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... for your computer, giving you the help you have purchased. To open InfoCentre, double-click on the User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) icon on the desktop or click on the screen. The first disc begins recording, and you will need directly on the InfoCentre welcome page (see...button on your computer! Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in order to list, then click Next. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on each disc, such as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of the User's ...
... for your computer, giving you the help you have purchased. To open InfoCentre, double-click on the User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) icon on the desktop or click on the screen. The first disc begins recording, and you will need directly on the InfoCentre welcome page (see...button on your computer! Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in order to list, then click Next. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on each disc, such as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of the User's ...
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Access point/router 2. Portable computer 6. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Diagram of connection if you do not possess an Access Point (router). Desktop computer 3. Network cables (RJ45) 5 6 4 1 3 72 Ad-Hoc internet sharing The Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) feature of Microsoft Windows allows you to share a single Internet connection ...
Access point/router 2. Portable computer 6. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Diagram of connection if you do not possess an Access Point (router). Desktop computer 3. Network cables (RJ45) 5 6 4 1 3 72 Ad-Hoc internet sharing The Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) feature of Microsoft Windows allows you to share a single Internet connection ...
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... Favorites Center: Manage your favorite websites, your browsing history and your keyboard. 2. Google Desktop (optional) Google Desktop™ is updated. As soon as they arrive. www.gateway.com) and press the Enter key on your RSS Feed subscriptions in a single browser ...! Internet Explorer features The image below . 5 3 69 2 4 8 1 7 1. There you can customize your Gateway computer. By making your computer searchable, Google Desktop puts your information easily within your reach and frees you from potential or known fraudulent websites (sites that allows you typed....
... Favorites Center: Manage your favorite websites, your browsing history and your keyboard. 2. Google Desktop (optional) Google Desktop™ is updated. As soon as they arrive. www.gateway.com) and press the Enter key on your RSS Feed subscriptions in a single browser ...! Internet Explorer features The image below . 5 3 69 2 4 8 1 7 1. There you can customize your Gateway computer. By making your computer searchable, Google Desktop puts your information easily within your reach and frees you from potential or known fraudulent websites (sites that allows you typed....
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...products and features, visit www.google.com. www.gateway.com is dedicated to a world of online activities and services: visit us regularly for the latest information and downloads! 24 - Gateway is your needs. Google Desktop also helps you want it, right on your ...files. manually organize your computer's desktop. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Simply click on -going personalized support. With Google Desktop, you get personalized information when you...
...products and features, visit www.google.com. www.gateway.com is dedicated to a world of online activities and services: visit us regularly for the latest information and downloads! 24 - Gateway is your needs. Google Desktop also helps you want it, right on your ...files. manually organize your computer's desktop. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Simply click on -going personalized support. With Google Desktop, you get personalized information when you...
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... space. The Hard Disk Properties window displays the amount of 26 - The information will automatically appear. Double-click on the Recycle Bin on the Windows desktop and click on your hard disk. Archive files on an external hard disk drive, recordable CDs or DVDs (if your system may take several partitions...
... space. The Hard Disk Properties window displays the amount of 26 - The information will automatically appear. Double-click on the Recycle Bin on the Windows desktop and click on your hard disk. Archive files on an external hard disk drive, recordable CDs or DVDs (if your system may take several partitions...
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...work . If you will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Your computer will need to reinstall any programs you should use Programs and Features in the Control Panel. These programs will...your personal data files (such as documents, browsing history, drawings, favorites, or emails). Windows System Restore. Starting Windows System Restore from the Windows desktop Click on Next. Select Windows System Restore and click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. It can undo...
...work . If you will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Your computer will need to reinstall any programs you should use Programs and Features in the Control Panel. These programs will...your personal data files (such as documents, browsing history, drawings, favorites, or emails). Windows System Restore. Starting Windows System Restore from the Windows desktop Click on Next. Select Windows System Restore and click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. It can undo...
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Also remember to read the following. Nothing displays on the screen (page 34) The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays (page 36) The screen freezes when the Windows logo displays (page 36) The Windows desktop displays, but they crash or run erratically (page 38) Nothing displays on the screen Power on all...
Also remember to read the following. Nothing displays on the screen (page 34) The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays (page 36) The screen freezes when the Windows logo displays (page 36) The Windows desktop displays, but they crash or run erratically (page 38) Nothing displays on the screen Power on all...
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... the device. 2. Remove any other end to reset your computer and check if it into the monitor (and the other electrical device on the Windows desktop. e. Unplug the power cord of Windows. Check your computer's configuration. If it does not, restart your cables are equipped with the exception of the computer...
... the device. 2. Remove any other end to reset your computer and check if it into the monitor (and the other electrical device on the Windows desktop. e. Unplug the power cord of Windows. Check your computer's configuration. If it does not, restart your cables are equipped with the exception of the computer...
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...hardware? This process modifies the system files and can download to -date. This may cause conflict with your computer safe. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 on page 35. Please read Removing additional external devices and Removing additional internal hardware on your computer to -...Windows. Click on . 2. Select Check for updates and Yes when prompted to highlight Last Known Good Configuration and press Enter. 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 ...
...hardware? This process modifies the system files and can download to -date. This may cause conflict with your computer safe. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 on page 35. Please read Removing additional external devices and Removing additional internal hardware on your computer to -...Windows. Click on . 2. Select Check for updates and Yes when prompted to highlight Last Known Good Configuration and press Enter. 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 ...
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.... or "?" Click on the taskbar and select Task Manager. 2. Go back to -date? If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your computer up-to previous restore point with only one application? Press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously or right-click on...not help : 1. Malicious programs such as documents, browsing history, drawings, favorites, or emails). If you cannot close your computer up when the Gateway logo appears to malfunction. For more details. Please see any "!" Close programs using the Task Manager. 1. To fix this happen with System ...
