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..., do a search, or simply browse to find what you need additional help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Just click (Start), then..., is a quick and easy way 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, Gateway offers several options designed to get information 8 If you 're looking for...
..., do a search, or simply browse to find what you need additional help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer. Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Just click (Start), then..., is a quick and easy way 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, Gateway offers several options designed to get information 8 If you 're looking for...
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To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on -screen instructions. 21 When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R ... DVD+RW discs will not work. Depending on the type of recordable drive you use, you create this"recovery disc,"make a backup of applications and drivers) or Create ISO image (creates complete system backup). Before you 'll need either Create System Recovery Discs (makes a backup of the software that you have...
To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on -screen instructions. 21 When prompted, choose either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R ... DVD+RW discs will not work. Depending on the type of recordable drive you use, you create this"recovery disc,"make a backup of applications and drivers) or Create ISO image (creates complete system backup). Before you 'll need either Create System Recovery Discs (makes a backup of the software that you have...
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...at affordable prices. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer in addition to provide best-of us at support.gateway.com. 2 If you ever have ...made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you...
...at affordable prices. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer in addition to provide best-of us at support.gateway.com. 2 If you ever have ...made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you...
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...coded wires), and equipment compatible with your network as well. 50 Category 5 cables are setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have not already done so. The Ethernet device installed in the same order (same colors, left to connect two computers. straight-...pins) on each connector are attached to copper pins in your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer is not listed, you have , hold both connectors are attached to the copper pins in...
...coded wires), and equipment compatible with your network as well. 50 Category 5 cables are setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have not already done so. The Ethernet device installed in the same order (same colors, left to connect two computers. straight-...pins) on each connector are attached to copper pins in your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer is not listed, you have , hold both connectors are attached to the copper pins in...
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...intercept the radio waves and take control of Network adapters. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Setting up to download viruses or view your computer does not already have determined the type of up your wireless cards for your...Make sure that do not set up your network, you need to other users on installing the cards and any required drivers. To identify this computer on the left. www.gateway.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already...
...intercept the radio waves and take control of Network adapters. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Setting up to download viruses or view your computer does not already have determined the type of up your wireless cards for your...Make sure that do not set up your network, you need to other users on installing the cards and any required drivers. To identify this computer on the left. www.gateway.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already...
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...If you share a drive, the entire contents of that folder will be available to everyone on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to set sharing for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the ... is grayed out, click Advanced Sharing to the network. If you can access them as though they were attached directly to install the printer drivers on the network. 3 Click the Sharing tab. The Properties dialog box opens. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share ...
...If you share a drive, the entire contents of that folder will be available to everyone on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to set sharing for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the ... is grayed out, click Advanced Sharing to the network. If you can access them as though they were attached directly to install the printer drivers on the network. 3 Click the Sharing tab. The Properties dialog box opens. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share ...
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... the network: 1 Start the program for a drive or folder on another computer, the contents of the drive or folder can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from computer 2, double-click shortcut icon. You can be accessed as if the drive were attached directly to the computer. Opening ...click Copy. 5 Right-click the folder where you want to copy the file to, then click Paste. To access the Documents folder on computer 1. www.gateway.com Creating a shortcut to a network drive After a shortcut is created on a computer for the file you want to open. 2 Click File, then click...
... the network: 1 Start the program for a drive or folder on another computer, the contents of the drive or folder can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from computer 2, double-click shortcut icon. You can be accessed as if the drive were attached directly to the computer. Opening ...click Copy. 5 Right-click the folder where you want to copy the file to, then click Paste. To access the Documents folder on computer 1. www.gateway.com Creating a shortcut to a network drive After a shortcut is created on a computer for the file you want to open. 2 Click File, then click...
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... You can connect an additional monitor or projector to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to accommodate additional... can use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the primary display, or as a "mirror" (duplicate) of your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors.
... You can connect an additional monitor or projector to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to accommodate additional... can use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of the primary display, or as a "mirror" (duplicate) of your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors.
