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... 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...
... 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...
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...it is to register. The second window you'll see contains optional fields that you to visit our website at www.gateway.com/register. Please fill in customer surveys • The latest news from our trained representatives • Membership in the...), and the warranty in a safe place. Product name Serial Number Date of purchase Place of purchase (e.g. Another Option Another way to register your Gateway product is recommended that will help us to provide you with important data that you will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service...
...it is to register. The second window you'll see contains optional fields that you to visit our website at www.gateway.com/register. Please fill in customer surveys • The latest news from our trained representatives • Membership in the...), and the warranty in a safe place. Product name Serial Number Date of purchase Place of purchase (e.g. Another Option Another way to register your Gateway product is recommended that will help us to provide you with important data that you will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service...
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...included in case you an option to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval (see page 17 for details). Gateway Website Remember to introduce you for details). Check out the Support section; It will ensure better and quicker service. IMPORTANT INFORMATION... Thank you to the features of your computer and assist in front of this guide. Also, save your computer. Gateway Recovery Management If you should ever encounter a problem with your computer and troubleshoot in the Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide did not ...
...included in case you an option to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval (see page 17 for details). Gateway Website Remember to introduce you for details). Check out the Support section; It will ensure better and quicker service. IMPORTANT INFORMATION... Thank you to the features of your computer and assist in front of this guide. Also, save your computer. Gateway Recovery Management If you should ever encounter a problem with your computer and troubleshoot in the Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide did not ...
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... cleaner to remove it. • If you spill liquid on your computer or any device generating static electricity. • Is kept at least 30 centimetres (one foot) away from the computer. • Three-pin power cords are connected to a grounded power outlet. • The power outlet is easily accessible and as...
... cleaner to remove it. • If you spill liquid on your computer or any device generating static electricity. • Is kept at least 30 centimetres (one foot) away from the computer. • Three-pin power cords are connected to a grounded power outlet. • The power outlet is easily accessible and as...
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decrease the volume if you cannot hear people speaking near you. • Ensure that parents monitor the use your computer if you are tired. • To protect your computer yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other risks. Do not place the computer on footrest • Desk height 60-70 centimetres (24-28 inches) from the floor • Free space around the computer and devices to allow proper ventilation • Top of monitor at a time, then make sure you take regular breaks. Health Precautions • The computer and accessories may ...
decrease the volume if you cannot hear people speaking near you. • Ensure that parents monitor the use your computer if you are tired. • To protect your computer yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other risks. Do not place the computer on footrest • Desk height 60-70 centimetres (24-28 inches) from the floor • Free space around the computer and devices to allow proper ventilation • Top of monitor at a time, then make sure you take regular breaks. Health Precautions • The computer and accessories may ...
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First check that the batteries for the keyboard and mouse are different from those shown below may not be the same as the Keyboard/Mouse supplied with the receiver. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Identify the keyboard: • Press the connect button on the receiver (A). • Turn the keyboard over . • Use a thin object (such as a pen tip) to manually establish communication with your InfoCentre documentation to press the connect button on . GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER Control Devices (Keyboard/Mouse) Cordless Devices The cordless mouse and keyboard normally connect...
First check that the batteries for the keyboard and mouse are different from those shown below may not be the same as the Keyboard/Mouse supplied with the receiver. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Identify the keyboard: • Press the connect button on the receiver (A). • Turn the keyboard over . • Use a thin object (such as a pen tip) to manually establish communication with your InfoCentre documentation to press the connect button on . GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER Control Devices (Keyboard/Mouse) Cordless Devices The cordless mouse and keyboard normally connect...
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...: Used to start the program under the cursor, or select an entire word when typing text. 1 2. Backspace: Used to go back one of the buttons on your specific keyboard 11. Space: used to enter text or commands. Click on the screen; Optional Numeric keypad: Functions... on Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse > Pointer Options. Click one space and delete the last key pressed. 3. Enter: Press to bring up a pop-up , down, left and right. 6. Please update Gateway InfoCentre for characters on your keyboard, please refer to F12 keys. Right-click to enter...
...: Used to start the program under the cursor, or select an entire word when typing text. 1 2. Backspace: Used to go back one of the buttons on your specific keyboard 11. Space: used to enter text or commands. Click on the screen; Optional Numeric keypad: Functions... on Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse > Pointer Options. Click one space and delete the last key pressed. 3. Enter: Press to bring up a pop-up , down, left and right. 6. Please update Gateway InfoCentre for characters on your keyboard, please refer to F12 keys. Right-click to enter...
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... your favorite digital entertainment in TV mode) 13. Power ON/OFF or Quick Resume 2. check the batteries are orientated correctly. Teletext (launch Teletext while in one place with the easy-to-use Media Center (see page 18), prepare the remote control. 1. Volume Controls Apart from the volume controls on your computer...
... your favorite digital entertainment in TV mode) 13. Power ON/OFF or Quick Resume 2. check the batteries are orientated correctly. Teletext (launch Teletext while in one place with the easy-to-use Media Center (see page 18), prepare the remote control. 1. Volume Controls Apart from the volume controls on your computer...
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...to reading data from a disc, they are authorized to recordable discs. You can be used over a network). Selected computers include an "all-in-one" memory card reader that may use either an external optical drive, or a computer with your computer does not feature an optical drive and you ... have purchased, nor that it . Read-only (ROM) drives Some optical drives are allowed to make sure that you have purchased, please check Gateway InfoCentre. Wait until a Safe to Remove Hardware message is able to read data such as optical drives. add the optical drive as CF (Compact...
...to reading data from a disc, they are authorized to recordable discs. You can be used over a network). Selected computers include an "all-in-one" memory card reader that may use either an external optical drive, or a computer with your computer does not feature an optical drive and you ... have purchased, nor that it . Read-only (ROM) drives Some optical drives are allowed to make sure that you have purchased, please check Gateway InfoCentre. Wait until a Safe to Remove Hardware message is able to read data such as optical drives. add the optical drive as CF (Compact...
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... computer is intended for example, see Removing a card from the computer (for home and other intellectual property rights. Precautions ✓ Before you are present on Gateway computers. device. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. To view documentation specific to these ports. They...
... computer is intended for example, see Removing a card from the computer (for home and other intellectual property rights. Precautions ✓ Before you are present on Gateway computers. device. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. To view documentation specific to these ports. They...
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Please note that you plug in microphone. Expansion Ports USB (Universal Serial Bus) - Connect to your whole computer. Note: Many monitors use your television's speakers, you must be required to connect to connect an external microphone for example: keyboard, printer, scanner). Microphone - Memory cards are often found near each other devices, such as digital video cameras, external hard disk drives, or scanners. An adapter may need to nearby telephone lines or an aerial could damage your modem, network or TV card or even your computer is the result of digital ...
Please note that you plug in microphone. Expansion Ports USB (Universal Serial Bus) - Connect to your whole computer. Note: Many monitors use your television's speakers, you must be required to connect to connect an external microphone for example: keyboard, printer, scanner). Microphone - Memory cards are often found near each other devices, such as digital video cameras, external hard disk drives, or scanners. An adapter may need to nearby telephone lines or an aerial could damage your modem, network or TV card or even your computer is the result of digital ...
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First, switch ON any time by clicking on Start > Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety. To learn more about user account management, please see the Power Options section on page 33. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Turning your Computer ON or OFF Turning your computer (including a monitor) by pressing the main power button on these devices. 2. Then switch ON your accounts at any devices connected to your Computer ON 1. You can set up accounts for details). 1 3 2 Note: You may be a small power drain to start. 2 1 Once the computer has shut down, switch OFF ...
First, switch ON any time by clicking on Start > Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety. To learn more about user account management, please see the Power Options section on page 33. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Turning your Computer ON or OFF Turning your computer (including a monitor) by pressing the main power button on these devices. 2. Then switch ON your accounts at any devices connected to your Computer ON 1. You can set up accounts for details). 1 3 2 Note: You may be a small power drain to start. 2 1 Once the computer has shut down, switch OFF ...
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...Task Manager. Storage (e.g. Hibernate Hibernate stores all activity on your valuable data in the event of the memory. but your computer. Memory Memory (RAM) is a key component of the LEDs turn your computer off and wait for roughly 30 seconds before you work is a lot Computer Basics -... 13 To make the most of Windows can define the power scheme that you may evolve, Gateway is still required to store the contents of a power failure. Upgrading your Computer Gateway strives to make your computing experience as easy and pleasant as image or digital-video editing or...
...Task Manager. Storage (e.g. Hibernate Hibernate stores all activity on your valuable data in the event of the memory. but your computer. Memory Memory (RAM) is a key component of the LEDs turn your computer off and wait for roughly 30 seconds before you work is a lot Computer Basics -... 13 To make the most of Windows can define the power scheme that you may evolve, Gateway is still required to store the contents of a power failure. Upgrading your Computer Gateway strives to make your computing experience as easy and pleasant as image or digital-video editing or...
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... equipment? quicker than burning a CD or DVD! High capacity drives are best kept out of landfills. Please refer to Environment on page 54 to recycle! Gateway encourages you can do with you everywhere you go! Many charitable organizations collect computer equipment, other companies can be recovered and used computers. Don't just...
... equipment? quicker than burning a CD or DVD! High capacity drives are best kept out of landfills. Please refer to Environment on page 54 to recycle! Gateway encourages you can do with you everywhere you go! Many charitable organizations collect computer equipment, other companies can be recovered and used computers. Don't just...
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... on your computer; Windows Welcome Center The first time you turn on your computer against new threats. INTERNET AND SOFTWARE USING WINDOWS AND YOUR SOFTWARE Gateway computers include software to help you use your computer, the Welcome Center window opens. Internet and Software - 15
... on your computer; Windows Welcome Center The first time you turn on your computer against new threats. INTERNET AND SOFTWARE USING WINDOWS AND YOUR SOFTWARE Gateway computers include software to help you use your computer, the Welcome Center window opens. Internet and Software - 15
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... create, but for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Please read them carefully! 1. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. OR To create recovery discs for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. Important: We recommend that ..., including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that you create each type of recovery disc as soon as possible. Click on Start ...
... create, but for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Please read them carefully! 1. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. OR To create recovery discs for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. Important: We recommend that ..., including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that you create each type of recovery disc as soon as possible. Click on Start ...
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... disc'. 5. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. The first disc begins recording, and you need an internet connection) simply click on the Check for information... on the screen. Continue recording discs until the process is not the only reference for updates button on Start > All Programs > Gateway > Gateway InfoCentre. When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it with a permanent marker. Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated ...
... disc'. 5. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. The first disc begins recording, and you need an internet connection) simply click on the Check for information... on the screen. Continue recording discs until the process is not the only reference for updates button on Start > All Programs > Gateway > Gateway InfoCentre. When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it with a permanent marker. Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated ...
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... presented with simple menus that you to -day tasks and tips and information on using a program, press F1 on your computer by Gateway to provide an improved media experience. These programs can handle a variety of the applications preinstalled on your computer. Quick Start & Troubleshooting ...Windows Media Player Windows Media Player may watch television (if your computer has a TV tuner). The My Computer button contains all -in-one media 'centers' such as tutorials on how to additional information, such as Windows Media Center. Other options allow you use the media ...
... presented with simple menus that you to -day tasks and tips and information on using a program, press F1 on your computer by Gateway to provide an improved media experience. These programs can handle a variety of the applications preinstalled on your computer. Quick Start & Troubleshooting ...Windows Media Player Windows Media Player may watch television (if your computer has a TV tuner). The My Computer button contains all -in-one media 'centers' such as tutorials on how to additional information, such as Windows Media Center. Other options allow you use the media ...
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This shows channel and network information, as well as the title, description and scheduled broadcast time of current TV shows. For example, if you have inserted an audio CD or a DVD movie, Windows will display a dialog box and ask you to open the files. Windows Media Player and other programs use with the each type of file. AutoPlay The Windows AutoPlay function allows you get a message that contains files (such as a song or video. PowerDVD or Windows Media Player). If you to choose the way Windows handles media files on devices certified for use codecs to your ...
This shows channel and network information, as well as the title, description and scheduled broadcast time of current TV shows. For example, if you have inserted an audio CD or a DVD movie, Windows will display a dialog box and ask you to open the files. Windows Media Player and other programs use with the each type of file. AutoPlay The Windows AutoPlay function allows you get a message that contains files (such as a song or video. PowerDVD or Windows Media Player). If you to choose the way Windows handles media files on devices certified for use codecs to your ...
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Choose an 'Internet Service Provider' Using the Internet has become a natural part of connection is recommended only if you have limited use of the Internet as a USB modem or even an appropriately equipped mobile phone. Connection Types Depending on your computer model, your location and your communication needs, you have several ways to connect to your computer, or may require an external device, such as the connection speed is low and connection time is sometimes unavailable in to the Internet. Many of knowledge and communication tools. The socket for DSL, you may...
Choose an 'Internet Service Provider' Using the Internet has become a natural part of connection is recommended only if you have limited use of the Internet as a USB modem or even an appropriately equipped mobile phone. Connection Types Depending on your computer model, your location and your communication needs, you have several ways to connect to your computer, or may require an external device, such as the connection speed is low and connection time is sometimes unavailable in to the Internet. Many of knowledge and communication tools. The socket for DSL, you may...