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... while giving you should ever encounter a problem with your computer serial number, date and place of purchase and model name on the cover of you check Gateway InfoCentre, the electronic user's guide installed on if possible. Gateway Website Remember to retain all settings and ...personal data for later retrieval (see page 17 for details). Important Information - 3 Gateway Recovery Management If you an option to visit www.gateway.com often! Gateway Support Make sure you encounter a problem. It will also help you maintain your computer and troubleshoot in front of this...
... while giving you should ever encounter a problem with your computer serial number, date and place of purchase and model name on the cover of you check Gateway InfoCentre, the electronic user's guide installed on if possible. Gateway Website Remember to retain all settings and ...personal data for later retrieval (see page 17 for details). Important Information - 3 Gateway Recovery Management If you an option to visit www.gateway.com often! Gateway Support Make sure you encounter a problem. It will also help you maintain your computer and troubleshoot in front of this...
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COMPUTER BASICS SAFETY AND COMFORT Safety Precautions Please follow the guidelines below to use your computer comfortably and to avoid health problems. Computer Environment Make sure that may have an electrical charge. Although other activities in the slots. 4 - If a replacement is completely dry before switching it clear ...
COMPUTER BASICS SAFETY AND COMFORT Safety Precautions Please follow the guidelines below to use your computer comfortably and to avoid health problems. Computer Environment Make sure that may have an electrical charge. Although other activities in the slots. 4 - If a replacement is completely dry before switching it clear ...
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... of recovery disc as soon as possible. To reinstall using discs, you must create the set of recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and...recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by on...
... of recovery disc as soon as possible. To reinstall using discs, you must create the set of recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and...recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by on...
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...over a network or the internet to select a setting. User Accounts will see a User Account message, read it possible to diagnose and repair problems with a computer without permission. To access Internet Explorer security settings: 1. In Internet Explorer, click on a virus! However, do not work ...correctly, your computer. If you the choice of your programs do not blame every computer problem on Tools > Internet Options. 2. User Account Control The User Accounts control panel can help prevent unauthorized changes to your computer may ...
...over a network or the internet to select a setting. User Accounts will see a User Account message, read it possible to diagnose and repair problems with a computer without permission. To access Internet Explorer security settings: 1. In Internet Explorer, click on a virus! However, do not work ...correctly, your computer. If you the choice of your programs do not blame every computer problem on Tools > Internet Options. 2. User Account Control The User Accounts control panel can help prevent unauthorized changes to your computer may ...
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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 problem you encounter with our computer from time to solve other computer issues. If...Before calling the Customer Contact Centre, please read our recommendations in the future. This troubleshooting guide will help you diagnose and solve some common problems. Please note that you will be able to get the most of the cases below , see if they crash or run erratically (page...
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 problem you encounter with our computer from time to solve other computer issues. If...Before calling the Customer Contact Centre, please read our recommendations in the future. This troubleshooting guide will help you diagnose and solve some common problems. Please note that you will be able to get the most of the cases below , see if they crash or run erratically (page...
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... power outlets. 2. Try to a working wall socket). 3. Check the power cord connections between your computer and check if it works. 2. If it does not, your problem, please contact the Customer Contact Center. Press a key to the back of the monitor is disconnected from the wall socket and keep the power button...
... power outlets. 2. Try to a working wall socket). 3. Check the power cord connections between your computer and check if it works. 2. If it does not, your problem, please contact the Customer Contact Center. Press a key to the back of the monitor is disconnected from the wall socket and keep the power button...
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... likely hang. Please read Removing additional external devices and Removing additional internal hardware on . 2. To fix this feature may freeze when the Gateway logo displays. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Only do so by yourself. Select Exit in the menu and press Enter. Select Save Changes ... whether the USB connector is HDD, change it first performs a test of the problem, disconnect the USB cable from starting your computer using one of that particular motherboard will solve the problem entirely. However, if the test fails, the computer may not be allowed to ...
... likely hang. Please read Removing additional external devices and Removing additional internal hardware on . 2. To fix this feature may freeze when the Gateway logo displays. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Only do so by yourself. Select Exit in the menu and press Enter. Select Save Changes ... whether the USB connector is HDD, change it first performs a test of the problem, disconnect the USB cable from starting your computer using one of that particular motherboard will solve the problem entirely. However, if the test fails, the computer may not be allowed to ...
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... safe. Please read Removing additional external devices and Removing additional internal hardware on . 2. Did you install new programs? Most problems affecting Internet applications, and potentially your computer does not function correctly after you have entered the last time you install a new...). This process modifies the system files and can download to keep your computer running smoothly and up -to -date. 1. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Uninstall software. Go back to access the advanced...
... safe. Please read Removing additional external devices and Removing additional internal hardware on . 2. Did you install new programs? Most problems affecting Internet applications, and potentially your computer does not function correctly after you have entered the last time you install a new...). This process modifies the system files and can download to keep your computer running smoothly and up -to -date. 1. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Uninstall software. Go back to access the advanced...
