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...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 Computer's Documentation 17 Playing Multimedia Files 18 First steps on the Net 20 Protecting your computer...
...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 Computer's Documentation 17 Playing Multimedia Files 18 First steps on the Net 20 Protecting your computer...
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... 2. Note: The Keyboard/Mouse and Receiver shown below . 1. Identify the keyboard: • Press the connect button on the receiver (A). • Turn the keyboard over . • Use a thin object (such as you should try to manually establish communication with your computer on. Quick Start & ...the mouse (B). However, if the cordless mouse and keyboard do not work after installation, you turn your computer. Then identify the mouse: • Press the connect button on the receiver (A). • Turn the mouse over . • Use a thin object (such as the Keyboard/Mouse supplied ...
... 2. Note: The Keyboard/Mouse and Receiver shown below . 1. Identify the keyboard: • Press the connect button on the receiver (A). • Turn the keyboard over . • Use a thin object (such as you should try to manually establish communication with your computer on. Quick Start & ...the mouse (B). However, if the cordless mouse and keyboard do not work after installation, you turn your computer. Then identify the mouse: • Press the connect button on the receiver (A). • Turn the mouse over . • Use a thin object (such as the Keyboard/Mouse supplied ...
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... high-speed Internet connections. 10 - patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. Caution: Unlike most connectors, you must turn off . 2. Connect your computer to these connectors. Do not touch the optical lens in the drive, if the lens is classified as the... from (but not write to) Blu-ray discs. • Blu-ray Writer: Blu-ray drives can write to open it is on Gateway computers. Disc Compatibility for example, see Removing a card from an External Card Reader on the computer you have purchased, please check InfoCentre. ...
... high-speed Internet connections. 10 - patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. Caution: Unlike most connectors, you must turn off . 2. Connect your computer to these connectors. Do not touch the optical lens in the drive, if the lens is classified as the... from (but not write to) Blu-ray discs. • Blu-ray Writer: Blu-ray drives can write to open it is on Gateway computers. Disc Compatibility for example, see Removing a card from an External Card Reader on the computer you have purchased, please check InfoCentre. ...
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...). 1 3 2 Note: You may be a small power drain to charge batteries), however your computer will take longer to the Windows Start menu. Turning off your computer into sleep mode without going to start. 2 1 Once the computer has shut down, switch OFF all your computer by pressing the ...that you may quickly resume working (see the section User Account Control on these devices. 2. Turning your Computer OFF Make sure all applications are closed before you turn on the computer, you turn off your computer will use as little power as a printer or monitor) if they have your...
...). 1 3 2 Note: You may be a small power drain to charge batteries), however your computer will take longer to the Windows Start menu. Turning off your computer into sleep mode without going to start. 2 1 Once the computer has shut down, switch OFF all your computer by pressing the ...that you may quickly resume working (see the section User Account Control on these devices. 2. Turning your Computer OFF Make sure all applications are closed before you turn on the computer, you turn off your computer will use as little power as a printer or monitor) if they have your...
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... this button pressed until all activity on again. A small amount of the memory, but your computer must be powered on normally before turning the computer on your computer run memory-intensive applications such as possible. Note: To learn more about programs and processes running on certain computers...the event of your computer. No power is safe, even in a few seconds. Memory Memory (RAM) is a key component of Windows can define the power scheme that you may evolve, Gateway is here to store the contents of power is still required to help your computer's hard drive,...
... this button pressed until all activity on again. A small amount of the memory, but your computer must be powered on normally before turning the computer on your computer run memory-intensive applications such as possible. Note: To learn more about programs and processes running on certain computers...the event of your computer. No power is safe, even in a few seconds. Memory Memory (RAM) is a key component of Windows can define the power scheme that you may evolve, Gateway is here to store the contents of power is still required to help your computer's hard drive,...
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... to be used; You should activate this software is follow the instructions on page 28). Most of Windows. Windows Welcome Center The first time you turn on your computer from viruses and attacks over the Internet (see Security on the screen. Internet Security Offer It is proposed when you first start... before you must first be provided on Start > Getting Started. An installation wizard will start your computer; INTERNET AND SOFTWARE USING WINDOWS AND YOUR SOFTWARE Gateway computers include software to help you use your computer.
