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Check your User Guide for problems and conflicts and ® lets you know computers. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on a variety of topics *May not be ... people who know if it . To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, then click BigFix. help and advice you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for easyto-understand information on using your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for you can trust, talk to...
Check your User Guide for problems and conflicts and ® lets you know computers. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on a variety of topics *May not be ... people who know if it . To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, then click BigFix. help and advice you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for easyto-understand information on using your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for you can trust, talk to...
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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 online user guide. Use these tools regularly to improve the security of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you...
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 online user guide. Use these tools regularly to improve the security of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you...
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To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. 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 keep your online user guide.
To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. 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 keep your online user guide.
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... Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. BigFix monitors your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to your... about the 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.
... Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. BigFix monitors your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to your... about the 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.
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Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your computer to get your system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit - 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
Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your computer to get your system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit - 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
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You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you will...troubleshooters, and automated support. We sincerely hope that you with your computer's software features. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most stringent quality control...with fast, considerate service. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway computer. We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your computer. Use Help and ...
You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you will...troubleshooters, and automated support. We sincerely hope that you with your computer's software features. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most stringent quality control...with fast, considerate service. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway computer. We are provided with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your computer. Use Help and ...
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... click the result that identifies your computer contains information that most online help information by selecting a topic from the list. Contacting Gateway The label on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from a Help menu or by clicking the Help button on your computer ...(Frequently Asked Questions), a Search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are using the program. You can research a topic or learn how to use it. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support ...
... click the result that identifies your computer contains information that most online help information by selecting a topic from the list. Contacting Gateway The label on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from a Help menu or by clicking the Help button on your computer ...(Frequently Asked Questions), a Search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are using the program. You can research a topic or learn how to use it. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support ...
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The Choose Scans window opens. 4 Click the type of fixed problems appears. 58 CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds. When the scan is finished, a summary of scan you want to run, then click Go. The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans. Norton 360 scans your computer 2 At the top of the window, click Tasks.
The Choose Scans window opens. 4 Click the type of fixed problems appears. 58 CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds. When the scan is finished, a summary of scan you want to run, then click Go. The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans. Norton 360 scans your computer 2 At the top of the window, click Tasks.
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www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing the information ... into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to see if any updates are available. 61 Windows checks the Microsoft web site to fix the problem. For more information about Security Center. To update Windows: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. Security updates To keep Windows and...
www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing the information ... into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to see if any updates are available. 61 Windows checks the Microsoft web site to fix the problem. For more information about Security Center. To update Windows: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. Security updates To keep Windows and...
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...security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to download additional Windows software for problems and conflicts. Your computer may include BigFix. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. The Change Settings dialog box opens. It automatically gathers information about ...Security Center. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 4 Click Change Settings. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to schedule automatic updates.
...security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to download additional Windows software for problems and conflicts. Your computer may include BigFix. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. The Change Settings dialog box opens. It automatically gathers information about ...Security Center. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 4 Click Change Settings. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to schedule automatic updates.
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 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 15 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 Starting your computer 16 ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 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 15 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 Starting your computer 16 ...
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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 ... Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 94 Recovering your system to its factory condition 96...
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 ... Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 87 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 88 Using Microsoft System Restore 94 Recovering your system to its factory condition 96...
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Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your computer. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord ...
Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your computer. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord ...
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www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to open BigFix. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 57
www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to open BigFix. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 57
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...: • 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. If you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab...
...: • 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. If you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab...
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...must search for your computer). Defragmenting the information stored on -screen instructions. 5 Click OK. This process slows the hard drive performance. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Type checking for errors, it is called fragmentation, and it provides a summary of the ...drive. This is normal. Tip Because defragmenting a drive may continuously stop the defragmentation process and cause it found. 4 Correct any problems that are connected to complete (depending on the hard drive. If you are found by following the on the drive can improve hard...
...must search for your computer). Defragmenting the information stored on -screen instructions. 5 Click OK. This process slows the hard drive performance. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Type checking for errors, it is called fragmentation, and it provides a summary of the ...drive. This is normal. Tip Because defragmenting a drive may continuously stop the defragmentation process and cause it found. 4 Correct any problems that are connected to complete (depending on the hard drive. If you are found by following the on the drive can improve hard...
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...about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you followed each... Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was ...
...about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you followed each... Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was ...
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... cables and network devices (such as switches, routers, and hubs). • Your ISP may be with your Internet service provider (ISP) is widespread (a problem they are unable to browse the Internet • You may be networking related. See "Networking" on page 73. - You see an "Unable to locate... host" message and are trying to solve). CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Internet and networking Internet If you do not find a solution to your problem in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. See more troubleshooting at "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that does not allow you to...
... cables and network devices (such as switches, routers, and hubs). • Your ISP may be with your Internet service provider (ISP) is widespread (a problem they are unable to browse the Internet • You may be networking related. See "Networking" on page 73. - You see an "Unable to locate... host" message and are trying to solve). CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Internet and networking Internet If you do not find a solution to your problem in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. See more troubleshooting at "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that does not allow you to...
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... for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. • Make sure that your computer is a common problem that all settings are set correctly. Type dialing in your house or a telephone line at a slower rate, interrupt downloads, or even disconnect. You can cause...
... for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. • Make sure that your computer is a common problem that all settings are set correctly. Type dialing in your house or a telephone line at a slower rate, interrupt downloads, or even disconnect. You can cause...
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...type modem, then press ENTER. 2 Click the Modems tab, then click Properties. 3 Click the Diagnostics tab, then click Query Modem. www.gateway.com You cannot connect to the Internet • The ISP may lower the speed even further. Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K...service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may be having technical difficulties. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with the modem connection. • Restart your ISP for technical support. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet and networking" ...
...type modem, then press ENTER. 2 Click the Modems tab, then click Properties. 3 Click the Diagnostics tab, then click Query Modem. www.gateway.com You cannot connect to the Internet • The ISP may lower the speed even further. Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K...service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may be having technical difficulties. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with the modem connection. • Restart your ISP for technical support. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet and networking" ...