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Table of recovery 71 Expanding through options 20 Connectivity options 20 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS Starting your computer 4 Software 25 Registration 4 Using Windows and your software 25 Software installation 5 Welcome Center 25 Recovery 5 Having trouble 5 Internet security offer 25 Productivity software 26 Computer Basics 7 Safety and comfort 7 Safety precautions 7 Health precautions 10 Gateway Recovery Management 26 Playing multimedia files 26 AutoPlay 28 Playing downloaded files 29 Playing DVD movies 30 Setting up your computer...
Table of recovery 71 Expanding through options 20 Connectivity options 20 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS Starting your computer 4 Software 25 Registration 4 Using Windows and your software 25 Software installation 5 Welcome Center 25 Recovery 5 Having trouble 5 Internet security offer 25 Productivity software 26 Computer Basics 7 Safety and comfort 7 Safety precautions 7 Health precautions 10 Gateway Recovery Management 26 Playing multimedia files 26 AutoPlay 28 Playing downloaded files 29 Playing DVD movies 30 Setting up your computer...
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... customer service experience. 4 - This gives you access to provide you to register. How to the Internet. REGISTRATION When using your computing experience. The second window you connect to register During the initial startup of your computer and assist in the information and click Next. Your computer will help you 'll see contains optional fields that will then configure installed software. After setting...
... customer service experience. 4 - This gives you access to provide you to register. How to the Internet. REGISTRATION When using your computing experience. The second window you connect to register During the initial startup of your computer and assist in the information and click Next. Your computer will help you 'll see contains optional fields that will then configure installed software. After setting...
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... Plug the PS/2 mouse and keyboard cable into any of the USB ports located on the setup guide. Connect your computer. USING YOUR COMPUTER CONNECTING THE COMPUTER Setting up your reference only. Please follow the instructions provided on the front and rear panels of your computer For the most part, you only have four things to connect: the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, and the power cable. Using your computer. Wireless Certain computers include a wireless mouse and keyboard...
... Plug the PS/2 mouse and keyboard cable into any of the USB ports located on the setup guide. Connect your computer. USING YOUR COMPUTER CONNECTING THE COMPUTER Setting up your reference only. Please follow the instructions provided on the front and rear panels of your computer For the most part, you only have four things to connect: the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, and the power cable. Using your computer. Wireless Certain computers include a wireless mouse and keyboard...
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... setting according to power 1. Note: The type of your computer. Plug the other end of the network cable into the cable modem or network jack or hub on your computer's voltage setting. Connect to your area. Using your computer. Use a cable that it matches your network. Connect a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the appropriate port located on the rear panel of your computer - 17 Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel...
... setting according to power 1. Note: The type of your computer. Plug the other end of the network cable into the cable modem or network jack or hub on your computer's voltage setting. Connect to your area. Using your computer. Use a cable that it matches your network. Connect a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the appropriate port located on the rear panel of your computer - 17 Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel...
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... specifications of connection supported depends on the Display category, then select Change Display Settings. Turn on Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization. Note: To access the display controls: Click on power to your computer - 23 The appropriate cable is turned off. 2. Follow any setup instructions in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow these ports to benefit from faster transfer speeds. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Click on your computer's configuration). Video port Connect to the monitor port...
... specifications of connection supported depends on the Display category, then select Change Display Settings. Turn on Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization. Note: To access the display controls: Click on power to your computer - 23 The appropriate cable is turned off. 2. Follow any setup instructions in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow these ports to benefit from faster transfer speeds. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Click on your computer's configuration). Video port Connect to the monitor port...
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..., all-digital audio/video interface. Use the microphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in microphone. 24 - Upgrading your computer to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Headphones and microphone These two ports allow you to connect audio devices. HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio and/or video monitor, such as...
..., all-digital audio/video interface. Use the microphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in microphone. 24 - Upgrading your computer to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Headphones and microphone These two ports allow you to connect audio devices. HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio and/or video monitor, such as...
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... shows. This shows channel and network information, as well as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you want to choose the way Windows handles media files on devices with PowerDVD. For example, if you have an Internet connection, the Guide (Electronic Program Guide) allows you may start PowerDVD by inserting a disc and waiting for the program...
... shows. This shows channel and network information, as well as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you want to choose the way Windows handles media files on devices with PowerDVD. For example, if you have an Internet connection, the Guide (Electronic Program Guide) allows you may start PowerDVD by inserting a disc and waiting for the program...
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... your hard disk does not reset the number of five times (including the first time), after a few seconds. Please refer to the table below for more information. The DVD movie will play DVD discs of six regions. Playing DVD movies You can play after which the last region code set will remain permanent. You can download and install the missing codec by default. DVD...
... your hard disk does not reset the number of five times (including the first time), after a few seconds. Please refer to the table below for more information. The DVD movie will play DVD discs of six regions. Playing DVD movies You can play after which the last region code set will remain permanent. You can download and install the missing codec by default. DVD...
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When you set up a wireless network is generally available in large cities. This service is easy and allows you can share files, peripheral devices (such as WiFi or Bluetooth). Setting up a LAN using wires. Internet Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a group of your home network to share access to files and devices connected to the network, for example, within an office building or home) that share a common communications line...
When you set up a wireless network is generally available in large cities. This service is easy and allows you can share files, peripheral devices (such as WiFi or Bluetooth). Setting up a LAN using wires. Internet Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a group of your home network to share access to files and devices connected to the network, for example, within an office building or home) that share a common communications line...
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... you access to a high speed DSL internet connection. Internet - 35 Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is used to connect peripheral devices to their services. Most routers have a built-in your home. Components of cable may also be fast and easy and eliminates the need to have chosen normally supplies a modem/ router with the subscription to the access point. this type of a wireless LAN To set up your Wireless network at...
