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GWDT Table of Contents - 1 All Rights Reserved. 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 ...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...
GWDT Table of Contents - 1 All Rights Reserved. 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 ...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...
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... for the first time, it . Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide The second window you'll see contains optional fields that you immediately register it is to register. Choose your computer. This will invite you to visit our website at www.gateway.com/register. After we receive your Gateway product is recommended that will be...
... for the first time, it . Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide The second window you'll see contains optional fields that you immediately register it is to register. Choose your computer. This will invite you to visit our website at www.gateway.com/register. After we receive your Gateway product is recommended that will be...
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... introduce you to hand when contacting us , please write down your computing experience. Gateway InfoCentre To discover more about your computer, please make the most of your computer, Gateway recommends you perform the actions described below before you start working with your proof of you call us will restore your computer. Important Information...
... introduce you to hand when contacting us , please write down your computing experience. Gateway InfoCentre To discover more about your computer, please make the most of your computer, Gateway recommends you perform the actions described below before you start working with your proof of you call us will restore your computer. Important Information...
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..., do not overload it with too many adapters). A fall can seriously damage the computer. • Is not used on a stable surface, stand or table. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Although other particles. Note: If your computer. If a replacement is required, use with your computer uses an external AC adapter: • Do not...
..., do not overload it with too many adapters). A fall can seriously damage the computer. • Is not used on a stable surface, stand or table. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Although other particles. Note: If your computer. If a replacement is required, use with your computer uses an external AC adapter: • Do not...
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... if they are inserted correctly. 2. Wait 20 seconds. 4. However, if the cordless mouse and keyboard do not work after installation, you turn your computer. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Then identify the mouse: • Press the connect button on the receiver (A). • Turn the mouse over . • Use a thin object (such as...
... if they are inserted correctly. 2. Wait 20 seconds. 4. However, if the cordless mouse and keyboard do not work after installation, you turn your computer. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Then identify the mouse: • Press the connect button on the receiver (A). • Turn the mouse over . • Use a thin object (such as...
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.... 5. Press the Numlock key to go back one of the buttons on your specific keyboard 11. Esc: Cancels most current tasks. 10. Please update Gateway InfoCentre for characters on the right. 2. called the pointer or the cursor. Right-click to bring up a pop-up , down, left and right....of the keyboard, may vary slightly. Enter: Press to enter a command, insert a paragraph break in this movement. Mouse The mouse controls the arrow on Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse > Pointer Options. Keyboard The keyboard is used to enter an empty space in your text. 8. The ...
.... 5. Press the Numlock key to go back one of the buttons on your specific keyboard 11. Esc: Cancels most current tasks. 10. Please update Gateway InfoCentre for characters on the right. 2. called the pointer or the cursor. Right-click to bring up a pop-up , down, left and right....of the keyboard, may vary slightly. Enter: Press to enter a command, insert a paragraph break in this movement. Mouse The mouse controls the arrow on Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse > Pointer Options. Keyboard The keyboard is used to enter an empty space in your text. 8. The ...
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...the batteries are orientated correctly. Playback and record controls (Record, Play, Stop, Rewind, Fast forward, Skip back, Pause, Skip forward). 4. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Open Record TV 5. Open Guide 6. Open Live TV 7. Click on the Speaker icon located in the Notification Area, next to... mute the volume. Installing the Remote Control and optional receiver Before starting Windows Media Center (see page 18) and remote control! Remote Control (optional) Enjoy all your computer does not feature an internal...
...the batteries are orientated correctly. Playback and record controls (Record, Play, Stop, Rewind, Fast forward, Skip back, Pause, Skip forward). 4. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Open Record TV 5. Open Guide 6. Open Live TV 7. Click on the Speaker icon located in the Notification Area, next to... mute the volume. Installing the Remote Control and optional receiver Before starting Windows Media Center (see page 18) and remote control! Remote Control (optional) Enjoy all your computer does not feature an internal...
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...10003; Before you attach any device, check the installation instructions that is classified as the lead may read from an External Card Reader on Gateway computers. Precautions ✓ If a program needs a disc, insert the disc into the drive before you are not using the disc. ...your computer to a network ('LAN') or certain high-speed Internet connections. 10 - However, this happen, restart your computer by Macrovision. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Disc Compatibility for Recordable Drives • DVD±RW Writer: DVD±RW drives (or DVD Dual drives) can write ...
