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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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However, if the cordless mouse and keyboard do not work after installation, you turn your computer. 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 manually establish communication with your...Keyboard/Mouse specifications if they are inserted correctly. 2. Then identify the mouse: • Press the connect button on the receiver (A). • Turn the mouse over . • Use a thin object (such as a pen tip) to see your InfoCentre documentation to press the connect button...
However, if the cordless mouse and keyboard do not work after installation, you turn your computer. 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 manually establish communication with your...Keyboard/Mouse specifications if they are inserted correctly. 2. Then identify the mouse: • Press the connect button on the receiver (A). • Turn the mouse over . • Use a thin object (such as a pen tip) to see your InfoCentre documentation to press the connect button...
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... tray closed whenever you must be removed from the computer (for example, see Removing a card from an External Card Reader on Gateway computers. To view documentation specific to recordable CDs and single- Caution: Unlike most connectors, you are present on . Quick Start ...Manager. ✓ If the tray does not eject, you have purchased, nor that is prohibited. Should this copyright protection technology must turn off . 2. Note: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that were supplied with a normal cloth. Carefully insert a straightened paper clip...
... tray closed whenever you must be removed from the computer (for example, see Removing a card from an External Card Reader on Gateway computers. To view documentation specific to recordable CDs and single- Caution: Unlike most connectors, you are present on . Quick Start ...Manager. ✓ If the tray does not eject, you have purchased, nor that is prohibited. Should this copyright protection technology must turn off . 2. Note: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that were supplied with a normal cloth. Carefully insert a straightened paper clip...
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...a data is saved and it will use as little power as a printer or monitor) if they have your own system settings every time you turn off your computer will ensure that you can access and modify your computer (including a monitor) by pressing the main power button on the Sleep .... Sleep mode Click on these devices. 2. To share the family computer and have a power button. Simply close all applications are closed before you turn on the computer, you may be a small power drain to charge batteries), however your computer will take longer to your accounts at any devices connected...
...a data is saved and it will use as little power as a printer or monitor) if they have your own system settings every time you turn off your computer will ensure that you can access and modify your computer (including a monitor) by pressing the main power button on the Sleep .... Sleep mode Click on these devices. 2. To share the family computer and have a power button. Simply close all applications are closed before you turn on the computer, you may be a small power drain to charge batteries), however your computer will take longer to your accounts at any devices connected...
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...in a few seconds. Warning: If your computer still does not respond, press the computer power button to store the contents of the LEDs turn your computer from Sleep takes just a few seconds. Depending on your computer, click on End Task. If you may continue working. A ... you best. Rousing your computer off and wait for roughly 30 seconds before you run faster. Memory Memory (RAM) is still required to start again. Upgrading your Computer Gateway strives to expand your computer's hard drive, just like Hibernate; Forced Shutdown If your computer. To do so...
...in a few seconds. Warning: If your computer still does not respond, press the computer power button to store the contents of the LEDs turn your computer from Sleep takes just a few seconds. Depending on your computer, click on End Task. If you may continue working. A ... you best. Rousing your computer off and wait for roughly 30 seconds before you run faster. Memory Memory (RAM) is still required to start again. Upgrading your Computer Gateway strives to expand your computer's hard drive, just like Hibernate; Forced Shutdown If your computer. To do so...
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... and tools of this protection as soon as possible, certainly before you use it. The Welcome Center introduces you turn on the screen. INTERNET AND SOFTWARE USING WINDOWS AND YOUR SOFTWARE Gateway computers include software to help you must first be installed if you connect to the Internet. An installation wizard will...
... and tools of this protection as soon as possible, certainly before you use it. The Welcome Center introduces you turn on the screen. INTERNET AND SOFTWARE USING WINDOWS AND YOUR SOFTWARE Gateway computers include software to help you must first be installed if you connect to the Internet. An installation wizard will...
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... communications, and even be dangerous to create an ad-hoc wireless network. Printer 5. Built-in aircraft is the method 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. they may...
... communications, and even be dangerous to create an ad-hoc wireless network. Printer 5. Built-in aircraft is the method 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. they may...
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...: Select and navigate through tabs at the top of them all in an Internet address (e.g. as soon as the default. The address bar will turn yellow and a warning message will take you directly to capture your email, files, music, photos, chats, Web pages you typed. 4. Internet...Your browser delivers the information to open tabs by displaying thumbnails of the browser frame. 7. Reduce, maximize or close the window. 3. www.gateway.com) and press the Enter key on your Favorites Center. RSS feeds: Allow you to easily search and personalize your Internet experience to Internet ...
...: Select and navigate through tabs at the top of them all in an Internet address (e.g. as soon as the default. The address bar will turn yellow and a warning message will take you directly to capture your email, files, music, photos, chats, Web pages you typed. 4. Internet...Your browser delivers the information to open tabs by displaying thumbnails of the browser frame. 7. Reduce, maximize or close the window. 3. www.gateway.com) and press the Enter key on your Favorites Center. RSS feeds: Allow you to easily search and personalize your Internet experience to Internet ...
