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Check your User Guide for problems and conflicts and ® lets you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics *May not be available in all regions 9 Click Help, then click Tutorial ... poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for you know computers. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on using your...
Check your User Guide for problems and conflicts and ® lets you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics *May not be available in all regions 9 Click Help, then click Tutorial ... poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for you know computers. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on using your...
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... tools regularly to improve the security of personal information stored on your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you if something is detected 14 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer..., and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the chances of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide.
... tools regularly to improve the security of personal information stored on your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you if something is detected 14 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer..., and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the chances of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide.
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You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. up-to-date security Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep your online user guide.
You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. up-to-date security Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep your online user guide.
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...computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your online user guide. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. Click here for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about updates are provided here 18 For more... security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer for information about updates specific to your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more information on the Internet.
...computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your online user guide. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. Click here for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about updates are provided here 18 For more... security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer for information about updates specific to your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more information on the Internet.
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To take advantage of your computer running again. You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your computer to get your system, called Restore Points. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 backing up a bit -
To take advantage of your computer running again. You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your computer to get your system, called Restore Points. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 backing up a bit -
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... use the many features of us at Gateway. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. Tip You can also search for years to help you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department ...will provide you will be pleased with the best product possible. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days...
... use the many features of us at Gateway. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. Tip You can also search for years to help you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department ...will provide you will be pleased with the best product possible. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days...
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...Help box, then press ENTER. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a Search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are connected to use it. Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your computer is running Windows ...ORIf you can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you call for help for Windows Media Center If your question. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you are connected to which you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER...
...Help box, then press ENTER. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a Search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are connected to use it. Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your computer is running Windows ...ORIf you can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you call for help for Windows Media Center If your question. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you are connected to which you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER...
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Norton 360 scans your computer 2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds. The Choose Scans window opens. 4 Click the type of fixed problems appears. 58 The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans. When the scan is finished, a summary of scan you want to run, then click Go.
Norton 360 scans your computer 2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds. The Choose Scans window opens. 4 Click the type of fixed problems appears. 58 The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans. When the scan is finished, a summary of scan you want to run, then click Go.
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...box, then press ENTER. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. Windows checks the Microsoft web site to fix the problem. Help For more information about the Windows Security Center, click Get help about Windows Security Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. ...To keep your computer secure, you have been placed on your computer either from an Internet Web site or from running on Web sites. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders ...
...box, then press ENTER. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. Windows checks the Microsoft web site to fix the problem. Help For more information about the Windows Security Center, click Get help about Windows Security Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. ...To keep your computer secure, you have been placed on your computer either from an Internet Web site or from running on Web sites. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders ...
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... and updates from BigFix sites on your computer. The Change Settings dialog box opens. Your computer may include BigFix. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to open BigFix. 62 It automatically ...install them automatically. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. To fix the problem, click on that icon to schedule automatic updates. BigFix monitors your changes to download additional Windows software for...
... and updates from BigFix sites on your computer. The Change Settings dialog box opens. Your computer may include BigFix. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to open BigFix. 62 It automatically ...install them automatically. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. To fix the problem, click on that icon to schedule automatic updates. BigFix monitors your changes to download additional Windows software for...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11...chair 13 Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 14 Preparing power connections 14 Protecting from power source problems 14 Checking the voltage selection 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 15 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 Starting your computer 16 ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11...chair 13 Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 14 Preparing power connections 14 Protecting from power source problems 14 Checking the voltage selection 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 15 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 Starting your computer 16 ...
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www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 94 Recovering your system to its factory condition 96...
www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 94 Recovering your system to its factory condition 96...
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... power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to your torso or neck. Although you work. • Take breaks to save your work day, and schedule a variety of...
... power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to your torso or neck. Although you work. • Take breaks to save your work day, and schedule a variety of...
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www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to open BigFix. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 57
www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to open BigFix. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 57
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.... Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of files you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on this computer cleans all users on the hard drive so Windows...
.... Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of files you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on this computer cleans all users on the hard drive so Windows...
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...errors, you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. This is called fragmentation, and it found by following the on the size of the problems that it is normal. While Disk Defragmenter is checked for disk errors in different places on the hard drive. If you will not need the... to check your keyboard or mouse because using them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. If you are found . 4 Correct any problems that are connected to a network, log off before starting the process when you try to use your hard...
...errors, you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. This is called fragmentation, and it found by following the on the size of the problems that it is normal. While Disk Defragmenter is checked for disk errors in different places on the hard drive. If you will not need the... to check your keyboard or mouse because using them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. If you are found . 4 Correct any problems that are connected to a network, log off before starting the process when you try to use your hard...
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... Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped...about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you followed ...
... Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped...about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you followed ...
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... are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that does not allow you to connect, restart your computer. • The problem may be having connection problems. Contact your network cables and network devices (such as switches, routers, and hubs). • Your ISP may have typed the URL...make sure that your account with your network, not the Internet itself. OR - Type troubleshooting connections in this section, the issue may be experiencing problems. Close your Web browser, then restart it again, or try a different URL. • Your Web browser may be networking related. See "...
... are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that does not allow you to connect, restart your computer. • The problem may be having connection problems. Contact your network cables and network devices (such as switches, routers, and hubs). • Your ISP may have typed the URL...make sure that your account with your network, not the Internet itself. OR - Type troubleshooting connections in this section, the issue may be experiencing problems. Close your Web browser, then restart it again, or try a different URL. • Your Web browser may be networking related. See "...
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... at a slower rate, interrupt downloads, or even disconnect. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet and networking" on this line, call waiting is a common problem that can connect on page 72. Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type dialing in your telephone...
... at a slower rate, interrupt downloads, or even disconnect. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet and networking" on this line, call waiting is a common problem that can connect on page 72. Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type dialing in your telephone...
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... error such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may lower the speed even further. www.gateway.com You cannot connect to the Internet • The ISP may cause problems with the modem connection. • Restart your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. The modem is noisy when it...
... error such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may lower the speed even further. www.gateway.com You cannot connect to the Internet • The ISP may cause problems with the modem connection. • Restart your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. The modem is noisy when it...