Gateway solo 5300 network driver

Joined Dec 28, Messages 8, If it was in storage in a temperature controlled environment, the PC is probably OK. I am not familiar with your specific mode.

I hope this information is useful. If you can find a repair manual online, please provide the link. I will be glad to read it and provide additional comments. Best of success. Thank you for the advice! The comp. And I know this is a silly question, but what specifically do I do to accomplish those steps?

I'm a bit computer illiterate now that I'm out of college and don't have to use it as much. Thank you again! I truly appreciate it. J M 6: I started as a beginner, too. With no disks in your optical [? Which drives are present?

If you have a floppy disk drive [ FDD ], you will see an A: drive. Your hdd [ hard disk drive ] will be, usually, C: What else to you see? Put a music CD or other entertainment CD into the optical drive. Close drive door. What happens? This connection is called, variably: NIC, network, ethernet.

What kind of cable connects, for your network; ethernet or USB? Does your computer connect to the internet directly to a modem, or through a router?

If recently, what changed? With a good connection, the green LED should be illuminated. Verify that a puppy or cat has not chewed the ethernet cable. Do you know how to copy files to a floppy disk or flash drive? Do you own a flash drive? Do you know how to copy files to a flash drive? I've been trying to reconnect using a USB cable directly to the router. My sister was over the other day with her laptop and was able to connect directly to router using same cable. All cables are okay - no chew marks that I know of.

I ended up getting a new laptop when I moved so I haven't really used this one until now. Thank you again for your time and expertise. Have a great day. J M 6: Thanks for your reply. Is this your laptop? If XP, which XP? Did you run the S R K?

I think you have to put it in, immediately after turning on the computer and boot from the CD. Boot to safe mode. Then, put a music CD into your CD drive.

It probably won't play. If it does not play, open "my computer". Left click "explore". We can do this 1 of 2 ways. Please provide a step by step account of the steps you took, to run the system restoration kit [ S R K ]. How many disks? What are the labels? Do you have: Operating System? I will try to help you, but you have the S R K disk in front of you.

Some of the hits refer to specific S R K versions. Look closely on the CD. Run check disk, a utility built into Windows RIGHT click "my computer" Left click "Properties" "tools" tab error checking section click "check now" put checks in each of the boxes.

OK Windows will inform you that it needs exclusive access of the disk and ask if you want to schedule the test the next time the PC boots. Save your important files, to a flash drive or data CD. Re-start your PC. On left, left click on "applications" On right, look for an entry called winlogon RIGHT click on the winlogon entry Left click "properties".

Repeat for "system" if you don't see winlogon in "applications" After you have opened winlogon properties, left click icon on the icon with 2 pieces of paper, on the right side of the property box. This will copy the information about the error to your computer's clipboard. You can paste it into notepad, save notepad file, then attach notepad file to your post, or you can open this thread and paste to the message box.

Important The docking station may include ports that are not supported by the Solo Front Docking port Docking eject Page Left Side Secure your notebook and docking station to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to these slots.

Connect the lock here to secure only the docking station left slot. Connect the lock here to secure both the docking station and the notebook right slot. Not functional with your notebook. Page Plug an external VGA monitor into this port. Plug a standard S-Video cable into this jack and the jack on an S-Video device. Plug the AC adapter into this connector. Use only the AC adapter for your particular model. Use this as an alternate power button. Lift the release latch on the docking station.

Align the connector holes on the bottom of your notebook with the connector posts on the docking station. Connecting to the docking station www. Page Start menu only while the notebook is docked. Lift the release latch on the docking station until the notebook is disconnected.

Lift the notebook off of the docking posts. Page Adjusting Audio Settings Advanced opens. Click Docked Speakers are turned on.

Connecting to the docking station for analog audio. The docking station audio jacks for digital audio. The docking station digital audio www.

Remove the screw on the back of the docking station. The PCI card bay cover is locked when the release latch is down and the docking station is secured using the Kensington lock slot. Page Installing a PCI card in the docking station Lift the release latch on the docking station, then slide the cover straight back and lift it off. Page If your card requires access for cables, push out the side panel cover and store it in a safe place.

Remove the retaining screw from the card bracket in the card bay. Install the PCI card in the card slot. Secure the card by replacing the retaining screw. Page Installing a PCI card in the docking station Replace the cover by setting it flat on the docking station and sliding it forward into place.

Do not tilt the cover. Replace the screw that secures the cover to the docking station. Page Networking Your Notebook Connecting your home, small office, or home office computers lets you share drives, printers, and a single Internet connection among the connected computers.

