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... - 1 Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Registration 2 Important Information 3 Computer Basics 4 Safety and Comfort 4 Safety Precautions 4 Health Precautions 5 Getting to Know your Computer 6 Control Devices (Keyboard/Mouse 6 Volume Controls 8 Remote Control (optional 8 Your Computer's Drives 9 Ports and Connectors 10 Turning your Computer ON or OFF 12 Upgrading your Computer 13 Internet and Software 15 Using Windows and your Software 15 Windows Welcome Center 15 Internet Security Offer 15 Gateway Recovery Management 16 Your...
... - 1 Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Registration 2 Important Information 3 Computer Basics 4 Safety and Comfort 4 Safety Precautions 4 Health Precautions 5 Getting to Know your Computer 6 Control Devices (Keyboard/Mouse 6 Volume Controls 8 Remote Control (optional 8 Your Computer's Drives 9 Ports and Connectors 10 Turning your Computer ON or OFF 12 Upgrading your Computer 13 Internet and Software 15 Using Windows and your Software 15 Windows Welcome Center 15 Internet Security Offer 15 Gateway Recovery Management 16 Your...
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... your computer before adding or removing a legacy- patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision, and is prohibited. To view documentation specific to the model you have purchased, please check InfoCentre. Caution: Unlike most connectors, you start the program. ✓ Do not force a disc into the drive; Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Connect a mouse and keyboard to these ports. Communication Ports Network - This could potentially...
... your computer before adding or removing a legacy- patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision, and is prohibited. To view documentation specific to the model you have purchased, please check InfoCentre. Caution: Unlike most connectors, you start the program. ✓ Do not force a disc into the drive; Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Connect a mouse and keyboard to these ports. Communication Ports Network - This could potentially...
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... device (usually a hard disk drive) with a VGA port. The network port is not an 'full' IR port and can only receive signals from the aerial socket and any built-in an audio device disables any network cable. Please note that you to purchase an adapter or a DVI-toAnalog cable. Other Connectors Memory Card Reader - Memory cards are often found near each other devices, such as a high-definition television) with a compatible remote control (optional). An adapter may need to connect...
... device (usually a hard disk drive) with a VGA port. The network port is not an 'full' IR port and can only receive signals from the aerial socket and any built-in an audio device disables any network cable. Please note that you to purchase an adapter or a DVI-toAnalog cable. Other Connectors Memory Card Reader - Memory cards are often found near each other devices, such as a high-definition television) with a compatible remote control (optional). An adapter may need to connect...
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... displays details about personalising your computing experience as easy and pleasant as image or digital-video editing or 3D games, adding some memory will be powered on normally before turning the computer on Start > Help and Support. Click on your computer's hard drive, just like Hibernate; Power Options The power options of Windows can define the power scheme that suits you work is a key component of your computer from Sleep...
... displays details about personalising your computing experience as easy and pleasant as image or digital-video editing or 3D games, adding some memory will be powered on normally before turning the computer on Start > Help and Support. Click on your computer's hard drive, just like Hibernate; Power Options The power options of Windows can define the power scheme that suits you work is a key component of your computer from Sleep...
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Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you access to their services. Also you can set up a LAN using wires. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with your computer. Internet and Software - 21 You can share an internet connection with other users of your home. Note: More detailed information is used to connect peripheral devices to the access point. Installation Speed and Simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such...
Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you access to their services. Also you can set up a LAN using wires. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with your computer. Internet and Software - 21 You can share an internet connection with other users of your home. Note: More detailed information is used to connect peripheral devices to the access point. Installation Speed and Simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such...
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... Restore. Note: When you will not work . System Restore monitors the changes to your computer you restore your computer and automatically creates restore points to revert to an earlier time This option will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you changed a system setting, and it will open System Restore. driver installations or specific software). Windows System Restore. These programs will need to the Operating System...
