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Contents Memory card reader 92 Mouse 92 Keyboard 93 Files 93 Memory 96 Audio 96 Passwords 97 Expansion cards 97 Media Center 98 Checking for device problems 100 Recovering your system 101 Creating recovery discs 102 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 104 Returning to a previous system condition 105 Returning your system to its factory condition 106 Technical support 109 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 109 Calling Customer Care 109 Appendix A: Legal Notices 111 Index 121 iv
Contents Memory card reader 92 Mouse 92 Keyboard 93 Files 93 Memory 96 Audio 96 Passwords 97 Expansion cards 97 Media Center 98 Checking for device problems 100 Recovering your system 101 Creating recovery discs 102 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 104 Returning to a previous system condition 105 Returning your system to its factory condition 106 Technical support 109 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 109 Calling Customer Care 109 Appendix A: Legal Notices 111 Index 121 iv
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For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your computer's label. Your User ... • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 The Support page also has links to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your online User Guide. Accessing your online User Guide In...
For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your computer's label. Your User ... • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 The Support page also has links to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your online User Guide. Accessing your online User Guide In...
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...evenly on the chair and relieve pressure on your computer screen for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of your elbow. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the screen or shine directly into your eyes. You can avoid ... the computer desk so your hands and arms are setting up your computer desk and chair When you are positioned parallel to provide extra back support. 15 Setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. •...
...evenly on the chair and relieve pressure on your computer screen for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of your elbow. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the screen or shine directly into your eyes. You can avoid ... the computer desk so your hands and arms are setting up your computer desk and chair When you are positioned parallel to provide extra back support. 15 Setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. •...
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www.gateway.com Using the digital media manager You can use the digital media manager to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. Copy button Memory card reader USB ports Memory card types The digital media manager supports several memory card types. To determine which types are supported by your card reader...
www.gateway.com Using the digital media manager You can use the digital media manager to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. Copy button Memory card reader USB ports Memory card types The digital media manager supports several memory card types. To determine which types are supported by your card reader...
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Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click × in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 32 Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it.
Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click × in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 32 Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it.
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... box, then press ENTER. 34 For more information about port locations, see the device documentation and installation instructions. IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means that your computer will prompt you plug it into the appropriate port. Help For more information... about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. You use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for the first time, your computer. After doing this, you use these ports to your ...
... box, then press ENTER. 34 For more information about port locations, see the device documentation and installation instructions. IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means that your computer will prompt you plug it into the appropriate port. Help For more information... about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. You use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for the first time, your computer. After doing this, you use these ports to your ...
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... more efficiently. CHAPTER 4: Advanced Hardware Setup Setting up multiple monitors If your computer came with video editing, sound editing, and high-performance games. Your computer supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Using a removable hard drive You can use . RAID (Redundant Array of RAID can connect up to increase performance or...
... more efficiently. CHAPTER 4: Advanced Hardware Setup Setting up multiple monitors If your computer came with video editing, sound editing, and high-performance games. Your computer supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Using a removable hard drive You can use . RAID (Redundant Array of RAID can connect up to increase performance or...
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... press F9 during startup. In this screen, you want to search for RAID FAQ information on the Gateway Technical Support Web site (www.gateway.com) or use an Internet search engine to delete, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Deleting a RAID volume Deleting a RAID volume deletes all files on that all data from) the...
... press F9 during startup. In this screen, you want to search for RAID FAQ information on the Gateway Technical Support Web site (www.gateway.com) or use an Internet search engine to delete, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Deleting a RAID volume Deleting a RAID volume deletes all files on that all data from) the...
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As a general rule, your computer is not made to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer, we recommend that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. Dust and dirt can clog the ... either extreme is on because data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes. www.gateway.com Caring for you put any liquid can melt or warp in expensive repairs that are comfortable for your computer To extend the life of...
As a general rule, your computer is not made to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer, we recommend that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. Dust and dirt can clog the ... either extreme is on because data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes. www.gateway.com Caring for you put any liquid can melt or warp in expensive repairs that are comfortable for your computer To extend the life of...
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... to protect your computer up-to the software and hardware on running smoothly. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Use Windows Update to choose updates for the purpose. For information on your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. To clean an optical disc: 1 Wipe...
... to protect your computer up-to the software and hardware on running smoothly. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Use Windows Update to choose updates for the purpose. For information on your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. To clean an optical disc: 1 Wipe...
