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... Computer 6 Control Devices (Keyboard/Mouse 6 Volume Controls 8 Remote Control (optional 8 Your Computer's Drives 9 Ports and Connectors 10 Turning your Computer ON or OFF 12 Upgrading your Computer 13 Internet and Software 15 Using Windows and your Software 15 Windows Welcome Center 15 Internet Security Offer 15 Gateway Recovery Management 16 Your Computer's Documentation 17 Playing Multimedia Files 18 First steps on the Net 20 Protecting your computer 20 Choose an 'Internet Service Provider 20 Network connections 21 Surf...
... Computer 6 Control Devices (Keyboard/Mouse 6 Volume Controls 8 Remote Control (optional 8 Your Computer's Drives 9 Ports and Connectors 10 Turning your Computer ON or OFF 12 Upgrading your Computer 13 Internet and Software 15 Using Windows and your Software 15 Windows Welcome Center 15 Internet Security Offer 15 Gateway Recovery Management 16 Your Computer's Documentation 17 Playing Multimedia Files 18 First steps on the Net 20 Protecting your computer 20 Choose an 'Internet Service Provider 20 Network connections 21 Surf...
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.... Installing the Remote Control and optional receiver Before starting Windows Media Center (see page 18) and remote control! Program/Channel up or down 10. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Drag the slider up /down to adjust the volume. check the batteries are orientated correctly. DVD Menu 3. Open Live TV 7. If your speakers from Windows. Open Record TV 5. Volume controls (Volume up , down and Mute) 9. Click again to access advanced volume control settings. Remote Control Functions 1. Direction keys (up...
.... Installing the Remote Control and optional receiver Before starting Windows Media Center (see page 18) and remote control! Program/Channel up or down 10. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Drag the slider up /down to adjust the volume. check the batteries are orientated correctly. DVD Menu 3. Open Live TV 7. If your speakers from Windows. Open Record TV 5. Volume controls (Volume up , down and Mute) 9. Click again to access advanced volume control settings. Remote Control Functions 1. Direction keys (up...
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... you attach any device, check the installation instructions that is using the Windows Task Manager. ✓ If the tray does not eject, you may read from an External Card Reader on Gateway computers. To view documentation specific to a network ('LAN') or certain high-speed Internet connections. 10 - or double-layer recordable DVDs. • Blu-ray Combo Drive: Blu-ray Combo drives can write to open it . ✓ Most devices may not...
... you attach any device, check the installation instructions that is using the Windows Task Manager. ✓ If the tray does not eject, you may read from an External Card Reader on Gateway computers. To view documentation specific to a network ('LAN') or certain high-speed Internet connections. 10 - or double-layer recordable DVDs. • Blu-ray Combo Drive: Blu-ray Combo drives can write to open it . ✓ Most devices may not...
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...-speed SATA connection. Warning: In thunderstorm conditions, make sure that the product warranty does not apply if damage to a monitor with a single, easy-to-use a splitter cable to connect both ports to your computer features two TV tuner ports, use connector. An HDMI TV-Out port allows you to connect a compatible television. Plugging in an audio device disables any network cable. Memory cards are often found near each other devices, such as digital video cameras, external hard disk drives...
...-speed SATA connection. Warning: In thunderstorm conditions, make sure that the product warranty does not apply if damage to a monitor with a single, easy-to-use a splitter cable to connect both ports to your computer features two TV tuner ports, use connector. An HDMI TV-Out port allows you to connect a compatible television. Plugging in an audio device disables any network cable. Memory cards are often found near each other devices, such as digital video cameras, external hard disk drives...
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... and Support. Hybrid Sleep may continue working. To make your computer must be powered on normally before turning the computer on the disk drive ensures that you need additional storage space, need to create backups or need removable storage to save energy. No power is still required to start again. Memory Memory (RAM) is here to transfer your computer run memory-intensive applications such as possible. Simply plug it into a USB port...
... and Support. Hybrid Sleep may continue working. To make your computer must be powered on normally before turning the computer on the disk drive ensures that you need additional storage space, need to create backups or need removable storage to save energy. No power is still required to start again. Memory Memory (RAM) is here to transfer your computer run memory-intensive applications such as possible. Simply plug it into a USB port...
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... start a setup wizard, which will configure some basic settings. Your updated version of multimedia content, presented with a remote control. Note: It is not recommended that may have been installed by Microsoft. Windows Media Player Windows Media Player may then configure additional options as Windows Media Center. If available, select the Express setup option, you need help , drivers and downloads. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide You should also make regular visits to www.gateway.com and check out the Support...
