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... Plug the audio cable into the back of your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at www.support.gateway.com. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. If you need help make setting up your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into... a power supply. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at 800-846-2118 and choose option 7. You can connect your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. All other countries. Follow the instructions that came with them....
... Plug the audio cable into the back of your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at www.support.gateway.com. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. If you need help make setting up your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into... a power supply. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at 800-846-2118 and choose option 7. You can connect your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. All other countries. Follow the instructions that came with them....
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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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... information on your computer's label. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your model of Gateway computer. The Support page also has links to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your online User Guide. CHAPTER 1: About ... recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the following topics: • Help and technical...
... information on your computer's label. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your model of Gateway computer. The Support page also has links to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your online User Guide. CHAPTER 1: About ... recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the following topics: • Help and technical...
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..., you call for your computer model and serial number. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 Serial number Technical Support telephone number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of ...Authenticity label found on the top of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the ...
..., you call for your computer model and serial number. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 Serial number Technical Support telephone number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of ...Authenticity label found on the top of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the ...
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...the computer desk so your hands and arms are setting up your computer desk and chair When you can use the keyboard and touchpad. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. If the ...desk is not adjustable or is the appropriate height and the chair helps you use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support. 13 Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ...
...the computer desk so your hands and arms are setting up your computer desk and chair When you can use the keyboard and touchpad. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. If the ...desk is not adjustable or is the appropriate height and the chair helps you use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support. 13 Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ...
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... between your online User Guide. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. To determine which types are supported by your card reader and the slots to use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. Using... player, or cellular telephone. (Your computer's memory card reader may look different.) Activity indicator Memory card reader slots Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types.
... between your online User Guide. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. To determine which types are supported by your card reader and the slots to use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. Using... player, or cellular telephone. (Your computer's memory card reader may look different.) Activity indicator Memory card reader slots Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types.
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The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 31 Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of the window to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to close it.
The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 31 Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of the window to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to close it.
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... USB device for detailed information and installation instructions. 33 Help For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type installing devices in the Search box, then press ENTER. Parallel and serial port devices are not plug-and-play and hot-swapping,... which means that your computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port. www.gateway.com IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play . When you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any software the device needs.
... USB device for detailed information and installation instructions. 33 Help For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type installing devices in the Search box, then press ENTER. Parallel and serial port devices are not plug-and-play and hot-swapping,... which means that your computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port. www.gateway.com IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play . When you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any software the device needs.
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..., resulting in expensive repairs that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. As a general rule, your computer is not made to support extra weight. • When transporting your warranty. When spilled onto computer components, almost any objects on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. ...drive indicator is not covered by your computer, we recommend that are comfortable for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. 59 www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and ...
..., resulting in expensive repairs that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. As a general rule, your computer is not made to support extra weight. • When transporting your warranty. When spilled onto computer components, almost any objects on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. ...drive indicator is not covered by your computer, we recommend that are comfortable for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. 59 www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and ...
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... and fixes to choose updates for the purpose. Windows Update scans your computer. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Updating Windows Windows Update helps you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. For information on your computer and provides you with a tailored...
... and fixes to choose updates for the purpose. Windows Update scans your computer. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Updating Windows Windows Update helps you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. For information on your computer and provides you with a tailored...
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..., Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 2 Click one of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type disk cleanup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 65 The types of files you indicated are deleted. The Disk Cleanup dilalog box... opens. 3 Click to select the types of files you want to free hard drive space. www.gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin, to delete, then click OK.
..., Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 2 Click one of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type disk cleanup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 65 The types of files you indicated are deleted. The Disk Cleanup dilalog box... opens. 3 Click to select the types of files you want to free hard drive space. www.gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin, to delete, then click OK.
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www.gateway.com 5 Click OK. This process slows the hard drive performance. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the hard drive. Defragmenting the information stored on the ... (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Defragmenter. In order for several hours. Type checking for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support.
www.gateway.com 5 Click OK. This process slows the hard drive performance. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the hard drive. Defragmenting the information stored on the ... (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Defragmenter. In order for several hours. Type checking for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... as a recordable disc drive, to a writable optical disc (if you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Help For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support. You should back up files: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Type defragmenting in the Search Help box...
... as a recordable disc drive, to a writable optical disc (if you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Help For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support. You should back up files: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Type defragmenting in the Search Help box...
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... Basic Task for basic tasks or click Create Task for errors. Type task scheduler in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to select a backup storage location and the files and folders to finish setting up and scheduling the...All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Task Scheduler. Help For more information about backing up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your drives for more complex tasks, then follow the on-screen instructions to back up. Help For more information about scheduling tasks, click ...
... Basic Task for basic tasks or click Create Task for errors. Type task scheduler in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to select a backup storage location and the files and folders to finish setting up and scheduling the...All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Task Scheduler. Help For more information about backing up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your drives for more complex tasks, then follow the on-screen instructions to back up. Help For more information about scheduling tasks, click ...
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..., install those programs on the new computer before running Windows Easy Transfer. Help For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. While using Windows Easy Transfer, you must manually move files and settings from your data by using Windows Easy Transfer, providing your old computer uses...
..., install those programs on the new computer before running Windows Easy Transfer. Help For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. While using Windows Easy Transfer, you must manually move files and settings from your data by using Windows Easy Transfer, providing your old computer uses...
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CHAPTER6 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • First steps • Troubleshooting • Recovering your system • Telephone support 71
CHAPTER6 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • First steps • Troubleshooting • Recovering your system • Telephone support 71
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...; If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to troubleshoot your computer...
...; If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to troubleshoot your computer...
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... box, then press ENTER. The text on page 73. 76 Help For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase screen resolution in your computer.
... box, then press ENTER. The text on page 73. 76 Help For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase screen resolution in your computer.
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... Ethernet components will result in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword/phrase System Restore in your network running at the slowest component speed. Floppy drive See "Diskette drive" on page 93. You need...
... Ethernet components will result in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword/phrase System Restore in your network running at the slowest component speed. Floppy drive See "Diskette drive" on page 93. You need...
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See "Recovering your files to another drive. Help For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the hard drive is in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, ... a defective area on page 93. You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. www.gateway.com Hard drive You see a "Data error" message • This may need to reinstall the operating system.
See "Recovering your files to another drive. Help For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the hard drive is in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, ... a defective area on page 93. You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. www.gateway.com Hard drive You see a "Data error" message • This may need to reinstall the operating system.