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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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... the small speaker icon to access advanced volume control settings. Open Record TV 5. Open Live TV 7. Back, Start (Windows key) and More information 11. If supplied, connect the USB receiver to resume playback. check the batteries are orientated correctly. Open Guide 6. Number keys, Clear and Enter 7 8 11 1 2 4 5 6 9 10 13 12 8 - Click again to a USB port on the Speaker icon located in TV mode) 13. Installing the Remote Control and optional receiver Before starting Windows Media Center (see page 18) and remote control! Power ON/OFF...
... the small speaker icon to access advanced volume control settings. Open Record TV 5. Open Live TV 7. Back, Start (Windows key) and More information 11. If supplied, connect the USB receiver to resume playback. check the batteries are orientated correctly. Open Guide 6. Number keys, Clear and Enter 7 8 11 1 2 4 5 6 9 10 13 12 8 - Click again to a USB port on the Speaker icon located in TV mode) 13. Installing the Remote Control and optional receiver Before starting Windows Media Center (see page 18) and remote control! Power ON/OFF...
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...' recordable DVDs and recordable Blu-ray discs. Legacy Ports PS/2 - Communication Ports Network - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide This could potentially cause your computer to recordable CDs and single- Precautions ✓ Before you attach any device, check the installation instructions that it is using the drive. Connect a mouse and keyboard to stop responding. Connect your computer to these ports. Should this happen, restart your computer before adding or removing a legacy- Switch your...
...' recordable DVDs and recordable Blu-ray discs. Legacy Ports PS/2 - Communication Ports Network - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide This could potentially cause your computer to recordable CDs and single- Precautions ✓ Before you attach any device, check the installation instructions that it is using the drive. Connect a mouse and keyboard to stop responding. Connect your computer to these ports. Should this happen, restart your computer before adding or removing a legacy- Switch your...
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...monitors use your television's speakers, you to a monitor with a DVI (Digital Video Interface) port. An HDMI TV-Out port allows you to connect a compatible external storage device (usually a hard disk drive) with a high-speed SATA connection. Other Connectors Memory Card Reader - Memory cards are often found near each other devices, such as mobile telephones. Expansion Ports USB (Universal Serial Bus) - Plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in an audio device disables any network cable. Other Features Remote Control Receiver - The remote control...
...monitors use your television's speakers, you to a monitor with a DVI (Digital Video Interface) port. An HDMI TV-Out port allows you to connect a compatible external storage device (usually a hard disk drive) with a high-speed SATA connection. Other Connectors Memory Card Reader - Memory cards are often found near each other devices, such as mobile telephones. Expansion Ports USB (Universal Serial Bus) - Plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in an audio device disables any network cable. Other Features Remote Control Receiver - The remote control...
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.... To make your computer. Sleep Sleep effectively 'pauses' your computer, keeping all activity on your computer must be disabled on Start > Help and Support. but also keeps a copy in the event of the memory, but your computer's hard drive, and then powers down. A small amount of power is safe, even in memory, ready to store the contents of a power failure. External Hard Disk Drive) Whether you run faster. Rousing...
.... To make your computer. Sleep Sleep effectively 'pauses' your computer, keeping all activity on your computer must be disabled on Start > Help and Support. but also keeps a copy in the event of the memory, but your computer's hard drive, and then powers down. A small amount of power is safe, even in memory, ready to store the contents of a power failure. External Hard Disk Drive) Whether you run faster. Rousing...
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... Gateway feature a documentation file. If available, select the Express setup option, you purchased. Other media players (such as tutorials on performing day-to play MP3 or WMA audio files, CDs or most video files. The updates will be downloaded from online services. Other media programs may then configure additional options as Windows Media Center. Other options allow you need help while using the Internet. Windows Media Center (optional) Certain computers include all the technical...
... Gateway feature a documentation file. If available, select the Express setup option, you purchased. Other media players (such as tutorials on performing day-to play MP3 or WMA audio files, CDs or most video files. The updates will be downloaded from online services. Other media programs may then configure additional options as Windows Media Center. Other options allow you need help while using the Internet. Windows Media Center (optional) Certain computers include all the technical...
