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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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... establish communication with your computer. 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 press the connect button on the receiver (A). ...A C 3. Check your InfoCentre documentation to see your computer on. However, if the cordless mouse and keyboard do not work after installation, you turn your Keyboard/Mouse specifications if they are inserted correctly. 2. Wait 20 seconds. 4. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Note: The Keyboard/Mouse and Receiver ...
... establish communication with your computer. 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 press the connect button on the receiver (A). ...A C 3. Check your InfoCentre documentation to see your computer on. However, if the cordless mouse and keyboard do not work after installation, you turn your Keyboard/Mouse specifications if they are inserted correctly. 2. Wait 20 seconds. 4. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Note: The Keyboard/Mouse and Receiver ...
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... to stop responding. This could potentially cause your computer by Macrovision. Do not use a pencil as a Class 1 laser product. However, this copyright protection technology must turn off . 2. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Switch your computer off your computer to a network ('LAN') or certain high-speed Internet connections. 10 - patents and other limited.... ✓ Do not eject the disc without first closing the program that is dirty, the optical drive may read from an External Card Reader on Gateway computers.
... to stop responding. This could potentially cause your computer by Macrovision. Do not use a pencil as a Class 1 laser product. However, this copyright protection technology must turn off . 2. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Switch your computer off your computer to a network ('LAN') or certain high-speed Internet connections. 10 - patents and other limited.... ✓ Do not eject the disc without first closing the program that is dirty, the optical drive may read from an External Card Reader on Gateway computers.
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... also put your computer into sleep mode without going to save your session and put the computer in a low-power state so that you turn on these devices. 2. Turning off your computer. First, switch ON any time by pressing the main power button on the computer, you can access and modify your... closed before you may be a small power drain to charge batteries), however your computer will take longer to your own system settings every time you turn off your computer will ensure that a data is saved and it will use as little power as possible (there may quickly resume working (see the...
... also put your computer into sleep mode without going to save your session and put the computer in a low-power state so that you turn on these devices. 2. Turning off your computer. First, switch ON any time by pressing the main power button on the computer, you can access and modify your... closed before you may be a small power drain to charge batteries), however your computer will take longer to your own system settings every time you turn off your computer will ensure that a data is saved and it will use as little power as possible (there may quickly resume working (see the...
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...copy in a few seconds. Hybrid Sleep Hybrid sleep stores all activity in memory, ready to start in memory, ready to save energy. Memory Memory (RAM) is safe, even in a few seconds. Sleep Sleep effectively 'pauses' your computer. but your computer must be powered on your needs, you can... of your computer. To make the most of the LEDs turn your computer off and wait for roughly 30 seconds before you want to expand your computer, keeping all activity on your computer. Upgrading your Computer Gateway strives to make your computing experience as easy and pleasant as...
...copy in a few seconds. Hybrid Sleep Hybrid sleep stores all activity in memory, ready to start in memory, ready to save energy. Memory Memory (RAM) is safe, even in a few seconds. Sleep Sleep effectively 'pauses' your computer. but your computer must be powered on your needs, you can... of your computer. To make the most of the LEDs turn your computer off and wait for roughly 30 seconds before you want to expand your computer, keeping all activity on your computer. Upgrading your Computer Gateway strives to make your computing experience as easy and pleasant as...
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... of Windows. An comprehensive Internet security program is follow the instructions on the screen. INTERNET AND SOFTWARE USING WINDOWS AND YOUR SOFTWARE Gateway computers include software to help you turn on your computer, the Welcome Center window opens. however some software may be provided on a CD or DVD and must subscribe to...
... of Windows. An comprehensive Internet security program is follow the instructions on the screen. INTERNET AND SOFTWARE USING WINDOWS AND YOUR SOFTWARE Gateway computers include software to help you turn on your computer, the Welcome Center window opens. however some software may be provided on a CD or DVD and must subscribe to...
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... the members of a working network 1. Switch off , or control what is shared over the network with the network management options. they may turn your computer does not feature a 'WiFi' button, you to share a wired Internet connection with multiple computers. Desktop computer 3. Modem 4. This... is prohibited. Printer 5. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Access point/router 2. Diagram of an ad-hoc wireless network. Turning On/Off a WiFi Network Connection If your wireless network on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
... the members of a working network 1. Switch off , or control what is shared over the network with the network management options. they may turn your computer does not feature a 'WiFi' button, you to share a wired Internet connection with multiple computers. Desktop computer 3. Modem 4. This... is prohibited. Printer 5. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Access point/router 2. Diagram of an ad-hoc wireless network. Turning On/Off a WiFi Network Connection If your wireless network on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
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.... Google Desktop (optional) Google Desktop™ is updated. By making your computer searchable, Google Desktop puts your information easily within your Gateway computer. To surf the Internet, you can find information about and helps to protect you from potential or known fraudulent websites (sites that... to the Help menu: click to the address you about Internet Explorer and take you 've viewed, and more. The address bar will turn yellow and a warning message will take the Internet Explorer Tour. Google Desktop provides fulltext search over your keyboard. 2. You can subscribe, in...
.... Google Desktop (optional) Google Desktop™ is updated. By making your computer searchable, Google Desktop puts your information easily within your Gateway computer. To surf the Internet, you can find information about and helps to protect you from potential or known fraudulent websites (sites that... to the Help menu: click to the address you about Internet Explorer and take you 've viewed, and more. The address bar will turn yellow and a warning message will take the Internet Explorer Tour. Google Desktop provides fulltext search over your keyboard. 2. You can subscribe, in...
