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... exterior 46 Cleaning the keyboard 46 Cleaning the computer display 47 Cleaning the mouse 47 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 47 Restoring your system 48 Microsoft System Restore 48 Reinstalling programs and drivers 48 Restoring your computer to the original configuration 49 Preventing static electricity discharge 50 Opening the case 51 Removing the side... 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
... exterior 46 Cleaning the keyboard 46 Cleaning the computer display 47 Cleaning the mouse 47 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 47 Restoring your system 48 Microsoft System Restore 48 Reinstalling programs and drivers 48 Restoring your computer to the original configuration 49 Preventing static electricity discharge 50 Opening the case 51 Removing the side... 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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... restart your computer. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it . www.gateway.com 25 If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. When the checks are not responding.
... restart your computer. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it . www.gateway.com 25 If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. When the checks are not responding.
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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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...and drivers If a program or device on your computer is not working correctly, you may need to use Microsoft System Restore to restore the computer to reinstall your computer is not working correctly after you install a program or change a setting in the ...Support. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Restoring your system Microsoft System Restore If your program or driver. To run Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click System Restore. 2 Follow the on -screen instructions. 48 www.gateway.com To reinstall your program or driver...
...and drivers If a program or device on your computer is not working correctly, you may need to use Microsoft System Restore to restore the computer to reinstall your computer is not working correctly after you install a program or change a setting in the ...Support. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Restoring your system Microsoft System Restore If your program or driver. To run Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click System Restore. 2 Follow the on -screen instructions. 48 www.gateway.com To reinstall your program or driver...
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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 restore your computer to the original configuration: 1 Turn on your computer to the original configuration. www.gateway.com 49 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 restore your computer to the original configuration: 1 Turn on your computer to the original configuration. www.gateway.com 49 To restore your computer, then press F11. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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..., then press F1 to open the BIOS Setup utility. 13 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 14 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. 58 www.gateway.com Battery Battery release tab 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the socket...
..., then press F1 to open the BIOS Setup utility. 13 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 14 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. 58 www.gateway.com Battery Battery release tab 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the socket...
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...diskette. ■ Try a different diskette. If the light stays on page 61. To restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you are flawed and cannot be restored. 64 www.gateway.com The file is IBM-compatible. For more information, see "Checking the hard drive for... errors" in Windows while holding down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. DVD drives See "CD or DVD drives" on , ...
...diskette. ■ Try a different diskette. If the light stays on page 61. To restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you are flawed and cannot be restored. 64 www.gateway.com The file is IBM-compatible. For more information, see "Checking the hard drive for... errors" in Windows while holding down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. DVD drives See "CD or DVD drives" on , ...
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...Restore in the Search box , then click the arrow. If the hard drive is in Using Your Computer which has been included on the hard drive. Type the keyword file management in the Search box , then click the arrow. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway... been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you may be lost when you empty the Recycle Bin. ■ Save your hard drive. www.gateway.com 65 For instructions on deleting unnecessary files, see a "General failure reading drive C" error message ■ If a diskette is full, copy ...
...Restore in the Search box , then click the arrow. If the hard drive is in Using Your Computer which has been included on the hard drive. Type the keyword file management in the Search box , then click the arrow. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway... been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you may be lost when you empty the Recycle Bin. ■ Save your hard drive. www.gateway.com 65 For instructions on deleting unnecessary files, see a "General failure reading drive C" error message ■ If a diskette is full, copy ...
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... R RAM See memory rebooting computer 25 recordable drive 11, 17 locating 11 troubleshooting 61 recording CDs 39 DVDs 39 resetting computer 25 restarting computer 25 restoring system 48 Resume mode 11 right-clicking 29 router configuring 90 name 91 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 21 caring for computer 42 general precautions 96... electricity 50 subnet mask entering 86 support 16 surge protector 22 S-Video (TV) out jack 13 system battery replacing 57 system identification label 15 system restore 48 T tape backup drive 17 TCP/IP protocol 108 www...
... R RAM See memory rebooting computer 25 recordable drive 11, 17 locating 11 troubleshooting 61 recording CDs 39 DVDs 39 resetting computer 25 restarting computer 25 restoring system 48 Resume mode 11 right-clicking 29 router configuring 90 name 91 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 21 caring for computer 42 general precautions 96... electricity 50 subnet mask entering 86 support 16 surge protector 22 S-Video (TV) out jack 13 system battery replacing 57 system identification label 15 system restore 48 T tape backup drive 17 TCP/IP protocol 108 www...
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... Technical Support 79 tips before contacting 78 tutorial service 79 telephone support 78 testing network 92 training CD 80 classroom 80 Gateway Learning Libraries 80 Learn With Gateway 80 troubleshooting add-in cards 61 automated system 79 cards 61 CD drive 61 cleaning CD 47 cleaning DVD 47 computer ...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...
... Technical Support 79 tips before contacting 78 tutorial service 79 telephone support 78 testing network 92 training CD 80 classroom 80 Gateway Learning Libraries 80 Learn With Gateway 80 troubleshooting add-in cards 61 automated system 79 cards 61 CD drive 61 cleaning CD 47 cleaning DVD 47 computer ...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...