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... Edition guide provides information about configuring the Media Center software, tips about making the most of your Media Center computer and troubleshooting information to solve problems. Windows Update Remember to keep the Windows operating system updated by going to the Microsoft Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ and...
... Edition guide provides information about configuring the Media Center software, tips about making the most of your Media Center computer and troubleshooting information to solve problems. Windows Update Remember to keep the Windows operating system updated by going to the Microsoft Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ and...
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...can affect the video quality significantly: • Display type-The Media Center is best viewed on the video quality. The video displayed from Gateway. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). A: Many factors, such as the display type, ...TV, age of the TV, or the type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan), can cause problems and affect the video quality. Note: Cable connections must be purchased from the Gateway Accessory Store. However, the connection type has an affect on my TV? S-Video display quality is ...
...can affect the video quality significantly: • Display type-The Media Center is best viewed on the video quality. The video displayed from Gateway. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). A: Many factors, such as the display type, ...TV, age of the TV, or the type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan), can cause problems and affect the video quality. Note: Cable connections must be purchased from the Gateway Accessory Store. However, the connection type has an affect on my TV? S-Video display quality is ...
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... for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 ... computer accessories 21 Sitting at your computer 21 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 21 Protecting from power source problems 22 Checking the voltage selection 22 Starting your computer 23 Waking up your computer 24 Turning off your computer 24...
... for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 ... computer accessories 21 Sitting at your computer 21 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 21 Protecting from power source problems 22 Checking the voltage selection 22 Starting your computer 23 Waking up your computer 24 Turning off your computer 24...
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....gateway.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you are sure that you for years to help you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at affordable prices. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with ...the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new computer. Thanks again, from your computer in addition to ensure that you will provide you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway.
....gateway.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you are sure that you for years to help you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at affordable prices. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with ...the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new computer. Thanks again, from your computer in addition to ensure that you will provide you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway.
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... gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 6 www.gateway.com To view a topic, click the topic name in the Search box. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - To fix the... BigFix sites on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you entered in the Search box located at the top of your computer for problems and conflicts. Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (...
... gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 6 www.gateway.com To view a topic, click the topic name in the Search box. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - To fix the... BigFix sites on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you entered in the Search box located at the top of your computer for problems and conflicts. Chapter 1: Getting Help Searching for a topic To search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (...
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Chapter 3 Getting Started • Using your computer safely • Protecting your computer from power source problems • Turning your computer on and off • Adjusting the volume • Using the keyboard and the mouse • Installing peripheral devices 19
Chapter 3 Getting Started • Using your computer safely • Protecting your computer from power source problems • Turning your computer on and off • Adjusting the volume • Using the keyboard and the mouse • Installing peripheral devices 19
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...switch should always be damaged. Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to save your work and shut down your computer... 230 volts at 50 Hz. If your computer is operating in the United States. Warning High voltages can increase to 230. 22 www.gateway.com During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. The power supply should be moved to far above normal...
...switch should always be damaged. Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to save your work and shut down your computer... 230 volts at 50 Hz. If your computer is operating in the United States. Warning High voltages can increase to 230. 22 www.gateway.com During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. The power supply should be moved to far above normal...
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To restore your computer to the original configuration: 1 Turn on your computer to restore your computer, then press F11. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Restoring your system Restoring your computer to the original configuration If Windows does not start or if the two previous procedures do not correct the problem, you may need to the original configuration. www.gateway.com 49
To restore your computer to the original configuration: 1 Turn on your computer to restore your computer, then press F11. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Restoring your system Restoring your computer to the original configuration If Windows does not start or if the two previous procedures do not correct the problem, you may need to the original configuration. www.gateway.com 49
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 59
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 59
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.... The message may help . For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Warning...
.... The message may help . For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Warning...
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You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by following the instructions in card ■ Shut down ... have installed the required software. Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.gateway.com 61 To identify your drive type, see "Identifying drive types" on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. For more information, see the documentation that...