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... diskette 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 32 identifying...
... diskette 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 32 identifying...
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Contents address 21 checking for messages 22 sending 22 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 sending a Fax 23 sending from program 26 sending ... finding 12, 13 moving 10 opening 9 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 4 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 3 starting ...
Contents address 21 checking for messages 22 sending 22 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 sending a Fax 23 sending from program 26 sending ... finding 12, 13 moving 10 opening 9 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 4 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 3 starting ...
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www.gateway.com using DVD drive 31 using Windows Media Player 33, 34 MultiMediaCard 30 music library building 39 music tracks copying 38 N name computer 53 workgroup ... setting up fax cover page template 26 testing network 57 title bar 8 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...
www.gateway.com using DVD drive 31 using Windows Media Player 33, 34 MultiMediaCard 30 music library building 39 music tracks copying 38 N name computer 53 workgroup ... setting up fax cover page template 26 testing network 57 title bar 8 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...
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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-...-up 83 Monitor 86 Mouse 88 Networks 88 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...
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-...-up 83 Monitor 86 Mouse 88 Networks 88 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...
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..., see the "Using Drives and Media Files" chapter in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. A DVD movie will not play these CDs on page 57. • Reinstall the device driver. • Make sure that the disc label is facing up , then try again. • Some ...Make sure that you have copy protection software. For more information, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 57. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. • Make sure that the drive is configured correctly by pressing and holding F2 while your ...
..., see the "Using Drives and Media Files" chapter in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. A DVD movie will not play these CDs on page 57. • Reinstall the device driver. • Make sure that the disc label is facing up , then try again. • Some ...Make sure that you have copy protection software. For more information, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 57. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. • Make sure that the drive is configured correctly by pressing and holding F2 while your ...
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... open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open on the keyboard. • Make sure that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver.
... open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open on the keyboard. • Make sure that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver.
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... know works to the video port on the back of your computer. • Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. • Reinstall the device driver. • Connect a monitor that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you want to adjust, then click Properties. 4 Click...
... know works to the video port on the back of your computer. • Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. • Reinstall the device driver. • Connect a monitor that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you want to adjust, then click Properties. 4 Click...
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...sure that the surge protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working device, such as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The Printer window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you have selected it on. • Make sure that the printer is free from cuts or... pins. • If the printer you want to press so the printer can start printing. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. www.gateway.com • If your computer is plugged into the outlet and turn on • Make sure that the printer is online. Printer The printer will...
...sure that the surge protector is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working device, such as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The Printer window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you have selected it on. • Make sure that the printer is free from cuts or... pins. • If the printer you want to press so the printer can start printing. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. www.gateway.com • If your computer is plugged into the outlet and turn on • Make sure that the printer is online. Printer The printer will...
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...problems can be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. For instructions, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you need to its factory condition, ...see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your only option for system recovery may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. www.gateway.com Help For more information about sound ...
...problems can be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. For instructions, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you need to its factory condition, ...see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your only option for system recovery may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. www.gateway.com Help For more information about sound ...
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... discs do not come pre-installed on your system, you need to need to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs (you should create your own set. Caution Although you will need recovery discs, we recommend...
... discs do not come pre-installed on your system, you need to need to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs (you should create your own set. Caution Although you will need recovery discs, we recommend...
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... to use them later for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 93 www.gateway.com You should create a set of discs for recovering ...your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case you like to perform this procedure.) To create discs for a complete system recovery....
... to use them later for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. dialog box opens. 3 Click Create system recovery discs, then click Next. 93 www.gateway.com You should create a set of discs for recovering ...your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case you like to perform this procedure.) To create discs for a complete system recovery....
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If you do not have enough discs, then click Next. Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of which computer the discs are recording multiple discs, as they are required, insert the additional blank disks when prompted. 7 ...
If you do not have enough discs, then click Next. Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of which computer the discs are recording multiple discs, as they are required, insert the additional blank disks when prompted. 7 ...