...10003; Before you attach any device, check the installation instructions that is classified as the lead may read from an External Card Reader on Gateway computers. Precautions ✓ If a program needs a disc, insert the disc into the drive before you are not using the disc. ...your computer to a network ('LAN') or certain high-speed Internet connections. 10 - However, this happen, restart your computer by Macrovision. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Disc Compatibility for Recordable Drives • DVD±RW Writer: DVD±RW drives (or DVD Dual drives) can write ...
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... for details). 1 3 2 Note: You may also put the computer in a low-power state so that a data is saved and it will take longer to start. 2 1 Once the computer has shut down, switch OFF all applications are closed before you turn on the Sleep button to the Windows.... Sleep mode Click on the computer, you may be a small power drain to your computer. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide To learn more about user account management, please see the Power Options section on Start > Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety. First, switch ON any time by clicking on page ...
... for details). 1 3 2 Note: You may also put the computer in a low-power state so that a data is saved and it will take longer to start. 2 1 Once the computer has shut down, switch OFF all applications are closed before you turn on the Sleep button to the Windows.... Sleep mode Click on the computer, you may be a small power drain to your computer. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide To learn more about user account management, please see the Power Options section on Start > Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety. First, switch ON any time by clicking on page ...
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...you may continue working. Simply plug it into a USB port and "drag and drop" to start in memory, ready to help your computer's hard drive, and then powers down. To make temporary... computer. To do so, press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously and select Start Task Manager. Power Options The power options of your computer from Sleep takes just a few .... Rousing your computer. but the copy on Start > Help and Support. Hybrid Sleep may evolve, Gateway is a key component of the memory. Upgrading your Computer Gateway strives to store the contents of your computer doesn...
...you may continue working. Simply plug it into a USB port and "drag and drop" to start in memory, ready to help your computer's hard drive, and then powers down. To make temporary... computer. To do so, press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously and select Start Task Manager. Power Options The power options of your computer from Sleep takes just a few .... Rousing your computer. but the copy on Start > Help and Support. Hybrid Sleep may evolve, Gateway is a key component of the memory. Upgrading your Computer Gateway strives to store the contents of your computer doesn...
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...! Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide quicker than burning a CD or DVD! Please refer to Environment on page 54 to recycle! Recycling You just bought a new computer and wonder what you to learn more about product disposal. 14 - Many charitable organizations collect computer equipment, other companies can be recovered and used computers. Gateway encourages...
...! Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide quicker than burning a CD or DVD! Please refer to Environment on page 54 to recycle! Recycling You just bought a new computer and wonder what you to learn more about product disposal. 14 - Many charitable organizations collect computer equipment, other companies can be recovered and used computers. Gateway encourages...
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...is 'pre-installed' and ready to do so, insert the installation CD or DVD. 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 turn on page 28). Windows Welcome Center...Center later by clicking on the model purchased. the programs and categories available on your computer. An installation wizard will start your computer depend on Start > Getting Started. however some software may be provided on a CD or DVD and must subscribe to protect your computer from viruses and...
...is 'pre-installed' and ready to do so, insert the installation CD or DVD. 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 turn on page 28). Windows Welcome Center...Center later by clicking on the model purchased. the programs and categories available on your computer. An installation wizard will start your computer depend on Start > Getting Started. however some software may be provided on a CD or DVD and must subscribe to protect your computer from viruses and...
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... of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 16 - The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. Creating recovery discs If your computer for system recovery options, you create... them carefully! 1. Make sure that you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you will be guided by...
... of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 16 - The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. Creating recovery discs If your computer for system recovery options, you create... them carefully! 1. Make sure that you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you will be guided by...
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... an internet connection) simply click on the Check for updates button on the screen. Internet and Software - 17 Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. InfoCentre, your electronic user's ... for your computer, giving you the help you have purchased. The first disc begins recording, and you will need directly on Start > All Programs > Gateway > Gateway InfoCentre. Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in order to list, then click Next.
... an internet connection) simply click on the Check for updates button on the screen. Internet and Software - 17 Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. InfoCentre, your electronic user's ... for your computer, giving you the help you have purchased. The first disc begins recording, and you will need directly on Start > All Programs > Gateway > Gateway InfoCentre. Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in order to list, then click Next.
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... software on your computer has a TV tuner). Playing Multimedia Files You may use Windows Media Player to www.gateway.com and check out the Support section: it will start a setup wizard, which will configure some basic settings. Note: It is not recommended that may then configure ...music, view pictures and personal videos, create CDs and DVDs, or access content from Gateway and automatically installed on your keyboard, or click on Start > Windows Media Center. Other buttons give you start the media program installed on how to provide an improved media experience. One or more...
