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... from a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account. 2 In the address bar, type the address of the Web site that you download. www.gateway.com Help For more information about connecting to a Web site in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type connecting to a Web site, click Start..., then click Help and Support. OR Click a link on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to download. 13 The Web browser locates the server computer on a Web page to navigate...
... from a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account. 2 In the address bar, type the address of the Web site that you download. www.gateway.com Help For more information about connecting to a Web site in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type connecting to a Web site, click Start..., then click Help and Support. OR Click a link on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to download. 13 The Web browser locates the server computer on a Web page to navigate...
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... Getting Started 3 Create or locate the folder where you want . A copy of two or more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... Getting Started 3 Create or locate the folder where you want . A copy of two or more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... and installation instructions from the CD that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Memory card types The media card reader supports several memory card types. Each slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can be transferred from a digital camera ... each type of card, examine the face plate of the media card reader. You can also use for the printer on the computer you are supported by your card reader and the slots to use the media card reader to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 ...
... and installation instructions from the CD that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Memory card types The media card reader supports several memory card types. Each slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can be transferred from a digital camera ... each type of card, examine the face plate of the media card reader. You can also use for the printer on the computer you are supported by your card reader and the slots to use the media card reader to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 ...
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...to break in cold temperatures and can result in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the computer. • When storing your computer. www.gateway.com • Be careful not to bump or drop your warranty. Damage due to either extreme is on because data on the hard drive...rule, your computer is not made to the computer. • Do not block the ventilation fan slots. Magnetic fields can lead to permanent damage to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer, we recommend that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. The case, although ...
...to break in cold temperatures and can result in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the computer. • When storing your computer. www.gateway.com • Be careful not to bump or drop your warranty. Damage due to either extreme is on because data on the hard drive...rule, your computer is not made to the computer. • Do not block the ventilation fan slots. Magnetic fields can lead to permanent damage to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer, we recommend that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. The case, although ...
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... computer and keep your computer up-to choose updates for your computer. Help For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. New content is added to the site regularly, so you can always get the most recent updates and fixes to the software and hardware on...
... computer and keep your computer up-to choose updates for your computer. Help For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. New content is added to the site regularly, so you can always get the most recent updates and fixes to the software and hardware on...
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...31 "Data error" See "You get an "Operating system not found " See "You get a "Data error" message" on page 44. www.gateway.com • Check all cable connections, including power. • If an error message appears on page 44. Help For more information about troubleshooting, ...click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed ...
...31 "Data error" See "You get an "Operating system not found " See "You get a "Data error" message" on page 44. www.gateway.com • Check all cable connections, including power. • If an error message appears on page 44. Help For more information about troubleshooting, ...click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed ...
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... to solve). Internet and networking Internet If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is widespread (a problem they are trying to the Internet • If you do not find a solution ...to your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be having connection problems. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. Help For...
... to solve). Internet and networking Internet If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is widespread (a problem they are trying to the Internet • If you do not find a solution ...to your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be having connection problems. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. Help For...
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..., contact the intended recipient by using another method, then ask them • Click the Receive or Send and Receive button in your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is set up correctly. Contact your Web browser, then restart it again, or try a different URL. •... (ISP) is widespread (a problem they are unable to browse the Internet • You may be experiencing problems. Close your ISP for technical support. Check the URL, then enter it . www.gateway.com You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are trying to solve). If that user.
..., contact the intended recipient by using another method, then ask them • Click the Receive or Send and Receive button in your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is set up correctly. Contact your Web browser, then restart it again, or try a different URL. •... (ISP) is widespread (a problem they are unable to browse the Internet • You may be experiencing problems. Close your ISP for technical support. Check the URL, then enter it . www.gateway.com You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are trying to solve). If that user.
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... dialing properties: 1 Click (Start), type modem, then press ENTER. 2 If the Location Information dialog box opens, enter the information for your modem manufacturer for technical support. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet and networking" on page 32. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Modem (cable or DSL) My computer cannot connect to the Internet. •...
... dialing properties: 1 Click (Start), type modem, then press ENTER. 2 If the Location Information dialog box opens, enter the information for your modem manufacturer for technical support. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet and networking" on page 32. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Modem (cable or DSL) My computer cannot connect to the Internet. •...
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...not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. www.gateway.com Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. The modem is a common problem that came with the modem connection. • Restart your computer. Your 56K... line levels. • Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Check for technical support. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet and networking" on page 32.
