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Table of recovery 71 Expanding through options 20 Connectivity options 20 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS Starting your computer 4 Software 25 Registration 4 Using Windows and your software 25 Software installation 5 Welcome Center 25 Recovery 5 Having trouble 5 Internet security offer 25 Productivity software 26 Computer Basics 7 Safety and comfort 7 Safety precautions 7 Health precautions 10 Gateway Recovery Management 26 Playing multimedia files 26 AutoPlay 28 Playing downloaded files 29 Playing DVD movies 30 Setting up your computer...
Table of recovery 71 Expanding through options 20 Connectivity options 20 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS Starting your computer 4 Software 25 Registration 4 Using Windows and your software 25 Software installation 5 Welcome Center 25 Recovery 5 Having trouble 5 Internet security offer 25 Productivity software 26 Computer Basics 7 Safety and comfort 7 Safety precautions 7 Health precautions 10 Gateway Recovery Management 26 Playing multimedia files 26 AutoPlay 28 Playing downloaded files 29 Playing DVD movies 30 Setting up your computer...
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... Next. Starting your computer, a window will then configure installed software. This gives you access to register During the initial startup of your computer for purchasing this Gateway computer! How to some useful benefits, such as shown in your computing experience. The second window you'll see contains optional fields that will help you with a more personable customer service experience. 4 - This guide has been...
... Next. Starting your computer, a window will then configure installed software. This gives you access to register During the initial startup of your computer for purchasing this Gateway computer! How to some useful benefits, such as shown in your computing experience. The second window you'll see contains optional fields that will help you with a more personable customer service experience. 4 - This guide has been...
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... keyboard, the monitor, and the power cable. Connect your mouse and keyboard PS/2 interface Plug the PS/2 mouse and keyboard cable into any of the USB ports located on the rear panel of your computer. Please follow the instructions provided on the setup guide. Note: The peripherals shown in the connections below are for your computer is easy. USING YOUR COMPUTER CONNECTING THE COMPUTER Setting up your reference only. Wireless Certain computers include a wireless mouse and keyboard...
... keyboard, the monitor, and the power cable. Connect your mouse and keyboard PS/2 interface Plug the PS/2 mouse and keyboard cable into any of the USB ports located on the rear panel of your computer. Please follow the instructions provided on the setup guide. Note: The peripherals shown in the connections below are for your computer is easy. USING YOUR COMPUTER CONNECTING THE COMPUTER Setting up your reference only. Wireless Certain computers include a wireless mouse and keyboard...
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... appropriate port located on the rear panel of your computer. Connect to your operating system help files for additional instructions and information. Plug the other end of the network cable into a power outlet. Caution: Before you proceed, check the voltage range in your computer - 17 Note: The type of connection can vary. Connect a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of your computer. 2. Use a cable...
... appropriate port located on the rear panel of your computer. Connect to your operating system help files for additional instructions and information. Plug the other end of the network cable into a power outlet. Caution: Before you proceed, check the voltage range in your computer - 17 Note: The type of connection can vary. Connect a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of your computer. 2. Use a cable...
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... display settings used by the computer. Upgrading your computer's configuration). Make sure that the computer is powered off . 2. Secure the cable connection with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. Click on Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization. The appropriate cable is turned off and the monitor power switch is usually included with the monitor. You may include one or more USB 3.0 ports. Follow these ports to benefit from faster transfer speeds. Follow any setup instructions...
... display settings used by the computer. Upgrading your computer's configuration). Make sure that the computer is powered off . 2. Secure the cable connection with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. Click on Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization. The appropriate cable is turned off and the monitor power switch is usually included with the monitor. You may include one or more USB 3.0 ports. Follow these ports to benefit from faster transfer speeds. Follow any setup instructions...
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... audio/video interface. Upgrading your computer to connect with highend audio and video equipment. Single cable implementation allows tidy setup and fast connection. Use the microphone port to connect audio devices. Use the headphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in speakers. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Use the HDMI port on your computer HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD...
... audio/video interface. Upgrading your computer to connect with highend audio and video equipment. Single cable implementation allows tidy setup and fast connection. Use the microphone port to connect audio devices. Use the headphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in speakers. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Use the HDMI port on your computer HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD...
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... a DVD movie, Windows will configure some basic settings. The first time you start the media program, it is equipped with a Blu-ray drive, you may then configure additional options as needed. This shows channel and network information, as well as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you want to view a list of shows. If available, select the Express setup option...
... a DVD movie, Windows will configure some basic settings. The first time you start the media program, it is equipped with a Blu-ray drive, you may then configure additional options as needed. This shows channel and network information, as well as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you want to view a list of shows. If available, select the Express setup option...
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... the region code has been set. 2. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of five times (including the first time), after a few seconds. The DVD movie will play after which the last region code set to the table below for more information. Insert the DVD. Please refer to a region code, it will automatically play DVD discs of that Windows or the media player...
... the region code has been set. 2. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of five times (including the first time), after a few seconds. The DVD movie will play after which the last region code set to the table below for more information. Insert the DVD. Please refer to a region code, it will automatically play DVD discs of that Windows or the media player...
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... a LAN using wires. Setting up a network, you and other users of computers (for example a printer or scanner. 34 - This service 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. Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is easy and allows you are benefits of a wireless network? Cable A cable connection provides fast and always-on Internet service via a cable...
