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..., do a search, or simply browse to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer...
..., do a search, or simply browse to meet your needs: • Gateway Web support-Available 24/7, Gateway's online support provides current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer...
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... into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. A router lets you have determined the type of the cable with the connectors ... computers and you and with this point, if you access the Internet connection from any required drivers. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on the network... and can provide firewall protection for your network as well. 50 The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in two different types; Setting up a network using category 5, unshielded...
... into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. A router lets you have determined the type of the cable with the connectors ... computers and you and with this point, if you access the Internet connection from any required drivers. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on the network... and can provide firewall protection for your network as well. 50 The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in two different types; Setting up a network using category 5, unshielded...
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... All-numeric computer names are setting up security for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. If you do not set up your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security... System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on your computer is not listed, you are not allowed. If one . The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. This means that do not have them already installed. If...
... All-numeric computer names are setting up security for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. If you do not set up your personal data, like credit card numbers, Social Security... System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on your computer is not listed, you are not allowed. If one . The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. This means that do not have them already installed. If...
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...print files across the network, you want to copy the file to, then click Paste. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you must install the driver for the printer on page 58. 2 Right-click the drive or folder, then click Create Shortcut.... Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. www.gateway.com Creating a shortcut to a network drive...
...print files across the network, you want to copy the file to, then click Paste. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you must install the driver for the printer on page 58. 2 Right-click the drive or folder, then click Create Shortcut.... Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. www.gateway.com Creating a shortcut to a network drive...
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...projector as a duplicate of your computer. The Display Settings dialog box opens. A large number appears on your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. For the... space to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. Windows recognizes the new hardware and...
...projector as a duplicate of your computer. The Display Settings dialog box opens. A large number appears on your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. For the... space to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. Windows recognizes the new hardware and...
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... CD drive identifying 31 CDs copying 33 cellular phone memory cards 30 Certificate of Authenticity 4 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9, 16 window 9, 16 color changing scheme 73 CompactFlash 30 computers naming 53 configuring router 54 TCP/IP protocol 54 connecting to Internet 19 to Web site ...drive 31 diskette drive identifying 31 using 31 display using screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 21 drivers updating 2 drives CD 31 diskette 31 DVD 31 DVD-RAM/-RW/CD-RW...
... CD drive identifying 31 CDs copying 33 cellular phone memory cards 30 Certificate of Authenticity 4 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9, 16 window 9, 16 color changing scheme 73 CompactFlash 30 computers naming 53 configuring router 54 TCP/IP protocol 54 connecting to Internet 19 to Web site ...drive 31 diskette drive identifying 31 using 31 display using screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 21 drivers updating 2 drives CD 31 diskette 31 DVD 31 DVD-RAM/-RW/CD-RW...
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...using 18, 21 Ethernet network equipment needed 49 example 48 installing cards 50, 53 installing drivers 50, 53 F Fast Ethernet 48 faxes canceling 27 receiving and viewing 27 sending 26 ...pasting 10, 16 recovering 11 renaming 16 searching for 12, 13 sharing 57 un-sharing 58 viewing list 9 86 G Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 48 H HD-DVD playing 33 recording 33 help Media Center 3 online ... viruses 63 starting 63 updating 64 McAfee Spamkiller 63 McAfee VirusScan 63 Media Center see Windows Media Center Media Player 34 memory card reader memory card types supported 30 using 30 ...
...using 18, 21 Ethernet network equipment needed 49 example 48 installing cards 50, 53 installing drivers 50, 53 F Fast Ethernet 48 faxes canceling 27 receiving and viewing 27 sending 26 ...pasting 10, 16 recovering 11 renaming 16 searching for 12, 13 sharing 57 un-sharing 58 viewing list 9 86 G Gateway Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 48 H HD-DVD playing 33 recording 33 help Media Center 3 online ... viruses 63 starting 63 updating 64 McAfee Spamkiller 63 McAfee VirusScan 63 Media Center see Windows Media Center Media Player 34 memory card reader memory card types supported 30 using 30 ...
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www.gateway.com using DVD drive 31 using Windows Media Player 33, 34 MultiMediaCard 30 music library building 39 music ...folders 11 Recycle Bin 6 deleting files and folders 11 emptying 12 recovering files and folders 11 remote control see Windows Media Center remote control removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 16 renaming files and folders 16 restoring ...transferring files from Internet 21 U un-sharing drives 58 folders 58 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 64 user accounts adding in Windows XP 80 switching in Windows XP 80 using Fax 23 V VGA port 77 video playing 33, 34 viewing...
www.gateway.com using DVD drive 31 using Windows Media Player 33, 34 MultiMediaCard 30 music library building 39 music ...folders 11 Recycle Bin 6 deleting files and folders 11 emptying 12 recovering files and folders 11 remote control see Windows Media Center remote control removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 16 renaming files and folders 16 restoring ...transferring files from Internet 21 U un-sharing drives 58 folders 58 updating device drivers 2 McAfee SecurityCenter 64 user accounts adding in Windows XP 80 switching in Windows XP 80 using Fax 23 V VGA port 77 video playing 33, 34 viewing...
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www.gateway.com Moving with Windows Easy Transfer 65 Moving files and settings manually 66 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 69 Safety guidelines 70 First steps 70 Troubleshooting 71 Add-in cards 71 Audio ... Passwords 88 Power 88 Printer 89 Sound 90 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 98 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 101 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 102 Telephone support 102 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 102 Telephone numbers 103 iii
www.gateway.com Moving with Windows Easy Transfer 65 Moving files and settings manually 66 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 69 Safety guidelines 70 First steps 70 Troubleshooting 71 Add-in cards 71 Audio ... Passwords 88 Power 88 Printer 89 Sound 90 Recovering your system 91 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 92 Using Microsoft System Restore 98 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 101 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 102 Telephone support 102 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 102 Telephone numbers 103 iii
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Handshaking is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that the monitor is plugged in the online User Guide. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. Monitor The screen resolution is not correct • Change the screen resolution from ... in and turned on the back of your computer. • Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. • Reinstall the device driver. • Connect a monitor that you know works to your modem tries to connect to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. You may...
Handshaking is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that the monitor is plugged in the online User Guide. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. Monitor The screen resolution is not correct • Change the screen resolution from ... in and turned on the back of your computer. • Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. • Reinstall the device driver. • Connect a monitor that you know works to your modem tries to connect to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. You may...
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... default printer, make sure that the power cord is free from cuts or damage. Make sure that it in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the Printers category. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start... then click Set as a lamp, into the outlet and turn on installing the printer driver. 89 Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. www.gateway.com • If your computer is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that ...
... default printer, make sure that the power cord is free from cuts or damage. Make sure that it in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the Printers category. To set a default printer: 1 Click (Start... then click Set as a lamp, into the outlet and turn on installing the printer driver. 89 Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. www.gateway.com • If your computer is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that ...
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...the Windows DVD" on page 102. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on page 101. Caution To prepare your only option for system recovery may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway .... (Your computer must have a recordable disc drive to recover your system). If you need to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com.
...the Windows DVD" on page 102. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs" on page 101. Caution To prepare your only option for system recovery may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway .... (Your computer must have a recordable disc drive to recover your system). If you need to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com.
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...Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you will need to need recovery discs, we recommend that software's installation instructions. Caution Although you may not be expecting to follow that you prepare for software and device driver... recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from your hard drive. You can perform a partial recovery by using a set of software and driver... 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs (you must...
...Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you will need to need recovery discs, we recommend that software's installation instructions. Caution Although you may not be expecting to follow that you prepare for software and device driver... recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from your hard drive. You can perform a partial recovery by using a set of software and driver... 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs (you must...
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.... Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! The disc recording begins. Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of the discs and store them in the upper-right corner to label each disc from the drive, use the... marker to close it. window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your computer names the disc Recovery13 for . If you have enough blank discs of a 3-disc set, Recovery23 for ...
.... Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! The disc recording begins. Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of the discs and store them in the upper-right corner to label each disc from the drive, use the... marker to close it. window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your computer names the disc Recovery13 for . If you have enough blank discs of a 3-disc set, Recovery23 for ...
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... Center opens. Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 96. 2 To recover software that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery...
... Center opens. Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 96. 2 To recover software that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery...
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Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. The Backup and Restore Center opens. ...), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 99. You can return to get your system settings and saves them as restore points...
Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. The Backup and Restore Center opens. ...), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 99. You can return to get your system settings and saves them as restore points...
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...account's password (if any of the other recovery options, you can still run Windows: a Turn on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. This process is starting up now. Caution Continuing with the full factory recovery... computer restarts. 2 If you are not solved by any ), then click Next. If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout,...
...account's password (if any of the other recovery options, you can still run Windows: a Turn on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. This process is starting up now. Caution Continuing with the full factory recovery... computer restarts. 2 If you are not solved by any ), then click Next. If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout,...
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.... Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you must recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use your software and driver recovery discs to recover your system using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 4 After Windows is complete window opens. 9 Click Finish, then...
.... Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you must recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. When recovery is finished, the Recovery is completely re-installed, use your software and driver recovery discs to recover your system using recovery discs" on -screen instructions. 4 After Windows is complete window opens. 9 Click Finish, then...