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... been included on using your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. After setting up your computer. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. For help after you have a wireless ...CONTACT HELP. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. All other countries. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective ...
... been included on using your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. After setting up your computer. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. For help after you have a wireless ...CONTACT HELP. SEE YOUR STARTER GUIDE. To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. All other countries. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective ...
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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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... specific to your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 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...
... specific to your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 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...
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...enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your operating system. 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. Gateway Customer Care will need this information...
...enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your operating system. 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. Gateway Customer Care will need this information...
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Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to provide extra back support. 13 Do not use the keyboard and touchpad. Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are positioned parallel to control your arm's height ... pressure on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of the seat, or use a pillow or cushion to focus on distant objects. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or...
Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to provide extra back support. 13 Do not use the keyboard and touchpad. Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are positioned parallel to control your arm's height ... pressure on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of the seat, or use a pillow or cushion to focus on distant objects. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or...
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... 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. To determine which types are supported by your card reader and the slots to use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer and a device...
... 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. To determine which types are supported by your card reader and the slots to use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer and a device...
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Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it. Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. 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 general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it. Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. 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
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... the appropriate port. 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. www.gateway.com IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play . After doing this, you to install any time. When you use an IEEE...
... the appropriate port. 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. www.gateway.com IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play . After doing this, you to install any time. When you use an IEEE...
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...extreme temperature changes. Magnetic fields can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is not made to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer, we recommend that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. If these slots ... under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. As a general rule, your computer is not covered by your warranty. www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and do not...
...extreme temperature changes. Magnetic fields can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is not made to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer, we recommend that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. If these slots ... under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. As a general rule, your computer is not covered by your warranty. www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and do not...
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... the edge, not around in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 62 For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. New content is added to protect your online User Guide.
... the edge, not around in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 62 For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. New content is added to protect your online User Guide.
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www.gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 65 To delete unnecessary ... Ö Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup. The types of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of files you want to delete, then click OK. The Disk Cleanup dilalog box opens...
www.gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 65 To delete unnecessary ... Ö Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup. The types of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of files you want to delete, then click OK. The Disk Cleanup dilalog box opens...
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... if you will not need the computer for the pieces of the drive. Type checking for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Defragmenting the information stored on the size of the drive being defragmented), consider starting Disk Defragmenter. Tip Because defragmenting a drive may continuously ...is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the file and put them back together. www.gateway.com 5 Click OK. Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files, sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores ...
... if you will not need the computer for the pieces of the drive. Type checking for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Defragmenting the information stored on the size of the drive being defragmented), consider starting Disk Defragmenter. Tip Because defragmenting a drive may continuously ...is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the file and put them back together. www.gateway.com 5 Click OK. Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files, sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores ...
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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. Backing up files Backing up , click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Backup Now, ... drive frees space for new files on the size of the drive being defragmented. It also protects you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to back up files and removing them from losing important information if the...
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. Backing up files Backing up , click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Backup Now, ... drive frees space for new files on the size of the drive being defragmented. It also protects you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to back up files and removing them from losing important information if the...
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...for more information about scheduling tasks, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about backing up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as ...running Disk Defragmenter and checking your computer is off, scheduled tasks will not run. To start the Task Scheduler: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Task Scheduler. www.gateway...
...for more information about scheduling tasks, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about backing up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as ...running Disk Defragmenter and checking your computer is off, scheduled tasks will not run. To start the Task Scheduler: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Task Scheduler. www.gateway...
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.... 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Windows Easy Transfer. Help For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you must manually move files and settings from your old computer to...
.... 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Windows Easy Transfer. Help For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you must manually move files and settings from your old computer to...
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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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... Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on page 34. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are secure...
... Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on page 34. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are secure...
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... • Remove the diskette from the Display Settings dialog box. Help For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. The color is not uniform • Make sure that the display warms up for bent or damaged pins. • Make sure that you are using...
... • Remove the diskette from the Display Settings dialog box. Help For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. The color is not uniform • Make sure that the display warms up for bent or damaged pins. • Make sure that you are using...
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For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. A file was accidentally deleted If a file was originally deleted from. You need to restore your computer to a working condition • See "Recovering your system" on ...
For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. A file was accidentally deleted If a file was originally deleted from. You need to restore your computer to a working condition • See "Recovering your system" on ...
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.... 79 Type the phrase file management in the diskette drive, eject it and restart your computer. • If your system" on the hard drive. www.gateway.com Hard drive You see a "Data error" message • This may need to another drive. Help For more information about file management, click Start, then...
.... 79 Type the phrase file management in the diskette drive, eject it and restart your computer. • If your system" on the hard drive. www.gateway.com Hard drive You see a "Data error" message • This may need to another drive. Help For more information about file management, click Start, then...