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...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...34 Top Troubleshooting Cases 34 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting 39 Recovering your system 46 To recover your system 46 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers .. 46 Returning to a previous system condition.......... 47 Returning your system to its factory condition.. 48 Regulatory Information 49 ...
...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...34 Top Troubleshooting Cases 34 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting 39 Recovering your system 46 To recover your system 46 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers .. 46 Returning to a previous system condition.......... 47 Returning your system to its factory condition.. 48 Regulatory Information 49 ...
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... program. Gateway Website Remember to hand when contacting us , please write down your proof of this guide. It will restore your computer and troubleshoot in the Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide did not help fix it, you encounter a problem. This will also help , drivers and downloads.... To make sure you purchased it contains up-to-date information, help you maintain your computer to the same state as when you check Gateway InfoCentre, the electronic user's guide installed on if possible. it...
... program. Gateway Website Remember to hand when contacting us , please write down your proof of this guide. It will restore your computer and troubleshoot in the Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide did not help fix it, you encounter a problem. This will also help , drivers and downloads.... To make sure you purchased it contains up-to-date information, help you maintain your computer to the same state as when you check Gateway InfoCentre, the electronic user's guide installed on if possible. it...
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...disc. - Important: We recommend that you will need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. Creating recovery discs If your computer for long-term reliability, the effort is worth ...it. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. To reinstall using discs, you should create a set of recovery discs beforehand.
...disc. - Important: We recommend that you will need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. Creating recovery discs If your computer for long-term reliability, the effort is worth ...it. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. To reinstall using discs, you should create a set of recovery discs beforehand.
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...you have specific information for updates button on the Check for the computer you can watch its progress on Start > All Programs > Gateway > Gateway InfoCentre. You need to update this electronic user's guide in the Burn to have purchased. Select a category To update the contents of 2'... or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. InfoCentre, your electronic user's guide ...
...you have specific information for updates button on the Check for the computer you can watch its progress on Start > All Programs > Gateway > Gateway InfoCentre. You need to update this electronic user's guide in the Burn to have purchased. Select a category To update the contents of 2'... or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. InfoCentre, your electronic user's guide ...
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... will contain detailed specific information on your computer has a TV tuner). Other media programs may watch television (if your computer by Gateway to upgrade your computer, Windows Media Player and optionally Windows Media Center are installed on using a program, press F1 on your ...computer, click on Help or the help , drivers and downloads. You may have been installed by Gateway feature a documentation file. Your updated version of the applications preinstalled on your computer. Note: It is not ...
... will contain detailed specific information on your computer has a TV tuner). Other media programs may watch television (if your computer by Gateway to upgrade your computer, Windows Media Player and optionally Windows Media Center are installed on using a program, press F1 on your ...computer, click on Help or the help , drivers and downloads. You may have been installed by Gateway feature a documentation file. Your updated version of the applications preinstalled on your computer. Note: It is not ...
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... if necessary. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Select Windows System Restore and click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. driver installations or specific software). Starting Windows System Restore from the Windows desktop Click...documents, browsing history, drawings, favorites, or emails). Note: When you restore your computer you will not work . This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you do this . Windows System Restore does not uninstall programs. To do this , you cannot access the Windows ...
... if necessary. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Select Windows System Restore and click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. driver installations or specific software). Starting Windows System Restore from the Windows desktop Click...documents, browsing history, drawings, favorites, or emails). Note: When you restore your computer you will not work . This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you do this . Windows System Restore does not uninstall programs. To do this , you cannot access the Windows ...
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... Start & Troubleshooting Guide Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are discovered everyday, keeping your computer safe with other threats are installed. System Restore automatically adds the date and time to ... anti-spyware and anti-malware tools ✓ Perform updates when prompted by name in the background to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on your computer from the calendar the date when the restore point...
... Start & Troubleshooting Guide Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are discovered everyday, keeping your computer safe with other threats are installed. System Restore automatically adds the date and time to ... anti-spyware and anti-malware tools ✓ Perform updates when prompted by name in the background to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on your computer from the calendar the date when the restore point...