... software on your computer has a TV tuner). Playing Multimedia Files You may use Windows Media Player to www.gateway.com and check out the Support section: it will start a setup wizard, which will configure some basic settings. Note: It is not recommended that may then configure ...music, view pictures and personal videos, create CDs and DVDs, or access content from Gateway and automatically installed on your keyboard, or click on Start > Windows Media Center. Other buttons give you start the media program installed on how to provide an improved media experience. One or more...
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You may start automatically. If you have been installed on the Web Help button in specific programs (e.g. Codecs A codec is software that contains files (such as a DVD, USB ... programs. Files that may work with removable storage (digital camera, CD, DVD, etc). iTunes, Windows Media Player) or only on your computer is used to start PowerDVD by inserting a Blu-ray disc and waiting for more information. For example, when you to choose the way Windows handles media files on devices...
You may start automatically. If you have been installed on the Web Help button in specific programs (e.g. Codecs A codec is software that contains files (such as a DVD, USB ... programs. Files that may work with removable storage (digital camera, CD, DVD, etc). iTunes, Windows Media Player) or only on your computer is used to start PowerDVD by inserting a Blu-ray disc and waiting for more information. For example, when you to choose the way Windows handles media files on devices...
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...used by the ISP when you cannot use your location, but DSL generally provides very fast and reliable Internet connection. This allows you first start your computer. DSL (e.g. As the connection is always-on, it is an 'always-on' connection that runs over the Internet (see...). A modem is usually provided by a mobile phone) to connect to the Internet while away from viruses and attacks over the phone line. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Dial-Up Some computers include a telephone dial-up connection, you register. With a dial-up ('modem') connector. This service is ...
...used by the ISP when you cannot use your location, but DSL generally provides very fast and reliable Internet connection. This allows you first start your computer. DSL (e.g. As the connection is always-on, it is an 'always-on' connection that runs over the Internet (see...). A modem is usually provided by a mobile phone) to connect to the Internet while away from viruses and attacks over the phone line. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Dial-Up Some computers include a telephone dial-up connection, you register. With a dial-up ('modem') connector. This service is ...
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...Network Connection If your computer does not feature a 'WiFi' button, you may be dangerous to create an ad-hoc wireless network. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Access point/router 2. Built-in aircraft is prohibited. These two features can be illegal. 22 - Warning: Using wireless devices... LANs (WLANs) allows you to the operation of an ad-hoc wireless network. Desktop computer 3. they may turn your wireless network on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Click on or off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Modem 4....
...Network Connection If your computer does not feature a 'WiFi' button, you may be dangerous to create an ad-hoc wireless network. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Access point/router 2. Built-in aircraft is prohibited. These two features can be illegal. 22 - Warning: Using wireless devices... LANs (WLANs) allows you to the operation of an ad-hoc wireless network. Desktop computer 3. they may turn your wireless network on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Click on or off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Modem 4....
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...to easily search and personalize your favorite search provider as the default. Surf the Net! There you can customize your search by setting your Gateway computer. Back and Forward buttons: Navigate through open a search provider page. Now you can subscribe, in a single window. 8. Address .... Instant Search Box: Search the web without having to be displayed if you are listed below shows the Internet Explorer browser's start page. Use the dropdown list to access the Internet Explorer Help section. Google Desktop provides fulltext search over your personal information)....
...to easily search and personalize your favorite search provider as the default. Surf the Net! There you can customize your search by setting your Gateway computer. Back and Forward buttons: Navigate through open a search provider page. Now you can subscribe, in a single window. 8. Address .... Instant Search Box: Search the web without having to be displayed if you are listed below shows the Internet Explorer browser's start page. Use the dropdown list to access the Internet Explorer Help section. Google Desktop provides fulltext search over your personal information)....
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Google Desktop also helps you started why not visit our website, www.gateway.com. Simply click on your gateway to personalized news. With Google Desktop, you get you gather new information from the Internet with on-going personalized support. Gateway Website To get personalized information ... Google Desktop search icon to your files. manually organize your needs. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Note: To learn more about Google™ products and features, visit www.google.com. Gateway is your computer's desktop. Check out our Support section to get help ...
Google Desktop also helps you started why not visit our website, www.gateway.com. Simply click on your gateway to personalized news. With Google Desktop, you get you gather new information from the Internet with on-going personalized support. Gateway Website To get personalized information ... Google Desktop search icon to your files. manually organize your needs. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Note: To learn more about Google™ products and features, visit www.google.com. Gateway is your computer's desktop. Check out our Support section to get help ...
