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..., date and place of purchase and model name on your computer and the troubleshooting steps included in front of purchase. Having these items to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval (see page 17 for purchasing a Gateway computer! IMPORTANT INFORMATION Thank you for details). Gateway Recovery Management If you should ever...
..., date and place of purchase and model name on your computer and the troubleshooting steps included in front of purchase. Having these items to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval (see page 17 for purchasing a Gateway computer! IMPORTANT INFORMATION Thank you for details). Gateway Recovery Management If you should ever...
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... store new information. Selected computers include an "all-in-one" memory card reader that you are present on Gateway computers. Disc recording software must be used to the model you have purchased, please check Gateway InfoCentre. Click on Eject SD Card (or the name of the device). 3. you will need additional equipment; add...
... store new information. Selected computers include an "all-in-one" memory card reader that you are present on Gateway computers. Disc recording software must be used to the model you have purchased, please check Gateway InfoCentre. Click on Eject SD Card (or the name of the device). 3. you will need additional equipment; add...
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..., certain devices must be detected and installed automatically. Caution: Unlike most connectors, you may be removed from an External Card Reader on Gateway computers. Should this happen, restart your computer before they are commonly used on page 9). Ports and Connectors The ports and connector types described...optical drive may read from (but not write to) Blu-ray discs. • Blu-ray Writer: Blu-ray drives can write to the model you attach any device, check the installation instructions that were supplied with a normal cloth. Use of this does not mean that it . ...
..., certain devices must be detected and installed automatically. Caution: Unlike most connectors, you may be removed from an External Card Reader on Gateway computers. Should this happen, restart your computer before they are commonly used on page 9). Ports and Connectors The ports and connector types described...optical drive may read from (but not write to) Blu-ray discs. • Blu-ray Writer: Blu-ray drives can write to the model you attach any device, check the installation instructions that were supplied with a normal cloth. Use of this does not mean that it . ...
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... automatically and all you have to do so, insert the installation CD or DVD. You can access the Welcome Center later by clicking on the model purchased. An comprehensive Internet security program is vital to protect your computer from viruses and attacks over the Internet (see Security on your computer; Internet... your computer against new threats. An installation wizard will start your computer depend on Start > Getting Started. INTERNET AND SOFTWARE USING WINDOWS AND YOUR SOFTWARE Gateway computers include software to help you wish to use it.
... automatically and all you have to do so, insert the installation CD or DVD. You can access the Welcome Center later by clicking on the model purchased. An comprehensive Internet security program is vital to protect your computer from viruses and attacks over the Internet (see Security on your computer; Internet... your computer against new threats. An installation wizard will start your computer depend on Start > Getting Started. INTERNET AND SOFTWARE USING WINDOWS AND YOUR SOFTWARE Gateway computers include software to help you wish to use it.
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Connection Types Depending on your computer model, your location and your communication needs, you cannot use of these steps you should activate this requires a 'micro-filter' on how to connect to the ...
Connection Types Depending on your computer model, your location and your communication needs, you cannot use of these steps you should activate this requires a 'micro-filter' on how to connect to the ...
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... and try using it as the manufacturer's website. Adding Software and Hardware In the event you install a new program, first read the model description on your computer. Installing a program When you encounter a problem with it to display more options. See your printer's manual for... program has system requirements, such as the amount of your computer's specifications • System Information Click on -screen instructions. 44 - Gateway cannot be sure all other applications are securely connected to product. Remember to determine if the previous socket was faulty.
... and try using it as the manufacturer's website. Adding Software and Hardware In the event you install a new program, first read the model description on your computer. Installing a program When you encounter a problem with it to display more options. See your printer's manual for... program has system requirements, such as the amount of your computer's specifications • System Information Click on -screen instructions. 44 - Gateway cannot be sure all other applications are securely connected to product. Remember to determine if the previous socket was faulty.
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 ...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 desktop 33 Using the Start menu 34 i
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 ...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 desktop 33 Using the Start menu 34 i
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Read this chapter to learn: ■ How to identify the features of your computer ■ How to locate your computer's model and serial number ■ How to locate the specifications for your computer ■ What accessories are available for your Gateway computer. 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer This chapter introduces you to the basic features of Authenticity ■ How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of your computer 1
Read this chapter to learn: ■ How to identify the features of your computer ■ How to locate your computer's model and serial number ■ How to locate the specifications for your computer ■ What accessories are available for your Gateway computer. 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer This chapter introduces you to the basic features of Authenticity ■ How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of your computer 1
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... Displayed in this information if you call for assistance. Gateway model number The label on the back of your computer case contains information that came with your computer model. Gateway serial number You can locate the Gateway serial number: ■ Printed on a white sticker on...Click Start, Help and Support, then click View product serial number. Gateway Technical Support will need this section are for your operating system. 6 www.gateway.com Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate ...
... Displayed in this information if you call for assistance. Gateway model number The label on the back of your computer case contains information that came with your computer model. Gateway serial number You can locate the Gateway serial number: ■ Printed on a white sticker on...Click Start, Help and Support, then click View product serial number. Gateway Technical Support will need this section are for your operating system. 6 www.gateway.com Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate ...
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3 Click the UPS tab. The UPS Selection dialog box opens. 5 Click the manufacturer and model of the UPS device. 6 Click the serial port where the UPS device is attached. 7 Click Finish, then click OK. Power management 4 Click Select. Type the keyword uninterruptable power supply in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 137 Help and Support For more information about setting up an uninterruptable power supply, click Start, then click Help and Support.
3 Click the UPS tab. The UPS Selection dialog box opens. 5 Click the manufacturer and model of the UPS device. 6 Click the serial port where the UPS device is attached. 7 Click Finish, then click OK. Power management 4 Click Select. Type the keyword uninterruptable power supply in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 137 Help and Support For more information about setting up an uninterruptable power supply, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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..., 46 viewing list 38 fragmentation 171 front bezel removing 197 replacing 197 function keys 19 G game multi-player 141 Gateway model number 6 serial number 6 Technical Support 240 Web address 28 Web site 28 gateway dial-up server 231 gigabit Ethernet 143 H hard drive backing up files 173 checking for errors 169 checking for...
..., 46 viewing list 38 fragmentation 171 front bezel removing 197 replacing 197 function keys 19 G game multi-player 141 Gateway model number 6 serial number 6 Technical Support 240 Web address 28 Web site 28 gateway dial-up server 231 gigabit Ethernet 143 H hard drive backing up files 173 checking for errors 169 checking for...
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... USB port 3, 5 keys application 19 arrow 19 directional 19 function 19 Multifunction keyboard 19 navigation 19 numeric 19 Windows 19 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 model number 6 serial number 6 laser printer 8 LCD panel See monitor lights See indicators line in jack 5 line out jack 5 links 59 M maintenance 161 backing up files... menu bar 37 messages checking e-mail 63 sending e-mail 62 microphone jack 5 Microsoft Fax 65 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 MIDI file 82 minimize button 37 model number 6 261
... USB port 3, 5 keys application 19 arrow 19 directional 19 function 19 Multifunction keyboard 19 navigation 19 numeric 19 Windows 19 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 model number 6 serial number 6 laser printer 8 LCD panel See monitor lights See indicators line in jack 5 line out jack 5 links 59 M maintenance 161 backing up files... menu bar 37 messages checking e-mail 63 sending e-mail 62 microphone jack 5 Microsoft Fax 65 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 MIDI file 82 minimize button 37 model number 6 261