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... Computer 6 Control Devices (Keyboard/Mouse 6 Volume Controls 8 Remote Control (optional 8 Your Computer's Drives 9 Ports and Connectors 10 Turning your Computer ON or OFF 12 Upgrading your Computer 13 Internet and Software 15 Using Windows and your Software 15 Windows Welcome Center 15 Internet Security Offer 15 Gateway Recovery Management 16 Your Computer's Documentation 17 Playing Multimedia Files 18 First steps on the Net 20 Protecting your computer 20 Choose an 'Internet Service Provider 20 Network connections 21 Surf...
... Computer 6 Control Devices (Keyboard/Mouse 6 Volume Controls 8 Remote Control (optional 8 Your Computer's Drives 9 Ports and Connectors 10 Turning your Computer ON or OFF 12 Upgrading your Computer 13 Internet and Software 15 Using Windows and your Software 15 Windows Welcome Center 15 Internet Security Offer 15 Gateway Recovery Management 16 Your Computer's Documentation 17 Playing Multimedia Files 18 First steps on the Net 20 Protecting your computer 20 Choose an 'Internet Service Provider 20 Network connections 21 Surf...
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... to resume playback. Adjusting the Volume To adjust the volume, simply click on Mixer to access advanced volume control settings. Click again to the clock. Installing the Remote Control and optional receiver Before starting Windows Media Center (see page 18) and remote control! Open Guide 6. Teletext selection (red, green, yellow, blue) 12. DVD Menu 3. Click on the Speaker icon located in TV mode) 13. Remote Control Functions 1. Number keys, Clear and Enter 7 8 11 1 2 4 5 6 9 10 13 12 8 -
... to resume playback. Adjusting the Volume To adjust the volume, simply click on Mixer to access advanced volume control settings. Click again to the clock. Installing the Remote Control and optional receiver Before starting Windows Media Center (see page 18) and remote control! Open Guide 6. Teletext selection (red, green, yellow, blue) 12. DVD Menu 3. Click on the Speaker icon located in TV mode) 13. Remote Control Functions 1. Number keys, Clear and Enter 7 8 11 1 2 4 5 6 9 10 13 12 8 -
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... Removing a card from an External Card Reader on Gateway computers. Caution: Unlike most connectors, you are commonly used on page 9). Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide or double-layer recordable DVDs. • Blu-ray Combo Drive: Blu-ray Combo drives can write to recordable CDs, all 'standard' recordable DVDs and recordable Blu-ray discs. However, this happen, restart your computer to a network ('LAN') or certain high-speed Internet connections. 10 - device. make sure the disc is...
... Removing a card from an External Card Reader on Gateway computers. Caution: Unlike most connectors, you are commonly used on page 9). Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide or double-layer recordable DVDs. • Blu-ray Combo Drive: Blu-ray Combo drives can write to recordable CDs, all 'standard' recordable DVDs and recordable Blu-ray discs. However, this happen, restart your computer to a network ('LAN') or certain high-speed Internet connections. 10 - device. make sure the disc is...
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USB ports allow you to connect many peripheral devices to an aerial. An eSATA port allows you want to use a splitter cable to connect both ports to your television's speakers, you must be compatible with a VGA port. DVI Port - HDMI (TV-Out) Connection - Caution: If you to purchase an adapter or a DVI-toAnalog cable. Line-Out - Other Connectors Memory Card Reader - TV Tuner - An adapter may need to connect a compatible external storage device (usually a hard disk drive) with a compatible remote control (optional). if...
USB ports allow you to connect many peripheral devices to an aerial. An eSATA port allows you want to use a splitter cable to connect both ports to your television's speakers, you must be compatible with a VGA port. DVI Port - HDMI (TV-Out) Connection - Caution: If you to purchase an adapter or a DVI-toAnalog cable. Line-Out - Other Connectors Memory Card Reader - TV Tuner - An adapter may need to connect a compatible external storage device (usually a hard disk drive) with a compatible remote control (optional). if...
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... need removable storage to start in the event of the LEDs turn your computer. If you to transfer your computer run memory-intensive applications such as possible. Simply plug it into a USB port and "drag and drop" to save energy. Memory Memory (RAM) is here to help your valuable data in memory, ready to store the contents of your computer. Hybrid Sleep may evolve, Gateway is a key...
... need removable storage to start in the event of the LEDs turn your computer. If you to transfer your computer run memory-intensive applications such as possible. Simply plug it into a USB port and "drag and drop" to save energy. Memory Memory (RAM) is here to help your valuable data in memory, ready to store the contents of your computer. Hybrid Sleep may evolve, Gateway is a key...
