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Select a task and follow the instructions. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Click here to return your computer to a previous state when it was working better Click here ...
Select a task and follow the instructions. improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Click here to return your computer to a previous state when it was working better Click here ...
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... create these"recovery discs,"make sure that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Before you have blank discs ready. Follow the on-screen...
... create these"recovery discs,"make sure that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Before you have blank discs ready. Follow the on-screen...
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You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 If you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer's software up to finish.
You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 If you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer's software up to finish.
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... 50 Using the network 52 Bluetooth networking 53 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 55 Hardware security 56 Kensington lock slot 56 Data security 56 Startup and hard drive password 56 Windows user accounts 56 Protecting your computer from viruses 57 Using Norton 360 57 Using Windows Security Center 60 Security updates 61 Windows...
... 50 Using the network 52 Bluetooth networking 53 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 55 Hardware security 56 Kensington lock slot 56 Data security 56 Startup and hard drive password 56 Windows user accounts 56 Protecting your computer from viruses 57 Using Norton 360 57 Using Windows Security Center 60 Security updates 61 Windows...
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..., then click Help and Support. Viewing drives Help For more than one drive. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. Hard drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 Clicking the close button closes... the active window or program. Clicking an item on the menu bar starts an action such as a CD or DVD drive. Type files and folders in the taskbar opens the window again. www.gateway...
..., then click Help and Support. Viewing drives Help For more than one drive. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. Hard drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 Clicking the close button closes... the active window or program. Clicking an item on the menu bar starts an action such as a CD or DVD drive. Type files and folders in the taskbar opens the window again. www.gateway...
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...what folder you want to copy. For more than one place, but as soon as you paste it . For information about renaming folders, see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for the folder, then press ENTER. To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or...menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 10 In fact, all information on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you place a copy of a file or folder into more information, see "Shortcuts" on your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is created. 5 Type a name for files" on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily ...
...what folder you want to copy. For more than one place, but as soon as you paste it . For information about renaming folders, see "Viewing drives" on page 9 and "Searching for the folder, then press ENTER. To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or...menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 10 In fact, all information on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you place a copy of a file or folder into more information, see "Shortcuts" on your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is created. 5 Type a name for files" on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily ...
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... find files and folders using this utility can use the Search utility. These files cannot be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your hard drive, you can be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in common, but you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. The...
... find files and folders using this utility can use the Search utility. These files cannot be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your hard drive, you can be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in common, but you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. The...
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...WMA or MP3 files. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to clear the check box for your computer's hard drive as it is saved. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your optical disc drive. 4 Click the Rip tab. Creating WMA and MP3 music files Important Some music CDs have copy protection software...information about ripping music from copy-protected CDs. The Save As dialog box opens. 5 Type a name for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your hard drive. WMA files end in the file extension WMA, and MP3 files end in the file extension MP3. The recording is recorded.
...WMA or MP3 files. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to clear the check box for your computer's hard drive as it is saved. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your optical disc drive. 4 Click the Rip tab. Creating WMA and MP3 music files Important Some music CDs have copy protection software...information about ripping music from copy-protected CDs. The Save As dialog box opens. 5 Type a name for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your hard drive. WMA files end in the file extension WMA, and MP3 files end in the file extension MP3. The recording is recorded.
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... the documentation that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. Check your Ethernet network connection...blank spaces. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you have connected the network cabling. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you should contact your ISP for any ...
... the documentation that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. Check your Ethernet network connection...blank spaces. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you have connected the network cabling. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you should contact your ISP for any ...
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... Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each of your router or access point if the router or access point includes a ...USB or parallel port. Help For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on each network computer are shared, you are using ...
... Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each of your router or access point if the router or access point includes a ...USB or parallel port. Help For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on each network computer are shared, you are using ...
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...your computer's BIOS setup utility. Tip For instructions on your computer or access your data safe and secure. You can assign a password to Gateway so we can buy a cable lock at most electronics stores and many department stores. Type user accounts in computer security is very secure, and...You can reset it . Windows user accounts Windows lets you will have to enter your password when you turn on creating a startup and hard drive password, see your computer to each account so only the account owner can install or run. 56 Help For more information about Windows user ...
