Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 23
www.gateway.com Help For more information about connecting to a Web site in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Downloading files Caution To protect your computer, ... from a Web site: 1 Connect to your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. Type connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Downloading is the process of your computer.
www.gateway.com Help For more information about connecting to a Web site in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Downloading files Caution To protect your computer, ... from a Web site: 1 Connect to your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. Type connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Downloading is the process of your computer.
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 24
... the file that you to store the file on your home or office. For more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... the file that you to store the file on your home or office. For more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 32
...the E: and F: drives) so data can be transferred from one memory card type to another. 22 Memory card types The media card reader supports several memory card types. To determine which types are sending the file from. Each slot is assigned a different drive letter (for the printer ...on the computer you are supported by your computer. CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: ...
...the E: and F: drives) so data can be transferred from one memory card type to another. 22 Memory card types The media card reader supports several memory card types. To determine which types are sending the file from. Each slot is assigned a different drive letter (for the printer ...on the computer you are supported by your computer. CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: ...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 37
... in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the computer. • When storing your warranty. As a general rule, your computer is not made to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer, we recommend that are not covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work ...the computer. • Do not block the ventilation fan slots. The case can become brittle and easy to break in high temperatures. www.gateway.com • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer away from your computer to extreme temperature changes. The case, although strong...
... in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to the computer. • When storing your warranty. As a general rule, your computer is not made to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer, we recommend that are not covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work ...the computer. • Do not block the ventilation fan slots. The case can become brittle and easy to break in high temperatures. www.gateway.com • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer away from your computer to extreme temperature changes. The case, although strong...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 38
.... Type windows update in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 28 Help For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Use Windows Update to -date. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining Your Computer Updating Windows Windows Update helps you keep it running smoothly. Windows Update scans your computer and...
.... Type windows update in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 28 Help For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Use Windows Update to -date. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining Your Computer Updating Windows Windows Update helps you keep it running smoothly. Windows Update scans your computer and...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 41
www.gateway.com • Check all cable connections, including power. • If an error message appears on page 44. Error messages Error message Action "Insufficient disk See "... message" on page 33. "Operating system not found " error message" on page 44. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. "Data error" See "You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to browse the Internet" on page 43. "General failure reading drive C" See "The...
www.gateway.com • Check all cable connections, including power. • If an error message appears on page 44. Error messages Error message Action "Insufficient disk See "... message" on page 33. "Operating system not found " error message" on page 44. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. "Data error" See "You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to browse the Internet" on page 43. "General failure reading drive C" See "The...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 42
..."You see a "Memory error" message" on page 46. For help, contact your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support to your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. Help For more information...the Ethernet network jack. See "Networking" on page 37 for more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. OR - Internet and networking Internet If you are trying to solve). See more troubleshooting at "Modem (dial-up correctly. See more...
..."You see a "Memory error" message" on page 46. For help, contact your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support to your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. Help For more information...the Ethernet network jack. See "Networking" on page 37 for more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. OR - Internet and networking Internet If you are trying to solve). See more troubleshooting at "Modem (dial-up correctly. See more...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 43
...user. E-mails you send are returned as switches, routers, and hubs). • Your ISP may be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is set up correctly. E-mail addresses never contain spaces and are not case-sensitive. • If possible, ...Click the Receive or Send and Receive button in your e-mail program. If that your account with your network, not the Internet itself. www.gateway.com You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to connect, restart your computer. • The problem may be ...
...user. E-mails you send are returned as switches, routers, and hubs). • Your ISP may be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is set up correctly. E-mail addresses never contain spaces and are not case-sensitive. • If possible, ...Click the Receive or Send and Receive button in your e-mail program. If that your account with your network, not the Internet itself. www.gateway.com You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to connect, restart your computer. • The problem may be ...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 44
... code to the network jack. • See the documentation that came with your modem for additional troubleshooting information. • Contact your modem manufacturer for technical support. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet and networking" on page 32. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Modem (cable or DSL) My computer cannot connect to the Internet. •...
... code to the network jack. • See the documentation that came with your modem for additional troubleshooting information. • Contact your modem manufacturer for technical support. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet and networking" on page 32. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Modem (cable or DSL) My computer cannot connect to the Internet. •...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 45
..., telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may be having technical difficulties. www.gateway.com Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer...8226; Run Windows modem diagnostics. You can connect on this line, call your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for technical support. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet and networking" on page 32. If you can also call your house or a telephone...
..., telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may be having technical difficulties. www.gateway.com Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer...8226; Run Windows modem diagnostics. You can connect on this line, call your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for technical support. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet and networking" on page 32. If you can also call your house or a telephone...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 46
... Speaker volume control. 4 Click OK twice to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The modem is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you get an error such as port already open or the modem has...
