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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. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for problems and conflicts and ® lets you on a variety of topics *May ...not be available in all regions 9 help and advice you can find the number on the setup poster that came with your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide...
... 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. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for problems and conflicts and ® lets you on a variety of topics *May ...not be available in all regions 9 help and advice you can find the number on the setup poster that came with your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide...
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... Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the chances of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide. 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...
... Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the chances of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide. 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...
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You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. 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.
You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. 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.
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... alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. BigFix monitors your online user guide. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. It automatically ... sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer for information about updates specific to your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more about BigFix Details and information about updates are provided here 18 For more information...
... alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. BigFix monitors your online user guide. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. It automatically ... sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer for information about updates specific to your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more about BigFix Details and information about updates are provided here 18 For more information...
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restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your computer to get your system, called Restore Points. You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of your computer running again. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 backing up a bit -
restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your computer to get your system, called Restore Points. You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of your computer running again. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 backing up a bit -
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...to provide best-of-class service and support in Help and Support: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to ensure ...Help and Support to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from your new Gateway computer for purchasing our computer! Tip You can also search for a topic ...
...to provide best-of-class service and support in Help and Support: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to ensure ...Help and Support to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from your new Gateway computer for purchasing our computer! Tip You can also search for a topic ...
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...or learn how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Help and Support opens...box. Using online help . Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a Search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are taken. Available information depends on how to which you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so ...
...or learn how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Help and Support opens...box. Using online help . Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a Search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are taken. Available information depends on how to which you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so ...
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The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans. Norton 360 scans your computer 2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. The Choose Scans window opens. 4 Click the type of fixed problems appears. 58 When the scan is finished, a summary of scan you want to run, then click Go. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds.
The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans. Norton 360 scans your computer 2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. The Choose Scans window opens. 4 Click the type of fixed problems appears. 58 When the scan is finished, a summary of scan you want to run, then click Go. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds.
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Windows checks the Microsoft web site to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows and your computer's system software up to date. 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 information...
Windows checks the Microsoft web site to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows and your computer's system software up to date. 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 information...
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...Security Center. Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer for your computer and install them automatically. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to schedule automatic updates. Scheduling automatic updates ...gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Change Settings dialog box opens. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer 4 Click: • Install Updates to the...
...Security Center. Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer for your computer and install them automatically. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to schedule automatic updates. Scheduling automatic updates ...gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Change Settings dialog box opens. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer 4 Click: • Install Updates to the...
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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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... your eyes. • Find ways to break up the work and shut down your computer can enter your computer by connecting them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to save your work day, and schedule a variety of electricity coming into your computer normally. 14 Sit with a UPS, a UPS...
... your eyes. • Find ways to break up the work and shut down your computer can enter your computer by connecting them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to save your work day, and schedule a variety of electricity coming into your computer normally. 14 Sit with a UPS, a UPS...
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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. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 57 www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts.
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. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 57 www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts.
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.... Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines 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 Disk Cleanup dilalog box opens. 3 Click to select the... for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of files you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 60 If you use them. Also use your computer less...
.... Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines 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 Disk Cleanup dilalog box opens. 3 Click to select the... for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of files you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 60 If you use them. Also use your computer less...
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... (depending on the drive so each file is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the problems that it provides a summary of the drive. In order for several minutes. Also, if you try to check your hard drive for...because using them back together. Network communication may take several hours. 61 While Disk Defragmenter is being defragmented), consider starting Disk Defragmenter. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Your drive is normal. This process may continuously stop the defragmentation process and cause it...
... (depending on the drive so each file is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the problems that it provides a summary of the drive. In order for several minutes. Also, if you try to check your hard drive for...because using them back together. Network communication may take several hours. 61 While Disk Defragmenter is being defragmented), consider starting Disk Defragmenter. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Your drive is normal. This process may continuously stop the defragmentation process and cause it...
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...cable, and power cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. The message may help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you followed each... Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow 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...
...cable, and power cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. The message may help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you followed each... Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow 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...
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... Troubleshooting Internet and networking Internet If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is widespread (a problem they are unable to browse the Internet • You may have typed the URL (Web address) incorrectly. Type troubleshooting connections in this... section, the issue may be experiencing problems. Close your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. See more troubleshooting at...
... Troubleshooting Internet and networking Internet If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is widespread (a problem they are unable to browse the Internet • You may have typed the URL (Web address) incorrectly. Type troubleshooting connections in this... section, the issue may be experiencing problems. Close your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. See more troubleshooting at...
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... for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. • Make sure that your computer is a common problem that can connect on page 72.
... for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. • Make sure that your computer is a common problem that can connect on page 72.
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Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with the modem connection. • Restart your ISP for technical support. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet and networking" on page 72. If ... as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may be having technical difficulties. Contact your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. www.gateway.com You cannot connect to the Internet • The ISP may lower the speed even further. If no modem information is available, a white screen appears...
Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with the modem connection. • Restart your ISP for technical support. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet and networking" on page 72. If ... as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may be having technical difficulties. Contact your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. www.gateway.com You cannot connect to the Internet • The ISP may lower the speed even further. If no modem information is available, a white screen appears...