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...will automatically prompt you to the Microsoft Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ and the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. Web site You can ... configuring the Media Center software, tips about making the most of your Media Center computer and troubleshooting information to solve problems. Windows Update Remember to keep the Windows operating system updated by going to install them.
...will automatically prompt you to the Microsoft Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ and the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. Web site You can ... configuring the Media Center software, tips about making the most of your Media Center computer and troubleshooting information to solve problems. Windows Update Remember to keep the Windows operating system updated by going to install them.
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... display look bad on the video quality. If you did not order a display device when you purchased it from Gateway. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can cause problems and affect the video quality. Note: Cable connections must be purchased from the Media Center computer's VGA (monitor) ...outputs: VGA-If your TV does not have a VGA port. S-Video-If your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. Other types of connection used , quality of video cables, display device screen resolution, size of TV, age of the TV, or the...
... display look bad on the video quality. If you did not order a display device when you purchased it from Gateway. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can cause problems and affect the video quality. Note: Cable connections must be purchased from the Media Center computer's VGA (monitor) ...outputs: VGA-If your TV does not have a VGA port. S-Video-If your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. Other types of connection used , quality of video cables, display device screen resolution, size of TV, age of the TV, or the...
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... for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 ... computer accessories 21 Sitting at your computer 21 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 21 Protecting from power source problems 22 Checking the voltage selection 22 Starting your computer 23 Waking up your computer 24 Turning off your computer 24...
... for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 ... computer accessories 21 Sitting at your computer 21 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 21 Protecting from power source problems 22 Checking the voltage selection 22 Starting your computer 23 Waking up your computer 24 Turning off your computer 24...
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...keep your new computer. to provide best-of us at affordable prices. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. Thanks again, from your new Gateway computer for purchasing our computer! If you ever have highlighted some basic care...that you will provide you for years to come. We have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with the best product possible. You have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you with our range of your ...
...keep your new computer. to provide best-of us at affordable prices. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. Thanks again, from your new Gateway computer for purchasing our computer! If you ever have highlighted some basic care...that you will provide you for years to come. We have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with the best product possible. You have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you with our range of your ...
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... - It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 6 www.gateway.com These topics are located on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - To fix the...and Support and contain the words you entered in the Search box located at the top of results you want to your computer for problems and conflicts. To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. To learn more ...
... - It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 6 www.gateway.com These topics are located on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested Topics - To fix the...and Support and contain the words you entered in the Search box located at the top of results you want to your computer for problems and conflicts. To start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. To learn more ...
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Chapter 3 Getting Started • Using your computer safely • Protecting your computer from power source problems • Turning your computer on and off • Adjusting the volume • Using the keyboard and the mouse • Installing peripheral devices 19
Chapter 3 Getting Started • Using your computer safely • Protecting your computer from power source problems • Turning your computer on and off • Adjusting the volume • Using the keyboard and the mouse • Installing peripheral devices 19
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If you run your computer for your computer. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 22 www.gateway.com To verify that your system has the correct setting for an extended period of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you have a telephone modem, use... battery power to 115V or 230V. Warning High voltages can increase to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to this when your computer is operating in the United...
If you run your computer for your computer. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 22 www.gateway.com To verify that your system has the correct setting for an extended period of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you have a telephone modem, use... battery power to 115V or 230V. Warning High voltages can increase to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to this when your computer is operating in the United...
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To restore your computer to the original configuration: 1 Turn on your computer to restore your computer, then press F11. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Restoring your system Restoring your computer to the original configuration If Windows does not start or if the two previous procedures do not correct the problem, you may need to the original configuration. www.gateway.com 49
To restore your computer to the original configuration: 1 Turn on your computer to restore your computer, then press F11. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Restoring your system Restoring your computer to the original configuration If Windows does not start or if the two previous procedures do not correct the problem, you may need to the original configuration. www.gateway.com 49
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 59
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 59
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...troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, ...more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and ...
...troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, ...more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and ...
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...card. To identify your drive type, see "Identifying drive types" on page 37. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. Make sure that the IDE controllers are listed in ...; Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.gateway.com 61 For more information, see the documentation that the drive is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. Audio ...
...card. To identify your drive type, see "Identifying drive types" on page 37. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. Make sure that the IDE controllers are listed in ...; Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.gateway.com 61 For more information, see the documentation that the drive is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. Audio ...
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... the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. www.gateway.com 65 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in Using Your Computer which has been included... been included on deleting unnecessary files, see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program.
... the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. www.gateway.com 65 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in Using Your Computer which has been included... been included on deleting unnecessary files, see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program.
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.... If you are using a dial-up )" on page 12 to the Internet ■ If you are unable to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com If you still get the error, your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. You... your account with your modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 68. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your browser, then reconnect and open the browser.
.... If you are using a dial-up )" on page 12 to the Internet ■ If you are unable to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com If you still get the error, your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. You... your account with your modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 68. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your browser, then reconnect and open the browser.
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...56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. 70 www.gateway.com Contact your ISP for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). The problem may be with a different communications program. Your 56K modem does not connect at 14,400 bps when ...your telephone service. ■ Try connecting with your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at which you can upload (send) data is a common problem that can cause the modem to connect at which you have the telephone line checked for line noise. Other factors, such as 1). Line noise is...
...56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. 70 www.gateway.com Contact your ISP for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). The problem may be with a different communications program. Your 56K modem does not connect at 14,400 bps when ...your telephone service. ■ Try connecting with your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at which you can upload (send) data is a common problem that can cause the modem to connect at which you have the telephone line checked for line noise. Other factors, such as 1). Line noise is...
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... more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. Handshaking is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your computer. www.gateway.com 71 If your Control Panel is in the Search box , then click the arrow. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you... Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 4 Click your computer. You may cause problems with the modem connection. ■ Shut down the modem volume. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking ...
... more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. Handshaking is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your computer. www.gateway.com 71 If your Control Panel is in the Search box , then click the arrow. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you... Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 4 Click your computer. You may cause problems with the modem connection. ■ Shut down the modem volume. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking ...
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...a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you have a technical problem with it. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■...Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have "how to the instructions provided with your computer, follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your problem, including the exact text of any error...
...a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you have a technical problem with it. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■...Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have "how to the instructions provided with your computer, follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your problem, including the exact text of any error...
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...technical issues. 800-846-1778 (US) 605-232-2191 (all other countries) 800-846-2000 (US) 888-387-7752 (Canada) www.gateway.com 79 See the label on page 15. Automated troubleshooting system Service description How to reach Use an automated menu system and your telephone 800...-846-2118 keypad to find answers to common problems. (US and Canada) Telephone numbers You can access the following services through your telephone to get answers to your questions: Resource Answers...
...technical issues. 800-846-1778 (US) 605-232-2191 (all other countries) 800-846-2000 (US) 888-387-7752 (Canada) www.gateway.com 79 See the label on page 15. Automated troubleshooting system Service description How to reach Use an automated menu system and your telephone 800...-846-2118 keypad to find answers to common problems. (US and Canada) Telephone numbers You can access the following services through your telephone to get answers to your questions: Resource Answers...
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... de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada. 98 www.gateway.com On the computer or modem card is subject to state tariffs. See installation instructions for information. Telecommunications per ICES-003 This digital... required for any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains, in advance that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. A telephone line cord with this information must be used to determine the number of devices which is used on the...
... de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada. 98 www.gateway.com On the computer or modem card is subject to state tariffs. See installation instructions for information. Telecommunications per ICES-003 This digital... required for any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains, in advance that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. A telephone line cord with this information must be used to determine the number of devices which is used on the...
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... support for 32 USB support for 32 pointer 28 moving 29 ports See connections power button 11 connector 13 Hibernate mode 11 indicator 11 source problems 22 Standby/Resume 11 troubleshooting 75 turning off computer 24 turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 75 inkjet 16 installing 32 laser...
... support for 32 USB support for 32 pointer 28 moving 29 ports See connections power button 11 connector 13 Hibernate mode 11 indicator 11 source problems 22 Standby/Resume 11 troubleshooting 75 turning off computer 24 turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 75 inkjet 16 installing 32 laser...