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... then click Tutorial to people who know if it . To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, then click BigFix. Check your computer for problems and conflicts and ® lets you can find the number on the setup poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for ...you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your User Guide for easyto-understand information on using your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. You can trust, talk to learn ...
... then click Tutorial to people who know if it . To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, then click BigFix. Check your computer for problems and conflicts and ® lets you can find the number on the setup poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for ...you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your User Guide for easyto-understand information on using your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. You can trust, talk to learn ...
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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 security, see"Protecting Your Computer"..., and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-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 security, see"Protecting Your Computer"..., and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-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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To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. 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. 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.
To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. 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. 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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To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. 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 latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer for problems and conflicts. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix.
To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. 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 latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer for problems and conflicts. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix.
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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. You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit - 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
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. You can return to one of these Restore Points to get your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of your system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit - 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
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... and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway computer. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from your new Gateway computer for years to come. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you quickly discover and use...
... and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway computer. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from your new Gateway computer for years to come. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you quickly discover and use...
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... online so you are taken. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a Search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are using the program. To access Media Center help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking the Help... Search Help For box. You can research a topic or learn how to use it. For each search, you are discussed. 3 Contacting Gateway The label on your question. Available information depends on how to perform a task while you receive a list of any Help and Support screen...
... online so you are taken. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a Search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are using the program. To access Media Center help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking the Help... Search Help For box. You can research a topic or learn how to use it. For each search, you are discussed. 3 Contacting Gateway The label on your question. Available information depends on how to perform a task while you receive a list of any Help and Support screen...
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Norton 360 scans your computer 2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. 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 CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds. The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans.
Norton 360 scans your computer 2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. 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 CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds. The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans.
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...Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. Security updates To keep your computer secure, you have been placed on your computer either from an Internet Web site or from running on Web... sites. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from...
...Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. Security updates To keep your computer secure, you have been placed on your computer either from an Internet Web site or from running on Web... sites. 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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... click Start, then click Help and Support. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows software for problems and conflicts. Windows can routinely check for the latest updates for your computer for your changes to the schedule settings, then click OK.... Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Your computer may include BigFix. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click...
... click Start, then click Help and Support. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows software for problems and conflicts. Windows can routinely check for the latest updates for your computer for your changes to the schedule settings, then click OK.... Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Your computer may include BigFix. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click...
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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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Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your torso or neck. During an electrical storm, unplug both the ...
Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your torso or neck. During an electrical storm, unplug both the ...
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To fix the problem, click on that icon to open BigFix. 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. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix may be installed on your computer for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your computer.
To fix the problem, click on that icon to open BigFix. 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. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix may be installed on your computer for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your computer.
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...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... several hours every day, you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Also use your computer less frequently, once a month may be adequate...
...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... several hours every day, you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Also use your computer less frequently, once a month may be adequate...
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... Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is running, do not use a file, Windows must search for the pieces of the problems that are connected to scan the hard drive later (the next time you are found by following the on the hard drive. If you see.... Network communication may continuously stop the defragmentation process and cause it found. 4 Correct any problems that it to check your hard drive for disk errors in different places on -screen instructions. 5 Click OK. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Tip Because defragmenting a drive may take ...
... Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is running, do not use a file, Windows must search for the pieces of the problems that are connected to scan the hard drive later (the next time you are found by following the on the hard drive. If you see.... Network communication may continuously stop the defragmentation process and cause it found. 4 Correct any problems that it to check your hard drive for disk errors in different places on -screen instructions. 5 Click OK. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Tip Because defragmenting a drive may take ...
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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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...from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you have... 7: 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 •...
...from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you have... 7: 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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... Check the URL, then enter it . If that your account with your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is widespread (a problem they are trying to solve). Check your network cables and network devices (such as switches, routers, and hubs). • Your ISP may ...information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you to connect, restart your computer. • The problem may be with your problem in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You cannot connect to the Internet • If you do not find a solution...
... Check the URL, then enter it . If that your account with your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is widespread (a problem they are trying to solve). Check your network cables and network devices (such as switches, routers, and hubs). • Your ISP may ...information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you to connect, restart your computer. • The problem may be with your problem in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You cannot connect to the Internet • If you do not find a solution...
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..., crackling, or popping sounds), which you can connect on page 84. If you are dialing, then click Edit. 4 Make sure that call waiting is a common problem that the modem dialing properties are correct. Your modem does not dial or does not connect • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged...
..., crackling, or popping sounds), which you can connect on page 84. If you are dialing, then click Edit. 4 Make sure that call waiting is a common problem that the modem dialing properties are correct. Your modem does not dial or does not connect • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged...