You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by following the instructions in card ■ Shut down ... have installed the required software. Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.gateway.com 61 To identify your drive type, see "Identifying drive types" on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. For more information, see the documentation that...
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...the Search box , then click the arrow. For instructions on the hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. The hard drive cannot be the... result of a defective area on fixing hard drive problems, see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search ...
...the Search box , then click the arrow. For instructions on the hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. The hard drive cannot be the... result of a defective area on fixing hard drive problems, see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search ...
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...PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that you do not have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 68. Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can ... difficulties. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com Internet See also "Modem (dial-up correctly. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click ...
...PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that you do not have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 68. Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can ... difficulties. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com Internet See also "Modem (dial-up correctly. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click ...
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... at a different location). If you are secure. The telephone line may lower the speed even further. Line noise is a common problem that makes a difference. Dial a single number (such as the modem. Wiggle the modem cable to see if that can upload ...on page 66. The faster the modem, the less line noise it can upload data is limited to 33.6K. The problem may be with just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on this line, call your computer ... technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. 70 www.gateway.com
... at a different location). If you are secure. The telephone line may lower the speed even further. Line noise is a common problem that makes a difference. Dial a single number (such as the modem. Wiggle the modem cable to see if that can upload ...on page 66. The faster the modem, the less line noise it can upload data is limited to 33.6K. The problem may be with just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on this line, call your computer ... technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. 70 www.gateway.com
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...cable that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 71 Handshaking is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that came with another device, make sure that... Back" on your computer. Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. You may cause problems with no modem information is available, a white screen appears with the modem connection. ■ Shut down the modem volume. If...
...cable that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 71 Handshaking is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that came with another device, make sure that... Back" on your computer. Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. You may cause problems with no modem information is available, a white screen appears with the modem connection. ■ Shut down the modem volume. If...
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...time of your call. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. 78 www.gateway.com If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ...messages, and the steps you have you use a surge protector, make sure that you have installed it according to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was...
...time of your call. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. 78 www.gateway.com If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ...messages, and the steps you have you use a surge protector, make sure that you have installed it according to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was...
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...-technical issues. 800-846-1778 (US) 605-232-2191 (all other countries) 800-846-2000 (US) 888-387-7752 (Canada) www.gateway.com 79 Automated troubleshooting system Service description How to reach Use an automated menu system and your telephone 800-846-2118 keypad to find answers... to common problems. (US and Canada) Telephone numbers You can access the following services through your telephone to get answers to your questions: Resource Answers...
...-technical issues. 800-846-1778 (US) 605-232-2191 (all other countries) 800-846-2000 (US) 888-387-7752 (Canada) www.gateway.com 79 Automated troubleshooting system Service description How to reach Use an automated menu system and your telephone 800-846-2118 keypad to find answers... to common problems. (US and Canada) Telephone numbers You can access the following services through your telephone to get answers to your questions: Resource Answers...
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... not ringing in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be certain of the number of devices that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is subject to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. In most areas, the sum of Industry Canada. To be connected to...;riques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada. 98 www.gateway.com The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is designed to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which may make necessary ...
... not ringing in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be certain of the number of devices that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is subject to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. In most areas, the sum of Industry Canada. To be connected to...;riques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada. 98 www.gateway.com The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is designed to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which may make necessary ...
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... support for 32 USB support for 32 pointer 28 moving 29 ports See connections power button 11 connector 13 Hibernate mode 11 indicator 11 source problems 22 Standby/Resume 11 troubleshooting 75 turning off computer 24 turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 75 inkjet 16 installing 32 laser...
... support for 32 USB support for 32 pointer 28 moving 29 ports See connections power button 11 connector 13 Hibernate mode 11 indicator 11 source problems 22 Standby/Resume 11 troubleshooting 75 turning off computer 24 turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 75 inkjet 16 installing 32 laser...