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... BigFix. Click Help, then click Tutorial to people who know if it . Check your User Guide for easyto-understand information on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for you on a variety of topics *May not be available in all regions 9 You can trust,... User Guide. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on using your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for problems and conflicts and ® lets you know computers.
... BigFix. Click Help, then click Tutorial to people who know if it . Check your User Guide for easyto-understand information on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for you on a variety of topics *May not be available in all regions 9 You can trust,... User Guide. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on using your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for problems and conflicts and ® lets you know computers.
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Use these tools regularly to improve the security of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you if something is detected 14 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer: • Windows... Security-Provides access to -date. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center...
Use these tools regularly to improve the security of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you if something is detected 14 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer: • Windows... Security-Provides access to -date. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center...
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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. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. 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. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem.
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...alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. 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 about ...BigFix Details and 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. secure with Big...
...alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. 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 about ...BigFix Details and 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. secure with Big...
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You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. backing up a bit - 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 running again. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points.
You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. backing up a bit - 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 running again. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points.
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... information by clicking a general topic under Find an answer, selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from all of us at Gateway. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from your computer's software features...
... information by clicking a general topic under Find an answer, selecting an option under Ask someone, or picking a category from Information from all of us at Gateway. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from your computer's software features...
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...Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Contacting Gateway The label on the particular Help site to perform a task while you are using the program. The ...programs provide information online so you call for help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. Additional... a Search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are taken. For each search, you are discussed. 3
...Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Contacting Gateway The label on the particular Help site to perform a task while you are using the program. The ...programs provide information online so you call for help : 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. Additional... a Search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are taken. For each search, you are discussed. 3
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Norton 360 scans your computer 2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds. The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans. When the scan is finished, a summary of scan you want to run, then click Go. The Choose Scans window opens. 4 Click the type of fixed problems appears. 58
Norton 360 scans your computer 2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds. The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans. When the scan is finished, a summary of scan you want to run, then click Go. The Choose Scans window opens. 4 Click the type of fixed problems appears. 58
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...'s system software up to keep your computer for malicious or unwanted software that may have installed. • Internet Options to fix the problem. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. Type security center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.... To update Windows: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from ...
...'s system software up to keep your computer for malicious or unwanted software that may have installed. • Internet Options to fix the problem. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. Type security center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.... To update Windows: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from ...
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... dialog box opens. BigFix monitors your computer and install them automatically. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on that icon to download and install updates on the Internet. Type Windows update ... Click Change Settings. Your computer may include BigFix. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to download additional Windows software for problems and conflicts. Windows can routinely check for the latest updates for your computer for your computer. Help For more information about the ...
... dialog box opens. BigFix monitors your computer and install them automatically. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on that icon to download and install updates on the Internet. Type Windows update ... Click Change Settings. Your computer may include BigFix. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to download additional Windows software for problems and conflicts. Windows can routinely check for the latest updates for your computer for your computer. Help For more information about the ...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Digital media manager 8 Media control panel 8 Multimedia panel 8 ...15 Sitting at your computer 16 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 16 Preparing power connections 16 Protecting from power source problems 16 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 17 Connecting a dial-up modem 17 Starting your computer 18 Waking up your computer 19...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Digital media manager 8 Media control panel 8 Multimedia panel 8 ...15 Sitting at your computer 16 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 16 Preparing power connections 16 Protecting from power source problems 16 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 17 Connecting a dial-up modem 17 Starting your computer 18 Waking up your computer 19...
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Contents Memory card reader 92 Mouse 92 Keyboard 93 Files 93 Memory 96 Audio 96 Passwords 97 Expansion cards 97 Media Center 98 Checking for device problems 100 Recovering your system 101 Creating recovery discs 102 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 104 Returning to a previous system condition 105 Returning your system to its factory condition 106 Technical support 109 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 109 Calling Customer Care 109 Appendix A: Legal Notices 111 Index 121 iv
Contents Memory card reader 92 Mouse 92 Keyboard 93 Files 93 Memory 96 Audio 96 Passwords 97 Expansion cards 97 Media Center 98 Checking for device problems 100 Recovering your system 101 Creating recovery discs 102 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 104 Returning to a previous system condition 105 Returning your system to its factory condition 106 Technical support 109 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 109 Calling Customer Care 109 Appendix A: Legal Notices 111 Index 121 iv
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... absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. Avoiding discomfort and injury from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Preparing power connections Protecting from repetitive strain •...
... absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. Avoiding discomfort and injury from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Preparing power connections Protecting from repetitive strain •...
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Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 69 To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. To fix the problem, click on your computer for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your computer. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix may be installed on that icon to open BigFix.
Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 69 To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. To fix the problem, click on your computer for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your computer. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix may be installed on that icon to open BigFix.
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The types of files you use Error-checking if you want to select the types of files you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard ...drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on this computer cleans all users on the hard drive so Windows does not use your computer less...
The types of files you use Error-checking if you want to select the types of files you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard ...drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on this computer cleans all users on the hard drive so Windows does not use your computer less...
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... and restart the defragmenting process. In order for your computer to complete (depending on the size of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that are connected to start over. While Disk Defragmenter is being defragmented), consider starting Disk Defragmenter. Tip Because... defragmenting a drive may take several hours. 73 www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Help For more ...
... and restart the defragmenting process. In order for your computer to complete (depending on the size of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that are connected to start over. While Disk Defragmenter is being defragmented), consider starting Disk Defragmenter. Tip Because... defragmenting a drive may take several hours. 73 www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Help For more ...
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CHAPTER7 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • Try these steps first • Error messages • Internet and networking • Power • Display • Printing • Optical discs • Memory card reader • Mouse • Keyboard • Files • Memory • Audio • Passwords • Expansion cards • Media Center • Checking for device problems • Recovering your system • Technical support 81
CHAPTER7 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • Try these steps first • Error messages • Internet and networking • Power • Display • Printing • Optical discs • Memory card reader • Mouse • Keyboard • Files • Memory • Audio • Passwords • Expansion cards • Media Center • Checking for device problems • Recovering your system • Technical support 81
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...computer case while your computer is turned on page 44. The message may help . Type troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you are ...Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these safety guidelines: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped ...
...computer case while your computer is turned on page 44. The message may help . Type troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you are ...Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these safety guidelines: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped ...
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...with your network, not the Internet itself. Type troubleshooting connections in this section, the issue may be with your computer. • The problem may be networking related. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is securely plugged into ... restart it again, or try a different URL. • Your Web browser may be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is widespread (a problem they are trying to the Internet • If you to connect, restart your Internet service provider (...
...with your network, not the Internet itself. Type troubleshooting connections in this section, the issue may be with your computer. • The problem may be networking related. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is securely plugged into ... restart it again, or try a different URL. • Your Web browser may be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is widespread (a problem they are trying to the Internet • If you to connect, restart your Internet service provider (...
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... the correct code to connect at a different location). CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet and networking" on this line, call waiting is a common problem that all settings are set correctly. Contact your area, then click OK. 3 Click the Dialing Rules tab, click the location from your house or a telephone...
... the correct code to connect at a different location). CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet and networking" on this line, call waiting is a common problem that all settings are set correctly. Contact your area, then click OK. 3 Click the Dialing Rules tab, click the location from your house or a telephone...