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... ® Check your User Guide for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for problems and conflicts and lets you know computers. To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet comprehensive, information on everything.... Click Help, then click Tutorial to people who know if it . 9 help and advice you can find the number on the label that's on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer.
... ® Check your User Guide for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for problems and conflicts and lets you know computers. To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet comprehensive, information on everything.... Click Help, then click Tutorial to people who know if it . 9 help and advice you can find the number on the label that's on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer.
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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 your computer: • Windows Security-..., and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • McAfee SecurityCenter-Reduces the chances of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide.
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 your computer: • Windows Security-..., and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • McAfee SecurityCenter-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. 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. Click Express to download high-priority updates, including those that are security related.
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. 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. Click Express to download high-priority updates, including those that are security related.
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...information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your online user guide. Click here 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. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). To fix the...
...information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your online user guide. Click here 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. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). To fix the...
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backing up a bit - You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of your computer running again. Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 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.
backing up a bit - You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of your computer running again. Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 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.
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... Web site at affordable prices. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you with the best product possible. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, ...proposition to our customers-to provide best-of-class service and support in good operating condition. Thanks again, from your new Gateway computer for purchasing our computer! We are provided with fast, considerate service. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you keep your computer...
... Web site at affordable prices. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you with the best product possible. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, ...proposition to our customers-to provide best-of-class service and support in good operating condition. Thanks again, from your new Gateway computer for purchasing our computer! We are provided with fast, considerate service. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you keep your computer...
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Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are using the program. You can research a topic or learn how to activate it. 4 If you ever reinstall Windows Vista from the installation ...
Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are using the program. You can research a topic or learn how to activate it. 4 If you ever reinstall Windows Vista from the installation ...
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... schedule automatic updates. Help For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep Windows and your...
... schedule automatic updates. Help For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep Windows and your...
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It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to the schedule settings, then click OK. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix 5 Make your computer for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your changes to open BigFix. 69 The Change Settings dialog box opens. www.gateway.com 4 Click Change Settings.
It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to the schedule settings, then click OK. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix 5 Make your computer for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your changes to open BigFix. 69 The Change Settings dialog box opens. www.gateway.com 4 Click Change Settings.
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 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 16 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 Starting your computer 17 ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 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 16 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 Starting your computer 17 ...
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... or system damage. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer by connecting them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to your wrists.
... or system damage. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer by connecting them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to your wrists.
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...windows update in the online User Guide. Windows Update can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in the online User Guide. Help For more about BigFix, click Help,...-to-date. For information on your computer. Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Updating Windows Windows Update helps you can always get the most recent updates and fixes...
...windows update in the online User Guide. Windows Update can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in the online User Guide. Help For more about BigFix, click Help,...-to-date. For information on your computer. Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Updating Windows Windows Update helps you can always get the most recent updates and fixes...
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... the hard drive free of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on this computer cleans all folders. To delete unnecessary files: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive...
... the hard drive free of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on this computer cleans all folders. To delete unnecessary files: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive...
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...61 Help For more information about checking the hard drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that you want to run Error-checking once a week. If you use Error-checking if you encounter ...hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. After Windows has finished... probably want to scan the hard drive later (the next time you restart your computer). www.gateway.com If you use your computer several minutes.
...61 Help For more information about checking the hard drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that you want to run Error-checking once a week. If you use Error-checking if you encounter ...hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. After Windows has finished... probably want to scan the hard drive later (the next time you restart your computer). www.gateway.com If you use your computer several minutes.
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... and power cord are connected. First steps If you are damaged - Warning Make sure that your computer is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: - Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your... device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never remove your computer case cover while your hard drive is not full. • If an...
... and power cord are connected. First steps If you are damaged - Warning Make sure that your computer is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: - Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your... device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never remove your computer case cover while your hard drive is not full. • If an...
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www.gateway.com • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you have copy protection software. Troubleshooting ... the CD or DVD drive. • If you are listed in the online User Guide. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in the...
www.gateway.com • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you have copy protection software. Troubleshooting ... the CD or DVD drive. • If you are listed in the online User Guide. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in the...
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...your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you see "Deleting unnecessary files" on page 60. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see a "Data error" message • This may need to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. To fix... hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Type file management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking ...
...your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you see "Deleting unnecessary files" on page 60. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see a "Data error" message • This may need to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. To fix... hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Type file management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking ...
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www.gateway.com Internet See also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 83. If you still get the error, your ISP is having technical difficulties. 77 See your ... Support. You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you do not have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the connections have been made...
www.gateway.com Internet See also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 83. If you still get the error, your ISP is having technical difficulties. 77 See your ... Support. You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you do not have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the connections have been made...
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... port to the TV's S-Video In port. For more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can be made correctly for computer video display. • Quality of video cables-Poor quality or... make colorful motion video look its best. S-Video display output is not as good as VGA output. A poor cable connection can cause problems and affect the video quality. S-Video display quality is usually good for motion video playback. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • S-Video-If your...
... port to the TV's S-Video In port. For more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can be made correctly for computer video display. • Quality of video cables-Poor quality or... make colorful motion video look its best. S-Video display output is not as good as VGA output. A poor cable connection can cause problems and affect the video quality. S-Video display quality is usually good for motion video playback. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • S-Video-If your...
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...checked for line noise. You cannot connect to the Internet • The ISP may be with the modem at a different location). The problem may lower the speed even further. 84 Wiggle the modem cable to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. If reducing...connecting with just one program. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on this line, call your telephone. Make sure that is a common problem that makes a difference. When the dial tone stops, listen for noise or low line levels. • Try another telephone line (either a different telephone...
...checked for line noise. You cannot connect to the Internet • The ISP may be with the modem at a different location). The problem may lower the speed even further. 84 Wiggle the modem cable to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. If reducing...connecting with just one program. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on this line, call your telephone. Make sure that is a common problem that makes a difference. When the dial tone stops, listen for noise or low line levels. • Try another telephone line (either a different telephone...