... you access to a high speed DSL internet connection. Internet - 35 Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is used to connect peripheral devices to their services. Most routers have a built-in your home. Components of cable may also be fast and easy and eliminates the need to have chosen normally supplies a modem/ router with the subscription to the access point. this type of a wireless LAN To set up your Wireless network at...
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Access point/router 2. Portable computer 6. PDA/Smartphone 7. Diagram of wireless adapter available, the most common are: USB WiFi adapter: Connects to a free USB port on your computer. Modem 5 4. Internet Printer 5. Wireless adapter This is installed inside your computer in an available expansion slot. Network (RJ45) cables 4 1 3 72 6 36 - Desktop computer 3. Wireless Expansion Card: This card is connected to the computer that you wish to connect to your network, there are different types of a working network 1.
Access point/router 2. Portable computer 6. PDA/Smartphone 7. Diagram of wireless adapter available, the most common are: USB WiFi adapter: Connects to a free USB port on your computer. Modem 5 4. Internet Printer 5. Wireless adapter This is installed inside your computer in an available expansion slot. Network (RJ45) cables 4 1 3 72 6 36 - Desktop computer 3. Wireless Expansion Card: This card is connected to the computer that you wish to connect to your network, there are different types of a working network 1.
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... on or off, or control what is shared over the network with the network management options. To surf the Internet, you are connected, click on the Internet Explorer shortcut located on the Windows desktop and take your Internet experience to a new level! Surf the Net! Turning on/off a wireless network connection If your computer has wireless access, but does not feature a Communication button, you may turn your wireless network on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
... on or off, or control what is shared over the network with the network management options. To surf the Internet, you are connected, click on the Internet Explorer shortcut located on the Windows desktop and take your Internet experience to a new level! Surf the Net! Turning on/off a wireless network connection If your computer has wireless access, but does not feature a Communication button, you may turn your wireless network on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
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... is installed and turned on your computer against new viruses and attacks. You are also alerted if programs attempt to change important Windows settings. updates include security patches and program updates that most security software suites provide similar functionality and will disable Windows Defender in order to improve system performance. 50 - Note: Windows Defender works with your computer, Windows Defender includes real-time protection options.
... is installed and turned on your computer against new viruses and attacks. You are also alerted if programs attempt to change important Windows settings. updates include security patches and program updates that most security software suites provide similar functionality and will disable Windows Defender in order to improve system performance. 50 - Note: Windows Defender works with your computer, Windows Defender includes real-time protection options.
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.... 2. driver installations or specific software). System Restore options Restore your computer to an earlier time This option will return to the selected date and time. Select from the list the date when the restore point was on Finish to restore the computer to your personal documents or emails (it will open System Restore. Select Windows System Restore and click Next. Click Next. 2. If you changed a system setting...
.... 2. driver installations or specific software). System Restore options Restore your computer to an earlier time This option will return to the selected date and time. Select from the list the date when the restore point was on Finish to restore the computer to your personal documents or emails (it will open System Restore. Select Windows System Restore and click Next. Click Next. 2. If you changed a system setting...
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... updates have been downloaded and installed on your computer and keep it running smoothly. • Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update. You can protect your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Helpdesk - 61 Norton Internet Security performs automatic updates through Live Update. It allows you keep your computer up-to protect your computer. • Perform updates when prompted by Windows Action Center. • Use Microsoft Windows Automatic Updates. • Run Windows Update...
... updates have been downloaded and installed on your computer and keep it running smoothly. • Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update. You can protect your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Helpdesk - 61 Norton Internet Security performs automatic updates through Live Update. It allows you keep your computer up-to protect your computer. • Perform updates when prompted by Windows Action Center. • Use Microsoft Windows Automatic Updates. • Run Windows Update...
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If your drive can not read hard disk or optical disc drive information. Contact your drive by using a good (undamaged) disc. System cannot write data on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. Make sure you are using the correct type of disc. Frequently asked questions - 65 Check the following : Make sure the disk is clean and unscratched. • Check your dealer or technical support center for assistance. Check...
If your drive can not read hard disk or optical disc drive information. Contact your drive by using a good (undamaged) disc. System cannot write data on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. Make sure you are using the correct type of disc. Frequently asked questions - 65 Check the following : Make sure the disk is clean and unscratched. • Check your dealer or technical support center for assistance. Check...
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... progress on each disc as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. Make sure you can use the Gateway Recovery Management program. 3. RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM If Gateway support did not help fix your computer Recovery - 69 Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . 4. You will restore your problem, you keep the discs in the Backup to list, then click Next. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then...
... progress on each disc as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. Make sure you can use the Gateway Recovery Management program. 3. RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM If Gateway support did not help fix your computer Recovery - 69 Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . 4. You will restore your problem, you keep the discs in the Backup to list, then click Next. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then...
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Revert to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 2. Reset your system to its factory condition" on page 73. 70 - For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 72. 3. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved...
Revert to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 2. Reset your system to its factory condition" on page 73. 70 - For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 72. 3. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved...
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... Yes, then Start. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to factory default. Recovery • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 75. • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see...
... Yes, then Start. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to factory default. Recovery • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 75. • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see...
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... enable the F12 Boot Menu: 1. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Turn on your hard drive. 2. Use the left or right arrow keys to Enabled. 4. Recovery - 75 Click on Restore system from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all files on Next. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Caution: Continuing the process will take several minutes. Caution: Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers...
... enable the F12 Boot Menu: 1. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Turn on your hard drive. 2. Use the left or right arrow keys to Enabled. 4. Recovery - 75 Click on Restore system from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all files on Next. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Caution: Continuing the process will take several minutes. Caution: Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers...