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Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using 
recovery discs
If you created a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, each disc 
contains a unique set of software and drivers. If a recovery disc 
does not offer the software or driver you need to recover, try 
another disc.
To recover software and drivers using recovery discs:  
1Insert a software and driver recovery disc into the CD or 
DVD drive. If an AutoPlay dialog box appears, 
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2To recover pre-installed software, click Application 
recovery, then click the software you want to recover.
- OR -
To recover pre-installed device drivers, click Device 
driver recovery, then click the type of driver you want 
to recover.
3Click Next.
4If the software or driver is not shown on the list and you 
have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway 
Recovery Center and try another disc.
Using Microsoft System Restore
Microsoft System Restore...

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Windows automatically creates an additional restore point 
each day, and also each time you install software or device 
drivers. You can also create a restore point manually. For 
instructions, see “Manually creating a restore point” on 
page 96.
To restore using Microsoft System Restore:  
1Click (Start), Control Panel, System and 
Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 
The Backup and Restore Center opens.
2On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows 
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3Click the restore point you want, click Next, then click 
Finish. A confirmation message box appears.
4Click Yes. Your system is restored using the restore point 
you specified. This process may take several minutes, 
and may restart your notebook.
Manually creating a restore point
To manually create a restore point:  
1Click (Start), Control Panel, System and 
Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 
The Backup and Restore Center opens.
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Recovering your system to its factory condition
If your notebook’s problems are not solved by any of the other 
recovery options, you may need to recover its hard drive to its 
factory condition. This process is called a factory recover y.
To delete everything on your hard drive and re-install all 
factory software:  
1If you can still run Windows:
aClick (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery 
Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The 
Gateway Recovery Center opens.
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8To perform a recovery with data backup 
(recommended), click Recovery with automatic data 
backup, then click Next.
- OR -
To perform a full factory recovery without data backup, 
click Full factory recovery, then click Next.
9Click Ye s, then click Next. The Factory image recover y 
window opens, which shows you the progress of the 
system recovery.
When recovery is finished, the Recovery is complete 
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3When the prompt “Press any key to boot from CD or DVD” 
appears, press any key on your keyboard. A list of valid 
boot devices appears.
4Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the 
Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on-screen 
instructions.
5After 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. For instructions, see “Recovering 
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Upgrading Your Notebook
Preventing static electricity discharge
Adding or replacing memory modules
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Preventing static electricity 
discharge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive 
to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD) .
Before installing or replacing components, follow these 
guidelines:
Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, 
plastic, and packing foam.
Remove components from their antistatic bags only 
when you are ready to use them. Do not lay components 
on the outside of antistatic bags because...