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... frayed • liquid was spilled into the product • the product was exposed to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to...
... frayed • liquid was spilled into the product • the product was exposed to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to...
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... camcorder) into this jack. Remove these screws to a broadband modem or network" on page 11. CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Modem jack (optional) Case cover Phillips screws (optional) PS/2 mouse port IEEE 1394/FireWire port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange) Audio in (Line in : Plug an...
... camcorder) into this jack. Remove these screws to a broadband modem or network" on page 11. CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Modem jack (optional) Case cover Phillips screws (optional) PS/2 mouse port IEEE 1394/FireWire port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange) Audio in (Line in : Plug an...
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Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive X space Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for your computer To extend the life of your computer: 26 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices Caring for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule.
Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive X space Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for your computer To extend the life of your computer: 26 CHAPTER 3: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices Caring for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule.
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... blocked, your computer may overheat, resulting in high temperatures. Damage due to the computer. • Do not block the ventilation fan slots. The case can become brittle and easy to break in cold temperatures and can result in the original packaging materials. • Keep your computer away from your...mechanisms and can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is not covered by your warranty. www.gateway.com • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and do not put it . Magnetic fields can lead to permanent damage to...
... blocked, your computer may overheat, resulting in high temperatures. Damage due to the computer. • Do not block the ventilation fan slots. The case can become brittle and easy to break in cold temperatures and can result in the original packaging materials. • Keep your computer away from your...mechanisms and can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is not covered by your warranty. www.gateway.com • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and do not put it . Magnetic fields can lead to permanent damage to...
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...computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. 30 Try these steps first If you are connected. For more information about preventing... problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer is turned on page 44. Warning Never open your computer...
...computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. 30 Try these steps first If you are connected. For more information about preventing... problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer is turned on page 44. Warning Never open your computer...
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www.gateway.com You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to solve). Check your network cables and network devices (such as undeliverable • ... determine whether the Internet outage is set up correctly. Contact your ISP for incoming e-mail. • Make sure that does not allow you are not case-sensitive. • If possible, contact the intended recipient by using another method, then ask them • Click the Receive or Send and Receive button in...
www.gateway.com You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to solve). Check your network cables and network devices (such as undeliverable • ... determine whether the Internet outage is set up correctly. Contact your ISP for incoming e-mail. • Make sure that does not allow you are not case-sensitive. • If possible, contact the intended recipient by using another method, then ask them • Click the Receive or Send and Receive button in...
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...for file and folder problems, then corrects the data problems that it , or the operating system files cannot be accessed, or you see "Opening the case" on page 45. • A USB flash drive or a USB portable music player is unable to detect the hard drive. For instructions on ...opening your computer case, see a "General failure reading drive C" error message • If your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you encounter hard ...
...for file and folder problems, then corrects the data problems that it , or the operating system files cannot be accessed, or you see "Opening the case" on page 45. • A USB flash drive or a USB portable music player is unable to detect the hard drive. For instructions on ...opening your computer case, see a "General failure reading drive C" error message • If your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you encounter hard ...
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Make sure that you have installed the required software. Expansion cards The computer does not recognize an expansion card • Restart your computer. • Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. www.gateway.com Passwords Your computer does not accept your computer's expansion slot, then reinstall the card. 47 For more information, see your expansion card's documentation. • Remove the card from your password • Windows passwords are case-sensitive.
Make sure that you have installed the required software. Expansion cards The computer does not recognize an expansion card • Restart your computer. • Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. www.gateway.com Passwords Your computer does not accept your computer's expansion slot, then reinstall the card. 47 For more information, see your expansion card's documentation. • Remove the card from your password • Windows passwords are case-sensitive.
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... of the window, click Repair Windows using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can return to one of your driver and application recovery disc, insert ...it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore...
... of the window, click Repair Windows using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can return to one of your driver and application recovery disc, insert ...it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore...
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Returning your system to its factory condition. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to return your computer. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. Recovering from within ... drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. This process may take several minutes, and may need to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may restart your system...
Returning your system to its factory condition. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to return your computer. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. Recovering from within ... drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. This process may take several minutes, and may need to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may restart your system...