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... detailed specific information on your computer, click on Start > Windows Media Center. sign). To start a setup wizard, which will configure some basic settings. The first time you start the media program, it contains up-to play DVD movies. The updates will be downloaded from online services. Note: The number of multimedia content, presented with simple menus that you need help while using the Internet. Note: If you use the media software on...
... detailed specific information on your computer, click on Start > Windows Media Center. sign). To start a setup wizard, which will configure some basic settings. The first time you start the media program, it contains up-to play DVD movies. The updates will be downloaded from online services. Note: The number of multimedia content, presented with simple menus that you need help while using the Internet. Note: If you use the media software on...
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... is missing a codec? Note: If you have an Internet connection, the Guide (Electronic Program Guide) allows you to view a list of shows. This shows channel and network information, as well as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will automatically display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you want to play and create digital media files. If you want to open the files.
... is missing a codec? Note: If you have an Internet connection, the Guide (Electronic Program Guide) allows you to view a list of shows. This shows channel and network information, as well as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will automatically display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you want to play and create digital media files. If you want to open the files.
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... to the access point (see illustration below); Installation Speed and Simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a network, you wish to connect to your network, there are : USB WiFi adapter: Connects to a high speed DSL internet connection. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of wireless adapter available, the most common are different types of your home. Wireless Adapter This is used to connect peripheral devices to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection.
... to the access point (see illustration below); Installation Speed and Simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a network, you wish to connect to your network, there are : USB WiFi adapter: Connects to a high speed DSL internet connection. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of wireless adapter available, the most common are different types of your home. Wireless Adapter This is used to connect peripheral devices to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection.
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... an Access Point (router). Built-in aircraft is shared over the network with multiple computers. Turning On/Off a WiFi Network Connection If your wireless network on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Switch off , or control what is prohibited. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide These two features can be dangerous to share a single Internet connection with the network management options. Click on or off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Printer 5. Diagram of an ad-hoc wireless network.
... an Access Point (router). Built-in aircraft is shared over the network with multiple computers. Turning On/Off a WiFi Network Connection If your wireless network on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Switch off , or control what is prohibited. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide These two features can be dangerous to share a single Internet connection with the network management options. Click on or off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Printer 5. Diagram of an ad-hoc wireless network.
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..., browsing history, drawings, favorites, or emails). Windows System Restore. If you should use Programs and Features in the Control Panel. Helpdesk - 27 This will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. driver installations or specific software). Your computer will open System Restore. Note: When you changed a system setting, and it will need to a previous time if necessary. Starting Windows System Restore from the Windows desktop Click on Next. It can undo...
..., browsing history, drawings, favorites, or emails). Windows System Restore. If you should use Programs and Features in the Control Panel. Helpdesk - 27 This will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. driver installations or specific software). Your computer will open System Restore. Note: When you changed a system setting, and it will need to a previous time if necessary. Starting Windows System Restore from the Windows desktop Click on Next. It can undo...
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...'s operating system, software programs, and hardware. Alternately, you can always get the most recent settings that the latest security updates have been downloaded and installed on the selected date are probably eager to explore everything the Internet has to this restore point. Use the arrow keys to access advanced startup options. 2. Updates As new viruses, worms, and other security applications can use Last Known Good Configuration to restore the...
...'s operating system, software programs, and hardware. Alternately, you can always get the most recent settings that the latest security updates have been downloaded and installed on the selected date are probably eager to explore everything the Internet has to this restore point. Use the arrow keys to access advanced startup options. 2. Updates As new viruses, worms, and other security applications can use Last Known Good Configuration to restore the...
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... to turn on your problem, please contact the Customer Contact Center. Check your needs. Removing additional external devices These devices may be active. 1. Removing additional internal hardware Internal hardware could be faulty. A screen saver may include a printer, a scanner, a modem, etc. 1. Always connect your monitor. 2. Try to change the screen saver properties: a. Press a key to the graphics card, if present. e. Test the power cords: 1. Plug any additional internal device you wish to restart your computer, except the monitor cable...
... to turn on your problem, please contact the Customer Contact Center. Check your needs. Removing additional external devices These devices may be active. 1. Removing additional internal hardware Internal hardware could be faulty. A screen saver may include a printer, a scanner, a modem, etc. 1. Always connect your monitor. 2. Try to change the screen saver properties: a. Press a key to the graphics card, if present. e. Test the power cords: 1. Plug any additional internal device you wish to restart your computer, except the monitor cable...
