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Contents Passwords 90 Power 90 Printer 91 Sound 92 Recovering your system 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 94 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 107 Appendix A: Legal Notices 109 Index 119 iv
Contents Passwords 90 Power 90 Printer 91 Sound 92 Recovering your system 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 94 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 107 Appendix A: Legal Notices 109 Index 119 iv
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...picture • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. • If you know works to your computer. • Reinstall the device driver. DVD drives • See "CD or DVD drives" on , try restarting your computer. Display The screen resolution is dim or difficult to read ... correct • Change the screen resolution from the drive. If the light stays on page 73. 76 For more information, see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in and turned on. For more information, see the "Customizing" chapter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type the phrase...
...picture • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. • If you know works to your computer. • Reinstall the device driver. DVD drives • See "CD or DVD drives" on , try restarting your computer. Display The screen resolution is dim or difficult to read ... correct • Change the screen resolution from the drive. If the light stays on page 73. 76 For more information, see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in and turned on. For more information, see the "Customizing" chapter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type the phrase...
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.... 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you want to use. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to add additional memory to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. If the...have an online/offline button that you may want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error...
.... 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 3 Right-click the printer you want to use. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to add additional memory to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. If the...have an online/offline button that you may want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error...
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... your pre-installed software and device drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware... have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on reinstalling software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • If only one or two...
... your pre-installed software and device drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 94 If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware... have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on reinstalling software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • If only one or two...
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...while you have a recordable disc drive to perform this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Caution Although you may not be expecting to need to use them later for a complete system ..., if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to do not come with your computer, you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from your hard drive. The What...
...while you have a recordable disc drive to perform this procedure.) To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Caution Although you may not be expecting to need to use them later for a complete system ..., if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to do not come with your computer, you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from your hard drive. The What...
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... Congratulations! Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of blank discs you need to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of recovery discs. 5 If you do not have enough discs, then click Next. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 4 Insert a blank... disc drive, then click Next. If you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to create a full set , Recovery23 for . window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your computer names the disc Recovery13 for disc 1 of a 3-disc set of which computer the discs are completed...
... Congratulations! Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of blank discs you need to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of recovery discs. 5 If you do not have enough discs, then click Next. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 4 Insert a blank... disc drive, then click Next. If you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to create a full set , Recovery23 for . window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your computer names the disc Recovery13 for disc 1 of a 3-disc set of which computer the discs are completed...
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... you must recover your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Important If you have created.
... you must recover your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Important If you have created.
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... creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 100 For instructions, see "Manually creating ...click Start, then click Help and Support. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. ...
... creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 100 For instructions, see "Manually creating ...click Start, then click Help and Support. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. ...
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Recovering your system to its factory condition If your computer's problems are not solved by any pre-installed software and device drivers. If you may need to recover its factory condition. The restore point is called a factory recovery. The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description ... created. 5 Click OK. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 2 On the left side of the other recovery options, you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next.
Recovering your system to its factory condition If your computer's problems are not solved by any pre-installed software and device drivers. If you may need to recover its factory condition. The restore point is called a factory recovery. The Create a restore point dialog box opens. 4 Type a description ... created. 5 Click OK. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 2 On the left side of the other recovery options, you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any of the window, click Create a restore point or change settings, then click Next.
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... recovery discs" on your computer. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. You also need to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on your computer's pre-installed software and device... 6: Troubleshooting 9 Click Yes, then click Next. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 94. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on or restart your computer. 3 When the prompt "Press...
... recovery discs" on your computer. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. You also need to select the drive containing the Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on your computer's pre-installed software and device... 6: Troubleshooting 9 Click Yes, then click Next. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 94. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on or restart your computer. 3 When the prompt "Press...
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... keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs ...creating 94 drivers 94, 97 programs 94, 97 software 94, 97...
... keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 recovery discs ...creating 94 drivers 94, 97 programs 94, 97 software 94, 97...
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... our value proposition to our customers-to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to provide best-of-class service and support in good operating condition. We are provided...
... our value proposition to our customers-to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to provide best-of-class service and support in good operating condition. We are provided...
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...the radio waves and take control of wireless equipment you are using your network. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change.... same for your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If... the access point and setting network security. Establishing your wireless cards for any required drivers. Each computer name must give each computer on the network: 1 Click Start, then...
...the radio waves and take control of wireless equipment you are using your network. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change.... same for your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If... the access point and setting network security. Establishing your wireless cards for any required drivers. Each computer name must give each computer on the network: 1 Click Start, then...
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...you can add a printer to your network. For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the network. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with your...folders: 1 Click Start, then click Computer. 2 Right-click the drive or folder that you share a folder, only the contents of the window. If you are shared, you can access them back on your computer. Choose Diagnose and Repair on the left of that folder will be ...
...you can add a printer to your network. For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the network. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with your...folders: 1 Click Start, then click Computer. 2 Right-click the drive or folder that you share a folder, only the contents of the window. If you are shared, you can access them back on your computer. Choose Diagnose and Repair on the left of that folder will be ...
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..., MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. The Network Connections window opens. 5 Under Personal Area Network, click Bluetooth Network Connection. 6 On the...Bluetooth, you are sending the file from the CD that device you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a...Manage Network Connections. To connect to a Bluetooth personal area network: 1 Turn on -screen instructions. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open ...
..., MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. The Network Connections window opens. 5 Under Personal Area Network, click Bluetooth Network Connection. 6 On the...Bluetooth, you are sending the file from the CD that device you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a...Manage Network Connections. To connect to a Bluetooth personal area network: 1 Turn on -screen instructions. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open ...
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... desktop space to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches... the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. You may not represent the screens on your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display...
... desktop space to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches... the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. You may not represent the screens on your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display...
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...36 creating data 39 editing track information 35 playing music 31 Certificate of Authenticity 4 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9, 16 window 9, 16 color changing scheme 69 depth 68 high contrast scheme 79 computers naming 49 configuring router 50 TCP/IP protocol 50 connecting ...DHCP 44, 50 disconnecting from Internet 19 display using screen saver 70 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 4 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 21 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 54 sharing 52 un-sharing 53 viewing contents 9...
...36 creating data 39 editing track information 35 playing music 31 Certificate of Authenticity 4 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9, 16 window 9, 16 color changing scheme 69 depth 68 high contrast scheme 79 computers naming 49 configuring router 50 TCP/IP protocol 50 connecting ...DHCP 44, 50 disconnecting from Internet 19 display using screen saver 70 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 4 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 21 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 54 sharing 52 un-sharing 53 viewing contents 9...
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...title bar 8 transferring files from Internet 21 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 60 Windows 65 user accounts adding in Windows 76 deleting 76 switching in Windows 76 V VGA port 73 video playing 30 viewing shared drives 54 shared folders 54 virus ... Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 20 downloading files 21 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 44 window 8 changing colors 69 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows changing background 69 clipboard 10 Product Key Code 4 Search utility 12 ...
...title bar 8 transferring files from Internet 21 U un-sharing drives 53 folders 53 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 60 Windows 65 user accounts adding in Windows 76 deleting 76 switching in Windows 76 V VGA port 73 video playing 30 viewing shared drives 54 shared folders 54 virus ... Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 20 downloading files 21 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 44 window 8 changing colors 69 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows changing background 69 clipboard 10 Product Key Code 4 Search utility 12 ...