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...please make the most of purchase. Gateway Website Remember to hand when contacting us , please write down your computer serial number, date and place of purchase and model name on the cover of this guide. Also, save your computer. This will restore your computing experience. If you call... us will also help , drivers and downloads. It will ensure better and quicker service. Having these items to visit www.gateway.com often! Check out the Support section; To make sure...
...please make the most of purchase. Gateway Website Remember to hand when contacting us , please write down your computer serial number, date and place of purchase and model name on the cover of this guide. Also, save your computer. This will restore your computing experience. If you call... us will also help , drivers and downloads. It will ensure better and quicker service. Having these items to visit www.gateway.com often! Check out the Support section; To make sure...
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... and wrists floating above the keyboard. do not increase the volume level after following : • Sit up straight with , or aggravated by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. To reduce your risk of small children. • If you work by certain repetitive actions. Health Precautions • The computer...
... and wrists floating above the keyboard. do not increase the volume level after following : • Sit up straight with , or aggravated by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. To reduce your risk of small children. • If you work by certain repetitive actions. Health Precautions • The computer...
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... click on Empty Recycle Bin or select only the items you delete a file from external devices, such as any changes on your computer or to restore them from your Hard Disk Drive 1. Archive files on Defragment to restart. Click on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. 3. The whole process may...
... click on Empty Recycle Bin or select only the items you delete a file from external devices, such as any changes on your computer or to restore them from your Hard Disk Drive 1. Archive files on Defragment to restart. Click on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. 3. The whole process may...
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... click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. If you will open System Restore. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Your computer will return to your computer to your computer and restore its settings and performance, while saving your computer to an earlier time This...
... click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. If you will open System Restore. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Your computer will return to your computer to your computer and restore its settings and performance, while saving your computer to an earlier time This...
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..., detects and eliminates spyware, removes viruses and Internet worms, protects against hackers. 28 - This option allows you to create your own restore points when you to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on your computer's operating system, software programs, and hardware. It allows you need...
..., detects and eliminates spyware, removes viruses and Internet worms, protects against hackers. 28 - This option allows you to create your own restore points when you to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on your computer's operating system, software programs, and hardware. It allows you need...
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... computer to make it . 1. Click on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. This may cause conflict with Windows System Restore (see page 27). Did you install new programs? The Windows desktop displays, but the operating system is a catalogue of items such as drivers... function correctly after you install new hardware? This process modifies the system files and can download to your programs correctly. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 on . 2. Update your system files using Windows Update Windows Update is not stable Even when your computer...
... computer to make it . 1. Click on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. This may cause conflict with Windows System Restore (see page 27). Did you install new programs? The Windows desktop displays, but the operating system is a catalogue of items such as drivers... function correctly after you install new hardware? This process modifies the system files and can download to your programs correctly. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 on . 2. Update your system files using Windows Update Windows Update is not stable Even when your computer...
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...Security > Device Manager). or "?" Please see any "!" Is your computer up when the Gateway logo appears to start -up -to a previous version of your problem. To fix this happen with System Restore. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Right-click on your hardware devices. 2. If your computer...the Windows desktop: Restart your program, please check the software editor's Website for the erratic application(s)? This allows you to previous restore point with only one application? Go back to view the status of your device and select Properties. 2. Press the Ctrl+...
...Security > Device Manager). or "?" Please see any "!" Is your computer up when the Gateway logo appears to start -up -to a previous version of your problem. To fix this happen with System Restore. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Right-click on your hardware devices. 2. If your computer...the Windows desktop: Restart your program, please check the software editor's Website for the erratic application(s)? This allows you to previous restore point with only one application? Go back to view the status of your device and select Properties. 2. Press the Ctrl+...
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... your phone configuration and click on the phone, then your country. b. d. If your network port. 2. Close all connections. Restart the computer. a. b. Check these details and restore your Internet settings, following the procedure given by : option to your Internet access required you to install software, you can hear a normal dialling tone on...
... your phone configuration and click on the phone, then your country. b. d. If your network port. 2. Close all connections. Restart the computer. a. b. Check these details and restore your Internet settings, following the procedure given by : option to your Internet access required you to install software, you can hear a normal dialling tone on...
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... taskbar and then OK. d. Your Internet account settings may have been changed. Check your connection details (username, password, server phone number, email address, etc.) and restore your Internet settings, following the procedure given by your printer's manual for information about clearing paper jams. Helpdesk - 43 You are not connected. Place a tick...
... taskbar and then OK. d. Your Internet account settings may have been changed. Check your connection details (username, password, server phone number, email address, etc.) and restore your Internet settings, following the procedure given by your printer's manual for information about clearing paper jams. Helpdesk - 43 You are not connected. Place a tick...
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...45 3. Click on page 44). 2. Click on Uninstall/Change to the Recovering your system section on upgrading your system's Random Access Memory (RAM) or Processor (CPU), please refer to shut down your computer. 1. Internal hardware component If you want to install it was when your ...installation. Note: If installing an adapter card (PCI or AGP), please refer to the documentation provided with each device to know how to restore the hardware configuration so that it is not a complicated task. External hardware device Installing a new hardware device such as it properly. c....
...45 3. Click on page 44). 2. Click on Uninstall/Change to the Recovering your system section on upgrading your system's Random Access Memory (RAM) or Processor (CPU), please refer to shut down your computer. 1. Internal hardware component If you want to install it was when your ...installation. Note: If installing an adapter card (PCI or AGP), please refer to the documentation provided with each device to know how to restore the hardware configuration so that it is not a complicated task. External hardware device Installing a new hardware device such as it properly. c....
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... from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 46. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre...software or hardware have created. • New software - Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. This will restore your system to the same state as you have stopped working correctly, the problem may be ...
... from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 46. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre...software or hardware have created. • New software - Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. This will restore your system to the same state as you have stopped working correctly, the problem may be ...
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...minutes, and may restart your system running again. Helpdesk - 47 Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Click on -screen prompts to -resolve.... 2. Returning to install, then follow the on Contents. 3. Help: For more information about using the restore point you want to a restore point: 1. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you specified. Click on Start > Control Panel > Action Center,...
...minutes, and may restart your system running again. Helpdesk - 47 Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Click on -screen prompts to -resolve.... 2. Returning to install, then follow the on Contents. 3. Help: For more information about using the restore point you want to a restore point: 1. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you specified. Click on Start > Control Panel > Action Center,...
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..., you to restart your arrow keys to select CDROM/DVD, then press Enter. Click on the Restore tab, then Restore system to factory default. Turn on your system. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are not recoverable by copying files... page 48. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on Restore system from your computer. Your computer restarts. 6. The boot menu is still working, see "Recovering from factory default. Quick Start &...
..., you to restart your arrow keys to select CDROM/DVD, then press Enter. Click on the Restore tab, then Restore system to factory default. Turn on your system. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are not recoverable by copying files... page 48. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on Restore system from your computer. Your computer restarts. 6. The boot menu is still working, see "Recovering from factory default. Quick Start &...
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...Software License 55 Speakers 8 Spyware 29 Storage 13 S-Video 11 System requirements 44 System Restore 27, 38 System tools Disk Cleanup 25 Disk Defragmenter 25 Error checking 25 Windows System Restore 27 T Task Manager 38 Troubleshooting Display 40 Internet 41 Keyboard 39 Mouse 39 Printer ... Recycling 14 Storage 13 USB 11 User Account Control 33 V VGA port 11 Volume controls 8 W Warranty 36 WiFi 21 Windows System Restore 27 Using Windows 15 Welcome Center 15 Windows Action Center 28, 31 Windows automatic updates 28, 32 Windows Defender 32 Windows Media Center ...
...Software License 55 Speakers 8 Spyware 29 Storage 13 S-Video 11 System requirements 44 System Restore 27, 38 System tools Disk Cleanup 25 Disk Defragmenter 25 Error checking 25 Windows System Restore 27 T Task Manager 38 Troubleshooting Display 40 Internet 41 Keyboard 39 Mouse 39 Printer ... Recycling 14 Storage 13 USB 11 User Account Control 33 V VGA port 11 Volume controls 8 W Warranty 36 WiFi 21 Windows System Restore 27 Using Windows 15 Welcome Center 15 Windows Action Center 28, 31 Windows automatic updates 28, 32 Windows Defender 32 Windows Media Center ...
User Guide
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... 173 Cleaning your computer 175 Cleaning the exterior 175 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...
... 173 Cleaning your computer 175 Cleaning the exterior 175 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...
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... computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL, then click Task Manager. Chapter 2: Getting Started Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not turn it . 18 www.gateway.com Important If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer does... seconds and turn off, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer.
... computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL, then click Task Manager. Chapter 2: Getting Started Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not turn it . 18 www.gateway.com Important If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer does... seconds and turn off, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer.
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Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its own menus, icons, and controls. www.gateway.com 37 Help and Support For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Most windows include these items: Window item... active window or program. Identifying window items Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the menu bar starts an action...
Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its own menus, icons, and controls. www.gateway.com 37 Help and Support For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Most windows include these items: Window item... active window or program. Identifying window items Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the menu bar starts an action...
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... you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to delete, see "Searching for files" on page 53. 3 Click File, then click Restore. Working with files and folders Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders, you take them from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double... recover files or folders from the file cabinet and put them in a trash can , called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you want to restore. Eventually the trash can recover any file in the Search box , then click the arrow. www...
... you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to delete, see "Searching for files" on page 53. 3 Click File, then click Restore. Working with files and folders Deleting files and folders When you throw away paper files and folders, you take them from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double... recover files or folders from the file cabinet and put them in a trash can , called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you want to restore. Eventually the trash can recover any file in the Search box , then click the arrow. www...
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Windows asks you if you are organized in the same way as a real file cabinet in that may be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on a drive inside yet another folder, and so on top of folders to find the file or folder that ...you need is called browsing. 44 www.gateway.com Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the Recycle Bin. So you need . Windows permanently deletes all files in the Search box , then click...
Windows asks you if you are organized in the same way as a real file cabinet in that may be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on a drive inside yet another folder, and so on top of folders to find the file or folder that ...you need is called browsing. 44 www.gateway.com Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the Recycle Bin. So you need . Windows permanently deletes all files in the Search box , then click...
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... access the user's guides, click Start, All Programs, Burn a CD or Data DVD, User's Guides, then click the guide you want . 112 www.gateway.com For more information, see the online help in case of files on your hard drive, then use these programs, click Start, All Programs, Burn a ...CD or Data DVD, Nero Programs, then click the program you want . To use BackItUp to restore the files you backed up in the programs and the online user's guides. Chapter 6: Using Multimedia Advanced features In addition to Nero Express, you can...
... access the user's guides, click Start, All Programs, Burn a CD or Data DVD, User's Guides, then click the guide you want . 112 www.gateway.com For more information, see the online help in case of files on your hard drive, then use these programs, click Start, All Programs, Burn a ...CD or Data DVD, Nero Programs, then click the program you want . To use BackItUp to restore the files you backed up in the programs and the online user's guides. Chapter 6: Using Multimedia Advanced features In addition to Nero Express, you can...