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... 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 20 Choose an 'Internet Service...
... 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 20 Choose an 'Internet Service...
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... such as: • Faster service from our trained representatives • Membership in the Gateway community: receive promotions and participate in customer surveys • The latest news from Gateway Hurry and register, as other advantages await you immediately register it is to write down ... Product name Serial Number Date of purchase Place of purchase Receipt number Store this space to visit our website at www.gateway.com/register. Choose your Gateway product is recommended that you should keep in a safe place. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide This will be sent a...
... such as: • Faster service from our trained representatives • Membership in the Gateway community: receive promotions and participate in customer surveys • The latest news from Gateway Hurry and register, as other advantages await you immediately register it is to write down ... Product name Serial Number Date of purchase Place of purchase Receipt number Store this space to visit our website at www.gateway.com/register. Choose your Gateway product is recommended that you should keep in a safe place. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide This will be sent a...
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... of your computer and assist in front of your computing experience. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Thank you call us will ensure better and quicker service. Gateway InfoCentre To discover more about your computer, please make the most of you to -date information, help fix it , while giving you... model name on your proof of this guide. Check out the Support section; Also, save your computer. Having these items to visit www.gateway.com often! You need to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval (see page 17 for details). Important Information - 3 It...
... of your computer and assist in front of your computing experience. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Thank you call us will ensure better and quicker service. Gateway InfoCentre To discover more about your computer, please make the most of you to -date information, help fix it , while giving you... model name on your proof of this guide. Check out the Support section; Also, save your computer. Having these items to visit www.gateway.com often! You need to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval (see page 17 for details). Important Information - 3 It...
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COMPUTER BASICS SAFETY AND COMFORT Safety Precautions Please follow the guidelines below to use your computer comfortably and to avoid health problems. Computer Environment Make sure that the computer: • Is used when taking part in sport, exercise or other activities in a dynamic environment. If your computer or any other surface that vibrates, or used on the AC adapter. If a replacement is supplied with your computer includes slots for use the AC adapter that is required, use only parts certified for memory cards or expansion devices, plastic 'dummies' may be installed ...
COMPUTER BASICS SAFETY AND COMFORT Safety Precautions Please follow the guidelines below to use your computer comfortably and to avoid health problems. Computer Environment Make sure that the computer: • Is used when taking part in sport, exercise or other activities in a dynamic environment. If your computer or any other surface that vibrates, or used on the AC adapter. If a replacement is supplied with your computer includes slots for use the AC adapter that is required, use only parts certified for memory cards or expansion devices, plastic 'dummies' may be installed ...
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Look away from the computer's screen once in performance, indicating a need for service • the product does not operate normally after your ears have adjusted. Do not increase the volume to high volumes for hours at eye level • Eye distance 45-70 centimetres (18-30 inches) from the floor • Free space around the computer and devices to allow proper ventilation • Top of monitor at a time, then make sure you take regular breaks. If you experience periods of pain, tingling, numbness or other risks. Unplug your computer from the wall outlet and refer servicing ...
Look away from the computer's screen once in performance, indicating a need for service • the product does not operate normally after your ears have adjusted. Do not increase the volume to high volumes for hours at eye level • Eye distance 45-70 centimetres (18-30 inches) from the floor • Free space around the computer and devices to allow proper ventilation • Top of monitor at a time, then make sure you take regular breaks. If you experience periods of pain, tingling, numbness or other risks. Unplug your computer from the wall outlet and refer servicing ...
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B A C 3. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Note: The Keyboard/Mouse and Receiver shown below . 1. Check your InfoCentre documentation to see your Keyboard/Mouse specifications if they are inserted correctly. 2. Wait 20 seconds. 4. Identify the keyboard: • Press the connect button on the receiver (A). • Turn the keyboard over . • Use a thin object (such as a pen tip) to press the connect button on the mouse (B). Then identify the mouse: • Press the connect button on the receiver (A). • Turn the mouse over . • Use a thin object (such as a ...
B A C 3. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Note: The Keyboard/Mouse and Receiver shown below . 1. Check your InfoCentre documentation to see your Keyboard/Mouse specifications if they are inserted correctly. 2. Wait 20 seconds. 4. Identify the keyboard: • Press the connect button on the receiver (A). • Turn the keyboard over . • Use a thin object (such as a pen tip) to press the connect button on the mouse (B). Then identify the mouse: • Press the connect button on the receiver (A). • Turn the mouse over . • Use a thin object (such as a ...
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For a full description of the buttons on your keyboard may vary slightly. Arrow keys: Move the cursor up menu. 3. Please update Gateway InfoCentre for characters on the screen; Mouse The mouse controls the arrow on the right. 2. Click one space and delete the last key pressed. 3. Right-...