This chapter contains information about: Benefits of a home, small office, or home office network The Gateway Connected Home Network connection types Your networking shopping list www. This service allows more than one of your screen names to be online through your home network at one time.

Page Sharing Peripheral Devices Add a digital music player such as the Gateway Connected Music Player, and you can integrate your stereo system into your network as well. Page Introducing The Gateway Connected Home Home The Gateway Connected Home connects all your computers and other devices so that you can share files, programs, peripheral devices, and much more from any computer in your house. The picture below shows an example Gateway Connected Home. From there, you can add computers and devices to fit your specific needs.

You can connect: Any or all of your connected computers to your Internet connection simultaneously. Page Selecting A Network Connection Chapter Networking Your Notebook Selecting a network connection One of the biggest decisions you will need to make when creating your network is what type of connection you will use.

Gateway supports both wired and wireless connections. Page Wireless Connections However, unlike the wireless Ethernet, the range and speed of the Bluetooth connection are greatly reduced. Bluetooth is an ideal method for connecting a notebook computer, PDA, pager, cellular telephone, and printer that are all in close proximity. Selecting a network connection www.

Page Assessing Your Connection Needs Network speed is more important than cost savings You have a combination of Windows-based computers and non-Windows-based computers that are used for drive sharing, printing to a single printer, or surfing the Internet Your notebook computer has an Ethernet jack for connecting to the network www. Page Comparing Data Transfer Speed The following table shows types of programs that you may run in your home or small office and the connection speed each requires.

The following table shows the Gateway-supported network type and the maximum speed of each. Page For example, you have stored several MP3 audio files on your network. You typically play music on your Gateway Connected Music Player, and at the same time your teenager may play music on another computer. A mixture of HPNA 1. A mixture of Ethernet and Fast Ethernet components will result in your network running at the slower speed.

Ethernet card and hub www. Page For More Information For more information For more information For more information about the Gateway Connected Home or networking an office, discuss your particular needs with your Gateway Country Store representative. In addition, several books and Internet sites are dedicated to networking. Page Chapter Networking Your Notebook www. The My Documents window opens. My Documents File usually ends in.. MIDI www. Page Transferring Internet Settings , then select Help Help Topics You can use different methods to transfer your Internet account from your old computer to your new one.

All Programs Accessories. The New Connection Wizard window opens. Older printers, scanners, or other peripheral devices may have Windows support integrated built in , which means you do not need any additional software. Newer devices, however, usually require your original software installation CDs or diskettes.

Page Reinstalling Your Old Programs Printers and Faxes You probably use some programs that did not come installed on your new computer, such as personal finance software, graphics programs, or games. If you do not see , then select Start. Page Maintaining Your Notebook As a general rule, your computer is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you. Keep all liquids away from your computer.

When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid can result in extremely expensive repairs that are not covered under your warranty. Creating an emergency startup diskette. The My Computer window opens. My Computer , then select.

Click Start window opens. Windows copies files Start. The Control Panel icon. Page Place a blank diskette labeled Startup into the diskette drive. Windows copies files to the emergency startup diskette. When Windows finishes copying files, remove the diskette from the diskette drive. Page To prevent the diskette from being erased or infected by viruses, you should write-protect it by sliding the write-protect tab up.

Not write- protected Store your emergency startup diskette in a safe place with your other backup software media. Write- protected www. Page Follow the on-screen instructions to update your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus protection files. The LiveUpdate wizard opens. Computer Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then select Properties , then select Start My Computer.

Drive space information appears. The System Properties dialog box opens at the. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. The My Computer My Computer tab. Computer Right-click the hard drive that you want to check for errors, then select. The System Properties dialog box opens. Properties , then select Start My Computer www. Page Correct any problems that are found by following the on-screen instructions. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found.

Click tab. Tools Start www. For help, press. Computer Right-click the hard drive that you want to defragment, then select. When finished, Disk Defragmenter asks if you want to quit the program. Click Close tab. Tools www. Page Backing Up Files Zip drive, to do a complete hard drive backup. Help and The Scheduled Tasks window opens. The Scheduled Tasks Wizard opens. Add Scheduled Task , then select the Scheduled Task Wizard option you want to Your computer must be on during scheduled tasks www.

Page Cleaning Your Computer With the computer turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth. Be careful not to drip any water into the vents. Do not attempt to clean dust from the inside the computer. Page Cleaning The Keyboard Rotate the retaining ring on the bottom of the mouse counter-clockwise.

An LCD screen is made of specially coated glass and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based window cleaners. For a video demonstration on cleaning the mouse, click Start, then select Help and Support or Help.

Page Remove any dust, lint, or dirt from the mouse ball with a soft cloth. Clean the mouse rollers with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol. Replace the mouse ball and lock the retaining ring into place.

Page Chapter Maintaining Your Notebook www. Drivers translate information between computer devices and programs. Drivers for your original computer hardware are installed at Gateway. If you install a new device, you need to install the drivers provided by the device manufacturer. Page Windows Xp. The Run dialog box opens. EXE where D is the drive letter tab. Reinstall , then select multiple device drivers to reinstall.

To locate the Windows NT 4. The Gateway Boot Menu opens. Page Go to the next section for instructions to reinstall the drivers. The Windows NT 4. Name Location www. Click , then select Start window opens. The Control Panel The Install From Disk dialog box opens. The files copy to the hard drive and a message www. The Change Display If the CD starts automatically, close the CD window. Color palette slider to adjust display resolution to your preferred to make sure your settings work properly.

After the list. Page , then select. The Multimedia Properties dialog box Multimedia www. Page Click the tab. Devices Click. The Add dialog box opens. Click , then follow the on-screen instructions. The Network dialog box opens. Page Reinstalling The Windows Nt 4. Click Install the Windows NT 4. EXE where D is the drive www. Page Windows Xp 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. The Connect window opens. Restart the computer. Follow the on-screen instructions. Page Reinstalling Windows Nt 4. Press any key to boot from CD www.

Page Reinstalling Programs , then select. Reinstall , then select multiple programs to reinstall. Page However, if a setup wizard opens when you restart your computer, follow the on-screen instructions.

Complete the program reinstallation by following the instructions included with the program CD. Page Chapter Restoring Software www. Page Safety Guidelines AC power adapter are connected. Make sure you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components.

Page Troubleshooting Make sure that your hard drive is not full. If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. The message may help Gateway Technical Support in diagnosing and fixing the problem. If you added or removed modules or peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure you followed each instruction.

Click Sounds,. Make sure , and Mute Wave Page The regional code for the disc is on the disc, disc documentation, or packaging. To clean a CD or DVD: Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for the purpose. The Computer Properties dialog Properties www. The Device Manager Interrupt request. The Control Panel icon, click view all control tab. Page Diskette Drive The diskette drive may not be completely inserted into the drive bay.

Press the drive into the bay, then try to access the diskette again. Properties area, click to select the Device usage check box, then click www. Page Error-Checking Error-checking fixes errors on the hard drive to minimize data loss.

To prevent Error-checking from running when you start your computer, make sure you always shut down by selecting menu. Turn Off Computer Shut Down www. Recycle Bin Recycle Bin from the pop-up menu. All deleted files will be lost when you empty the Recycle Bin.

The file Restore icon and selecting If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open the browser.

If you still get the error, your ISP may be having technical difficulties. Make sure a key is not stuck. Press each key to loosen a key that might be stuck, then restart the computer. Page Lcd Panel Make sure that the modem cable is less than 6 feet 1. Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack.

Page Phone and Modem Options tab. If you do not see the Phone and icon, then click the Edit. Page 48K. Your ISP may not support 48K uploads. You can check modem connection speeds and dial-up network DUN connections by accessing the gateway. The server also contains drivers, patches, and updates for current Gateway hardware and software. Page Chapter Troubleshooting To access the gateway. Select Click To check your modem connection speed, select the After your modem connects, move the mouse cursor over the Networking modem connection speed appears.

Page If no modem information is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you get an error, the modem did not pass diagnostics. Contact Gateway technical support. The modem is noisy when it dials and connects When your modem tries to connect to another modem, it begins handshaking. Page Mouse Settings icon, click view all control panel options icon. The Modems Properties dialog box Modems tab, select your modem, then click General control.

Speaker volume www. Speaker volume twice. If you do not see Control Panel Properties Page Passwords The password feature which is set in the BIOS Setup utility is very secure, with no easy way to recover a forgotten password.

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Computer problem? Tech Support Guy is completely free -- paid for by advertisers and donations. Click here to join today! JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Gateway solo network adapter help! Thread starter newgster Start date May 7, Status This thread has been Locked and is not open to further replies.

The original thread starter may use the Report button to request it be reopened but anyone else with a similar issue should start a New Thread. Watch our Welcome Guide to learn how to use this site. Joined May 7, Messages 7. Hi all my friend has a laptop its a gateway solo Anyway he wanted me to clean it up and sort it out, put updates on etc I wanted to run all the updates for him before i gave it back so i went ahead and plugged in the ethernet cable and nothing, so i tried connecting my router directly to his laptop via ethernet and still nothing, it just doesnt seem to be working, ive looked everywhere for the answer but nothing..

A friend has told me i need the ethernet controller drivers, but i cannot find them..