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... 2 Front 3 Back 5 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 9 Preparing power connections 10 Protecting from power source problems 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 10 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 11 Connecting to a Web site 12 Downloading files 13 Ethernet networking 14 Wired Ethernet networking 14 Testing your...
... 2 Front 3 Back 5 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 9 Preparing power connections 10 Protecting from power source problems 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 10 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 11 Connecting to a Web site 12 Downloading files 13 Ethernet networking 14 Wired Ethernet networking 14 Testing your...
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... Memory card reader 41 Mouse 41 Keyboard 42 Files 43 Memory 46 Audio 46 Passwords 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating recovery discs 51 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 52 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 53 Returning your system...
... Memory card reader 41 Mouse 41 Keyboard 42 Files 43 Memory 46 Audio 46 Passwords 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating recovery discs 51 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 52 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 53 Returning your system...
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... or network Important Your computer has a built-in Ethernet (network) jack. Connecting to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to save your work and shut down your computer normally. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has...
... or network Important Your computer has a built-in Ethernet (network) jack. Connecting to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to save your work and shut down your computer normally. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has...
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...4: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped ...8226; The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. Warning Make sure that you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer...
...4: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped ...8226; The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. Warning Make sure that you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer...
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... on page 43. Type troubleshooting in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you see an "Unable to... hard drive cannot be accessed, or you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com • Check all cable connections, including power. • If an error message appears on page 50. 31 "Download Error" See "You ...
... on page 43. Type troubleshooting in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you see an "Unable to... hard drive cannot be accessed, or you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com • Check all cable connections, including power. • If an error message appears on page 50. 31 "Download Error" See "You ...
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... You cannot connect to the Internet • If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your problem in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 32 See more troubleshooting at "Modem (dial-up correctly. Type troubleshooting connections in this section..., the issue may be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be networking related. See more troubleshooting at "Modem (cable or DSL)" on...
... You cannot connect to the Internet • If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your problem in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 32 See more troubleshooting at "Modem (dial-up correctly. Type troubleshooting connections in this section..., the issue may be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be networking related. See more troubleshooting at "Modem (cable or DSL)" on...
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... your ISP for incoming e-mail. • Make sure that user. www.gateway.com You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet • You may be experiencing problems. Close your Internet service provider (ISP) is widespread (a problem they are returned as switches, routers, and hubs). • Your... e-mail address consists of a user name, the @ symbol, and the Internet domain name of the e-mail address you to connect, restart your computer. • The problem may be having connection problems. Contact your e-mail program.
... your ISP for incoming e-mail. • Make sure that user. www.gateway.com You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet • You may be experiencing problems. Close your Internet service provider (ISP) is widespread (a problem they are returned as switches, routers, and hubs). • Your... e-mail address consists of a user name, the @ symbol, and the Internet domain name of the e-mail address you to connect, restart your computer. • The problem may be having connection problems. Contact your e-mail program.
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... not meet required cable standards and may lower the speed even further. Type dialing in your telephone service. The modem is a common problem that came with the modem connection. • Restart your computer. You cannot connect to connect at a slower rate, interrupt downloads, or even... disconnect. www.gateway.com Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone ...
... not meet required cable standards and may lower the speed even further. Type dialing in your telephone service. The modem is a common problem that came with the modem connection. • Restart your computer. You cannot connect to connect at a slower rate, interrupt downloads, or even... disconnect. www.gateway.com Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone ...
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... add additional memory to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your printer's user guide for instructions on and connected correctly. • Make sure that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. 40...
... add additional memory to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your printer's user guide for instructions on and connected correctly. • Make sure that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. 40...
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... to make sure that the mouse port works. 41 For instructions, see "Checking for your region. Restart your drive's regional code. www.gateway.com • The regional code of the movie disc may not match your computer, and it will recognize the card reader again. Memory ...card reader Drive letters for Mexico is 4. Play only discs with a regional code for device problems" on page 50. • Your computer may have been temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in correctly. • Restart your computer. Mouse...
... to make sure that the mouse port works. 41 For instructions, see "Checking for your region. Restart your drive's regional code. www.gateway.com • The regional code of the movie disc may not match your computer, and it will recognize the card reader again. Memory ...card reader Drive letters for Mexico is 4. Play only discs with a regional code for device problems" on page 50. • Your computer may have been temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in correctly. • Restart your computer. Mouse...
