Gateway DX430S Problems

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help and advice you know computers. To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet comprehensive, information on everything from basic definitions to more about it ...label ® Check your User Guide for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for problems and conflicts and lets you can find the number on the label that's on your desktop or notebook computer. To start BigFix...

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Use these tools regularly to -date. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you if something is detected 14 For more information on your computer: • Windows Security-..., see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure and up-to improve the security of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide.

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You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. Click Express to keep your online user guide. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. You should update Windows regularly to download high-priority updates, including those that are security related. up-to-date security Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem.

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... latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your online user guide. Click here for problems and conflicts. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer Click here to go directly to the... Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more about BigFix Details and information about updates specific to your computer for...

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Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to get your computer running again. restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your system, called Restore Points. You can return to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 backing up a bit - To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right.

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... technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new computer. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to ...ensure that you are sure that you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with the best product ...

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... Online Support from the installation DVD, you are discussed. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are using the program.

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.... To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to fix the problem. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to schedule automatic updates. Type...

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BigFix monitors your changes to open BigFix. 69 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. BigFix 5 Make your computer for problems and conflicts. Your computer may include BigFix. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to the schedule settings, then click OK. The Change Settings dialog box opens. www.gateway.com 4 Click Change Settings.

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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 ... chair 13 Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 14 Preparing power connections 14 Protecting from power source problems 14 Checking the voltage selection 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 16 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 Starting your computer 17 ...

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... run your computer long enough to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your torso or neck. Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive...

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... on that apply only to the software and hardware on your computer. Use Windows Update to choose updates for problems and conflicts. For information on the Internet. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about Windows ... that icon to the site regularly, so you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Type windows update in the online User Guide. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center.

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... the hard drive free of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on this computer cleans all folders. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 2 Click one of unnecessary files, click...

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...next time you restart your computer. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors. Also use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for disk errors in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 61 This process may be adequate. Important ... window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found . 4 Correct any problems that you want to check for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you use your computer several minutes. www.gateway.com If you use your computer less frequently, once a month may take several hours...

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Liquid has been spilled into your computer problem if: - The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. 70 Warning Make sure that you are damaged - For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on...bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is not full. • If an ...

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...in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in the online User Guide. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Make sure that came with your computer. 71 Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and ... are trying to play a DVD, make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. • Try a different disc. www.gateway.com • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you have a DVD drive. Type ...

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To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Caution All deleted files will be lost when you may be accessed, or you see a "General failure reading drive C" error ... press ENTER. • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" on page 60. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Hard drive You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary...

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... sure that your account with your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that you are unable to make sure that the connections have a problem with your ISP may be having technical difficulties. • Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Contact your modem. For more information about ...service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See your setup poster to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have lost your Internet connection, or your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. www...

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...high resolution of the TV-Newer TVs usually have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. For more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. Generally, video will likely be purchased from...TV's S-Video In port. The Media Center video display will look better on a newer model TV. 80 A poor cable connection can cause problems and affect the video quality. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting • S-Video-If your computer, and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution ...

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... the Internet • The ISP may be with just one program. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on page 77. The problem may be too noisy. Type dialing in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer...telephone line checked for technical support. • See if the modem works with the modem at a different location). Make sure that is a common problem that can also call your modem. • Check for line noise. The telephone line may lower the speed even further. 84 CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting...

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