... Speaker volume control. 4 Click OK twice to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The modem is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you get an error such as port already open or the modem has...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 47
...you expect, check the speed of the slowest component. • For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Most routers have different IP addresses. For best results, all computers on your network. Help For more troubleshooting help, see the documentation ... speed of each component. Components comprising a mixture of those speeds will result in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 37 www.gateway.com Networking You cannot see the other computers on your network • If a network cable is connected to the computers, make sure...
...you expect, check the speed of the slowest component. • For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Most routers have different IP addresses. For best results, all computers on your network. Help For more troubleshooting help, see the documentation ... speed of each component. Components comprising a mixture of those speeds will result in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 37 www.gateway.com Networking You cannot see the other computers on your network • If a network cable is connected to the computers, make sure...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 49
..., then press ENTER. Type screen resolution in the printer setup. Help For more information about display types, see your display and video card documentation. www.gateway.com The color is dim or difficult to read • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. • Change the display settings. • For more information...
..., then press ENTER. Type screen resolution in the printer setup. Help For more information about display types, see your display and video card documentation. www.gateway.com The color is dim or difficult to read • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. • Change the display settings. • For more information...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 50
... computer may want to add additional memory to the printer. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. An audio disc does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume controls are turned up (and mute is turned off... If you print large files or many files at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your printer manufacturer's technical support. Optical discs Optical discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. See your printer's user guide for instructions on and connected correctly. ...
... computer may want to add additional memory to the printer. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. An audio disc does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume controls are turned up (and mute is turned off... If you print large files or many files at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your printer manufacturer's technical support. Optical discs Optical discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. See your printer's user guide for instructions on and connected correctly. ...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 53
... since the file was originally deleted from the hard drive. Help For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type System Restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon,... then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. www.gateway.com Files You get an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. To restore deleted...
... since the file was originally deleted from the hard drive. Help For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type System Restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon,... then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. www.gateway.com Files You get an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. To restore deleted...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 55
... errors, you see a prompt asking you if you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. Type checking for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you want to scan the hard drive later (the next time you restart your computer). Help For more information about checking the hard drive... finished checking the drive for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Your drive is being used. www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for errors. This process may take several minutes.
... errors, you see a prompt asking you if you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. Type checking for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you want to scan the hard drive later (the next time you restart your computer). Help For more information about checking the hard drive... finished checking the drive for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Your drive is being used. www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for errors. This process may take several minutes.
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 56
... up and not muted. • If you are turned on page 40. Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Click Restart now and check for more memory to play an audio disc, see a "Memory error" message • Run the Memory Diagnostic Tool. You see...
... up and not muted. • If you are turned on page 40. Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Click Restart now and check for more memory to play an audio disc, see a "Memory error" message • Run the Memory Diagnostic Tool. You see...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 58
...covers problems relating to Media Center mode. Your computer has one or more information about Windows Media Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Check all cable connections. • Display type-The Media Center is... available only on your TV and computer supports: • A/V cables (basic) • S-Video (fair, but not optimized for computer video display) • VGA (good) • DVI/HDMI (best) 48...
...covers problems relating to Media Center mode. Your computer has one or more information about Windows Media Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Check all cable connections. • Display type-The Media Center is... available only on your TV and computer supports: • A/V cables (basic) • S-Video (fair, but not optimized for computer video display) • VGA (good) • DVI/HDMI (best) 48...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 59
...× 600 or 640 × 480. • Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. • Type of video cables-Poor quality video cables can burn a DVR-MS file to a DVD using high-quality video cables. ...or DVD image quality • Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. For more information, see the Media Center online help. www.gateway.com • Quality of TV • CRT TVs may have a slight flicker. • Plasma TVs may experience image burn-in the DVR-MS ...
...× 600 or 640 × 480. • Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. • Type of video cables-Poor quality video cables can burn a DVR-MS file to a DVD using high-quality video cables. ...or DVD image quality • Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. For more information, see the Media Center online help. www.gateway.com • Quality of TV • CRT TVs may have a slight flicker. • Plasma TVs may experience image burn-in the DVR-MS ...
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
Page 61
... Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Gateway provides everything you need to recover your system under most computer problems by other methods, you create each type of the computer's software (also ...called recovering or restoring your system). For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 30 or in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare your computer for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. www...
... Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Gateway provides everything you need to recover your system under most computer problems by other methods, you create each type of the computer's software (also ...called recovering or restoring your system). For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 30 or in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare your computer for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. www...