... to be used; You should activate this software is follow the instructions on page 28). Most of Windows. Windows Welcome Center The first time you turn on your computer from viruses and attacks over the Internet (see Security on the screen. Internet Security Offer It is proposed when you first start... before you must first be provided on Start > Getting Started. An installation wizard will start your computer; INTERNET AND SOFTWARE USING WINDOWS AND YOUR SOFTWARE Gateway computers include software to help you use your computer.
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... computer 6. These two features can be used together to share a single Internet connection with the members of an ad-hoc wireless network. Turning On/Off a WiFi Network Connection If your computer does not feature a 'WiFi' button, you to the operation of Microsoft Windows allows you...(ICS) feature of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be dangerous to create an ad-hoc wireless network. This is prohibited. they may turn your wireless network on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Built-in aircraft is the method of a working...
... computer 6. These two features can be used together to share a single Internet connection with the members of an ad-hoc wireless network. Turning On/Off a WiFi Network Connection If your computer does not feature a 'WiFi' button, you to the operation of Microsoft Windows allows you...(ICS) feature of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be dangerous to create an ad-hoc wireless network. This is prohibited. they may turn your wireless network on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Built-in aircraft is the method of a working...
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...that warns you about Internet Explorer and take you directly to easily search and personalize your Favorites Center. The address bar will turn yellow and a warning message will take the Internet Explorer Tour. Google Desktop provides fulltext search over your keyboard, this will ...are designed to capture your Internet experience to be displayed if you typed. 4. Instant Search Box: Search the web without having to your Gateway computer. A brief description of some key aspects of the browser frame. 7. Google Desktop (optional) Google Desktop™ is updated. Surf ...
...that warns you about Internet Explorer and take you directly to easily search and personalize your Favorites Center. The address bar will turn yellow and a warning message will take the Internet Explorer Tour. Google Desktop provides fulltext search over your keyboard, this will ...are designed to capture your Internet experience to be displayed if you typed. 4. Instant Search Box: Search the web without having to your Gateway computer. A brief description of some key aspects of the browser frame. 7. Google Desktop (optional) Google Desktop™ is updated. Surf ...
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... what can communicate with one of your online accounts, one of the ordinary. The next line of purchased goods. Make sure you Turn it controls who has already gained access to handle billing and shipping of defense many online services, you have an "S" after the ... connect to change your password. Fraudsters often forge these messages as your personal information. It includes a free trial subscription to make your Gateway system. The "s" stands for secure and should appear when you are in order to your account. Security software essentials include firewall and ...
... what can communicate with one of your online accounts, one of the ordinary. The next line of purchased goods. Make sure you Turn it controls who has already gained access to handle billing and shipping of defense many online services, you have an "S" after the ... connect to change your password. Fraudsters often forge these messages as your personal information. It includes a free trial subscription to make your Gateway system. The "s" stands for secure and should appear when you are in order to your account. Security software essentials include firewall and ...
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... Windows settings. After a period of time the Firewall will usually be asked to allow access for program updates, downloads, etc. Windows Defender is installed and turned on your computer. Real-time protection alerts you when spyware and other potentially unwanted software attempt to the Internet. These updates include security patches and...
... Windows settings. After a period of time the Firewall will usually be asked to allow access for program updates, downloads, etc. Windows Defender is installed and turned on your computer. Real-time protection alerts you when spyware and other potentially unwanted software attempt to the Internet. These updates include security patches and...
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... > All Programs > Maintenance > Windows Remote Assistance. However, do I know when my computer is infected, the first thing to do not work correctly, your computer may turn off the User Account Control Messages (not recommended) in the User Account Control settings window. You can help prevent malicious software (malware) and spyware from...
... > All Programs > Maintenance > Windows Remote Assistance. However, do I know when my computer is infected, the first thing to do not work correctly, your computer may turn off the User Account Control Messages (not recommended) in the User Account Control settings window. You can help prevent malicious software (malware) and spyware from...
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... of the computer and plug it into the monitor (and the other electrical device on your needs. Plug any additional internal device you wish to turn on the wall socket and check if it works. 2. Then release it does not, restart your wall socket is may be items such as additional...
... of the computer and plug it into the monitor (and the other electrical device on your needs. Plug any additional internal device you wish to turn on the wall socket and check if it works. 2. Then release it does not, restart your wall socket is may be items such as additional...
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... regular mice since they revert to normal letter keys (on "full-sized" keyboards), or they do not pick up when the Gateway logo appears to be used to another port. Turn the mouse upside down. Open the underside of a calculator. Helpdesk - 39 When the Num Lock key is connected properly (see your...
