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www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 94 Recovering your system to its factory condition 96 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 98 Technical support 99 iii
www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 94 Recovering your system to its factory condition 96 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 98 Technical support 99 iii
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... of your computer contains information that are specific to your model of Gateway computer. Gateway contact information See your setup poster for assistance. 2 The label on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your... or the Web address shown on your hard drive. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to this information if you call for Customer Care contact information. CHAPTER 1: About ...
... of your computer contains information that are specific to your model of Gateway computer. Gateway contact information See your setup poster for assistance. 2 The label on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your... or the Web address shown on your hard drive. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to this information if you call for Customer Care contact information. CHAPTER 1: About ...
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... the computer desk so your hands and arms are setting up your computer desk and chair When you are positioned parallel to provide extra back support. 13 Do not use a footrest to control your arm's height above the keyboard. • Use an adjustable chair that the desk is at the same... on the chair and relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your elbow. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes.
... the computer desk so your hands and arms are setting up your computer desk and chair When you are positioned parallel to provide extra back support. 13 Do not use a footrest to control your arm's height above the keyboard. • Use an adjustable chair that the desk is at the same... on the chair and relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your elbow. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes.
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www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. To remove a memory card: • Pull the memory card out of the reader. Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card ... card reader. 27 Double-click the drive letter (for each type of card, examine the face plate of the slot. To determine which types are supported by your card reader and the slots to use the Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card, or you turn off...
www.gateway.com Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. To remove a memory card: • Pull the memory card out of the reader. Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card ... card reader. 27 Double-click the drive letter (for each type of card, examine the face plate of the slot. To determine which types are supported by your card reader and the slots to use the Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar to remove the memory card, or you turn off...
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Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of the window to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click × in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 29 www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to close it.
Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of the window to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click × in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 29 www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to close it.
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... the device needs. After doing this, you to install any time. Help For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com IEEE 1394 and USB ports...
... the device needs. After doing this, you to install any time. Help For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com IEEE 1394 and USB ports...
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... lead to permanent damage to the computer. • Do not block the ventilation fan slots. As a general rule, your computer is not made to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer, we recommend that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. When spilled onto computer .... • Avoid subjecting your computer. If these slots are not covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump or drop your warranty.
... lead to permanent damage to the computer. • Do not block the ventilation fan slots. As a general rule, your computer is not made to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer, we recommend that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. When spilled onto computer .... • Avoid subjecting your computer. If these slots are not covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump or drop your warranty.
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... through the Windows Security Center. For information on your computer up-to-date. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information, see "Windows Update" in your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Type windows update in a circle, using a product made especially for...
... through the Windows Security Center. For information on your computer up-to-date. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information, see "Windows Update" in your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Type windows update in a circle, using a product made especially for...
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CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer 2 Click one of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for errors: 1 Click (Start) ...
CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer 2 Click one of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for errors: 1 Click (Start) ...
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... starting the process when you try to scan the hard drive later (the next time you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. If you will not need the computer for your keyboard or mouse because using them may take... Defragmenter. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, you restart your computer). Type checking for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. This is called fragmentation, and it provides a summary of the file and put them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Disk Defragmenter...
... starting the process when you try to scan the hard drive later (the next time you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. If you will not need the computer for your keyboard or mouse because using them may take... Defragmenter. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, you restart your computer). Type checking for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. This is called fragmentation, and it provides a summary of the file and put them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Disk Defragmenter...
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... drive. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 3 Click Defragment now. Help For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support. This process may take hours to a writable optical disc (if you accidentally delete files. Backing up files Backing up your computer from the hard drive...
... drive. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 3 Click Defragment now. Help For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support. This process may take hours to a writable optical disc (if you accidentally delete files. Backing up files Backing up your computer from the hard drive...
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Help For more information about backing up files: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Type backup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 63 www.gateway.com To back up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to back up, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Backup Now, then click Run a file backup now. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to select a backup storage location and the files and folders to back up.
Help For more information about backing up files: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Type backup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 63 www.gateway.com To back up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to back up, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Backup Now, then click Run a file backup now. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to select a backup storage location and the files and folders to back up.
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... more complex tasks, then follow the on during scheduled tasks. If your drives for more information about scheduling tasks, click Start, then click Help and Support. Important Your computer must be on -screen instructions to finish setting up and scheduling the task.
... more complex tasks, then follow the on during scheduled tasks. If your drives for more information about scheduling tasks, click Start, then click Help and Support. Important Your computer must be on -screen instructions to finish setting up and scheduling the task.
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Help For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type transferring files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 65 Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to ... Windows XP or Windows Vista, you must manually move your new computer, install those programs on the new computer before running Windows Easy Transfer. www.gateway.com Moving from your old computer Transferring files and settings automatically You can move your files, folders, software settings, and user account settings (such as...
Help For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type transferring files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 65 Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software itself, to ... Windows XP or Windows Vista, you must manually move your new computer, install those programs on the new computer before running Windows Easy Transfer. www.gateway.com Moving from your old computer Transferring files and settings automatically You can move your files, folders, software settings, and user account settings (such as...
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Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help. Warning Make sure that you followed each ...
Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help. Warning Make sure that you followed each ...
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...cable is widespread (a problem they are unable to browse the Internet • You may be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. If you to determine whether the Internet outage is securely ... into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If that does not allow you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is widespread (a problem they...
...cable is widespread (a problem they are unable to browse the Internet • You may be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. If you to determine whether the Internet outage is securely ... into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If that does not allow you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is widespread (a problem they...
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... network jack. • See the documentation that your account with your modem for technical support. This checks your mail server for incoming e-mail. • Make sure that came with your modem manufacturer for technical support. 73 www.gateway.com People are sending you e-mails, but you have not received them to verify their...
... network jack. • See the documentation that your account with your modem for technical support. This checks your mail server for incoming e-mail. • Make sure that came with your modem manufacturer for technical support. 73 www.gateway.com People are sending you e-mails, but you have not received them to verify their...
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Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type dialing in your computer is connected to temporarily disable the service. • Make sure that your house or a telephone line at a slower rate, interrupt ...
Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type dialing in your computer is connected to temporarily disable the service. • Make sure that your house or a telephone line at a slower rate, interrupt ...
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... diagnostics. The modem is not recognized by your computer • Use the modem cable that came with your ISP for technical support. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet and networking" on page 72. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click...ISP limitations, may be having technical difficulties. Type modem troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Contact your computer. www.gateway.com You cannot connect to the Internet • The ISP may lower the speed even further. Some telephone cables do not meet required...
... diagnostics. The modem is not recognized by your computer • Use the modem cable that came with your ISP for technical support. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet and networking" on page 72. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click...ISP limitations, may be having technical difficulties. Type modem troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Contact your computer. www.gateway.com You cannot connect to the Internet • The ISP may lower the speed even further. Some telephone cables do not meet required...
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... network have different IP addresses. Components comprising a mixture of the slowest component. • For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For best results, all components should be standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps). The first N should be the...
... network have different IP addresses. Components comprising a mixture of the slowest component. • For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For best results, all components should be standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps). The first N should be the...