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...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. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for problems and conflicts and ® lets you can find the number on... the setup poster that came with your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. Check your User ...
...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. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for problems and conflicts and ® lets you can find the number on... the setup poster that came with your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. Check your User ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. 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.
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. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. 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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... conflicts. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. It automatically gathers information about updates are provided here 18 For more about BigFix Details and information about ... latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on 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. BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to learn more...
... conflicts. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. It automatically gathers information about updates are provided here 18 For more about BigFix Details and information about ... latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on 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. BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to learn more...
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You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. backing up a bit - 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 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. backing up a bit - 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 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.
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...sincerely hope that you will provide you with the best product possible. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Help and Support opens. Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of ... will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from your new computer. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with your Gateway computer. Gateway stands behind our value commitment to our customers-to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality...
...sincerely hope that you will provide you with the best product possible. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Help and Support opens. Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of ... will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from your new computer. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with your Gateway computer. Gateway stands behind our value commitment to our customers-to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality...
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...1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your question. Contacting Gateway The label on how to perform a task while you can access most closely matches your question. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), ...a Search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are using the program. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. For each...
...1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Additional results may be available if the first list does not address your question. Contacting Gateway The label on how to perform a task while you can access most closely matches your question. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), ...a Search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are using the program. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase in the Search Help box located at the top of suggested topics. For each...
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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. Norton 360 scans your computer 2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds. The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans.
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. Norton 360 scans your computer 2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds. The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans.
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... from other programs that might be found on your computer that you need to keep Windows and your computer's system software up to date. 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 ...press ENTER. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. To update Windows: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center.
... from other programs that might be found on your computer that you need to keep Windows and your computer's system software up to date. 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 ...press ENTER. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. To update Windows: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center.
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...The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 4 Click Change Settings. BigFix 5 Make your computer. To fix the problem, click on your computer. Help For more information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. The...updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows software for your changes to schedule automatic updates. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and ...
...The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 4 Click Change Settings. BigFix 5 Make your computer. To fix the problem, click on your computer. Help For more information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. The...updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows software for your changes to schedule automatic updates. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and ...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Digital media manager 8 Media control panel 8 Multimedia panel 9 ... 15 Sitting at your computer 16 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 16 Preparing power connections 16 Protecting from power source problems 16 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 17 Connecting a dial-up modem 17 Starting your computer 18 Waking up your computer 19...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Digital media manager 8 Media control panel 8 Multimedia panel 9 ... 15 Sitting at your computer 16 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 16 Preparing power connections 16 Protecting from power source problems 16 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 17 Connecting a dial-up modem 17 Starting your computer 18 Waking up your computer 19...
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Contents Memory card reader 92 Mouse 92 Keyboard 93 Files 93 Memory 96 Audio 96 Passwords 97 Expansion cards 97 Media Center 98 Checking for device problems 100 Recovering your system 101 Creating recovery discs 102 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 104 Returning to a previous system condition 105 Returning your system to its factory condition 106 Technical support 109 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 109 Calling Customer Care 109 Appendix A: Legal Notices 111 Index 121 iv
Contents Memory card reader 92 Mouse 92 Keyboard 93 Files 93 Memory 96 Audio 96 Passwords 97 Expansion cards 97 Media Center 98 Checking for device problems 100 Recovering your system 101 Creating recovery discs 102 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 104 Returning to a previous system condition 105 Returning your system to its factory condition 106 Technical support 109 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 109 Calling Customer Care 109 Appendix A: Legal Notices 111 Index 121 iv
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... battery power to your computer can enter your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your wrists.
... battery power to your computer can enter your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your wrists.
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BigFix monitors your computer. 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. 69 To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix may be installed on your computer for problems and conflicts.
BigFix monitors your computer. 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. 69 To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix may be installed on your computer for problems and conflicts.
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...), then click Computer. If you indicated are deleted. The types of files you encounter hard drive problems. To check 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 folders. Also use them. CHAPTER 6: Maintaining Your...
...), then click Computer. If you indicated are deleted. The types of files you encounter hard drive problems. To check 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 folders. Also use them. CHAPTER 6: Maintaining Your...
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... as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that are connected to start over. In order for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Also, if you will not need...
... as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that are connected to start over. In order for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Also, if you will not need...
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CHAPTER7 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • Try these steps first • Error messages • Internet and networking • Power • Display • Printing • Optical discs • Memory card reader • Mouse • Keyboard • Files • Memory • Audio • Passwords • Expansion cards • Media Center • Checking for device problems • Recovering your system • Technical support 81
CHAPTER7 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • Try these steps first • Error messages • Internet and networking • Power • Display • Printing • Optical discs • Memory card reader • Mouse • Keyboard • Files • Memory • Audio • Passwords • Expansion cards • Media Center • Checking for device problems • Recovering your system • Technical support 81
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...cable, and power cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. The message may 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 dropped...
...cable, and power cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. The message may 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 dropped...
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...then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting connections in this section, the issue may be with your Internet service provider (ISP) is widespread (a problem they are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that does not allow you to solve). Check your Web browser, then restart it.... You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are trying to connect, restart your computer. • The problem may be experiencing problems. Close your network cables and network devices (such as switches, routers, and hubs). • Your ISP may be networking related.
...then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting connections in this section, the issue may be with your Internet service provider (ISP) is widespread (a problem they are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that does not allow you to solve). Check your Web browser, then restart it.... You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are trying to connect, restart your computer. • The problem may be experiencing problems. Close your network cables and network devices (such as switches, routers, and hubs). • Your ISP may be networking related.
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... information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you are dialing, then click Edit. 4 Make sure that call waiting is a common problem that the modem dialing properties are correct. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet and networking" on this line, call your telephone service. 86...
... information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you are dialing, then click Edit. 4 Make sure that call waiting is a common problem that the modem dialing properties are correct. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet and networking" on this line, call your telephone service. 86...