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Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. If you 're looking for. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? Click a link, do a search, or simply browse ...help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days...
Just click (Start), then click Help and Support. If you 're looking for. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? Click a link, do a search, or simply browse ...help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days...
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... factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. Before you create these"recovery discs,"make a... backup of the software that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to finish. 21 To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery...
... factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc. Before you create these"recovery discs,"make a... backup of the software that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to finish. 21 To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery...
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... and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. We sincerely hope that you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Tip You can also search for...addition to familiarize yourself with your new computer. Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components at www.gateway.com. Thanks again, from Microsoft. Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection ...
... and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. We sincerely hope that you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Tip You can also search for...addition to familiarize yourself with your new computer. Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components at www.gateway.com. Thanks again, from Microsoft. Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection ...
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... up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have determined the type of the cable with the spring clip on each end. Connecting network cables We recommend... different order (different colors, left to connect two computers. To determine which type of a router. A router lets you access the Internet connection from any required drivers. Be sure to find out how soon after the installation the line will be activated. Installing Ethernet cards and...
... up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have determined the type of the cable with the spring clip on each end. Connecting network cables We recommend... different order (different colors, left to connect two computers. To determine which type of a router. A router lets you access the Internet connection from any required drivers. Be sure to find out how soon after the installation the line will be activated. Installing Ethernet cards and...
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...-numeric computer names are prompted to restart your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already... the necessary arrangements with your network, you need to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that do not set up your network. 7 Click OK. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of your current setup. Use the documentation ...
...-numeric computer names are prompted to restart your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already... the necessary arrangements with your network, you need to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that do not set up your network. 7 Click OK. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of your current setup. Use the documentation ...
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... included with your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. To add a printer to install the printer drivers on the left of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer...
... included with your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. To add a printer to install the printer drivers on the left of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer...
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...or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on your computer. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that device you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. Help For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click... Help and Support. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file ...
...or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on your computer. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that device you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. Help For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click... Help and Support. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file ...
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...this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization..., then click Display Settings. The Display Settings dialog box opens. If your Windows desktop. www.gateway.com Setting up ...
...this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization..., then click Display Settings. The Display Settings dialog box opens. If your Windows desktop. www.gateway.com Setting up ...
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... Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 52 sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing contents 9 viewing files and...
... Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 52 sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing contents 9 viewing files and...
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... template 25 testing network 50 text to speech 76 title bar 8 transferring files from Internet 20 U un-sharing drives 51 folders 51 updating device drivers 2 Norton 360 59 Windows 61 user accounts adding in Windows 71 deleting 71 switching in Windows 71 V VGA port 69 video playing 28 viewing ... voice recognition 76 W WAN 42 WAV file playing 28 Web browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 42 window 8 changing colors 65 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows changing ...
... template 25 testing network 50 text to speech 76 title bar 8 transferring files from Internet 20 U un-sharing drives 51 folders 51 updating device drivers 2 Norton 360 59 Windows 61 user accounts adding in Windows 71 deleting 71 switching in Windows 71 V VGA port 69 video playing 28 viewing ... voice recognition 76 W WAN 42 WAV file playing 28 Web browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 42 window 8 changing colors 65 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows changing ...
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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 ... 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 91 Returning to a previous system condition 92 Returning your system to its factory condition 93 Technical support 96 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 ... 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 91 Returning to a previous system condition 92 Returning your system to its factory condition 93 Technical support 96 iii
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... the printer documentation for instructions on adding additional memory. • Contact your printer's user guide for device problems" on page 56. • Update the device driver. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on... does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume controls are turned up (and mute is clean and free from large scratches. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver.
... the printer documentation for instructions on adding additional memory. • Contact your printer's user guide for device problems" on page 56. • Update the device driver. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For information on cleaning the disc, see "Cleaning optical discs" on... does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume controls are turned up (and mute is clean and free from large scratches. www.gateway.com • Reinstall the printer driver.
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.... • Restart your computer. • Try a mouse you know is A, although many (if not most) Blu-ray movies are region-free. • Update the device driver.
.... • Restart your computer. • Try a mouse you know is A, although many (if not most) Blu-ray movies are region-free. • Update the device driver.
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...many device problems), right-click the device, click Update Driver Software, then click Search automatically for updated driver software and follow the on your computer. www.gateway.com Checking for device problems Faulty devices or corrupt device drivers can help pinpoint the problem. To check for future ...the information within each of computer device types. A device type with a yellow (problems) or red (failed) icon. 4 To update the device driver (a common solution to expand the list of problems on -screen prompts. - Device Manager opens. 2 Examine the list of the tabs. Write ...
...many device problems), right-click the device, click Update Driver Software, then click Search automatically for updated driver software and follow the on your computer. www.gateway.com Checking for device problems Faulty devices or corrupt device drivers can help pinpoint the problem. To check for future ...the information within each of computer device types. A device type with a yellow (problems) or red (failed) icon. 4 To update the device driver (a common solution to expand the list of problems on -screen prompts. - Device Manager opens. 2 Examine the list of the tabs. Write ...
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... its factory condition" on page 93. 88 For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Gateway provides everything you can solve most conditions. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your system...
... its factory condition" on page 93. 88 For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. Gateway provides everything you can solve most conditions. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your system...
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..., including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Important We recommend that are... system and factory-loaded software and drivers. To reinstall using discs, you create each type of recovery discs beforehand. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your ...
..., including Windows Vista and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Important We recommend that are... system and factory-loaded software and drivers. To reinstall using discs, you create each type of recovery discs beforehand. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your ...
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... "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of blank, recordable discs you will need to list, then click Next. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. This...
... "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of blank, recordable discs you will need to list, then click Next. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. This...
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... you need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. OR If you are recovering from the factory. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 91 Gateway Recovery Management opens. - www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need...
... you need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. OR If you are recovering from the factory. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 91 Gateway Recovery Management opens. - www.gateway.com Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need...
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... of these restore points to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you install software or device drivers. Returning to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Repeat this step for the item you...
... of these restore points to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you install software or device drivers. Returning to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Repeat this step for the item you...
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... its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you specified. This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything on your system... now. • If you can reinstall using System Restore, then click Next. If you can access important files on page 95. 93 www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created. The ...
... its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you specified. This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything on your system... now. • If you can reinstall using System Restore, then click Next. If you can access important files on page 95. 93 www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created. The ...