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...device into the trash when discarding. More information refers to local, state or federal laws. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Gateway is proud to offer products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent ... (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm. Environmental Protection Agency. iii ENERGY STAR (for selected models) Gateway's ENERGY STAR qualified products save through higher energy efficiency, the more we can save your money by the U.S. Disposal instructions Do...
...device into the trash when discarding. More information refers to local, state or federal laws. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Gateway is proud to offer products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent ... (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm. Environmental Protection Agency. iii ENERGY STAR (for selected models) Gateway's ENERGY STAR qualified products save through higher energy efficiency, the more we can save your money by the U.S. Disposal instructions Do...
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... provide you to register. Choose your notebook or desktop, a window will give you access to visit our website at http://www.gateway.com/register. Product Registration When using your computer for the first time, it is to some useful benefits, such as other advantages...your model of your country and follow the simple instructions. Another Option Another way to register your Gateway product is recommended that are specific to Register During the initial startup of Gateway computer. CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer ...
... provide you to register. Choose your notebook or desktop, a window will give you access to visit our website at http://www.gateway.com/register. Product Registration When using your computer for the first time, it is to some useful benefits, such as other advantages...your model of your country and follow the simple instructions. Another Option Another way to register your Gateway product is recommended that are specific to Register During the initial startup of Gateway computer. CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer ...
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www.gateway.com • Two or more computers with your current setup. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your ISP. If the connection is ... a firewall, to protect your network from ISP to automatically configure network and IP addresses Setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting Before you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Before...
www.gateway.com • Two or more computers with your current setup. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your ISP. If the connection is ... a firewall, to protect your network from ISP to automatically configure network and IP addresses Setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting Before you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Before...
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.... Checking the condition of system devices and the status of their drivers can cause a variety of problems on -screen prompts. - Write down this information for specific problems, right-click the device, then click Properties and examine the information within each of the tabs. Device Manager opens. 2 Examine the list of computer...
.... Checking the condition of system devices and the status of their drivers can cause a variety of problems on -screen prompts. - Write down this information for specific problems, right-click the device, then click Properties and examine the information within each of the tabs. Device Manager opens. 2 Examine the list of computer...
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... EU member states as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within the limits for compliance with Telecom...'s specifications, the associated equipment shall be set up to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with the regulations and constraints in the country of ...
... EU member states as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within the limits for compliance with Telecom...'s specifications, the associated equipment shall be set up to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with the regulations and constraints in the country of ...
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... press the connect button on the receiver (A). • Turn the keyboard over . • Use a thin object (such as a pen tip) to see your Keyboard/Mouse specifications if they are inserted correctly. 2. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER Control Devices (Keyboard/Mouse) Cordless Devices The cordless mouse and keyboard normally connect automatically as...
... press the connect button on the receiver (A). • Turn the keyboard over . • Use a thin object (such as a pen tip) to see your Keyboard/Mouse specifications if they are inserted correctly. 2. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER Control Devices (Keyboard/Mouse) Cordless Devices The cordless mouse and keyboard normally connect automatically as...
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... in a text or accept a chosen option. 7. Space: used to enter text or commands. Esc: Cancels most current tasks. 10. Please update Gateway InfoCentre for characters on the top of the keys depend on the screen; Click one space and delete the last key pressed. 3. Optional Numeric keypad...are using. Use the scroll wheel or button to F12 keys. The functions of your keyboard, please refer to go back one of your specific keyboard 11. Press the Numlock key to enter numbers and special characters. Left-click to select the item under the pointer. 3 Double-...
... in a text or accept a chosen option. 7. Space: used to enter text or commands. Esc: Cancels most current tasks. 10. Please update Gateway InfoCentre for characters on the top of the keys depend on the screen; Click one space and delete the last key pressed. 3. Optional Numeric keypad...are using. Use the scroll wheel or button to F12 keys. The functions of your keyboard, please refer to go back one of your specific keyboard 11. Press the Numlock key to enter numbers and special characters. Left-click to select the item under the pointer. 3 Double-...
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...(or the name of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones. In most common types, such as photos or music. To view documentation specific to reading data from compatible discs, the optical drive(s) provided with an optical drive and a network connection (i.e. Audio CD, CD-ROM, DVD). ... to make sure that they cannot be used over a network). Note: Small computers may be used to appropriate discs. Click on Gateway computers. If your computer may use . Recordable (R) or Re-Writable (RW) Drives In addition to the model you have purchased, please check...
...(or the name of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones. In most common types, such as photos or music. To view documentation specific to reading data from compatible discs, the optical drive(s) provided with an optical drive and a network connection (i.e. Audio CD, CD-ROM, DVD). ... to make sure that they cannot be used over a network). Note: Small computers may be used to appropriate discs. Click on Gateway computers. If your computer may use . Recordable (R) or Re-Writable (RW) Drives In addition to the model you have purchased, please check...
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...; Note: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that it . ✓ Most devices may try to these ports. To view documentation specific to the model you have purchased, nor that is prohibited. Communication Ports Network - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Precautions ✓ If... - Connect a mouse and keyboard to open it . ✓ Do not remove a device if the computer is on Gateway computers. device. Should this copyright protection technology must be detected and installed automatically. Disc Compatibility for home and other intellectual property...
...; Note: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that it . ✓ Most devices may try to these ports. To view documentation specific to the model you have purchased, nor that is prohibited. Communication Ports Network - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Precautions ✓ If... - Connect a mouse and keyboard to open it . ✓ Do not remove a device if the computer is on Gateway computers. device. Should this copyright protection technology must be detected and installed automatically. Disc Compatibility for home and other intellectual property...
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... multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. To open InfoCentre, double-click on the User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) icon on the desktop or click on each disc, such as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of the User's Guide (you can watch...image above). Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on Start > All Programs > Gateway > Gateway InfoCentre. InfoCentre, your electronic user's guide contains information for your computer, giving you the help you have specific information for the computer you need an internet connection) simply click on the Check for ...
... multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. To open InfoCentre, double-click on the User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) icon on the desktop or click on each disc, such as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of the User's Guide (you can watch...image above). Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on Start > All Programs > Gateway > Gateway InfoCentre. InfoCentre, your electronic user's guide contains information for your computer, giving you the help you have specific information for the computer you need an internet connection) simply click on the Check for ...
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...day tasks and tips and information on using a program, press F1 on your computer. To start a setup wizard, which will contain detailed specific information on your keyboard, or click on Start > Windows Media Center. If available, select the Express setup option, you use the media... from online services. Your updated version of multimedia content, presented with simple menus that you may watch television (if your computer by Gateway feature a documentation file. Other buttons give you need help , drivers and downloads. Note: It is not recommended that may use ...
...day tasks and tips and information on using a program, press F1 on your computer. To start a setup wizard, which will contain detailed specific information on your keyboard, or click on Start > Windows Media Center. If available, select the Express setup option, you use the media... from online services. Your updated version of multimedia content, presented with simple menus that you may watch television (if your computer by Gateway feature a documentation file. Other buttons give you need help , drivers and downloads. Note: It is not recommended that may use ...
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... a dialog box and ask you to choose how you want to play and create digital media files. Playing downloaded files Downloaded files may require a specific audio or video codec that is missing a codec? Please also see Windows Help and Support for the program to decompress the file so the music... using a file that was compressed using a codec that Windows or the media player does not include by clicking on the Web Help button in specific programs (e.g. You may be streamed from an audio CD to choose the way Windows handles media files on devices with the media programs installed on...
... a dialog box and ask you to choose how you want to play and create digital media files. Playing downloaded files Downloaded files may require a specific audio or video codec that is missing a codec? Please also see Windows Help and Support for the program to decompress the file so the music... using a file that was compressed using a codec that Windows or the media player does not include by clicking on the Web Help button in specific programs (e.g. You may be streamed from an audio CD to choose the way Windows handles media files on devices with the media programs installed on...
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... click on Empty Recycle Bin or select only the items you can customize to use : Click on your hard disk is best not to run specific tasks regularly. Run Windows System Tools Windows includes some Space on Defragment to restart. To make it easier, System Tools includes a Scheduled Tasks utility, which...
... click on Empty Recycle Bin or select only the items you can customize to use : Click on your hard disk is best not to run specific tasks regularly. Run Windows System Tools Windows includes some Space on Defragment to restart. To make it easier, System Tools includes a Scheduled Tasks utility, which...
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...automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. These programs will not work . Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Your computer will open System Restore. System Restore options Restore your computer to an earlier time This option will return to ...your computer to how it was created. driver installations or specific software). Windows System Restore does not uninstall programs. To do this, you do this. This is useful when a driver installation failed, ...
...automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. These programs will not work . Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Your computer will open System Restore. System Restore options Restore your computer to an earlier time This option will return to ...your computer to how it was created. driver installations or specific software). Windows System Restore does not uninstall programs. To do this, you do this. This is useful when a driver installation failed, ...
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Also remember to fix the issue. Make sure that specific case and may not be limited to that you will help you encounter with our computer from time to solve other computer issues. If the ..., see if they crash or run erratically (page 38) Nothing displays on the screen Power on the screen (page 34) The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays (page 36) The screen freezes when the Windows logo displays (page 36) The Windows desktop displays, but the operating system is in suspend...
Also remember to fix the issue. Make sure that specific case and may not be limited to that you will help you encounter with our computer from time to solve other computer issues. If the ..., see if they crash or run erratically (page 38) Nothing displays on the screen Power on the screen (page 34) The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays (page 36) The screen freezes when the Windows logo displays (page 36) The Windows desktop displays, but the operating system is in suspend...
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...select Roll Back Driver. If you notice that your computer, you may check the Gateway Support Website on www.gateway.com for more on keeping your programs run erratically, there are good chances that a specific program does not work correctly, try using Windows Task Manager If you see page ...also check the recommendations on the previous case (page 37) if the steps below do not notice improvement after reinstalling your computer up when the Gateway logo appears to the Updates chapter on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Click on page 28. 38 - Is your ...
...select Roll Back Driver. If you notice that your computer, you may check the Gateway Support Website on www.gateway.com for more on keeping your programs run erratically, there are good chances that a specific program does not work correctly, try using Windows Task Manager If you see page ...also check the recommendations on the previous case (page 37) if the steps below do not notice improvement after reinstalling your computer up when the Gateway logo appears to the Updates chapter on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Click on page 28. 38 - Is your ...
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... that the speaker power is stuck. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide a. Click on the different tabs to external speakers). b. If you have an LCD screen, use a specific resolution. There may be set up. c. d. My Computer Has no source of interference, or removing the source of your speakers are connected properly. If there...
... that the speaker power is stuck. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide a. Click on the different tabs to external speakers). b. If you have an LCD screen, use a specific resolution. There may be set up. c. d. My Computer Has no source of interference, or removing the source of your speakers are connected properly. If there...
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... section. Try again later or check with your recipient that of the Notification Area. c. Your Internet account settings may have selected the correct ISP for specific instructions. You are not connected. a. Click on the Task Bar at the lower right part of your printer. The Networks connection icon indicates if you...
... section. Try again later or check with your recipient that of the Notification Area. c. Your Internet account settings may have selected the correct ISP for specific instructions. You are not connected. a. Click on the Task Bar at the lower right part of your printer. The Networks connection icon indicates if you...
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...See your printer's manual for any damage caused by adding hardware or software. For support, please contact the manufacturer's hotline. Gateway cannot be held responsible for information about resolving error messages. Check your computer. Most CDs or DVDs start automatically: c. The... installing any cables. If the disc does not start automatically and display an installation screen. Remember to run on your computer's specifications • System Information Click on the website for information about installing the printer in Windows See your printer's manual for the ...
...See your printer's manual for any damage caused by adding hardware or software. For support, please contact the manufacturer's hotline. Gateway cannot be held responsible for information about resolving error messages. Check your computer. Most CDs or DVDs start automatically: c. The... installing any cables. If the disc does not start automatically and display an installation screen. Remember to run on your computer's specifications • System Information Click on the website for information about installing the printer in Windows See your printer's manual for the ...
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...External hardware device Installing a new hardware device such as it was when your computer's specifications on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Helpdesk - 45 Click on page 44). 2. Check your computer's specifications (see Check your computer left the factory. is exactly as a printer, scanner,... it will be used on page 46 for more help and advice. Each type of device has its own installation specifications, so please check the documentation provided with your new hardware, you are still having difficulties, please contact the manufacturer or...
...External hardware device Installing a new hardware device such as it was when your computer's specifications on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Helpdesk - 45 Click on page 44). 2. Check your computer's specifications (see Check your computer left the factory. is exactly as a printer, scanner,... it will be used on page 46 for more help and advice. Each type of device has its own installation specifications, so please check the documentation provided with your new hardware, you are still having difficulties, please contact the manufacturer or...