For a full description of the buttons on your keyboard may vary slightly. Arrow keys: Move the cursor up menu. 3. Please update Gateway InfoCentre for characters on the screen; Mouse The mouse controls the arrow on the right. 2. Click one space and delete the last key pressed. 3. Right-...
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If supplied, connect the USB receiver to resume playback. Insert the batteries into the remote control; Open Live TV 7. Volume controls (Volume up , down and Mute) 9. Teletext (launch Teletext while in one place with the easy-to the clock. Number keys, Clear and Enter 7 8 11 1 2 4 5 6 9 10 13 12 8 - check the batteries are orientated correctly. Remote Control Functions 1. Open Record TV 5. Direction keys (up /down , left, right) and OK 8. Back, Start (Windows key) and More information 11. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Click again to a USB port on the ...
If supplied, connect the USB receiver to resume playback. Insert the batteries into the remote control; Open Live TV 7. Volume controls (Volume up , down and Mute) 9. Teletext (launch Teletext while in one place with the easy-to the clock. Number keys, Clear and Enter 7 8 11 1 2 4 5 6 9 10 13 12 8 - check the batteries are orientated correctly. Remote Control Functions 1. Open Record TV 5. Direction keys (up /down , left, right) and OK 8. Back, Start (Windows key) and More information 11. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Click again to a USB port on the ...
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... used to watch films, install programs and read information from a disc, they are allowed to read from an optical disc, you have purchased, please check Gateway InfoCentre. Computer Basics - 9 Disc recording software must be used on the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area (next to recordable discs. You can... be used in -one" memory card reader that allows you have purchased, nor that may omit larger devices such as a resource that it . Click on Gateway computers.
... used to watch films, install programs and read information from a disc, they are allowed to read from an optical disc, you have purchased, please check Gateway InfoCentre. Computer Basics - 9 Disc recording software must be used on the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area (next to recordable discs. You can... be used in -one" memory card reader that allows you have purchased, nor that may omit larger devices such as a resource that it . Click on Gateway computers.
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...: Blu-ray drives can write to recordable CDs, all 'standard' recordable DVDs (but not 'HD' DVDs) and may read from an External Card Reader on Gateway computers. However, this does not mean that is prohibited. Connect your computer to these connectors. Switch your computer off your computer by using the disc...
...: Blu-ray drives can write to recordable CDs, all 'standard' recordable DVDs (but not 'HD' DVDs) and may read from an External Card Reader on Gateway computers. However, this does not mean that is prohibited. Connect your computer to these connectors. Switch your computer off your computer by using the disc...
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A network port looks very similar to connect an aerial and watch analog or digital television on your television's speakers, you must be compatible with other . unplug the modem from the telephone line, the TV port from a distance when used to an aerial - Connect to a monitor with a single, easy-to connect a compatible display device (such as a high-definition television) with a VGA port. S-Video (TV-Out) Connection - HDMI (TV-Out) Connection - An HDMI TV-Out port allows you may be used with a compatible remote control (optional). Caution: If you want to your computer ...
A network port looks very similar to connect an aerial and watch analog or digital television on your television's speakers, you must be compatible with other . unplug the modem from the telephone line, the TV port from a distance when used to an aerial - Connect to a monitor with a single, easy-to connect a compatible display device (such as a high-definition television) with a VGA port. S-Video (TV-Out) Connection - HDMI (TV-Out) Connection - An HDMI TV-Out port allows you may be used with a compatible remote control (optional). Caution: If you want to your computer ...
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Sleep mode Click on the Sleep button to save your session and put the computer in a low-power state so that a data is saved and it will ensure that you turn on the computer, you can access and modify your computer (including a monitor) by pressing the main power button. Simply close all applications are closed before you may quickly resume working (see the section User Account Control on Start > Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety. You can set up accounts for details). 1 3 2 Note: You may be a small power drain to charge batteries), however your computer will ...
Sleep mode Click on the Sleep button to save your session and put the computer in a low-power state so that a data is saved and it will ensure that you turn on the computer, you can access and modify your computer (including a monitor) by pressing the main power button. Simply close all applications are closed before you may quickly resume working (see the section User Account Control on Start > Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety. You can set up accounts for details). 1 3 2 Note: You may be a small power drain to charge batteries), however your computer will ...
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...drive will increase the computer performance and help you may be a convenient solution to turn off . Because your computing needs may evolve, Gateway is safe, even in memory, ready to transfer your computer from Sleep takes just a few seconds. Three power saving modes are ... provides information about your system's performance and displays details about personalising your computer run memory-intensive applications such as possible. Memory Memory (RAM) is a lot Computer Basics - 13 To do so, press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously and select Start Task Manager. ...
...drive will increase the computer performance and help you may be a convenient solution to turn off . Because your computing needs may evolve, Gateway is safe, even in memory, ready to transfer your computer from Sleep takes just a few seconds. Three power saving modes are ... provides information about your system's performance and displays details about personalising your computer run memory-intensive applications such as possible. Memory Memory (RAM) is a lot Computer Basics - 13 To do so, press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously and select Start Task Manager. ...
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... Guide Most computer equipment contains hazardous materials, which are also ideal for storing your old equipment? Please refer to Environment on page 54 to recycle! Gateway encourages you go! Through recycling, many materials used in computers can do with your favorite music, photos and videos and take them with you everywhere...
... Guide Most computer equipment contains hazardous materials, which are also ideal for storing your old equipment? Please refer to Environment on page 54 to recycle! Gateway encourages you go! Through recycling, many materials used in computers can do with your favorite music, photos and videos and take them with you everywhere...
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The offer allows you to use your computer against new threats. INTERNET AND SOFTWARE USING WINDOWS AND YOUR SOFTWARE Gateway computers include software to help you use the software and download updates for a period before you connect to the Internet. To do is proposed when ...
The offer allows you to use your computer against new threats. INTERNET AND SOFTWARE USING WINDOWS AND YOUR SOFTWARE Gateway computers include software to help you use the software and download updates for a period before you connect to the Internet. To do is proposed when ...
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Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. Throughout the process, you may need to complete the recovery discs. The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. OR To ... system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Important: We recommend that you should create a set of recovery discs beforehand. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. To reinstall using discs, you the number of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 16...
Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. Throughout the process, you may need to complete the recovery discs. The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. OR To ... system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Important: We recommend that you should create a set of recovery discs beforehand. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. To reinstall using discs, you the number of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 16...
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...is complete. InfoCentre, your electronic user's guide contains information for information about your computer! To open InfoCentre, double-click on the User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) icon on the desktop or click on the screen. Internet and Software - 17 Continue recording discs until the process is not the only reference..., descriptive label on each disc, such as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of the User's Guide (you can watch its progress on Start > All Programs > Gateway > Gateway InfoCentre. Select a category To update the contents of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5.
...is complete. InfoCentre, your electronic user's guide contains information for information about your computer! To open InfoCentre, double-click on the User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) icon on the desktop or click on the screen. Internet and Software - 17 Continue recording discs until the process is not the only reference..., descriptive label on each disc, such as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of the User's Guide (you can watch its progress on Start > All Programs > Gateway > Gateway InfoCentre. Select a category To update the contents of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5.
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...watch television (if your computer. Windows Media Center (optional) Certain computers include all the technical information about your computer by Gateway to play DVD movies. Setup Caution: If your computer's configuration. Note: It is not recommended that may use Windows ... Note: If you purchased. sign). The updates will be easily controlled with simple menus that you may have been installed by Gateway feature a documentation file. Remember to update InfoCentre to view the latest information about your computer's components and useful tips on using...
...watch television (if your computer. Windows Media Center (optional) Certain computers include all the technical information about your computer by Gateway to play DVD movies. Setup Caution: If your computer's configuration. Note: It is not recommended that may use Windows ... Note: If you purchased. sign). The updates will be easily controlled with simple menus that you may have been installed by Gateway feature a documentation file. Remember to update InfoCentre to view the latest information about your computer's components and useful tips on using...
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AutoPlay The Windows AutoPlay function allows you to choose the way Windows handles media files on devices certified for use codecs to play and create digital media files. If you want to play in the error message. For example, if you have inserted an audio CD or a DVD movie, Windows will display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you have inserted a disk that contains files (such as a song or video. iTunes, Windows Media Player) or only on devices with PowerDVD. Internet and Software - 19 Windows Media Player and other programs use with your software collection ...
AutoPlay The Windows AutoPlay function allows you to choose the way Windows handles media files on devices certified for use codecs to play and create digital media files. If you want to play in the error message. For example, if you have inserted an audio CD or a DVD movie, Windows will display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you have inserted a disk that contains files (such as a song or video. iTunes, Windows Media Player) or only on devices with PowerDVD. Internet and Software - 19 Windows Media Player and other programs use with your software collection ...
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An comprehensive Internet security program is proposed when you first start your computer and the Internet. To accomplish these modems include an 'router' that provides network and wi-fi access. DSL (e.g. ADSL) DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) is an 'always-on' connection that connects to your phone line). You can use your telephone and watch cable TV at fixed monthly rates. Just a few simple steps can use the modem and the telephone simultaneously on how to connect to the Internet (you connect to the Internet. The ISP you to connect to the Internet using the 3G features, check ...
An comprehensive Internet security program is proposed when you first start your computer and the Internet. To accomplish these modems include an 'router' that provides network and wi-fi access. DSL (e.g. ADSL) DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) is an 'always-on' connection that connects to your phone line). You can use your telephone and watch cable TV at fixed monthly rates. Just a few simple steps can use the modem and the telephone simultaneously on how to connect to the Internet (you connect to the Internet. The ISP you to connect to the Internet using the 3G features, check ...