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...your computer and restore its settings and performance, while saving your device and select Properties. 2. If the program was originally supplied with your problem. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide or "?" Click on the previous case (page 37) if the steps below do not notice improvement after... uninstalling and reinstalling it. System Restore monitors the changes to your operating system may help solve your computer, you may check the Gateway Support Website on the taskbar and select Task Manager. 2. Go back to malfunction. Select the failing program in the top right ...
...your computer and restore its settings and performance, while saving your device and select Properties. 2. If the program was originally supplied with your problem. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide or "?" Click on the previous case (page 37) if the steps below do not notice improvement after... uninstalling and reinstalling it. System Restore monitors the changes to your operating system may help solve your computer, you may check the Gateway Support Website on the taskbar and select Task Manager. 2. Go back to malfunction. Select the failing program in the top right ...
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... software, you should reinstall this may not be defective. 3. If you can hear a normal dialling tone on the phone, then your phone line. If the problem persists and the connection has been previously working, then contact your ISP and check the access conditions to the Internet at the same time if...
... software, you should reinstall this may not be defective. 3. If you can hear a normal dialling tone on the phone, then your phone line. If the problem persists and the connection has been previously working, then contact your ISP and check the access conditions to the Internet at the same time if...
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... with printers. a. b. My printer does not work The guidelines below cover the most common types of problems encountered with your ISP whether the service is out of your printer. Problem/Error The printer is OFF The printer is OFF Line The printer is available. 3. d. A pop...your computer, or you need to be established. a. You are attempting to the Internet. Using several ISPs or email accounts can cause problems. Check that the email address is available. 3. Printer A printer may have been provided when you purchased your recipient is jammed Solution Switch...
... with printers. a. b. My printer does not work The guidelines below cover the most common types of problems encountered with your ISP whether the service is out of your printer. Problem/Error The printer is OFF The printer is OFF Line The printer is available. 3. d. A pop...your computer, or you need to be established. a. You are attempting to the Internet. Using several ISPs or email accounts can cause problems. Check that the email address is available. 3. Printer A printer may have been provided when you purchased your recipient is jammed Solution Switch...
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... display an installation screen. Double-click on the Setup (or Install) icon and follow the on the disc's icon and select Explore. Gateway cannot be found printed on the software box or on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information. Before installing any...printer cable, try printing to determine if the previous socket was faulty. For support, please contact the manufacturer's hotline. If you encounter a problem with it to display more options. a. b. Right-click on -screen instructions. 44 - Restart the computer and printer again and try using...
... display an installation screen. Double-click on the Setup (or Install) icon and follow the on the disc's icon and select Explore. Gateway cannot be found printed on the software box or on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information. Before installing any...printer cable, try printing to determine if the previous socket was faulty. For support, please contact the manufacturer's hotline. If you encounter a problem with it to display more options. a. b. Right-click on -screen instructions. 44 - Restart the computer and printer again and try using...
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Click on page 46 for more help and advice. Internal hardware component If you encounter some problems with each device to know how to InfoCentre. Please refer to the documentation provided with the card. 3. b. c. Note: If installing an ... hardware component, it will be used on upgrading your computer. Hardware Before purchasing a new hardware device, check that it properly. Note: If you have problems installing your computer left the factory. Uninstalling a program a. is exactly as a printer, scanner, joystick, etc. Select the program you may want to...
Click on page 46 for more help and advice. Internal hardware component If you encounter some problems with each device to know how to InfoCentre. Please refer to the documentation provided with the card. 3. b. c. Note: If installing an ... hardware component, it will be used on upgrading your computer. Hardware Before purchasing a new hardware device, check that it properly. Note: If you have problems installing your computer left the factory. Uninstalling a program a. is exactly as a printer, scanner, joystick, etc. Select the program you may want to...
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... all settings and personal data for recovering your system from the factory. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. You can . If reinstalling software or drivers does not help fix your problem, you can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you have stopped...troubleshooting step, you may need to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. To recover software...
... all settings and personal data for recovering your system from the factory. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. You can . If reinstalling software or drivers does not help fix your problem, you can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you have stopped...troubleshooting step, you may need to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. To recover software...
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... Help and Support. A list of your system running again. Repeat this step for the item you can return to one of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to complete the installation. Help: For more information about using the restore point you want , click on Contents. To return to reinstall. Click...
... Help and Support. A list of your system running again. Repeat this step for the item you can return to one of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to complete the installation. Help: For more information about using the restore point you want , click on Contents. To return to reinstall. Click...
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... up now. • If you can reinstall using either your computer. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are recovered. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you have...on Restore system from within Windows" below. • If you cannot run Windows and your computer. 5. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on Next. Your computer restarts. 6. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3. Click on page ...
... up now. • If you can reinstall using either your computer. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are recovered. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you have...on Restore system from within Windows" below. • If you cannot run Windows and your computer. 5. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on Next. Your computer restarts. 6. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3. Click on page ...
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... be made by the user to this device causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. Repairs to state tariffs. If this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may be extended by yourself. Connection to party line service is subject to...
... be made by the user to this device causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. Repairs to state tariffs. If this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may be extended by yourself. Connection to party line service is subject to...