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...you are sure you might not be available on all system requirements. Select the Default Values in Safe Mode to use basic files and drivers. 1. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. The screen freezes when the Windows logo displays During the start-up process, ... Press F12 when starting . 1. Check USB ports. Press OK to highlight Safe Mode and press Enter. 36 - The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it detects incorrect settings, damaged or missing software or hardware components, the system will automatically restart. Use the ...
...you are sure you might not be available on all system requirements. Select the Default Values in Safe Mode to use basic files and drivers. 1. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. The screen freezes when the Windows logo displays During the start-up process, ... Press F12 when starting . 1. Check USB ports. Press OK to highlight Safe Mode and press Enter. 36 - The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it detects incorrect settings, damaged or missing software or hardware components, the system will automatically restart. Use the ...
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When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 on page 35. Go back to previous ...startup options. 3. Did you install a new hardware device, Windows usually detects it automatically and copies the appropriate files (drivers) to your computer to -date. 1. To check if your computer has been infected, run a check with your antivirus... Programs and Features. Uninstall software. The Windows desktop displays, but the operating system is a catalogue of items such as drivers, security fixes, critical updates, the latest Help files, and Internet products that were in Internet browser or email program?...
When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 on page 35. Go back to previous ...startup options. 3. Did you install a new hardware device, Windows usually detects it automatically and copies the appropriate files (drivers) to your computer to -date. 1. To check if your computer has been infected, run a check with your antivirus... Programs and Features. Uninstall software. The Windows desktop displays, but the operating system is a catalogue of items such as drivers, security fixes, critical updates, the latest Help files, and Internet products that were in Internet browser or email program?...
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... on page 28. 38 - If you notice that a specific program does not work correctly, try using Windows Task Manager If you may check the Gateway Support Website on the cross in the top right corner of the screen, try uninstalling and reinstalling it in the future, make sure you to... and select Roll Back Driver. Malicious programs such as virus and spyware can undo harmful changes to your problem. For more details. If you do not notice improvement after reinstalling your computer up when the Gateway logo appears to start -up -to-date, please refer to the Updates chapter on the ...
... on page 28. 38 - If you notice that a specific program does not work correctly, try using Windows Task Manager If you may check the Gateway Support Website on the cross in the top right corner of the screen, try uninstalling and reinstalling it in the future, make sure you to... and select Roll Back Driver. Malicious programs such as virus and spyware can undo harmful changes to your problem. For more details. If you do not notice improvement after reinstalling your computer up when the Gateway logo appears to start -up -to-date, please refer to the Updates chapter on the ...
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...your computer's specifications on your computer. 1. External hardware device Installing a new hardware device such as it was when your original computer hardware drivers, you may want to restore the hardware configuration so that it properly. If you wish to install an internal hardware component, it is not...the factory. Note: If installing an adapter card (PCI or AGP), please refer to shut down your system's Random Access Memory (RAM) or Processor (CPU), please refer to install it can be necessary to the Recovering your system section on upgrading your computer and device...
...your computer's specifications on your computer. 1. External hardware device Installing a new hardware device such as it was when your original computer hardware drivers, you may want to restore the hardware configuration so that it properly. If you wish to install an internal hardware component, it is not...the factory. Note: If installing an adapter card (PCI or AGP), please refer to shut down your system's Random Access Memory (RAM) or Processor (CPU), please refer to install it can be necessary to the Recovering your system section on upgrading your computer and device...
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... working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your pre-installed software and drivers: 1. If you have stopped working correctly. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Reset your system to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Create recovery discs as soon as when you purchased it into...
... working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your pre-installed software and drivers: 1. If you have stopped working correctly. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Reset your system to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Create recovery discs as soon as when you purchased it into...
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...Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Helpdesk - 47 Click on he restore point you install software or device drivers. Help: For more information about using the restore point you want to install, then follow the on Next, then Finish. Click on Open ...A list of these restore points to complete the installation. Repeat this step for the item you specified. Returning to one of software and device drivers opens. 4. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want , click on -screen prompts to get your system settings and saves...
...Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Helpdesk - 47 Click on he restore point you install software or device drivers. Help: For more information about using the restore point you want to install, then follow the on Next, then Finish. Click on Open ...A list of these restore points to complete the installation. Repeat this step for the item you specified. Returning to one of software and device drivers opens. 4. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want , click on -screen prompts to get your system settings and saves...
