Cleaning The Mouse; Cleaning Optical Discs; Recovering Your System; System Recovery Options - Gateway 3-Bay mBTX Pro User Manual

Cleaning the mouse

If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer screen or becomes difficult
to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy.
To clean the mouse:
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Cleaning optical discs

Optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs) get dirty from frequent handling.
To clean an optical disc:
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Recovering your system

System recovery options

Most computer problems can be solved by following the information in
page 145
the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). Gateway provides
everything you need to recover your system under most conditions.
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Recovering specific files and software

You can perform a partial recovery by recovering specific files, such as device drivers and most
pre-installed software. If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your
system, you need to follow that software's installation instructions.
To recover specific drivers and software:
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CHAPTER 11: Maintaining Your Computer
Wipe the bottom of the mouse with a damp, lint-free cloth.
Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially
for the purpose.
or at www.gateway.com. Problem-solving may also involve re-installing some or all of
To recover specific files and software, see
page 110.
To completely restore your system:
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If you can still run Windows, see
Restore" on page 111.
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If you cannot run Windows, see
page 112
Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Recovery. The Gateway Recovery
Center opens.
Click on the appropriate recovery option, then follow the on-screen instructions.
"Recovering specific files and software" on
"Recovering your system using Microsoft System
"Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on
"Troubleshooting" on