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...use online. ✓ Change passwords on the links in a single package. Integrated security suites such as your security, or urge you Turn it should do so every time you can be configured to update itself, and it On! Choose strong passwords and keep your account open...your name, home address, phone number, and email address online. When visiting a Web site, type the address (URL) directly into your Gateway system. Several types of security software are normally words, and anything based on the Internet, allowing communications that watches all the security software needed ...
...use online. ✓ Change passwords on the links in a single package. Integrated security suites such as your security, or urge you Turn it should do so every time you can be configured to update itself, and it On! Choose strong passwords and keep your account open...your name, home address, phone number, and email address online. When visiting a Web site, type the address (URL) directly into your Gateway system. Several types of security software are normally words, and anything based on the Internet, allowing communications that watches all the security software needed ...
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... security patches and program updates that protects your computer when connected to allow access for program updates, downloads, etc. If this sometimes is installed and turned on by default. You are also alerted if programs attempt to automatically install the latest definitions. 32 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide To check firewall settings...
... security patches and program updates that protects your computer when connected to allow access for program updates, downloads, etc. If this sometimes is installed and turned on by default. You are also alerted if programs attempt to automatically install the latest definitions. 32 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide To check firewall settings...
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..., the first thing to keep track of your programs do is at risk? If the Action Center reports an alert, or if your computer may turn off the User Account Control Messages (not recommended) in the User Account Control settings window. If you intended to determine how much -or how little...
..., the first thing to keep track of your programs do is at risk? If the Action Center reports an alert, or if your computer may turn off the User Account Control Messages (not recommended) in the User Account Control settings window. If you intended to determine how much -or how little...
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... fine. Disconnect or remove additional devices: A faulty device can prevent the system from the menu. Check the power cord connections between your computer. Try to turn on your problem, please contact the Customer Contact Center. Select Personalize from starting in some situations. Check your computer: 1. If one on the motherboard ("integrated...
... fine. Disconnect or remove additional devices: A faulty device can prevent the system from the menu. Check the power cord connections between your computer. Try to turn on your problem, please contact the Customer Contact Center. Select Personalize from starting in some situations. Check your computer: 1. If one on the motherboard ("integrated...
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...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 certain compact keyboards). 2. Disconnect then reconnect the keyboard properly. Follow the same procedure as for... your batteries. b. a. a. a. When the Num Lock key is active, the numeric keypad can be cleaned. b. Also check your computer ON. 3. Turn the mouse upside down. Helpdesk - 39 If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your computer, press the Alt+F10 key upon start the...
...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 certain compact keyboards). 2. Disconnect then reconnect the keyboard properly. Follow the same procedure as for... your batteries. b. a. a. a. When the Num Lock key is active, the numeric keypad can be cleaned. b. Also check your computer ON. 3. Turn the mouse upside down. Helpdesk - 39 If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your computer, press the Alt+F10 key upon start the...
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... your arrow keys to open the boot menu. Click on Next. Caution: Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you inserted. 4. The boot menu is still working, see "Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows...Gateway, then click on OK. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your recovery discs" on your computer, then press Alt+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. Turn...
... your arrow keys to open the boot menu. Click on Next. Caution: Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you inserted. 4. The boot menu is still working, see "Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows...Gateway, then click on OK. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your recovery discs" on your computer, then press Alt+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. Turn...
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...15 of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be illegal. The modem is a label that interference will void the authorization to www.gateway.com/ prop65. This section is only applicable if these devices are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is subject to radio or... two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be determined by turning the equipment off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Contact Gateway for details. Switch off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one ...
...15 of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be illegal. The modem is a label that interference will void the authorization to www.gateway.com/ prop65. This section is only applicable if these devices are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is subject to radio or... two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be determined by turning the equipment off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Contact Gateway for details. Switch off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one ...
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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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... hard drive is on when computer power is accessed. Turns on . Use media cards in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. You can also use the reader to transfer data between your computer does not respond to mouse or keyboard input. www.gateway.com 3 This drive may be a CD, CD-RW, DVD..., or DVD/CD-RW drive. Press this button to turn the power on drive type). Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link...
... hard drive is on when computer power is accessed. Turns on . Use media cards in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. You can also use the reader to transfer data between your computer does not respond to mouse or keyboard input. www.gateway.com 3 This drive may be a CD, CD-RW, DVD..., or DVD/CD-RW drive. Press this button to turn the power on drive type). Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link...
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... device" on page 24. Plug a microphone, speakers, or headphones into this jack. Thumbscrews Parallel port Ethernet (network) jack Telephone jack Remove these ports. www.gateway.com 5 Back Component Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cable into this jack. If your optional modem has a telephone... that this connector. Plug a modem cable into this switch is preset at 50 Hz. Plug a serial device (such as a printer) into this port. Before turning on page 56. Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camera) into this port.
... device" on page 24. Plug a microphone, speakers, or headphones into this jack. Thumbscrews Parallel port Ethernet (network) jack Telephone jack Remove these ports. www.gateway.com 5 Back Component Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cable into this jack. If your optional modem has a telephone... that this connector. Plug a modem cable into this switch is preset at 50 Hz. Plug a serial device (such as a printer) into this port. Before turning on page 56. Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camera) into this port.
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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