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...to reinstall the operating system. For instructions on opening your computer case, see "Checking the hard drive for file and folder problems, then corrects the data problems that it , or the operating system files cannot be the result of your computer's USB ports. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting You get... your computer to a working condition • See "Recovering your system" on page 51. Check cable connections. To fix hard drive problems, run the error checking program. Checking the hard drive for errors Use Error-checking if you may be recognized because they have become ...
...to reinstall the operating system. For instructions on opening your computer case, see "Checking the hard drive for file and folder problems, then corrects the data problems that it , or the operating system files cannot be the result of your computer's USB ports. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting You get... your computer to a working condition • See "Recovering your system" on page 51. Check cable connections. To fix hard drive problems, run the error checking program. Checking the hard drive for errors Use Error-checking if you may be recognized because they have become ...
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... you restart your hard drive for errors, you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that you want to scan the hard drive later (the next time you want to check...
... you restart your hard drive for errors, you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that you want to scan the hard drive later (the next time you want to check...
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See your speakers' user guide for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. Audio You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the volume controls are ...
See your speakers' user guide for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. Audio You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the volume controls are ...
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...-Loose cables can lower video quality. Type Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Media Center This section only covers problems relating to Media Center mode. Media Center mode is best viewed on the video quality.
...-Loose cables can lower video quality. Type Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Media Center This section only covers problems relating to Media Center mode. Media Center mode is best viewed on the video quality.
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... DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as your computer's video signal uses, and may experience image burn-in the DVR-MS format. www.gateway.com • Quality of TV • CRT TVs may have at least Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media ...advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. • Type of video cables-Poor quality video cables can cause problems. Gateway recommends using Media Center • Media Center saves recorded programs in after extended use. • LCD TVs use the same technology as WinDVD)....
... DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as your computer's video signal uses, and may experience image burn-in the DVR-MS format. www.gateway.com • Quality of TV • CRT TVs may have at least Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media ...advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. • Type of video cables-Poor quality video cables can cause problems. Gateway recommends using Media Center • Media Center saves recorded programs in after extended use. • LCD TVs use the same technology as WinDVD)....
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...click the device, click Update Driver Software, then click Search automatically for updated driver software and follow the on your computer is marked with problems have available if you call Customer Care. 50 OR - It may also be connected to the Internet to expand the list of devices....when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide • You must be useful information to have a yellow triangle or red octogon indicating a problem or a failed condition. 3 Click the + symbol to the left of the device type to update the Program Guide. Write down this information for device...
...click the device, click Update Driver Software, then click Search automatically for updated driver software and follow the on your computer is marked with problems have available if you call Customer Care. 50 OR - It may also be connected to the Internet to expand the list of devices....when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide • You must be useful information to have a yellow triangle or red octogon indicating a problem or a failed condition. 3 Click the + symbol to the left of the device type to update the Program Guide. Write down this information for device...
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To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. To reinstall using discs, you must create the set of recovery discs as soon as possible. 51 Problem solving may need to recover your system under most computer problems by other methods, you may also involve reinstalling some time to reinstall...
To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. To reinstall using discs, you must create the set of recovery discs as soon as possible. 51 Problem solving may need to recover your system under most computer problems by other methods, you may also involve reinstalling some time to reinstall...
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...; New software-If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to follow the instructions for device problems" on page 50. 52 or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. You can watch...
...; New software-If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to follow the instructions for device problems" on page 50. 52 or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. You can watch...
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...of the window, click Repair Windows using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. A list of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to complete the installation. In most cases of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you...and Restore Center. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. Repeat this step for the item you can return to one of your pre-installed ...
...of the window, click Repair Windows using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. A list of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to complete the installation. In most cases of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you...and Restore Center. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 3 Click Contents. Repeat this step for the item you can return to one of your pre-installed ...
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...In case your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Recovering from your recovery discs" on your computer. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 54 Your system is...your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have created. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to reinstall everything on your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on page 56. A confirmation message box appears....
...In case your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Recovering from your recovery discs" on your computer. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 54 Your system is...your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have created. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to reinstall everything on your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on page 56. A confirmation message box appears....