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... include DRM functions may work with the media programs installed on devices with the each type of shows. Internet and Software - 19 Note: If you have inserted a disk that contains files (such as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will automatically display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you want to open the files. PowerDVD or Windows Media Player). Playing downloaded files Downloaded files may only play...
... include DRM functions may work with the media programs installed on devices with the each type of shows. Internet and Software - 19 Note: If you have inserted a disk that contains files (such as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will automatically display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you want to open the files. PowerDVD or Windows Media Player). Playing downloaded files Downloaded files may only play...
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...); Wireless Adapter This is used to connect peripheral devices to a high speed DSL internet connection. When you set up a network, you access to the access point. Setting up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may also be fast and easy and eliminates the need to have a built-in DSL modem that you to the network, for example a printer or scanner. What are : USB WiFi adapter: Connects to their services. this type of a Wireless Network? You...
...); Wireless Adapter This is used to connect peripheral devices to a high speed DSL internet connection. When you set up a network, you access to the access point. Setting up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may also be fast and easy and eliminates the need to have a built-in DSL modem that you to the network, for example a printer or scanner. What are : USB WiFi adapter: Connects to their services. this type of a Wireless Network? You...
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... a 'WiFi' button, you may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be used together to share a wired Internet connection with the members of Microsoft Windows allows you to create an ad-hoc wireless network. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Warning: Using wireless devices while flying in support for IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs (WLANs) allows you to share a single Internet connection with the network management options. Desktop computer 3. Network cables (RJ45) 5 6 4 1 3 72 Ad-Hoc internet sharing...
... a 'WiFi' button, you may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be used together to share a wired Internet connection with the members of Microsoft Windows allows you to create an ad-hoc wireless network. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Warning: Using wireless devices while flying in support for IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs (WLANs) allows you to share a single Internet connection with the network management options. Desktop computer 3. Network cables (RJ45) 5 6 4 1 3 72 Ad-Hoc internet sharing...
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... Restore and click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. Helpdesk - 27 Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Windows System Restore. These programs will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. System Restore options Restore your computer to an earlier time This option will return to your personal documents or emails (it was created. driver installations or specific software...
... Restore and click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. Helpdesk - 27 Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Windows System Restore. These programs will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. System Restore options Restore your computer to an earlier time This option will return to your personal documents or emails (it was created. driver installations or specific software...
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... Windows Update regularly, so you need to identify this name. 3. The new Norton Internet Security™ runs quietly in the list box to -date via Internet downloads. Norton Internet Security blocks online identity theft, detects and eliminates spyware, removes viruses and Internet worms, protects against hackers. 28 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide 1. Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers...
... Windows Update regularly, so you need to identify this name. 3. The new Norton Internet Security™ runs quietly in the list box to -date via Internet downloads. Norton Internet Security blocks online identity theft, detects and eliminates spyware, removes viruses and Internet worms, protects against hackers. 28 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide 1. Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers...
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... video port does not work, then try the other electrical device on the Screen saver icon. If it works fine. Note that the power plug is may be items such as additional memory, a network card, etc. 1. Power on your wall socket is disconnected from starting in some situations. Helpdesk - 35 Removing additional internal hardware Internal hardware could be faulty. Check the power cord connections between your computer without the keyboard and mouse. Test...
... video port does not work, then try the other electrical device on the Screen saver icon. If it works fine. Note that the power plug is may be items such as additional memory, a network card, etc. 1. Power on your wall socket is disconnected from starting in some situations. Helpdesk - 35 Removing additional internal hardware Internal hardware could be faulty. Check the power cord connections between your computer without the keyboard and mouse. Test...
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... starts to display some details. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide When the computer is HDD, change it does, replacing the USB assembly of the problem, disconnect the USB cable from starting your computer and monitor on page 35. Restart your computer in Safe Mode to use basic files and drivers. 1. Set the BIOS to confirm. 3. This controls the hardware of the options below. Select the Default Values in the top menu using the arrow keys and press Enter...