...not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. www.gateway.com Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. The modem is a common problem that came with the modem connection. • Restart your computer. Your 56K... line levels. • Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Check for technical support. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet and networking" on page 32.
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... port already open or the modem has failed to close the dialog boxes. 36 If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics.
... port already open or the modem has failed to close the dialog boxes. 36 If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics.
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.... • If you assigned IP addresses to your network components. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your wired network is a number you assign between 0 and 254. www.gateway.com Networking You cannot see the other computers are turned on. • If you are working.
.... • If you assigned IP addresses to your network components. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your wired network is a number you assign between 0 and 254. www.gateway.com Networking You cannot see the other computers are turned on. • If you are working.
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... display is not uniform • Make sure that the Print to file box is not checked in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com The color is dim or difficult to read • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. • Change the display settings. • For more information...
... display is not uniform • Make sure that the Print to file box is not checked in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com The color is dim or difficult to read • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. • Change the display settings. • For more information...
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... the disc is clean and free from large scratches. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. An audio disc does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume controls are turned up , and make sure ...label side up , and make sure that any attached speakers are turned on adding additional memory. • Contact your printer manufacturer's technical support. See the printer documentation for instructions. • Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. Optical discs ...
... the disc is clean and free from large scratches. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. An audio disc does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume controls are turned up , and make sure ...label side up , and make sure that any attached speakers are turned on adding additional memory. • Contact your printer manufacturer's technical support. See the printer documentation for instructions. • Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. Optical discs ...
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... Help box, then press ENTER. • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. www.gateway.com Files You get an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. If the hard drive is restored...cannot be lost when you want to restore, then click Restore. Help For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Caution All deleted files will be restored. To restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you ...
... Help box, then press ENTER. • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. www.gateway.com Files You get an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. If the hard drive is restored...cannot be lost when you want to restore, then click Restore. Help For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Caution All deleted files will be restored. To restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you ...
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... click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. This process may take several minutes. Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is checked for errors. Help For more information about checking... time you restart your computer). The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found by following the on-screen instructions. 5 Click OK. www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for disk errors in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 45
... click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. This process may take several minutes. Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is checked for errors. Help For more information about checking... time you restart your computer). The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found by following the on-screen instructions. 5 Click OK. www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for disk errors in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 45
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...Search Help box, then press ENTER. 46 Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type sound troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Memory Help For more information about sound ...troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. • If you continue ...
...Search Help box, then press ENTER. 46 Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type sound troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Memory Help For more information about sound ...troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. • If you continue ...
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... significantly affect the video quality: • Cable connections-Loose cables can lower video quality. Media Center mode is best viewed on your TV and computer supports: • A/V cables (basic) • S-Video (fair, but not optimized for computer video display) • VGA (good) • DVI...Help box, then press ENTER. Your computer has one or more information about Windows Media Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Media Center This section only covers problems relating to Media Center mode. Other types of display devices, including TVs...
... significantly affect the video quality: • Cable connections-Loose cables can lower video quality. Media Center mode is best viewed on your TV and computer supports: • A/V cables (basic) • S-Video (fair, but not optimized for computer video display) • VGA (good) • DVI...Help box, then press ENTER. Your computer has one or more information about Windows Media Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Media Center This section only covers problems relating to Media Center mode. Other types of display devices, including TVs...
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... Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. • Type of video cables-Poor quality video cables can cause problems. Gateway recommends using Media Center • Media Center saves recorded programs in after extended use. • LCD...running Media Center or on any computer that your computer's video signal uses, and may experience image burn-in the DVR-MS format. www.gateway.com • Quality of TV • CRT TVs may have at least Windows XP with Media Center itself. For a better picture on...
... Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. • Type of video cables-Poor quality video cables can cause problems. Gateway recommends using Media Center • Media Center saves recorded programs in after extended use. • LCD...running Media Center or on any computer that your computer's video signal uses, and may experience image burn-in the DVR-MS format. www.gateway.com • Quality of TV • CRT TVs may have at least Windows XP with Media Center itself. For a better picture on...
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... computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway provides everything you need to create, but for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. Caution To prepare your ... factory-loaded software and drivers. Important We recommend that are not recoverable by following the information in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows Vista and all of...
... computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway provides everything you need to create, but for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. Caution To prepare your ... factory-loaded software and drivers. Important We recommend that are not recoverable by following the information in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows Vista and all of...