.... or "?" Click on the taskbar and select Task Manager. 2. Go back to -date? If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your computer up-to previous restore point with only one application? Press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously or right-click on...not help : 1. Malicious programs such as documents, browsing history, drawings, favorites, or emails). If you cannot close your computer up when the Gateway logo appears to malfunction. For more details. Please see any "!" Close programs using the Task Manager. 1. To fix this happen with System ...
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.... a. e. Note: Optical mice do not have a track ball and do not get as dirty as regular mice since they do not pick up when the Gateway logo appears to normal letter keys (on "full-sized" keyboards), or they revert to start the Recovery Program. Switch your receiver uses a USB connector, try... is not activated, the keypad either functions as a second set of the mouse. b. Turn the mouse upside down. b. If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your batteries.
.... a. e. Note: Optical mice do not have a track ball and do not get as dirty as regular mice since they do not pick up when the Gateway logo appears to normal letter keys (on "full-sized" keyboards), or they revert to start the Recovery Program. Switch your receiver uses a USB connector, try... is not activated, the keypad either functions as a second set of the mouse. b. Turn the mouse upside down. b. If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your batteries.
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... products must be sorted separately for future generations. For mor information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Likewise, desktop computers are replacing it. For information, visit www.gateway.com/about Energy Star® on the Energy Star® web site: www.energystar.gov. Suppliers are labelled ISO 11469. Thus...
... products must be sorted separately for future generations. For mor information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Likewise, desktop computers are replacing it. For information, visit www.gateway.com/about Energy Star® on the Energy Star® web site: www.energystar.gov. Suppliers are labelled ISO 11469. Thus...
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... E Electronic Program Guide 19 Email 43 Environment 54 Epilepsy warning 5 Error checking 25 eSATA 11 External hardware devices 45 F Firewall 29, 32 FireWire 11 G Google Desktop 23 H HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Free space 25 Management 26 HDMI 11 Health precautions 5 Helpdesk 25 I IEEE 1394 11 InfoCentre 7, 21 Infrared receiver 8, 11 Interference...
... E Electronic Program Guide 19 Email 43 Environment 54 Epilepsy warning 5 Error checking 25 eSATA 11 External hardware devices 45 F Firewall 29, 32 FireWire 11 G Google Desktop 23 H HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Free space 25 Management 26 HDMI 11 Health precautions 5 Helpdesk 25 I IEEE 1394 11 InfoCentre 7, 21 Infrared receiver 8, 11 Interference...
User Guide
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Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 1 Front 2 Back 4 Identifying your model 6 Gateway model number 6 Gateway serial number 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Finding your specifications 7 Accessories 8 2 Getting Started 11 Working safely 12 Reducing eye strain 12 Setting up your computer desk ... the mouse 23 Installing a 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...
Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 1 Front 2 Back 4 Identifying your model 6 Gateway model number 6 Gateway serial number 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Finding your specifications 7 Accessories 8 2 Getting Started 11 Working safely 12 Reducing eye strain 12 Setting up your computer desk ... the mouse 23 Installing a 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...
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Adding icons to the desktop 35 Identifying window items 36 Working with files and folders 38 Viewing drives 38 Creating folders 39 Copying and moving files and folders 41 Deleting ...
Adding icons to the desktop 35 Identifying window items 36 Working with files and folders 38 Viewing drives 38 Creating folders 39 Copying and moving files and folders 41 Deleting ...
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... types 117 Using a media card 118 8 Customizing Your Computer 119 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 120 Adjusting the color depth 120 Adjusting the screen resolution 122 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 123 Changing the desktop background 125 Selecting a screen saver 126 Changing the mouse settings 128 Adding and modifying user...
... types 117 Using a media card 118 8 Customizing Your Computer 119 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 120 Adjusting the color depth 120 Adjusting the screen resolution 122 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 123 Changing the desktop background 125 Selecting a screen saver 126 Changing the mouse settings 128 Adding and modifying user...
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4 Windows Basics Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Use the Windows desktop ■ Manage files and folders ■ Work with documents ■ Use shortcuts 31
4 Windows Basics Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Use the Windows desktop ■ Manage files and folders ■ Work with documents ■ Use shortcuts 31
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Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your computer is the Windows desktop. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box , then click the arrow. 32 www.gateway.com Chapter 4: Windows Basics About the Windows environment After your computer starts, the first screen you open programs and perform other tasks. The desktop is like the top of the desktop as your personalized work space where you see is set up. Help and Support For more information about the Windows XP desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Think of a real desk.
Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your computer is the Windows desktop. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box , then click the arrow. 32 www.gateway.com Chapter 4: Windows Basics About the Windows environment After your computer starts, the first screen you open programs and perform other tasks. The desktop is like the top of the desktop as your personalized work space where you see is set up. Help and Support For more information about the Windows XP desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Think of a real desk.
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... a file or program by clicking an item on page 43. Other buttons on the right. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is where files, folders, and programs that are stored. www.gateway.com 33 Using the desktop Using the desktop The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. The Recycle Bin...
... a file or program by clicking an item on page 43. Other buttons on the right. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is where files, folders, and programs that are stored. www.gateway.com 33 Using the desktop Using the desktop The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. The Recycle Bin...
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... related files, programs, or commands. 3 Click a file or program to see all programs and files in the Search box , then click the arrow. 34 www.gateway.com When you the first level of the Windows...
... related files, programs, or commands. 3 Click a file or program to see all programs and files in the Search box , then click the arrow. 34 www.gateway.com When you the first level of the Windows...