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...factory condition. This process may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3. Recovering from factory default. Click..., see "Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Recovering from your recovery discs" on page 48. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. Click on the Restore...
...factory condition. This process may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3. Recovering from factory default. Click..., see "Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Recovering from your recovery discs" on page 48. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. Click on the Restore...
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... Cleaning the keyboard 176 Cleaning the computer screen 176 Cleaning the mouse 177 12 Restoring Software 179 Using the Restoration CDs 180 Reinstalling device drivers 181 Updating device drivers 183 Reinstalling programs 184 Reinstalling Windows 186 13 Upgrading Your Computer 189 Selecting a place to work 190 Gathering the tools you need 190...
... Cleaning the keyboard 176 Cleaning the computer screen 176 Cleaning the mouse 177 12 Restoring Software 179 Using the Restoration CDs 180 Reinstalling device drivers 181 Updating device drivers 183 Reinstalling programs 184 Reinstalling Windows 186 13 Upgrading Your Computer 189 Selecting a place to work 190 Gathering the tools you need 190...
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... areas: ■ Support Home ■ Downloads ■ Contact Us ■ Account Info ■ PC Tools Each of the Web page. 28 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Help Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is represented by a menu across the top of these areas is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and...
... areas: ■ Support Home ■ Downloads ■ Contact Us ■ Account Info ■ PC Tools Each of the Web page. 28 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Help Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is represented by a menu across the top of these areas is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and...
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www.gateway.com 29 Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to access product documentation, specifications, and guides. PC Tools Click PC Tools to access utilities to help you get drivers specific to your system. Click Call Us to locate your drivers. For more information, see "...Telephone numbers" on topics such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive. By entering your serial number you manage your computer. You can also browse through a step-by-step wizard to get a list of Gateway telephone numbers for...
www.gateway.com 29 Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to access product documentation, specifications, and guides. PC Tools Click PC Tools to access utilities to help you get drivers specific to your system. Click Call Us to locate your drivers. For more information, see "...Telephone numbers" on topics such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive. By entering your serial number you manage your computer. You can also browse through a step-by-step wizard to get a list of Gateway telephone numbers for...
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12 Restoring Software Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Reinstall device drivers ■ Update device drivers ■ Reinstall programs ■ Reinstall Windows If you are not comfortable with the procedures covered in this chapter, seek help from a more experienced computer user or a computer service technician. 179
12 Restoring Software Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Reinstall device drivers ■ Update device drivers ■ Reinstall programs ■ Reinstall Windows If you are not comfortable with the procedures covered in this chapter, seek help from a more experienced computer user or a computer service technician. 179
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... system, and other programs that you have tried these steps do not resolve the problem, use the Gateway Restoration CDs to reinstall device drivers, your Gateway Restoration CDs, make sure that were preinstalled at the factory. For more information about diagnostics and troubleshooting ...Chapter 10: Restoring Software Using the Restoration CDs Use the Gateway Restoration CDs to reinstall device drivers or programs. If reinstalling device drivers or programs does not resolve the problem, reinstall Windows. 180 www.gateway.com Type the keyword system restore in the Search box ...
... system, and other programs that you have tried these steps do not resolve the problem, use the Gateway Restoration CDs to reinstall device drivers, your Gateway Restoration CDs, make sure that were preinstalled at the factory. For more information about diagnostics and troubleshooting ...Chapter 10: Restoring Software Using the Restoration CDs Use the Gateway Restoration CDs to reinstall device drivers or programs. If reinstalling device drivers or programs does not resolve the problem, reinstall Windows. 180 www.gateway.com Type the keyword system restore in the Search box ...
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...). 4 Click OK. 5 If this is a problem with a device driver, reinstall the device drivers by following the instructions in "To reinstall device drivers:" on page 181. www.gateway.com 181 If you install a new device, you are directed to Step 5. - To reinstall device drivers: 1 Insert the red Drivers CD into the CD or DVD drive. If the...
...). 4 Click OK. 5 If this is a problem with a device driver, reinstall the device drivers by following the instructions in "To reinstall device drivers:" on page 181. www.gateway.com 181 If you install a new device, you are directed to Step 5. - To reinstall device drivers: 1 Insert the red Drivers CD into the CD or DVD drive. If the...