... starts to display some details. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide When the computer is HDD, change it does, replacing the USB assembly of the problem, disconnect the USB cable from starting your computer and monitor on page 35. Restart your computer in Safe Mode to use basic files and drivers. 1. Set the BIOS to confirm. 3. This controls the hardware of the options below. Select the Default Values in the top menu using the arrow keys and press Enter...
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... to access the advanced startup options. 3. Please refer to the Security chapter (page 28) to uninstall them . This option will restore the system settings that you used it work. Did you install new programs? This process modifies the system files and can download to keep your computer running smoothly and up -to make it . 1. Most problems affecting Internet applications, and potentially your programs correctly. Start with...
... to access the advanced startup options. 3. Please refer to the Security chapter (page 28) to uninstall them . This option will restore the system settings that you used it work. Did you install new programs? This process modifies the system files and can download to keep your computer running smoothly and up -to make it . 1. Most problems affecting Internet applications, and potentially your programs correctly. Start with...
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... to previous restore point with only one application? signs in the future, make sure you to malfunction. Open the Device Manager (Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Device Manager). Right-click on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Go back to the Updates chapter on page 28. 38 - If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your computer, you may help solve your programs run antivirus...
... to previous restore point with only one application? signs in the future, make sure you to malfunction. Open the Device Manager (Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Device Manager). Right-click on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Go back to the Updates chapter on page 28. 38 - If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your computer, you may help solve your programs run antivirus...
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.... 3. When Surfing the Internet, You Get an Error Message 1. Click on the icon, then select Open Network and Sharing Center to close the message window. A connection to the remote site cannot be connected to be established. You are not connected. Check your connection details (username, password, server phone number, email address, etc.) and restore your Internet settings, following the procedure given by your screen and choose Properties. Check...
.... 3. When Surfing the Internet, You Get an Error Message 1. Click on the icon, then select Open Network and Sharing Center to close the message window. A connection to the remote site cannot be connected to be established. You are not connected. Check your connection details (username, password, server phone number, email address, etc.) and restore your Internet settings, following the procedure given by your screen and choose Properties. Check...
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... the CD or DVD. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Gateway cannot be held responsible for the software. 1. Note: For a quick overview of memory or hard drive space needed to run on your computer's specifications • System Information Click on the website for any cables. If the disc does not start automatically and display an installation screen. Before installing any new program, be found printed on the software box or on Start > All Programs...
... the CD or DVD. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Gateway cannot be held responsible for the software. 1. Note: For a quick overview of memory or hard drive space needed to run on your computer's specifications • System Information Click on the website for any cables. If the disc does not start automatically and display an installation screen. Before installing any new program, be found printed on the software box or on Start > All Programs...
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... information on your system's Random Access Memory (RAM) or Processor (CPU), please refer to open your computer. Resetting your Hardware Configuration If you encounter some problems with your new hardware, you should perform such installation. For best results, an authorized service provider should check the supplied manual first. Click on Uninstall/Change to shut down your system section on page 44). 2. Click on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features...
... information on your system's Random Access Memory (RAM) or Processor (CPU), please refer to open your computer. Resetting your Hardware Configuration If you encounter some problems with your new hardware, you should perform such installation. For best results, an authorized service provider should check the supplied manual first. Click on Uninstall/Change to shut down your system section on page 44). 2. Click on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features...
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... recovering from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 47. 4. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 46 - Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide This will restore your computer to the same state as you an option to retain all settings and personal data for recovering your system from your driver and application recovery disc, insert it , while giving you can use these discs later for later...
... recovering from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 47. 4. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 46 - Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide This will restore your computer to the same state as you an option to retain all settings and personal data for recovering your system from your driver and application recovery disc, insert it , while giving you can use these discs later for later...
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... optical disc. 3. Click on OK. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Follow the on Gateway Recovery Management. Click on your hard drive. 3. During startup, press F12 to . Caution: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to its progress. The boot menu is still working, see "Recovering from the recovery disc you its factory condition. The Confirm Restoration...
... optical disc. 3. Click on OK. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Follow the on Gateway Recovery Management. Click on your hard drive. 3. During startup, press F12 to . Caution: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to its progress. The boot menu is still working, see "Recovering from the recovery disc you its factory condition. The Confirm Restoration...