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... Inserting a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating CDs and DVDs 39 5 Maintaining Your Computer 41 Caring for your computer 42 Updating Windows 42 Protecting your computer from viruses 43 Cleaning your computer 46 Cleaning the exterior 46 Cleaning the keyboard 46 Cleaning the computer display 47... Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 Battery 61 CD or DVD drives 61 Computer 63 ii www.gateway.com
... Inserting a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating CDs and DVDs 39 5 Maintaining Your Computer 41 Caring for your computer 42 Updating Windows 42 Protecting your computer from viruses 43 Cleaning your computer 46 Cleaning the exterior 46 Cleaning the keyboard 46 Cleaning the computer display 47... Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 Battery 61 CD or DVD drives 61 Computer 63 ii www.gateway.com
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...updates for both sales and support. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to view information about warranties and special offers. By entering your serial number you manage your account and general information about your computer. Click Call Us to get drivers specific to view a list of Gateway...with a live technician, including chat and e-mail. Upgrade Center Click Upgrade Center to help you get a list of all Gateway computers. To view support documents for your computer. Resources Click Resources to access utilities to view and purchase upgrades for your...
...updates for both sales and support. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to view information about warranties and special offers. By entering your serial number you manage your account and general information about your computer. Click Call Us to get drivers specific to view a list of Gateway...with a live technician, including chat and e-mail. Upgrade Center Click Upgrade Center to help you get a list of all Gateway computers. To view support documents for your computer. Resources Click Resources to access utilities to view and purchase upgrades for your...
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...topic, click the topic name in the Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base - To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. These topics are located in Help...the Search Results list. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 6 www.gateway.com For each search, you want to view. BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for and access these topics. You must be connected to the ...
...topic, click the topic name in the Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base - To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Microsoft Web site and contain the words you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. These topics are located in Help...the Search Results list. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 6 www.gateway.com For each search, you want to view. BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for and access these topics. You must be connected to the ...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 41
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 41
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...erase data on both diskettes and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your computer to the software and hardware on -screen instructions. Updating Windows Windows Update is added to keep it in the original packaging materials. ■ Keep diskettes and your computer away from your computer. New ... power. Dust and dirt can always get the most recent updates and fixes to -date. Type the keyword Windows Update in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. 42 www.gateway.com Use Windows Update to choose updates for your computer up-to protect your computer and keep your...
...erase data on both diskettes and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your computer to the software and hardware on -screen instructions. Updating Windows Windows Update is added to keep it in the original packaging materials. ■ Keep diskettes and your computer away from your computer. New ... power. Dust and dirt can always get the most recent updates and fixes to -date. Type the keyword Windows Update in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. 42 www.gateway.com Use Windows Update to choose updates for your computer up-to protect your computer and keep your...
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... macros on a certain date. Help and Support For more information about protecting your computer to the virus definition update service. Type the keyword viruses in the Search box , then click the arrow. You received a free limited...program to check files and programs that are opening contains a macro that might have a virus. ■ Periodically updating the Norton Internet Security program to protect against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. These programs will ... they are activated on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. www.gateway.com 43
... macros on a certain date. Help and Support For more information about protecting your computer to the virus definition update service. Type the keyword viruses in the Search box , then click the arrow. You received a free limited...program to check files and programs that are opening contains a macro that might have a virus. ■ Periodically updating the Norton Internet Security program to protect against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. These programs will ... they are activated on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. www.gateway.com 43
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Protecting your computer. To update Norton Internet Security after the free subscription period, you must extend your subscription. 1 Make sure that you purchased your computer from viruses 4 Click the type .... 2 Click Start, All Programs, Norton Internet Security, then click Norton Internet Security. The LiveUpdate wizard opens. Norton Internet Security opens. 3 Click LiveUpdate. www.gateway.com 45 To update Norton Internet Security: Tips & Tricks You received a free, limited-time subscription to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your computer and rescan for the virus...
Protecting your computer. To update Norton Internet Security after the free subscription period, you must extend your subscription. 1 Make sure that you purchased your computer from viruses 4 Click the type .... 2 Click Start, All Programs, Norton Internet Security, then click Norton Internet Security. The LiveUpdate wizard opens. Norton Internet Security opens. 3 Click LiveUpdate. www.gateway.com 45 To update Norton Internet Security: Tips & Tricks You received a free, limited-time subscription to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your computer and rescan for the virus...
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...off, but some electrical current still flows through the vents on the case, so keep your system. Do not use it . 46 www.gateway.com Be careful not to drip any components. With your computer turned off your computer and other parts of dust. Cleaning the keyboard You should...Your computer is cooled by using an aerosol can damage the finish on components. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to update your computer. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the inside of air that has a narrow, ...
...off, but some electrical current still flows through the vents on the case, so keep your system. Do not use it . 46 www.gateway.com Be careful not to drip any components. With your computer turned off your computer and other parts of dust. Cleaning the keyboard You should...Your computer is cooled by using an aerosol can damage the finish on components. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to update your computer. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the inside of air that has a narrow, ...
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... by copyright and all rights are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. In no event will Gateway be the trademarks or registered trademarks of such damages. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any time, without prior consent in writing from any defect or ...omission in any form, without notices or obligation. Trademark Acknowledgments Gateway and the Black-and-White Spot Design are trademarks...
... by copyright and all rights are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. In no event will Gateway be the trademarks or registered trademarks of such damages. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any time, without prior consent in writing from any defect or ...omission in any form, without notices or obligation. Trademark Acknowledgments Gateway and the Black-and-White Spot Design are trademarks...
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...troubleshooting 63 diskette drive identifying 34 troubleshooting 63 using 34 display troubleshooting 64 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 domain name 91 double-clicking 29 dragging 29 drivers updating 3 drives CD 11, 37 diskette 34 DVD 11, 37 identifying drive ...types 37 recordable CD 11, 37 recordable DVD 11, 37 troubleshooting 61, 63, 64, 65 types 37 DSL modem 31, 83, 89 104 www.gateway.com
...troubleshooting 63 diskette drive identifying 34 troubleshooting 63 using 34 display troubleshooting 64 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 domain name 91 double-clicking 29 dragging 29 drivers updating 3 drives CD 11, 37 diskette 34 DVD 11, 37 identifying drive ...types 37 recordable CD 11, 37 recordable DVD 11, 37 troubleshooting 61, 63, 64, 65 types 37 DSL modem 31, 83, 89 104 www.gateway.com
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... Norton Internet Security 43 voltage switch 13 volume adjusting 30 adjusting modem 71 controls 30 muting 30 troubleshooting 77 W WAN IP Address 91 Web site Gateway 3 Windows Product Key Code 15 restoring 48 Windows key 27 Windows Media Player 39 Windows Security Center using 43 Windows Update 42 wired Ethernet www...
... Norton Internet Security 43 voltage switch 13 volume adjusting 30 adjusting modem 71 controls 30 muting 30 troubleshooting 77 W WAN IP Address 91 Web site Gateway 3 Windows Product Key Code 15 restoring 48 Windows key 27 Windows Media Player 39 Windows Security Center using 43 Windows Update 42 wired Ethernet www...
8511051 - Gateway Computer Setup Poster
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... the Using Your Computer guide that has been included on your hard drive. Gateway is packed with many powerful features. For more information about updating Windows, click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. in /side speaker jack Headphone/front speaker jack Microphone jack Center/subwoofer jack...To access the Using Your Computer guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Icons and color-coding help . You can set up to automatically download and install the latest updates. Checking out your anti-virus program and Windows to date and that you ...
... the Using Your Computer guide that has been included on your hard drive. Gateway is packed with many powerful features. For more information about updating Windows, click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. in /side speaker jack Headphone/front speaker jack Microphone jack Center/subwoofer jack...To access the Using Your Computer guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Icons and color-coding help . You can set up to automatically download and install the latest updates. Checking out your anti-virus program and Windows to date and that you ...
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Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to access the Internet. Make sure that you have access to a video source before starting your Media Center software setup. The ...
Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to access the Internet. Make sure that you have access to a video source before starting your Media Center software setup. The ...
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... making the most of your Media Center computer and troubleshooting information to solve problems. Windows Update Remember 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 When an update is available, Windows will automatically prompt you to install them.
... making the most of your Media Center computer and troubleshooting information to solve problems. Windows Update Remember 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 When an update is available, Windows will automatically prompt you to install them.
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... sure that your Internet connection. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for your Internet service provider for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 7. 4 After you complete the initial Windows setup, press the Start button on the remote to start the Media Center setup ...wizard. 5 Follow the setup screens to configure the Media Center software for Windows Updates to complete the Media Center software configuration. Contact your specific requirements. 15 e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet...
... sure that your Internet connection. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for your Internet service provider for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 7. 4 After you complete the initial Windows setup, press the Start button on the remote to start the Media Center setup ...wizard. 5 Follow the setup screens to configure the Media Center software for Windows Updates to complete the Media Center software configuration. Contact your specific requirements. 15 e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet...
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... to the Internet. Make sure that you connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press the Start button on occasion, you may need to update the Program Guide manually to refresh the program listings. 1 Before starting the Media Center, make sure... OK. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. However, on the remote control. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to download program information...
... to the Internet. Make sure that you connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press the Start button on occasion, you may need to update the Program Guide manually to refresh the program listings. 1 Before starting the Media Center, make sure... OK. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. However, on the remote control. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to download program information...
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... computer that have been recorded with Media Center can use a DVD-RAM disc with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The Disc Content window opens. 5 Click the Add button to open the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click the drive or folder where...
... computer that have been recorded with Media Center can use a DVD-RAM disc with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The Disc Content window opens. 5 Click the Add button to open the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click the drive or folder where...
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... as WinDVD) installed. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your home DVD player or on another Media Center computer or on the remote control. TV...
... as WinDVD) installed. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your home DVD player or on another Media Center computer or on the remote control. TV...
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...DVD recording (burning) software, such as WinDVD). DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The Media Center saves recorded programs in the .DVR-MS format. A: Yes, a .DVR-MS file recorded to DVD can be connected to...Center computer to a DVD? A: Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. For more information review the FAQ topic at: support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ Q: Can I change to get this "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to the Media Center computer. ...
...DVD recording (burning) software, such as WinDVD). DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The Media Center saves recorded programs in the .DVR-MS format. A: Yes, a .DVR-MS file recorded to DVD can be connected to...Center computer to a DVD? A: Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. For more information review the FAQ topic at: support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ Q: Can I change to get this "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to the Media Center computer. ...