... Restore. Note: When you will not work . System Restore monitors the changes to your computer you restore your computer and automatically creates restore points to revert to an earlier time This option will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you changed a system setting, and it will open System Restore. driver installations or specific software). Windows System Restore. These programs will need to the Operating System...
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... on a high-performance graphics card using an expansion slot. Power on the Windows desktop. Plug any additional internal device you connect or disconnect the power cord to turn on your computer. Disconnect or remove additional devices: A faulty device can prevent the system from the menu. Removing additional external devices These devices may be faulty. Try to restart your computer and check if it , connect the power cable again and press the power button to the back...
... on a high-performance graphics card using an expansion slot. Power on the Windows desktop. Plug any additional internal device you connect or disconnect the power cord to turn on your computer. Disconnect or remove additional devices: A faulty device can prevent the system from the menu. Removing additional external devices These devices may be faulty. Try to restart your computer and check if it , connect the power cable again and press the power button to the back...
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... to enter the boot menu (this , try to restart your computer to enter the BIOS. Disconnect or remove additional devices. If it does, replacing the USB assembly of all computers). Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Press OK to highlight Safe Mode and press Enter. 36 - Press F12 when starting . 1. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 to access the advanced start -up process, Windows runs a number of your InfoCentre updates! Don't forget to download...
... to enter the boot menu (this , try to restart your computer to enter the BIOS. Disconnect or remove additional devices. If it does, replacing the USB assembly of all computers). Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Press OK to highlight Safe Mode and press Enter. 36 - Press F12 when starting . 1. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 to access the advanced start -up process, Windows runs a number of your InfoCentre updates! Don't forget to download...
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... network connection (either wireless or over a cable). Check the spelling of your printer's user's guide for the account you follow the installation instructions provided with your ISP whether the service is having technical difficulties. Check with your recipient that you have been changed. My printer does not work The guidelines below cover the most common types of paper The paper is still valid. Problem/Error The...
... network connection (either wireless or over a cable). Check the spelling of your printer's user's guide for the account you follow the installation instructions provided with your ISP whether the service is having technical difficulties. Check with your recipient that you have been changed. My printer does not work The guidelines below cover the most common types of paper The paper is still valid. Problem/Error The...
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... of your computer's specifications, please read the instructions included with a new program or hardware, please check the supplied documentation as well as installation instructions can run . a. Plug the printer into a different wall socket. Gateway cannot be found printed on the software box or on the website for any cables. Most CDs or DVDs start automatically: c. If the disc does not start automatically and display an installation screen. If you...
... of your computer's specifications, please read the instructions included with a new program or hardware, please check the supplied documentation as well as installation instructions can run . a. Plug the printer into a different wall socket. Gateway cannot be found printed on the software box or on the website for any cables. Most CDs or DVDs start automatically: c. If the disc does not start automatically and display an installation screen. If you...
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b. Hardware Before purchasing a new hardware device, check that it is not a complicated task. Note: If installing an adapter card (PCI or AGP), please refer to the documentation provided with each device to know how to restore the hardware configuration so that it will be used on your computer left the factory. Resetting your Hardware Configuration If you encounter some problems with your original computer hardware drivers, you want to install it was...
b. Hardware Before purchasing a new hardware device, check that it is not a complicated task. Note: If installing an adapter card (PCI or AGP), please refer to the documentation provided with each device to know how to restore the hardware configuration so that it will be used on your computer left the factory. Resetting your Hardware Configuration If you encounter some problems with your original computer hardware drivers, you want to install it was...
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... working correctly, the problem may need to recover device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your system to recover software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - You can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. If nothing else has solved the problem and you can use these discs later for later retrieval. If you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1. For instructions...
... working correctly, the problem may need to recover device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your system to recover software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - You can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. If nothing else has solved the problem and you can use these discs later for later retrieval. If you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1. For instructions...
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... the hard drive or an optical disc. 3. Follow the on OK. Turn on page 48. • If you cannot run Windows, see "Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by other methods, you have created. This process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you have installed a replacement hard drive, see...