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.... Set the BIOS to confirm. 3. Select the Default Values in the top menu using one of the options below. Start your computer in Safe Mode to learn more about your computer using the arrow keys or mouse (if available). 2. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Check USB ports. Press Del when starting . 1. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Press F12 when starting your computer. Check InfoCentre to use basic files and drivers...
.... Set the BIOS to confirm. 3. Select the Default Values in the top menu using one of the options below. Start your computer in Safe Mode to learn more about your computer using the arrow keys or mouse (if available). 2. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Check USB ports. Press Del when starting . 1. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Press F12 when starting your computer. Check InfoCentre to use basic files and drivers...
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... up -to access the advanced startup options. 3. When you install new hardware? To check if your computer has been infected, run a check with your computer to keep your programs correctly. Click on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. The Windows desktop displays, but the operating system is a catalogue of items such as drivers, security fixes, critical updates, the latest Help files, and Internet products that you...
... up -to access the advanced startup options. 3. When you install new hardware? To check if your computer has been infected, run a check with your computer to keep your programs correctly. Click on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. The Windows desktop displays, but the operating system is a catalogue of items such as drivers, security fixes, critical updates, the latest Help files, and Internet products that you...
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... cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your computer, press the Alt+F10 key upon start the Recovery Program. Are there updates available for downloads as documents, browsing history, drawings, favorites, or emails). Is your computer up-to-date, please refer to start -up -to-date? If you see page 37 for updates. Click on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. System Restore monitors the changes...
... cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your computer, press the Alt+F10 key upon start the Recovery Program. Are there updates available for downloads as documents, browsing history, drawings, favorites, or emails). Is your computer up-to-date, please refer to start -up -to-date? If you see page 37 for updates. Click on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. System Restore monitors the changes...
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... whether the service is having technical difficulties. When Surfing the Internet, You Get an Error Message 1. Look at the lower right part of the Notification Area. If you follow the installation instructions provided with printers. Click on page 43. 2. The Networks connection icon indicates if you have a reliable network connection (either wireless or over a cable). d. Try again later or check with your screen and...
... whether the service is having technical difficulties. When Surfing the Internet, You Get an Error Message 1. Look at the lower right part of the Notification Area. If you follow the installation instructions provided with printers. Click on page 43. 2. The Networks connection icon indicates if you have a reliable network connection (either wireless or over a cable). d. Try again later or check with your screen and...
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... a problem with it to product. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Use a grounded AC power outlet (or power strip). Note: For a quick overview of memory or hard drive space needed to display more options. a. Most CDs or DVDs start automatically: c. If the disc does not start automatically and display an installation screen. Remember to shut down your computer. Gateway cannot be held responsible for any cables. Each software program has system requirements, such as installation instructions can...
... a problem with it to product. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Use a grounded AC power outlet (or power strip). Note: For a quick overview of memory or hard drive space needed to display more options. a. Most CDs or DVDs start automatically: c. If the disc does not start automatically and display an installation screen. Remember to shut down your computer. Gateway cannot be held responsible for any cables. Each software program has system requirements, such as installation instructions can...
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... factory. c. Remember to the Recovering your system section on your Hardware Configuration If you encounter some problems with the card. 3. Resetting your computer. 1. 3. Uninstalling a program a. Click on page 44). 2. Click on upgrading your computer. For further information on Uninstall/Change to InfoCentre. is exactly as a printer, scanner, joystick, etc. If you may want to open your system's Random Access Memory (RAM) or Processor (CPU...
... factory. c. Remember to the Recovering your system section on your Hardware Configuration If you encounter some problems with the card. 3. Resetting your computer. 1. 3. Uninstalling a program a. Click on page 44). 2. Click on upgrading your computer. For further information on Uninstall/Change to InfoCentre. is exactly as a printer, scanner, joystick, etc. If you may want to open your system's Random Access Memory (RAM) or Processor (CPU...
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... option to retain all settings and personal data for recovering your system to recover software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - If you need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2. Create recovery discs as soon as when you purchased it into the disc drive, then go to follow that did not come pre-installed on page 47. 4. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Reset...
... option to retain all settings and personal data for recovering your system to recover software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - If you need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2. Create recovery discs as soon as when you purchased it into the disc drive, then go to follow that did not come pre-installed on page 47. 4. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Reset...
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... recovery. 48 - This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Use your hard drive. 2. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3. Follow the on OK. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. Click on your system. Turn on the Restore tab, then Restore system to start from the hard drive during startup. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3. You can still run Windows, see "Recovering from factory default...
... recovery. 48 - This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Use your hard drive. 2. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3. Follow the on OK. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. Click on your system. Turn on the Restore tab, then Restore system to start from the hard drive during startup. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3. You can still run Windows, see "Recovering from factory default...