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To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on using your computer for problems and conflicts and ® lets you know computers. You can trust, talk to learn more ... on the setup poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for easyto-understand information on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, then click...
To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on using your computer for problems and conflicts and ® lets you know computers. You can trust, talk to learn more ... on the setup poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for easyto-understand information on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, then click...
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Use these tools regularly to -date. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you if something is detected 14 For more information on your computer: • Windows Security-..., and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the chances of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your computer secure and up-to improve the security of personal information stored on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your...
Use these tools regularly to -date. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you if something is detected 14 For more information on your computer: • Windows Security-..., and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the chances of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your computer secure and up-to improve the security of personal information stored on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your...
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up-to-date security Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep your online user guide. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem.
up-to-date security Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep your online user guide. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem.
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... about updates are provided here 18 For more information on the Internet. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. Click here for problems and conflicts. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). secure with Big Fix BigFix... Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here...
... about updates are provided here 18 For more information on the Internet. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. Click here for problems and conflicts. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). secure with Big Fix BigFix... Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here...
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You can return to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your system, called Restore Points. To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to get your computer running again. backing up a bit -
You can return to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your system, called Restore Points. To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to get your computer running again. backing up a bit -
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You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you ... for years to come. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product... read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new Gateway computer for a topic in addition to ensure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all...
You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you ... for years to come. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product... read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new Gateway computer for a topic in addition to ensure that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all...
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... the result that identifies your computer is running Windows Media Center, you can research a topic or learn how to use it. Contacting Gateway The label on your computer contains information that most online help for help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. To... closely matches your question. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a Search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then...
... the result that identifies your computer is running Windows Media Center, you can research a topic or learn how to use it. Contacting Gateway The label on your computer contains information that most online help for help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. To... closely matches your question. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a Search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then...
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When the scan is finished, a summary of scan you want to run, then click Go. The Choose Scans window opens. 4 Click the type of fixed problems appears. 58 Norton 360 scans your computer 2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds. The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans.
When the scan is finished, a summary of scan you want to run, then click Go. The Choose Scans window opens. 4 Click the type of fixed problems appears. 58 Norton 360 scans your computer 2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds. The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans.
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... The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. For more information about Security Center. Windows checks the Microsoft web site to fix the problem. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing the...
... The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. For more information about Security Center. Windows checks the Microsoft web site to fix the problem. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing the...
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... and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to open BigFix. 62 The Change Settings dialog box opens. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Type Windows update in the Search box, then press ENTER. BigFix monitors your... dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 4 Click Change Settings. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to download additional Windows software for problems and conflicts. Your computer may include BigFix. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start...
... and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to open BigFix. 62 The Change Settings dialog box opens. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Type Windows update in the Search box, then press ENTER. BigFix monitors your... dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 4 Click Change Settings. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to download additional Windows software for problems and conflicts. Your computer may include BigFix. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11...chair 13 Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 14 Preparing power connections 14 Protecting from power source problems 14 Checking the voltage selection 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 15 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 Starting your computer 16 ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11...chair 13 Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 14 Preparing power connections 14 Protecting from power source problems 14 Checking the voltage selection 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 15 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 Starting your computer 16 ...
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www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 91 Returning to a previous system condition 92 Returning your system...
www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 91 Returning to a previous system condition 92 Returning your system...
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Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity ...
Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity ...
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www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to open BigFix. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 57 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon.
www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to open BigFix. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 57 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon.
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... drive so Windows does not use your computer several hours every day, you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on this computer cleans all folders. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click...
... drive so Windows does not use your computer several hours every day, you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on this computer cleans all folders. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click...
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...Schedule disc check. This is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that are connected to start over. Type checking for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Network ...communication may continuously stop the defragmentation process and cause it is checked for the pieces of the drive being used. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check...
...Schedule disc check. This is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that are connected to start over. Type checking for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Network ...communication may continuously stop the defragmentation process and cause it is checked for the pieces of the drive being used. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check...
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...your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. Try these things first: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped ...including power. • If an error message appears on page 34. The message may help . Type troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you are connected. For ...
...your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. Try these things first: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped ...including power. • If an error message appears on page 34. The message may help . Type troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you are connected. For ...
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...with your network, not the Internet itself. For help, contact your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is securely plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network ...may be networking related. Help For more information. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Internet and networking Internet If you do not find a solution to your problem in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. See more troubleshooting at "Modem (cable or DSL)" on page 76 for more information about...
...with your network, not the Internet itself. For help, contact your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is securely plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network ...may be networking related. Help For more information. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Internet and networking Internet If you do not find a solution to your problem in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. See more troubleshooting at "Modem (cable or DSL)" on page 76 for more information about...
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.... Contact your telephone service provider to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. • Make sure that can also call waiting is a common problem that the modem dialing properties are correct. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click (Start), type modem, then press ENTER. 2 If the Location Information dialog box...
.... Contact your telephone service provider to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. • Make sure that can also call waiting is a common problem that the modem dialing properties are correct. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click (Start), type modem, then press ENTER. 2 If the Location Information dialog box...
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... modem troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com You cannot connect to 53K. The modem is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you get an error such as...does not connect at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to the Internet • The ISP may cause problems with your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. If no modem information is noisy when it dials and connects To turn down the ...
... modem troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com You cannot connect to 53K. The modem is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you get an error such as...does not connect at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to the Internet • The ISP may cause problems with your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. If no modem information is noisy when it dials and connects To turn down the ...