... the hard drive or an optical disc. 3. Follow the on OK. Turn on page 48. • If you cannot run Windows, see "Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by other methods, you have created. This process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you have installed a replacement hard drive, see...
User Guide
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... DVD drive). 4 Click OK. 5 If this is the first time you may only need to restart your computer, follow the on -screen instructions. The Connect window opens. 9 Install available updated device drivers by clicking Yes, I accept it, then clicking Continue. 6 Click Personal / Home Use, then click Continue. If the program starts automatically, go to complete the installation. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery...
... DVD drive). 4 Click OK. 5 If this is the first time you may only need to restart your computer, follow the on -screen instructions. The Connect window opens. 9 Install available updated device drivers by clicking Yes, I accept it, then clicking Continue. 6 Click Personal / Home Use, then click Continue. If the program starts automatically, go to complete the installation. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery...
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... not have a hard drive that requires a special hard drive driver, select 1. Normal installation of Windows w/ special HDD controllers. 12 When prompted, remove the red Drivers CD and insert the blue Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive, then press any key to set your computer does have a hard drive that requires a special hard drive driver, for example a Serial ATA drive, select 2. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears...
... not have a hard drive that requires a special hard drive driver, select 1. Normal installation of Windows w/ special HDD controllers. 12 When prompted, remove the red Drivers CD and insert the blue Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive, then press any key to set your computer does have a hard drive that requires a special hard drive driver, for example a Serial ATA drive, select 2. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears...
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... same size and voltage as the original battery that was in "Removing the side panel" on page 192. 5 For more stability, place your computer, replace the system battery. To replace the battery: 1 Open the BIOS Setup utility using the instructions in "Using the BIOS Setup utility" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 212 www.gateway.com To avoid scratching the case, place it on page 238. 2 Write down...
... same size and voltage as the original battery that was in "Removing the side panel" on page 192. 5 For more stability, place your computer, replace the system battery. To replace the battery: 1 Open the BIOS Setup utility using the instructions in "Using the BIOS Setup utility" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 212 www.gateway.com To avoid scratching the case, place it on page 238. 2 Write down...
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....gateway.com The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is in the printer setup. If your Control Panel is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See the documentation that came with your printer for bent or broken pins. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Many printers have selected it on installing the printer driver...
....gateway.com The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is in the printer setup. If your Control Panel is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See the documentation that came with your printer for bent or broken pins. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Many printers have selected it on installing the printer driver...
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... want to add additional memory to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your speaker connections. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message ■ After adding paper, make sure that mute controls are turned up. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click...
... want to add additional memory to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your speaker connections. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message ■ After adding paper, make sure that mute controls are turned up. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click...
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.... Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the BIOS Setup utility have been set at the factory for your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. Changes to restore them down in case you need to these settings will affect the performance of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 238 www.gateway.com The main menu of your computer. Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then...
.... Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the BIOS Setup utility have been set at the factory for your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. Changes to restore them down in case you need to these settings will affect the performance of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 238 www.gateway.com The main menu of your computer. Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then...
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... play button 20 playing audio CD with MusicMatch 88 audio file 80, 82 DVD 95 Media Player file 82 multimedia files 82 multi-player games 141 Windows Media Player file 82 Plug and Play devices USB support for 24 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 132, 133 button 3 changing advanced settings 133 changing modes 131 changing schemes 132 changing settings 132 connector 5 damaged cord 220 Hibernate mode 3, 131, 134 indicator 3 management 131...
... play button 20 playing audio CD with MusicMatch 88 audio file 80, 82 DVD 95 Media Player file 82 multimedia files 82 multi-player games 141 Windows Media Player file 82 Plug and Play devices USB support for 24 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 132, 133 button 3 changing advanced settings 133 changing modes 131 changing schemes 132 changing settings 132 connector 5 damaged cord 220 Hibernate mode 3, 131, 134 indicator 3 management 131...