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CHAPTER 6: Maintaining Your Computer 2 Click one of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to delete, then click OK. Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking ...
CHAPTER 6: Maintaining Your Computer 2 Click one of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to delete, then click OK. Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking ...
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... the data on the drive can improve hard drive performance. While Disk Defragmenter is checked for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Network communication may take hours to a network, log off before starting the process when you restart your computer). This process may stop ...and restart the defragmenting process. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Your drive is running, do not use a file, Windows must search for errors, you see ...
... the data on the drive can improve hard drive performance. While Disk Defragmenter is checked for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Network communication may take hours to a network, log off before starting the process when you restart your computer). This process may stop ...and restart the defragmenting process. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Your drive is running, do not use a file, Windows must search for errors, you see ...
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The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 3 Click Defragment now. Help For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support. You should back up files and removing them from the network. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Defragmenter. Backing up files ...
The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 3 Click Defragment now. Help For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support. You should back up files and removing them from the network. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Defragmenter. Backing up files ...
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Help For more information about backing up . The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to back up, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Backup Now, then click Run a file backup now. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to select a backup storage location and the files and folders to back up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type backup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 75 www.gateway.com To back up files: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer.
Help For more information about backing up . The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to back up, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Backup Now, then click Run a file backup now. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to select a backup storage location and the files and folders to back up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type backup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 75 www.gateway.com To back up files: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer.
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...the on during scheduled tasks. The Task Scheduler dialog box opens. 2 Click Create Basic Task for basic tasks or click Create Task for errors. www.gateway.com Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as running Disk Defragmenter and checking your computer is off, scheduled tasks will... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 77 If your drives for more information about scheduling tasks, click Start, then click Help and Support. Important Your computer must be on -screen instructions to finish setting up and scheduling the task.
...the on during scheduled tasks. The Task Scheduler dialog box opens. 2 Click Create Basic Task for basic tasks or click Create Task for errors. www.gateway.com Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as running Disk Defragmenter and checking your computer is off, scheduled tasks will... in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 77 If your drives for more information about scheduling tasks, click Start, then click Help and Support. Important Your computer must be on -screen instructions to finish setting up and scheduling the task.
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..., you will not be able to run other tasks on the computers. Help For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. To move files and settings from your old computer to your new one using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. While using Windows...
..., you will not be able to run other tasks on the computers. Help For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. To move files and settings from your old computer to your new one using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. While using Windows...
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CHAPTER7 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • Try these steps first • Error messages • Internet and networking • Power • Display • Printing • Optical discs • Memory card reader • Mouse • Keyboard • Files • Memory • Audio • Passwords • Expansion cards • Media Center • Checking for device problems • Recovering your system • Technical support 81
CHAPTER7 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • Try these steps first • Error messages • Internet and networking • Power • Display • Printing • Optical discs • Memory card reader • Mouse • Keyboard • Files • Memory • Audio • Passwords • Expansion cards • Media Center • Checking for device problems • Recovering your system • Technical support 81
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...; If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the...
...; If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the...
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...cables and network devices (such as switches, routers, and hubs). • Your ISP may be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is widespread (a problem they are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that does not allow you..." message and are using a dial-up )" on page 88 for more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You cannot connect to the Internet • If you are unable to browse the Internet • You may be networking related. CHAPTER 7:...
...cables and network devices (such as switches, routers, and hubs). • Your ISP may be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is widespread (a problem they are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that does not allow you..." message and are using a dial-up )" on page 88 for more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You cannot connect to the Internet • If you are unable to browse the Internet • You may be networking related. CHAPTER 7:...
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... • Check the spelling of the Internet service provider (ISP) or company that "hosts" that came with your modem manufacturer for technical support. 85 Modem (cable or DSL) My computer cannot connect to verify their e-mail address. A valid e-mail address consists of a user ...modem for additional troubleshooting information. • Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is connected to . Contact your e-mail program. www.gateway.com People are sending you e-mails, but you are not case-sensitive. • If possible, contact the intended recipient by using another...
... • Check the spelling of the Internet service provider (ISP) or company that "hosts" that came with your modem manufacturer for technical support. 85 Modem (cable or DSL) My computer cannot connect to verify their e-mail address. A valid e-mail address consists of a user ...modem for additional troubleshooting information. • Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is connected to . Contact your e-mail program. www.gateway.com People are sending you e-mails, but you are not case-sensitive. • If possible, contact the intended recipient by using another...