to complete the installation. However, if a setup wizard opens when you 
restart your notebook, 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 Help and Support Search 
box  , then click the arrow. 
						

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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 Drivers and Applications CD into the CD or 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 CD or DVD drive).
4Click OK.
5If this is the first time you have inserted the red Drivers and Applications 
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 Drivers and ApplicationsCD or the 
Gateway Technical Support Web site 
(support.gateway.com
).
If your system came equipped with an internal embedded 
wireless device, see “Safety, Regulatory, and Legal 
Information” on page 281 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 notebook to complete the installation. However, 
if a setup wizard opens when you restart your notebook, 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 Drivers and 
Applications 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 Drivers and Applications CD:
1If you just reinstalled Windows, go to Step 4. Otherwise, go to the next 
step.
2In Windows XP, click Start, Control Panel, then click 
Add or Remove Programs.
- OR -
In Windows 2000, click 
Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click the 
Add or Remove Programs icon.
3In the Currently Installed Programs list, click the program you want to 
uninstall, then click 
Change/Remove and follow the on-screen instructions.
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 Help and 
Support Search box  , then click the 
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4Insert the red Drivers and Applications CD into the CD or 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 CD or DVD drive).
7Click OK.
8If this is the first time you have inserted the red Drivers and Applications 
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 notebook to 
complete the installation. However, if a setup wizard opens when you 
restart your notebook, follow the on-screen instructions.
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 Help and 
Support Search box  , then click the 
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To reinstall other programs from a CD:
1If you just reinstalled Windows, go to Step 4. Otherwise, go to the next 
step.
2In Windows XP, click Start, Control Panel, then click 
Add or Remove Programs.
- OR -
In Windows 2000, click 
Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click the 
Add or Remove Programs icon.
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 CD or DVD drive.
5Complete the program reinstallation by following the instructions 
included with the program CD.
Reinstalling Windows
If your notebook is not working correctly, try the following options to correct 
the problem:
■Troubleshooting. For more information, see “Troubleshooting” on 
page 253.
■Running System Restore.
■Reinstalling device drivers. For more information, see “Reinstalling device 
drivers” on page 231.
If the options above do not correct the problem, you can use the Restoration 
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The Restoration CDs step you through reinstalling Windows XP or 
Windows 2000. If you are reinstalling Windows XP or Windows 2000, 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 notebook. To reinstall your programs, follow the 
instructions in “Reinstalling programs” on page 234.
To reinstall Windows XP or Windows 2000, and the device drivers:
1Insert the red Drivers and Applications CD into the CD or DVD drive.
2Restart your notebook.
3Select 2. Boot from CD-ROM.
4Select a language option.
5Select 1. Delete all files (Automated Fdisk/Format).
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 or 2000).
11When prompted, remove the red Drivers and Applications CD and insert 
the blue Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive, then press any 
key to continue.
12When prompted, accept the License Agreement by pressing Y.
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 notebook case. For more information, see 
“Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity” on page 11.
CautionBack up your personal files before you use this option.
All files on your notebook will be deleted! 
						

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13Wait while the setup program copies files to your hard drive. When your 
notebook restarts, do NOT press any key to boot from CD.
14When prompted, insert the red Drivers and Applications CD, then click 
Continue. The Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your 
drivers and programs. Your notebook 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 234.
17Install other software, such as Microsoft Works Suite and gaming software, 
by following the instructions in “To reinstall other programs from a CD:” 
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Upgrading Your
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 PC Card slot label-side up until the outer edge 
of the card is flush with the side of your notebook.