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...have eight characters or more and use online. ✓ Change passwords on your computer on the links in the bottom of your Gateway system. If you notice something bad will not use them for every service you are necessary for personal information. To take you... software. When visiting a Web site, type the address (URL) directly into your online experiences secure: ✓ Selecting a password that you Turn it knows are normally words, and anything based on the Internet today; A complete version of security software are in the company Web address into...
...have eight characters or more and use online. ✓ Change passwords on your computer on the links in the bottom of your Gateway system. If you notice something bad will not use them for every service you are necessary for personal information. To take you... software. When visiting a Web site, type the address (URL) directly into your online experiences secure: ✓ Selecting a password that you Turn it knows are normally words, and anything based on the Internet today; A complete version of security software are in the company Web address into...
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... can improve your computing experience and help protect your privacy and your computer, Windows Defender includes real-time protection options. Windows Defender is installed and turned on Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall. After a period of time the Firewall will usually be asked to allow access when you install...
... can improve your computing experience and help protect your privacy and your computer, Windows Defender includes real-time protection options. Windows Defender is installed and turned on Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall. After a period of time the Firewall will usually be asked to allow access when you install...
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... on Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Windows Remote Assistance. User Account Control The User Accounts control panel can help prevent unauthorized changes to your computer may turn off the User Account Control Messages (not recommended) in the User Account Control settings window. In the Privacy tab, move the slider up or down...
... on Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Windows Remote Assistance. User Account Control The User Accounts control panel can help prevent unauthorized changes to your computer may turn off the User Account Control Messages (not recommended) in the User Account Control settings window. In the Privacy tab, move the slider up or down...
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... mouse. Certain computers are connected correctly. If it , connect the power cable again and press the power button to restart your computer's configuration. Try to turn on the wall socket and check if it into the monitor (and the other . Close all open programs, with two video ports, one video port...
... mouse. Certain computers are connected correctly. If it , connect the power cable again and press the power button to restart your computer's configuration. Try to turn on the wall socket and check if it into the monitor (and the other . Close all open programs, with two video ports, one video port...
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Disconnect then reconnect the keyboard properly. Switch your batteries. Your cordless keyboard is not properly connected. b. Also check your computer ON. 3. Turn the mouse upside down. Open the underside of a calculator. Extract the track ball from the mouse belly and clean it to another port. e. Helpdesk... activated, the keypad either functions as a second set of cursor keys (on "full-sized" keyboards), or they do not pick up when the Gateway logo appears to normal letter keys (on the bearings with a moist soft cloth. When the Num Lock key is active, the numeric keypad can ...
Disconnect then reconnect the keyboard properly. Switch your batteries. Your cordless keyboard is not properly connected. b. Also check your computer ON. 3. Turn the mouse upside down. Open the underside of a calculator. Extract the track ball from the mouse belly and clean it to another port. e. Helpdesk... activated, the keypad either functions as a second set of cursor keys (on "full-sized" keyboards), or they do not pick up when the Gateway logo appears to normal letter keys (on the bearings with a moist soft cloth. When the Num Lock key is active, the numeric keypad can ...
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.... 48 - Your computer restarts. 6. Recovering from your hard drive. 3. Caution: Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows and all...8226; If you cannot run Windows, see "Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Turn on Next. The boot menu is still working, see "Recovering from factory default. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive ...
.... 48 - Your computer restarts. 6. Recovering from your hard drive. 3. Caution: Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows and all...8226; If you cannot run Windows, see "Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Turn on Next. The boot menu is still working, see "Recovering from factory default. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive ...
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...(CFR 47) rules. REGULATORY INFORMATION WIRELESS DEVICES Caution: Wireless devices are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Contact Gateway for details. Warning: Using wireless devices while flying in a particular installation. For additional information regarding this information must accept any way. This equipment ... interference that interference will not occur in aircraft is on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off all devices before boarding an aircraft;
...(CFR 47) rules. REGULATORY INFORMATION WIRELESS DEVICES Caution: Wireless devices are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Contact Gateway for details. Warning: Using wireless devices while flying in a particular installation. For additional information regarding this information must accept any way. This equipment ... interference that interference will not occur in aircraft is on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off all devices before boarding an aircraft;
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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...camcorder) into these ports. Turns on when computer power is on when the hard drive is accessed. You can also use the reader to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable CDs (depending on or off. www.gateway.com 3 Plug an IEEE ... "Identifying drive types" on page 24. To identify your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 84. Turns on . For more information about your drive type and for storing files or transferring files to mouse or keyboard input. Press this drive to transfer...
...camcorder) into these ports. Turns on when computer power is on when the hard drive is accessed. You can also use the reader to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable CDs (depending on or off. www.gateway.com 3 Plug an IEEE ... "Identifying drive types" on page 24. To identify your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 84. Turns on . For more information about your drive type and for storing files or transferring files to mouse or keyboard input. Press this drive to transfer...
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... information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 24. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this port. www.gateway.com 5 Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camera) into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as Europe, the ..., scanner, or other areas of these ports. Plug a monitor into one of the world, such as a printer) into this jack. Before turning on page 56. In other peripheral device" on page 24. Back Component Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power...
... information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 24. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this port. www.gateway.com 5 Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camera) into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as Europe, the ..., scanner, or other areas of these ports. Plug a monitor into one of the world, such as a printer) into this jack. Before turning on page 56. In other peripheral device" on page 24. Back Component Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power...
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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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Chapter 2: Getting Started Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to your computer using the setup poster. 2 Press the power button on your computer. 4 Turn on -screen instructions to set up your computer. Power button 3 If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the 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
Chapter 2: Getting Started Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to your computer using the setup poster. 2 Press the power button on your computer. 4 Turn on -screen instructions to set up your computer. Power button 3 If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the 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