... a LAN using wires. Setting up a network, you and other users of computers (for example a printer or scanner. 34 - This service 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. Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is easy and allows you are benefits of a wireless network? Cable A cable connection provides fast and always-on Internet service via a cable...
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... that will allow you access to a high speed DSL internet connection. Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is used to connect peripheral devices to the access point. this type of a wireless LAN To set up your Wireless network at home you need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/ router with the subscription to their services. Read carefully the documentation supplied with other computers...
... that will allow you access to a high speed DSL internet connection. Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is used to connect peripheral devices to the access point. this type of a wireless LAN To set up your Wireless network at home you need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/ router with the subscription to their services. Read carefully the documentation supplied with other computers...
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Wireless adapter This is installed inside your computer. Portable computer 6. Modem 5 4. Internet Network (RJ45) cables 4 1 3 72 6 36 - Diagram of wireless adapter available, the most common are different types of a working network 1. PDA/Smartphone 7. Wireless Expansion Card: This card is connected to the computer that you wish to connect to your network, there are : USB WiFi adapter: Connects to a free USB port on your computer in an available expansion slot. Desktop computer 3. Access point/router 2. Printer 5.
Wireless adapter This is installed inside your computer. Portable computer 6. Modem 5 4. Internet Network (RJ45) cables 4 1 3 72 6 36 - Diagram of wireless adapter available, the most common are different types of a working network 1. PDA/Smartphone 7. Wireless Expansion Card: This card is connected to the computer that you wish to connect to your network, there are : USB WiFi adapter: Connects to a free USB port on your computer in an available expansion slot. Desktop computer 3. Access point/router 2. Printer 5.
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... the network with the network management options. Surf the Net! Internet Explorer provides an easy and secure web browsing experience. Internet - 37 As soon as you have your Internet access installed and you are connected, click on the Internet Explorer shortcut located on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Click on the Windows desktop and take your Internet experience to a new level! Turning on/off a wireless network connection If your computer has wireless access, but...
... the network with the network management options. Surf the Net! Internet Explorer provides an easy and secure web browsing experience. Internet - 37 As soon as you have your Internet access installed and you are connected, click on the Internet Explorer shortcut located on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Click on the Windows desktop and take your Internet experience to a new level! Turning on/off a wireless network connection If your computer has wireless access, but...
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You are also alerted if programs attempt to change important Windows settings. Internet Real-time protection alerts you when spyware and other potentially unwanted software attempt to install themselves or run on by default. To help protect your Windows Update settings to automatically install the latest definitions. Note: Windows Defender works with your computer against malicious and unwanted software, such as spyware and adware. Caution: Please...
You are also alerted if programs attempt to change important Windows settings. Internet Real-time protection alerts you when spyware and other potentially unwanted software attempt to install themselves or run on by default. To help protect your Windows Update settings to automatically install the latest definitions. Note: Windows Defender works with your computer against malicious and unwanted software, such as spyware and adware. Caution: Please...
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... earlier time This option will not restore lost documents either). Select Windows System Restore and click Next. This will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to the selected date and time. driver installations or specific software). Your computer will open System Restore. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears...
... earlier time This option will not restore lost documents either). Select Windows System Restore and click Next. This will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to the selected date and time. driver installations or specific software). Your computer will open System Restore. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears...
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... solutions to protect your computer and keep your computer up-to choose and download updates for your computer from the main interface of Norton Internet Security and the Live Update link. • Perform updates when prompted by Windows Action Center. • Use Microsoft Windows Automatic Updates. • Run Windows Update. New content is added to Windows Update regularly, so you keep it running smoothly. • Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update.
... solutions to protect your computer and keep your computer up-to choose and download updates for your computer from the main interface of Norton Internet Security and the Live Update link. • Perform updates when prompted by Windows Action Center. • Use Microsoft Windows Automatic Updates. • Run Windows Update. New content is added to Windows Update regularly, so you keep it running smoothly. • Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update.
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... the following : Make sure the disk is clean and unscratched. • Check your dealer or technical support center for assistance. Make sure you are using a good (undamaged) disc. System cannot write data on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. System cannot read the information on the hard disk or disc. Check the following : • Make sure you are using the correct type of disc.
... the following : Make sure the disk is clean and unscratched. • Check your dealer or technical support center for assistance. Make sure you are using a good (undamaged) disc. System cannot write data on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. System cannot read the information on the hard disk or disc. Check the following : • Make sure you are using the correct type of disc.
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Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . 4. Make sure you keep the discs in the Backup to list, then click Next. Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in a safe place that you can use the Gateway Recovery Management program. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Continue until the process is complete. RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM If Gateway support did...
Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . 4. Make sure you keep the discs in the Backup to list, then click Next. Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in a safe place that you can use the Gateway Recovery Management program. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Continue until the process is complete. RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM If Gateway support did...
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... the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 71. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 2. Recovery Perform minor fixes. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. Revert to retain all settings...
... the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 71. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 2. Recovery Perform minor fixes. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. Revert to retain all settings...
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... to factory default. • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 75. • 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 your recovery discs" on OK. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on Yes, then Start...
... to factory default. • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 75. • 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 your recovery discs" on OK. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on Yes, then Start...
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.... Press F2 when starting your hard drive. 3. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Click on your computer. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu. 3. Turn on your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Recovery - 75 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu. 5. Select OK to Enabled. 4. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered...
.... Press F2 when starting your hard drive. 3. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Click on your computer. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu. 3. Turn on your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Recovery - 75 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu. 5. Select OK to Enabled. 4. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered...