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... Internet Service Provider...... 50 Left view 21 Network connections 52 Right view 22 Surf the Net 55 Base view 24 Security 57 Upgrading your computer 25 Helpdesk 71 Expanding through options 25 Safe computing 71 Connectivity options 25 Maintenance 71 Updates 78 Power supply 30 Windows Remote Assistance 80 AC power adapter 30 Battery pack 31 Recovery 81 Battery pack characteristics 31 Gateway Recovery Management 81 Installing or removing the battery Creating recovery discs 81 pack 33 Recovering...
... Internet Service Provider...... 50 Left view 21 Network connections 52 Right view 22 Surf the Net 55 Base view 24 Security 57 Upgrading your computer 25 Helpdesk 71 Expanding through options 25 Safe computing 71 Connectivity options 25 Maintenance 71 Updates 78 Power supply 30 Windows Remote Assistance 80 AC power adapter 30 Battery pack 31 Recovery 81 Battery pack characteristics 31 Gateway Recovery Management 81 Installing or removing the battery Creating recovery discs 81 pack 33 Recovering...
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Icon Function Description Fn Hotkey for your computer; Create a regular schedule or make copies whenever you to return. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the internal touchpad on certain keys. Stop Stop playing the selected media file. Help Opens the User's Guide for second Activates a second function on and off to save power. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Gateway MyBackup Communication Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Allows you want. Play...
Icon Function Description Fn Hotkey for your computer; Create a regular schedule or make copies whenever you to return. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the internal touchpad on certain keys. Stop Stop playing the selected media file. Help Opens the User's Guide for second Activates a second function on and off to save power. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Gateway MyBackup Communication Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Allows you want. Play...
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... to connect peripheral devices to access the contents of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones. If the card contains some files, the Windows Auto Play window may appear (this depends on how to connect different external devices to insert the card, try reorientating the card slightly. 3. Connectivity options Ports allow you wish to use any force to the computer, read the following section. Memory card reader Memory cards are used...
... to connect peripheral devices to access the contents of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones. If the card contains some files, the Windows Auto Play window may appear (this depends on how to connect different external devices to insert the card, try reorientating the card slightly. 3. Connectivity options Ports allow you wish to use any force to the computer, read the following section. Memory card reader Memory cards are used...
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... industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/ video interface. Use the microphone port to connect audio devices. HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over a single cable. Single cable implementation allows tidy setup and fast connection. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Upgrading...
... industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/ video interface. Use the microphone port to connect audio devices. HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over a single cable. Single cable implementation allows tidy setup and fast connection. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Upgrading...
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... page 81 for system recovery options, you can make faster, more information. 38 Easily edit and print your ideas, solve problems and simplify everyday projects with Windows Live Photo Gallery. Express your photos with Office 2010. Productivity software Work Great with Bing™ - Photo editing - Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your personal data (bank account credentials, credit card numbers, passwords, and more). from...
... page 81 for system recovery options, you can make faster, more information. 38 Easily edit and print your ideas, solve problems and simplify everyday projects with Windows Live Photo Gallery. Express your photos with Office 2010. Productivity software Work Great with Bing™ - Photo editing - Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your personal data (bank account credentials, credit card numbers, passwords, and more). from...
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Click the X to access settings for the social networks. you may set how often a network is active, you may download and install an updated version of the Social Networks application. Changing settings Click the settings icon to exit the Settings section. If the Live Update button is checked (the refresh frequency) and logout from specifc networks in the bottom bar to see specific settings; The first button, and the section viewed...
Click the X to access settings for the social networks. you may set how often a network is active, you may download and install an updated version of the Social Networks application. Changing settings Click the settings icon to exit the Settings section. If the Live Update button is checked (the refresh frequency) and logout from specifc networks in the bottom bar to see specific settings; The first button, and the section viewed...
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... devices (such as WiFi or Bluetooth). What are connected to the network, for example, within an office building or home) that provides network and wi-fi access. Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as a printer) and an Internet connection. Cable A cable connection provides fast and 'always-on' Internet service...
... devices (such as WiFi or Bluetooth). What are connected to the network, for example, within an office building or home) that provides network and wi-fi access. Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as a printer) and an Internet connection. Cable A cable connection provides fast and 'always-on' Internet service...
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... useful when a driver installation failed, or when you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1. Helpdesk - 77 driver installations or specific software). Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. This will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. Your computer will open System Restore. If you changed a system setting, and it will return to your computer to how it was created and click Next. 3. By default Windows...
... useful when a driver installation failed, or when you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1. Helpdesk - 77 driver installations or specific software). Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. This will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. Your computer will open System Restore. If you changed a system setting, and it will return to your computer to how it was created and click Next. 3. By default Windows...
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RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM If Gateway support did not help , then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. This will restore your computer to the same state as when you purchased it, while giving you can use the Gateway Recovery Management program. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. Recovery - 85 For instructions on reinstalling software and...
RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM If Gateway support did not help , then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. This will restore your computer to the same state as when you purchased it, while giving you can use the Gateway Recovery Management program. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. Recovery - 85 For instructions on reinstalling software and...
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... Recovery main menu opens. 86 You can recover using either your pre-installed software and drivers: 1. To recover your hard drive or the backup you have created. • New software - OR If you are recovering from the factory. If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Types of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the software and device drivers...
... Recovery main menu opens. 86 You can recover using either your pre-installed software and drivers: 1. To recover your hard drive or the backup you have created. • New software - OR If you are recovering from the factory. If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Types of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the software and device drivers...
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... your original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 90. • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all files on Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Recovery - 89 Follow...
... your original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 90. • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all files on Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Recovery - 89 Follow...
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... menu. 5. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Recovering from factory default. If it is selected, press F5 to change this setting to confirm. 90 Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: 1. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Select OK to Enabled. 4. Turn...
... menu. 5. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Recovering from factory default. If it is selected, press F5 to change this setting to confirm. 90 Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: 1. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Select OK to Enabled. 4. Turn...
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... you are replacing it. Battery disposal (when applicable) Before disposing of used batteries according to your retailer if you have removed any batteries that batteries must be collected for lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. 104 For information, visit www.gateway.com/about/corp_responsibility/ environment.php. Mercury advisory For electronic products containing a non-LED-backlit LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp...
... you are replacing it. Battery disposal (when applicable) Before disposing of used batteries according to your retailer if you have removed any batteries that batteries must be collected for lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. 104 For information, visit www.gateway.com/about/corp_responsibility/ environment.php. Mercury advisory For electronic products containing a non-LED-backlit LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp...
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If the Live Update button is active, you may download and install an updated version of the Social Networks application. you may set how often a network is checked (the refresh frequency) and logout from specifc networks in the bottom bar to see specific settings; Click the X to access settings for the social networks. Software - 49 Live Update - If there are the News Feed (for Facebook), Most Viewed for...
If the Live Update button is active, you may download and install an updated version of the Social Networks application. you may set how often a network is checked (the refresh frequency) and logout from specifc networks in the bottom bar to see specific settings; Click the X to access settings for the social networks. Software - 49 Live Update - If there are the News Feed (for Facebook), Most Viewed for...
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... the Internet. Cable A cable connection provides fast and 'always-on' Internet service via a cable television line. You can use your home network to share access to files and devices connected to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. Setting up a LAN using wires. You can set up a network, you are benefits of your telephone and watch cable TV at the same time you can share files, peripheral devices (such as WiFi or Bluetooth). Wireless networks A wireless LAN...
... the Internet. Cable A cable connection provides fast and 'always-on' Internet service via a cable television line. You can use your home network to share access to files and devices connected to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. Setting up a LAN using wires. You can set up a network, you are benefits of your telephone and watch cable TV at the same time you can share files, peripheral devices (such as WiFi or Bluetooth). Wireless networks A wireless LAN...
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... and open the Recovery Program. 2. driver installations or specific software). Helpdesk - 77 This will open System Restore. Click Next. 2. Select from the list the date when the restore point was on Finish to restore the computer to the Operating System (e.g. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. If you changed a system setting, and it will not restore lost documents either). By default Windows saves...
... and open the Recovery Program. 2. driver installations or specific software). Helpdesk - 77 This will open System Restore. Click Next. 2. Select from the list the date when the restore point was on Finish to restore the computer to the Operating System (e.g. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. If you changed a system setting, and it will not restore lost documents either). By default Windows saves...
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... recover your computer to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval. Recovery - 85 Reset your problem, you an option to the same state as when you purchased it, while giving you can use the Gateway Recovery Management program. This will restore your system: 1. RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM If Gateway support did not help , then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers...
... recover your computer to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval. Recovery - 85 Reset your problem, you an option to the same state as when you purchased it, while giving you can use the Gateway Recovery Management program. This will restore your system: 1. RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM If Gateway support did not help , then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers...
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... recover using either your driver and application recovery backup, insert it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 86 Gateway Recovery Management opens. - If you need to recover device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to recover software that came pre-installed on Gateway Recovery Management. OR If you are recovering from the factory. If you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. Click on Start...
... recover using either your driver and application recovery backup, insert it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 86 Gateway Recovery Management opens. - If you need to recover device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to recover software that came pre-installed on Gateway Recovery Management. OR If you are recovering from the factory. If you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. Click on Start...
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... box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3. Click on OK. Click on Yes, then Start. • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 90. • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive...
... box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3. Click on OK. Click on Yes, then Start. • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 90. • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive...
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.... Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu. 3. Click on your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Press F2 when starting your computer. Click on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. 2. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Recovering from factory default. Turn on Restore system...
.... Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu. 3. Click on your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Press F2 when starting your computer. Click on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. 2. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Recovering from factory default. Turn on Restore system...