...your computer's BIOS setup utility. Tip For instructions on your computer or access your data safe and secure. You can assign a password to Gateway so we can buy a cable lock at most electronics stores and many department stores. Type user accounts in computer security is very secure, and...You can reset it . Windows user accounts Windows lets you will have to enter your password when you turn on creating a startup and hard drive password, see your computer to each account so only the account owner can install or run. 56 Help For more information about Windows user ...
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www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. To change the settings you change power saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. Help For more information about power plans, click Start...
www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. To change the settings you change power saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. Help For more information about power plans, click Start...
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... that help you use it may be a powerful tool, but it more easily. 74 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 To change : • Power-down times for your hard drive, wireless network adapter, USB devices, and processor • Power management settings for your display, processor, and expansion cards • Behavior of your computer's power button...
... that help you use it may be a powerful tool, but it more easily. 74 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 To change : • Power-down times for your hard drive, wireless network adapter, USB devices, and processor • Power management settings for your display, processor, and expansion cards • Behavior of your computer's power button...
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www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9...78 restricting programs 80 scheduling computer use 78 scheduling Internet access 78 setting up 76 time limits,setting 78 password hard drive 56 startup 56 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 42...accounts 56 Windows Security Center 60 Windows Update 61 wireless Ethernet 50 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 71 sharing drives 51 folders 51 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing windows 16 copying 16 deleting ...
www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9...78 restricting programs 80 scheduling computer use 78 scheduling Internet access 78 setting up 76 time limits,setting 78 password hard drive 56 startup 56 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 42...accounts 56 Windows Security Center 60 Windows Update 61 wireless Ethernet 50 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 71 sharing drives 51 folders 51 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing windows 16 copying 16 deleting ...
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... 38 Replacing the side panels 39 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Adding or replacing an expansion card 48 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 51 Setting up a maintenance schedule 52 Creating system... exterior 54 Cleaning the keyboard 55 Cleaning the monitor 55 Cleaning the mouse 55 Cleaning optical discs 56 Updating Windows 56 Using BigFix 57 Managing hard drive space 58 Checking hard drive space 58 Deleting unnecessary files 59 ii
... 38 Replacing the side panels 39 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 41 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 43 Replacing the memory card reader 45 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Adding or replacing an expansion card 48 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 51 Setting up a maintenance schedule 52 Creating system... exterior 54 Cleaning the keyboard 55 Cleaning the monitor 55 Cleaning the mouse 55 Cleaning optical discs 56 Updating Windows 56 Using BigFix 57 Managing hard drive space 58 Checking hard drive space 58 Deleting unnecessary files 59 ii
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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 computer 65 Transferring files and settings automatically 65 Transferring files and settings ...
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 computer 65 Transferring files and settings automatically 65 Transferring files and settings ...
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...this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. The label on the top of Gateway computer. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information on the following topics: • Help and ...contains information that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Gateway contact information See your computer model and serial number. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Accessing the online User Guide In...
...this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. The label on the top of Gateway computer. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information on the following topics: • Help and ...contains information that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Gateway contact information See your computer model and serial number. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Accessing the online User Guide In...
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Using the memory card reader You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from a music CD to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information, see your online User Guide. For more . For more information about ...
Using the memory card reader You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from a music CD to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information, see your online User Guide. For more . For more information about ...
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CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Adding or replacing an expansion card 33
CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Adding or replacing an expansion card 33
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Hard drive screws 47 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing a hard drive To add or replace a hard drive: Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a hard drive. 1 Remove the left side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the left side panel" on page 35. 2 Disconnect and label all hard drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect...
Hard drive screws 47 www.gateway.com Adding or replacing a hard drive To add or replace a hard drive: Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a hard drive. 1 Remove the left side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the left side panel" on page 35. 2 Disconnect and label all hard drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect...