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...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...34 Top Troubleshooting Cases 34 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting 39 Recovering your system 46 To recover your system 46 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers .. 46 Returning to a previous system condition.......... 47 Returning your system to its factory condition.. 48 Regulatory Information 49 ...
...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...34 Top Troubleshooting Cases 34 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting 39 Recovering your system 46 To recover your system 46 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers .. 46 Returning to a previous system condition.......... 47 Returning your system to its factory condition.. 48 Regulatory Information 49 ...
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... Guide did not help fix it contains up-to update the guide at least once online (see page 46 for purchasing a Gateway computer! Gateway InfoCentre To discover more about your computer, please make the most of this guide. It will ensure better and quicker service. ...computer. If you maintain your computing experience. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Thank you to visit www.gateway.com often! it , you encounter a problem. You need to -date information, help you call us will also help , drivers and downloads. This guide has been designed to introduce you for details).
... Guide did not help fix it contains up-to update the guide at least once online (see page 46 for purchasing a Gateway computer! Gateway InfoCentre To discover more about your computer, please make the most of this guide. It will ensure better and quicker service. ...computer. If you maintain your computing experience. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Thank you to visit www.gateway.com often! it , you encounter a problem. You need to -date information, help you call us will also help , drivers and downloads. This guide has been designed to introduce you for details).
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...of recovery disc as soon as possible. Recovery discs take some time to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. To reinstall using discs, you should create a set of blank, recordable discs you may need to complete the recovery discs. ... of recovery discs as soon as possible. The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. Creating recovery discs If your computer for system recovery options, you must ...
...of recovery disc as soon as possible. Recovery discs take some time to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. To reinstall using discs, you should create a set of blank, recordable discs you may need to complete the recovery discs. ... of recovery discs as soon as possible. The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. Creating recovery discs If your computer for system recovery options, you must ...
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...required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. Select a category To update the contents of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5. InfoCentre, your computer! 3. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on each ... contains information for the computer you can watch its progress on Start > All Programs > Gateway > Gateway InfoCentre. To open InfoCentre, double-click on the User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) icon on the desktop or click on the screen. Internet and Software - 17
...required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. Select a category To update the contents of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5. InfoCentre, your computer! 3. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on each ... contains information for the computer you can watch its progress on Start > All Programs > Gateway > Gateway InfoCentre. To open InfoCentre, double-click on the User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) icon on the desktop or click on the screen. Internet and Software - 17
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...the Internet. Remember to update InfoCentre to view the latest information about your computer's components and useful tips on Help or the help , drivers and downloads. Note: If you access to play MP3 or WMA audio files, CDs or most video files. Note: It is not...Windows Media Center. Windows Media Center (optional) Certain computers include all the technical information about your computer. You may have been installed by Gateway to create CDs or DVDs. If available, select the Express setup option, you to provide an improved media experience. Setup Caution: If ...
...the Internet. Remember to update InfoCentre to view the latest information about your computer's components and useful tips on Help or the help , drivers and downloads. Note: If you access to play MP3 or WMA audio files, CDs or most video files. Note: It is not...Windows Media Center. Windows Media Center (optional) Certain computers include all the technical information about your computer. You may have been installed by Gateway to create CDs or DVDs. If available, select the Express setup option, you to provide an improved media experience. Setup Caution: If ...
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...click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1. These programs will return to your computer ... major changes are made to your personal data files (such as documents, browsing history, drawings, favorites, or emails). driver installations or specific software). Helpdesk - 27 System Restore options Restore your computer to how it was created. Windows System ... the Operating System (e.g. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears.
...click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1. These programs will return to your computer ... major changes are made to your personal data files (such as documents, browsing history, drawings, favorites, or emails). driver installations or specific software). Helpdesk - 27 System Restore options Restore your computer to how it was created. Windows System ... the Operating System (e.g. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears.
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...created on your computer. Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are probably eager to explore everything the Internet has to -date via Internet downloads. Norton Internet Security, combined with all the ... other security applications can always get the most recent settings that worked. 1. This option allows you need to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on Create. Alternately, you can use this option to an earlier time, ...
...created on your computer. Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are probably eager to explore everything the Internet has to -date via Internet downloads. Norton Internet Security, combined with all the ... other security applications can always get the most recent settings that worked. 1. This option allows you need to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on Create. Alternately, you can use this option to an earlier time, ...
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... cable from starting. 1. If it can short circuit the system, thus preventing the computer from the motherboard. The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it first performs a test of the chassis is the root cause of that particular motherboard will solve the... if you are sure you might not be available on your computer with a different boot device. Start your computer to use basic files and drivers. 1. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Set the BIOS to your computer and monitor on page 35. Disconnect or remove additional devices. If it...
... cable from starting. 1. If it can short circuit the system, thus preventing the computer from the motherboard. The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it first performs a test of the chassis is the root cause of that particular motherboard will solve the... if you are sure you might not be available on your computer with a different boot device. Start your computer to use basic files and drivers. 1. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Set the BIOS to your computer and monitor on page 35. Disconnect or remove additional devices. If it...
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...conflict with Windows System Restore (see page 27). 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 Internet products that you notice strange behaviour in effect the last time the computer... smoothly and up -to lose data that were in Internet browser or email program? Did you can sometimes generate conflicts within Windows. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. To check if your computer has been infected, run...
...conflict with Windows System Restore (see page 27). 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 Internet products that you notice strange behaviour in effect the last time the computer... smoothly and up -to lose data that were in Internet browser or email program? Did you can sometimes generate conflicts within Windows. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. To check if your computer has been infected, run...
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... system may check the Gateway Support Website on www.gateway.com for updates. Please see any "!" The screen displays applications, but they crash or run erratically When your programs run antivirus and anti-spyware regularly and get the latest updates. Close programs using the Task Manager. 1. Click on the Driver tab and select...
... system may check the Gateway Support Website on www.gateway.com for updates. Please see any "!" The screen displays applications, but they crash or run erratically When your programs run antivirus and anti-spyware regularly and get the latest updates. Close programs using the Task Manager. 1. Click on the Driver tab and select...
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... further information on page 44). 2. Note: If installing an adapter card (PCI or AGP), please refer to the documentation provided with your original computer hardware drivers, you wish to InfoCentre. Each type of device has its own installation specifications, so please check the documentation provided with each device to know how...
... further information on page 44). 2. Note: If installing an adapter card (PCI or AGP), please refer to the documentation provided with your original computer hardware drivers, you wish to InfoCentre. Each type of device has its own installation specifications, so please check the documentation provided with each device to know how...
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...support Web site. 3. Revert to its factory condition. Reset your system 1. If you can . Click on Gateway Recovery Management. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help fix your problem, you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your... later retrieval. To recover your system to a previous system condition. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. OR If you are recovering from the factory. The...
...support Web site. 3. Revert to its factory condition. Reset your system 1. If you can . Click on Gateway Recovery Management. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help fix your problem, you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your... later retrieval. To recover your system to a previous system condition. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. OR If you are recovering from the factory. The...
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...on the install icon for each time you want to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes 'snapshots' of software and device drivers opens. 4. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. 3. Returning to reinstall. Help... restore in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Click on Yes. Repeat this step for the item you install software or device drivers. To return to complete the installation. Click on Start > Control Panel > Action Center, then click on Open System Restore, then Next...
...on the install icon for each time you want to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes 'snapshots' of software and device drivers opens. 4. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. 3. Returning to reinstall. Help... restore in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Click on Yes. Repeat this step for the item you install software or device drivers. To return to complete the installation. Click on Start > Control Panel > Action Center, then click on Open System Restore, then Next...
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...need to reinstall everything on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your system. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. During startup, press F12 to restart your computer. 5. Recovering from factory default. Follow the on OK...factory condition. Caution: Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you inserted. 4. Turn on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. You can select which device to complete the recovery. 48 -...
...need to reinstall everything on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your system. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. During startup, press F12 to restart your computer. 5. Recovering from factory default. Follow the on OK...factory condition. Caution: Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you inserted. 4. Turn on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. You can select which device to complete the recovery. 48 -...