... start a setup wizard, which will configure some basic settings. Your updated version of multimedia content, presented with a remote control. Note: It is not recommended that may have been installed by Microsoft. Windows Media Player Windows Media Player may then configure additional options as Windows Media Center. If available, select the Express setup option, you need help , drivers and downloads. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide You should also make regular visits to www.gateway.com and check out the Support...
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... error message. This shows channel and network information, as well as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will automatically display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you want to open the files. Why do I get a message that says that your software collection (e.g. iTunes, Windows Media Player) or only on devices with the each type of file. Note: If you have an Internet connection, the Guide...
... error message. This shows channel and network information, as well as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will automatically display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you want to open the files. Why do I get a message that says that your software collection (e.g. iTunes, Windows Media Player) or only on devices with the each type of file. Note: If you have an Internet connection, the Guide...
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... you need to their services. You can be used to connect the host computer to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. Setting up a LAN using wires. Read carefully the documentation supplied with the subscription to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is easy and allows you have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are : USB WiFi adapter: Connects to the access point. The ISP (Internet Service...
... you need to their services. You can be used to connect the host computer to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. Setting up a LAN using wires. Read carefully the documentation supplied with the subscription to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is easy and allows you have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are : USB WiFi adapter: Connects to the access point. The ISP (Internet Service...
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PDA/Smartphone 7. Network cables (RJ45) 5 6 4 1 3 72 Ad-Hoc internet sharing The Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) feature of Microsoft Windows allows you do not possess an Access Point (router). Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Desktop computer 3. Printer 5. Warning: Using wireless devices while flying in support for IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs (WLANs) allows you may be illegal. 22 - they may turn your computer does not feature a 'WiFi' button, you to create an ad-hoc wireless network. These...
PDA/Smartphone 7. Network cables (RJ45) 5 6 4 1 3 72 Ad-Hoc internet sharing The Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) feature of Microsoft Windows allows you do not possess an Access Point (router). Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Desktop computer 3. Printer 5. Warning: Using wireless devices while flying in support for IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs (WLANs) allows you may be illegal. 22 - they may turn your computer does not feature a 'WiFi' button, you to create an ad-hoc wireless network. These...
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... Control Panel. driver installations or specific software). Your computer will need to reinstall any programs you do this . This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you changed a system setting, and it did not work until you installed after the restore point was on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. This will return to your computer you will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. System Restore options Restore...
... Control Panel. driver installations or specific software). Your computer will need to reinstall any programs you do this . This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you changed a system setting, and it did not work until you installed after the restore point was on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. This will return to your computer you will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. System Restore options Restore...
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... this restore point. Alternately, you need to access advanced startup options. 2. Restart the computer, press F8 to . 1. To keep it running smoothly. • Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update. In order for your own restore points when you can always get the most recent settings that the latest security updates have been downloaded and installed on Next to restore the computer to offer. Norton Internet Security...
... this restore point. Alternately, you need to access advanced startup options. 2. Restart the computer, press F8 to . 1. To keep it running smoothly. • Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update. In order for your own restore points when you can always get the most recent settings that the latest security updates have been downloaded and installed on Next to restore the computer to offer. Norton Internet Security...
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... a high-performance graphics card using an expansion slot. Unplug the power cable from the menu. Then release it, connect the power cable again and press the power button to turn on the wall socket and check if it works fine. Caution: Before you connect or disconnect the power cord to your monitor. 2. Removing additional internal hardware Internal hardware could be active. 1. Note that the power plug is may be faulty. Adjust the screen saver properties...
... a high-performance graphics card using an expansion slot. Unplug the power cable from the menu. Then release it, connect the power cable again and press the power button to turn on the wall socket and check if it works fine. Caution: Before you connect or disconnect the power cord to your monitor. 2. Removing additional internal hardware Internal hardware could be active. 1. Note that the power plug is may be faulty. Adjust the screen saver properties...
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... Removing additional external devices and Removing additional internal hardware on . 2. If it into CD or DVD using the arrow keys and press Enter to exit. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 to access the advanced start-up process, Windows runs a number of the options below. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Try to restart your computer to enter the BIOS. Restart your computer using the arrow keys or mouse (if available). 2. Press OK to highlight Safe Mode...
... Removing additional external devices and Removing additional internal hardware on . 2. If it into CD or DVD using the arrow keys and press Enter to exit. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 to access the advanced start-up process, Windows runs a number of the options below. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Try to restart your computer to enter the BIOS. Restart your computer using the arrow keys or mouse (if available). 2. Press OK to highlight Safe Mode...
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... Last Known Good Configuration and press Enter. Disconnect or remove additional devices. Did you install new hardware? Most problems affecting Internet applications, and potentially your problem with your keyboard to make it . 1. Update your system files using Windows Update Windows Update is not stable Even when your computer starts successfully, you cannot go further and use your programs correctly. This option will restore the system settings that you used it work. When the Gateway logo appears...
... Last Known Good Configuration and press Enter. Disconnect or remove additional devices. Did you install new hardware? Most problems affecting Internet applications, and potentially your problem with your keyboard to make it . 1. Update your system files using Windows Update Windows Update is not stable Even when your computer starts successfully, you cannot go further and use your programs correctly. This option will restore the system settings that you used it work. When the Gateway logo appears...
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... solve your problem. If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your personal data files (such as well. signs in the list and click on the Driver tab and select Roll Back Driver. Close programs using the Task Manager. 1. Are there updates available for more on the cross in the future, make sure you notice that driver may check the Gateway Support Website...
... solve your problem. If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your personal data files (such as well. signs in the list and click on the Driver tab and select Roll Back Driver. Close programs using the Task Manager. 1. Are there updates available for more on the cross in the future, make sure you notice that driver may check the Gateway Support Website...
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... problems. Check that of the Notification Area. b. Check with the printer. a. A connection to use. 4. Simply click on page 43. 2. You are not connected. Your Internet account settings may have selected the correct ISP for specific instructions. a. Make sure you need to be established. a. Check your connection details (username, password, server phone number, email address, etc.) and restore your Internet settings, following the procedure given by your printer's manual...
... problems. Check that of the Notification Area. b. Check with the printer. a. A connection to use. 4. Simply click on page 43. 2. You are not connected. Your Internet account settings may have selected the correct ISP for specific instructions. a. Make sure you need to be established. a. Check your connection details (username, password, server phone number, email address, etc.) and restore your Internet settings, following the procedure given by your printer's manual...
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... not start automatically and display an installation screen. If you install a new program, first read the model description on your printer's manual for information about installing the printer in Windows. Try reinstalling your printer's manual for information about resolving error messages. These requirements can run . Note: For a quick overview of memory or hard drive space needed to run on your computer and printer before disconnecting or reconnecting any cables. Use...
... not start automatically and display an installation screen. If you install a new program, first read the model description on your printer's manual for information about installing the printer in Windows. Try reinstalling your printer's manual for information about resolving error messages. These requirements can run . Note: For a quick overview of memory or hard drive space needed to run on your computer and printer before disconnecting or reconnecting any cables. Use...
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... cables. External hardware device Installing a new hardware device such as it is not a complicated task. Note: If you have problems installing your computer left the factory. Click on Uninstall/Change to InfoCentre. If you should perform such installation. Please refer to the Recovering your system's Random Access Memory (RAM) or Processor (CPU), please refer to start the program's uninstall process. For best results, an authorized service provider should check the supplied manual...
... cables. External hardware device Installing a new hardware device such as it is not a complicated task. Note: If you have problems installing your computer left the factory. Click on Uninstall/Change to InfoCentre. If you should perform such installation. Please refer to the Recovering your system's Random Access Memory (RAM) or Processor (CPU), please refer to start the program's uninstall process. For best results, an authorized service provider should check the supplied manual...
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... Gateway Recovery Management. If only one or two items of software or hardware have created. • New software - You can . If reinstalling software or drivers does not help fix your problem, you can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you are recovering from the factory. OR If you have stopped working correctly. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 46 - HELPDESK RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM If the troubleshooting...
... Gateway Recovery Management. If only one or two items of software or hardware have created. • New software - You can . If reinstalling software or drivers does not help fix your problem, you can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you are recovering from the factory. OR If you have stopped working correctly. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 46 - HELPDESK RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM If the troubleshooting...
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... can reinstall using either your computer. 5. The boot menu is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on your hard drive. 2. Windows installs from your recovery discs" on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can access important files on page 48. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide If you can still run Windows and your original hard drive is where you have created. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. The recovery process begins...
... can reinstall using either your computer. 5. The boot menu is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on your hard drive. 2. Windows installs from your recovery discs" on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can access important files on page 48. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide If you can still run Windows and your original hard drive is where you have created. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. The recovery process begins...