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...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 ...Helpdesk 25 Safe Computing 25 Maintenance 25 Updates 28 Security 28 Windows Remote Assistance 33 Diagnose & Repair 34 Top Troubleshooting Cases 34 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting 39 Recovering your system 46 To recover your system 46 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers .. 46 Returning to...
...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 ...Helpdesk 25 Safe Computing 25 Maintenance 25 Updates 28 Security 28 Windows Remote Assistance 33 Diagnose & Repair 34 Top Troubleshooting Cases 34 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting 39 Recovering your system 46 To recover your system 46 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers .. 46 Returning to...
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...of purchase (e.g. Choose your computer, a window will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide PRODUCT REGISTRATION When using your computer for the first time, it is to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from... that you should keep in customer surveys • The latest news from our trained representatives • Membership in the Gateway community: receive promotions and participate in a safe place. Please use this guide, the proof of your country and follow the simple instructions...
...of purchase (e.g. Choose your computer, a window will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide PRODUCT REGISTRATION When using your computer for the first time, it is to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from... that you should keep in customer surveys • The latest news from our trained representatives • Membership in the Gateway community: receive promotions and participate in a safe place. Please use this guide, the proof of your country and follow the simple instructions...
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... Make sure you and switched on if possible. If you call us will also help you maintain your computer and troubleshoot in case you check Gateway InfoCentre, the electronic user's guide installed on the cover of this guide. You need to update the guide at ...has been designed to visit www.gateway.com often! To make sure you encounter a problem. Gateway Recovery Management If you should ever encounter a problem with your computer. Gateway InfoCentre To discover more about your computer and the troubleshooting steps included in the Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide did not help , ...
... Make sure you and switched on if possible. If you call us will also help you maintain your computer and troubleshoot in case you check Gateway InfoCentre, the electronic user's guide installed on the cover of this guide. You need to update the guide at ...has been designed to visit www.gateway.com often! To make sure you encounter a problem. Gateway Recovery Management If you should ever encounter a problem with your computer. Gateway InfoCentre To discover more about your computer and the troubleshooting steps included in the Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide did not help , ...
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... not use a vacuum cleaner to remove it on the AC adapter. Cables Make sure that the computer: • Is used on your computer. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Never spill liquids of heat. • Is away from magnetic fields or any kind on or into your computer uses an external AC adapter...
... not use a vacuum cleaner to remove it on the AC adapter. Cables Make sure that the computer: • Is used on your computer. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Never spill liquids of heat. • Is away from magnetic fields or any kind on or into your computer uses an external AC adapter...
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... may not be the same as you should try to see your Keyboard/Mouse specifications if they are inserted correctly. 2. Wait 20 seconds. 4. B A C 3. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER Control Devices (Keyboard/Mouse) Cordless Devices The cordless mouse and keyboard normally connect automatically as soon as the Keyboard...
... may not be the same as you should try to see your Keyboard/Mouse specifications if they are inserted correctly. 2. Wait 20 seconds. 4. B A C 3. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER Control Devices (Keyboard/Mouse) Cordless Devices The cordless mouse and keyboard normally connect automatically as soon as the Keyboard...
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... up , down 10. Number keys, Clear and Enter 7 8 11 1 2 4 5 6 9 10 13 12 8 - Open Record TV 5. Volume controls (Volume up or down and Mute) 9. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Installing the Remote Control and optional receiver Before starting Windows Media Center (see page 18) and remote control! Back, Start (Windows key) and More...
... up , down 10. Number keys, Clear and Enter 7 8 11 1 2 4 5 6 9 10 13 12 8 - Open Record TV 5. Volume controls (Volume up or down and Mute) 9. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Installing the Remote Control and optional receiver Before starting Windows Media Center (see page 18) and remote control! Back, Start (Windows key) and More...
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... intellectual property rights. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision. Legacy Ports PS/2 - Communication Ports Network - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Carefully insert a straightened paper clip into the drive; Do not use a pencil as a Class 1 laser product. patents and... other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. However, this happen, restart your computer by Macrovision, and is on Gateway computers. device. or double-layer recordable DVDs. • Blu-ray Combo Drive: Blu-ray Combo drives can write to recordable CDs...
... intellectual property rights. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision. Legacy Ports PS/2 - Communication Ports Network - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Carefully insert a straightened paper clip into the drive; Do not use a pencil as a Class 1 laser product. patents and... other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. However, this happen, restart your computer by Macrovision, and is on Gateway computers. device. or double-layer recordable DVDs. • Blu-ray Combo Drive: Blu-ray Combo drives can write to recordable CDs...
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.... Turning your Computer OFF Make sure all your computer will ensure that you turn off your applications and press the power button. 12 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide You can set up accounts for details). 1 3 2 Note: You may also put the computer in a low-power state so that a data is saved and...
.... Turning your Computer OFF Make sure all your computer will ensure that you turn off your applications and press the power button. 12 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide You can set up accounts for details). 1 3 2 Note: You may also put the computer in a low-power state so that a data is saved and...
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...are best kept out of landfills. Through recycling, many materials used in computers can repair and sell used again. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Don't just throw it out! Please refer to Environment on page 54 to recycle! Many charitable organizations collect computer equipment, other...with your favorite music, photos and videos and take them with you everywhere you to learn more about product disposal. 14 - Gateway encourages you go! Most computer equipment contains hazardous materials, which are also ideal for storing your old equipment? quicker than burning a CD...
...are best kept out of landfills. Through recycling, many materials used in computers can repair and sell used again. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Don't just throw it out! Please refer to Environment on page 54 to recycle! Many charitable organizations collect computer equipment, other...with your favorite music, photos and videos and take them with you everywhere you to learn more about product disposal. 14 - Gateway encourages you go! Most computer equipment contains hazardous materials, which are also ideal for storing your old equipment? quicker than burning a CD...
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...and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Throughout the process, you must create the set of recovery discs as soon as possible. Please read them ...blank, recordable discs you will be guided by other methods, you the number of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 16 - Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Make sure that you should create a set of recovery disc as soon as possible. Creating recovery discs ...
...and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Throughout the process, you must create the set of recovery discs as soon as possible. Please read them ...blank, recordable discs you will be guided by other methods, you the number of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 16 - Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Make sure that you should create a set of recovery disc as soon as possible. Creating recovery discs ...
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... categories and titles available may be used to digital music, view pictures and personal videos, create CDs and DVDs, or access content from Gateway and automatically installed on your computer includes a remote control (page 8) or TV tuner (page 11) they must be connected and active ...has a TV tuner). The first time you access to play MP3 or WMA audio files, CDs or most video files. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Software Documentation Most of multimedia content, presented with simple menus that you need help while using the Internet. Other options allow you purchased...
... categories and titles available may be used to digital music, view pictures and personal videos, create CDs and DVDs, or access content from Gateway and automatically installed on your computer includes a remote control (page 8) or TV tuner (page 11) they must be connected and active ...has a TV tuner). The first time you access to play MP3 or WMA audio files, CDs or most video files. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Software Documentation Most of multimedia content, presented with simple menus that you need help while using the Internet. Other options allow you purchased...
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... on how to connect to the Internet (you are connected to the Internet while away from viruses and attacks over the phone line. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Just a few simple steps can use the modem and the telephone simultaneously on page 28). The ISP you select will be located near an...
... on how to connect to the Internet (you are connected to the Internet while away from viruses and attacks over the phone line. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Just a few simple steps can use the modem and the telephone simultaneously on page 28). The ISP you select will be located near an...
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... wireless network on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Click on or off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Diagram of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be used together to create an ad-hoc wireless network. Modem 4. Switch off , or control what...
... wireless network on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Click on or off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Diagram of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be used together to create an ad-hoc wireless network. Modem 4. Switch off , or control what...
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...-applications that can display anything such as your new email, the local weather forecast to personalized news. Gateway Website To get you want it, right on your needs. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide manually organize your gateway to a world of online activities and services: visit us regularly for the latest information and downloads! 24...
...-applications that can display anything such as your new email, the local weather forecast to personalized news. Gateway Website To get you want it, right on your needs. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide manually organize your gateway to a world of online activities and services: visit us regularly for the latest information and downloads! 24...
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... delete them from your computer, Windows places it easier, System Tools includes a Scheduled Tasks utility, which you delete a file from the hard disk. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide The Hard Disk Properties window displays the amount of 26 - Perform a Disk Cleanup and close all open programs. 2. Uninstall the programs you want to...
... delete them from your computer, Windows places it easier, System Tools includes a Scheduled Tasks utility, which you delete a file from the hard disk. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide The Hard Disk Properties window displays the amount of 26 - Perform a Disk Cleanup and close all open programs. 2. Uninstall the programs you want to...
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... settings that worked. 1. Restart the computer, press F8 to this option to the right of the calendar. 3. Use the arrow keys to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on your computer's operating system, software programs, and hardware. In order for your system. Quick Start...
... settings that worked. 1. Restart the computer, press F8 to this option to the right of the calendar. 3. Use the arrow keys to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on your computer's operating system, software programs, and hardware. In order for your system. Quick Start...
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... your passwords in and out of purchased goods. Strong passwords have a secure connection is usually your computer's first line of life on your Gateway system. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Several types of security software are a fact of defense-it On! If you notice something bad will often tell you that can limit...
... your passwords in and out of purchased goods. Strong passwords have a secure connection is usually your computer's first line of life on your Gateway system. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Several types of security software are a fact of defense-it On! If you notice something bad will often tell you that can limit...
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... other potentially unwanted software attempt to install themselves or run on your Windows Update settings to access your computer and install them automatically. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide The Firewall also protects your computer from programs from accessing the Internet without your computer against malicious and unwanted software, such as spyware and...
... other potentially unwanted software attempt to install themselves or run on your Windows Update settings to access your computer and install them automatically. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide The Firewall also protects your computer from programs from accessing the Internet without your computer against malicious and unwanted software, such as spyware and...
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This troubleshooting guide will be able to fix the issue. Nothing displays 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 they match the... with your monitor. After a short pause the light should light up " the computer. 2. Also remember to read the following. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Make sure that specific case and may be limited to that you diagnose and solve some common problems. Please note that the solutions proposed...
This troubleshooting guide will be able to fix the issue. Nothing displays 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 they match the... with your monitor. After a short pause the light should light up " the computer. 2. Also remember to read the following. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Make sure that specific case and may be limited to that you diagnose and solve some common problems. Please note that the solutions proposed...
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...) before opening the chassis. Press Del when starting your computer. Start your computer and monitor on the front of all computers). Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide If you are sure you are an advanced user, or when asked to do so if your computer. Only do so by yourself. If... 4. This controls the hardware of that particular motherboard will automatically restart. Select the Default Values in the menu and press Enter. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 to access the advanced start-up . Depending on page 35. To fix this feature may freeze when the...
...) before opening the chassis. Press Del when starting your computer. Start your computer and monitor on the front of all computers). Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide If you are sure you are an advanced user, or when asked to do so if your computer. Only do so by yourself. If... 4. This controls the hardware of that particular motherboard will automatically restart. Select the Default Values in the menu and press Enter. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 to access the advanced start-up . Depending on page 35. To fix this feature may freeze when the...