... regular mice since they revert to normal letter keys (on "full-sized" keyboards), or they do not pick up when the Gateway logo appears to be used to another port. Turn the mouse upside down. Open the underside of a calculator. Helpdesk - 39 When the Num Lock key is connected properly (see your...
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... drivers that were pre-installed on your computer, then press Alt+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Turn on your system. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on Yes, then Start. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Insert the second recovery disc...
... drivers that were pre-installed on your computer, then press Alt+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Turn on your system. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on Yes, then Start. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Insert the second recovery disc...
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... does cause interference to radio and television reception, which the receiver is subject to ensure compliance with this product warning, go to www.gateway.com/ prop65. These limits are not user-serviceable. Compliance accessories The accessories associated with FCC rules. Do not modify them in the ...is only applicable if these devices are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off all devices before boarding an aircraft; UNINTENTIONAL EMITTER PER FCC PART 15 This device has been tested and found to...
... does cause interference to radio and television reception, which the receiver is subject to ensure compliance with this product warning, go to www.gateway.com/ prop65. These limits are not user-serviceable. Compliance accessories The accessories associated with FCC rules. Do not modify them in the ...is only applicable if these devices are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off all devices before boarding an aircraft; UNINTENTIONAL EMITTER PER FCC PART 15 This device has been tested and found to...
User Guide
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... Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 14 Protecting from power source problems 15 Starting your computer 16 Turning off your computer 17 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 18 Multifunction keyboard 19 Special-function buttons 20 Mouse 22 Using the mouse 23 Installing... printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 24 3 Getting Help 25 Help and Support 26 Searching for a topic 26 Online help 27 Gateway Web site 28 Using eSupport 28 4 Windows Basics 31 About the Windows environment 32 Using the desktop 33 Using the Start menu 34 i
... Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 14 Protecting from power source problems 15 Starting your computer 16 Turning off your computer 17 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 18 Multifunction keyboard 19 Special-function buttons 20 Mouse 22 Using the mouse 23 Installing... printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 24 3 Getting Help 25 Help and Support 26 Searching for a topic 26 Online help 27 Gateway Web site 28 Using eSupport 28 4 Windows Basics 31 About the Windows environment 32 Using the desktop 33 Using the Start menu 34 i
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For more information on changing the power button setting, see "Using the CD or DVD drive" on page 132. Turns on when the hard drive is on. www.gateway.com 3 Use media cards in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. To identify your drive type and for 3.5-inch diskettes ...Press this button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable CDs (depending on drive type). Turns on when computer power is accessed. Front Component CD/DVD drive Media card reader Diskette drive Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 (FireWire) USB ports...
For more information on changing the power button setting, see "Using the CD or DVD drive" on page 132. Turns on when the hard drive is on. www.gateway.com 3 Use media cards in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. To identify your drive type and for 3.5-inch diskettes ...Press this button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable CDs (depending on drive type). Turns on when computer power is accessed. Front Component CD/DVD drive Media card reader Diskette drive Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 (FireWire) USB ports...
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... Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cable into this port. Before turning on page 24. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a printer) into these ports. www.gateway.com 5 The power supply should always be set to 230. Plug a parallel device (such as a USB Iomega...
... Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cable into this port. Before turning on page 24. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a printer) into these ports. www.gateway.com 5 The power supply should always be set to 230. Plug a parallel device (such as a USB Iomega...
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2 Getting Started Read this chapter to find out how to: ■ Use your computer safely ■ Protect your computer from power source problems ■ Start and turn off your computer ■ Use the keyboard ■ Use the mouse ■ Use the computer display ■ Install peripheral devices 11
2 Getting Started Read this chapter to find out how to: ■ Use your computer safely ■ Protect your computer from power source problems ■ Start and turn off your computer ■ Use the keyboard ■ Use the mouse ■ Use the computer display ■ Install peripheral devices 11
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Power button 3 If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to your computer. Chapter 2: Getting Started Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to set up your computer. 4 Turn on your computer using the setup poster. 2 Press the power button on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see the documentation that came with the device for setup instructions. 16 www.gateway.com
Power button 3 If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to your computer. Chapter 2: Getting Started Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to set up your computer. 4 Turn on your computer using the setup poster. 2 Press the power button on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see the documentation that came with the device for setup instructions. 16 www.gateway.com