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...click Tutorial to people who know if it . You can trust, talk to learn more about it finds something. Check your User Guide for problems and conflicts and ® lets you can find the number on the setup poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed.... To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, then click BigFix. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on using your computer for easyto-understand information on your...
...click Tutorial to people who know if it . You can trust, talk to learn more about it finds something. Check your User Guide for problems and conflicts and ® lets you can find the number on the setup poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed.... To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, then click BigFix. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on using your computer for easyto-understand information on your...
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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 computer: • Windows Security-..., and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the chances of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide.
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-..., and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the chances 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. 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. 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.
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...security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to your online user guide. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. BigFix monitors your computer for information about... updates specific to learn more information on the Internet. Click here for problems and conflicts. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue...
...security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to your online user guide. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. BigFix monitors your computer for information about... updates specific to learn more information on the Internet. Click here for problems and conflicts. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue...
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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. You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of your computer running again. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 backing up a bit -
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. You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of your computer running again. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 backing up a bit -
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... Help and Support. If you will be pleased with your computer's software features. We sincerely hope that you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at...
... Help and Support. If you will be pleased with your computer's software features. We sincerely hope that you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at...
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... 3 Help and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help For box. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for information on the particular Help site to the Internet, many programs provide information ...box, then press ENTER. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a Search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are using the program. Getting help for Windows Media Center If your computer model and serial number. Additional results may be ...
... 3 Help and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help For box. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for information on the particular Help site to the Internet, many programs provide information ...box, then press ENTER. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a Search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are using the program. Getting help for Windows Media Center If your computer model and serial number. Additional results may be ...
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When the scan is finished, a summary of scan you want to run, then click Go. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds. 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
When the scan is finished, a summary of scan you want to run, then click Go. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds. 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
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... Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. Type security center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For more information about Security Center. 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... Security Center, click Get help about Windows Security Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows checks the Microsoft web site to fix the problem.
... Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. Type security center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For more information about Security Center. 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... Security Center, click Get help about Windows Security Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows checks the Microsoft web site to fix the problem.
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... then click Help and Support. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to download additional Windows software for problems and conflicts. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel..., then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. To fix the problem, click on your computer. BigFix 5 Make your changes to open BigFix. 62 CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer 4 Click: • Install...
... then click Help and Support. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to download additional Windows software for problems and conflicts. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel..., then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. To fix the problem, click on your computer. BigFix 5 Make your changes to open BigFix. 62 CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer 4 Click: • Install...
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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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... your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your eyes. • Find ways to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to save your work and shut down your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. Although you cannot run...
... your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your eyes. • Find ways to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to save your work and shut down your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. Although you cannot run...
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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. 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. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon.
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. 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. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon.
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...Error-checking if you want to run Error-checking once a week. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of files...Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on this computer cleans all users on the hard drive so Windows does not use your computer ...
...Error-checking if you want to run Error-checking once a week. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of files...Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on this computer cleans all users on the hard drive so Windows does not use your computer ...
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... and Support. This process slows the hard drive performance. Tip Because defragmenting a drive may take hours to complete (depending on the hard drive. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. If you try to a network, log off before starting the process when you are found . 4 Correct.... Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is running, do not use a file, Windows must search for the pieces of the problems that are connected to check your hard drive for disk errors in different places on the size of the drive. Defragmenting the hard drive When...
... and Support. This process slows the hard drive performance. Tip Because defragmenting a drive may take hours to complete (depending on the hard drive. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. If you try to a network, log off before starting the process when you are found . 4 Correct.... Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is running, do not use a file, Windows must search for the pieces of the problems that are connected to check your hard drive for disk errors in different places on the size of the drive. Defragmenting the hard drive When...
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... 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 dropped...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 ...
... 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 dropped...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 ...
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... Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. Type troubleshooting connections in this section, the issue may be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be networking related. Check the URL, then enter it again, or try a.... Check your network cables and network devices (such as switches, routers, and hubs). • Your ISP may be having connection problems. Contact your network, not the Internet itself. If that your account with your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is...
... Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. Type troubleshooting connections in this section, the issue may be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be networking related. Check the URL, then enter it again, or try a.... Check your network cables and network devices (such as switches, routers, and hubs). • Your ISP may be having connection problems. Contact your network, not the Internet itself. If that your account with your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is...
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... box opens, enter the information for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack. • Make sure that call waiting is a common problem that the modem dialing properties are correct. Your modem does not dial or does not connect • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged...
... box opens, enter the information for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack. • Make sure that call waiting is a common problem that the modem dialing properties are correct. Your modem does not dial or does not connect • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged...
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www.gateway.com You cannot connect to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. 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" on page 72. Other factors, ...
www.gateway.com You cannot connect to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. 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" on page 72. Other factors, ...