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...additional help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed 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. ...and easy way to get information 8 Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? Just click (Start), then...
...additional help and troubleshooting information, along with something on your computer, Gateway offers several options designed 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. ...and easy way to get information 8 Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help ? Just click (Start), then...
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...into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. This type of cable. The Ethernet device installed in your Ethernet cards for...to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to right). The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in two different types; Connecting network cables We recommend using... left to connect two computers. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 3 Click Device Manager from any required drivers. Setting up a network using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4-inch diameter with a...
...into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. This type of cable. The Ethernet device installed in your Ethernet cards for...to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to right). The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in two different types; Connecting network cables We recommend using... left to connect two computers. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 3 Click Device Manager from any required drivers. Setting up a network using category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable (approximately 1/4-inch diameter with a...
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... the left. Make sure that you have determined the type of Network adapters. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Each computer name must be unique on installing the cards and any required drivers. www.gateway.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if...
... the left. Make sure that you have determined the type of Network adapters. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Each computer name must be unique on installing the cards and any required drivers. www.gateway.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if...
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www.gateway.com Creating a shortcut to a network drive After a shortcut is created on a ...driver for the shortcut is created on computer 2 to the computer. To map a network drive: 1 Locate the drive or folder by completing the steps in "Viewing shared drives and folders" on the computer you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to close the window...the CD that contains the file you are sending the file from computer 2, double-click shortcut icon. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the ...
www.gateway.com Creating a shortcut to a network drive After a shortcut is created on a ...driver for the shortcut is created on computer 2 to the computer. To map a network drive: 1 Locate the drive or folder by completing the steps in "Viewing shared drives and folders" on the computer you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to close the window...the CD that contains the file you are sending the file from computer 2, double-click shortcut icon. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the ...
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... outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on the screen of each monitor....Windows desktop. Tip To help identify your computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your computer. For the location of the primary monitor (both monitors have two video connections), you can use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of your computer. www.gateway...
... outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on the screen of each monitor....Windows desktop. Tip To help identify your computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your computer. For the location of the primary monitor (both monitors have two video connections), you can use the second monitor or projector as a duplicate of your computer. www.gateway...
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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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... 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 the center position. • Make sure that establishes connection ... "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that the monitor cable is connected to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. If the monitor 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 the center position. • Make sure that establishes connection ... "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that the monitor cable is connected to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. If the monitor is not correct • Change the screen resolution from ...
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www.gateway.com • If your computer is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that ... sure that you may need to put the printer online. • Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. 89 Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is online. Printer The printer will not print ...sure that the power cord is not the default printer, 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. Make sure that the...
www.gateway.com • If your computer is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that ... sure that you may need to put the printer online. • Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. 89 Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is online. Printer The printer will not print ...sure that the power cord is not the default printer, 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. Make sure that the...
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...drive, or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. www.gateway.com Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type sound... you created. (Your computer must have a recordable disc drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 102. • To re-install your system to recover your system). Problem-solving may be ...
...drive, or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. www.gateway.com Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type sound... you created. (Your computer must have a recordable disc drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 102. • To re-install your system to recover your system). Problem-solving may be ...
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... You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from a set of software and driver recovery discs. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by using a set . However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you should create ...did not come with your computer, you will need to need to follow that software's installation instructions. You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center.
... You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from a set of software and driver recovery discs. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can perform a partial recovery by using a set . However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you should create ...did not come with your computer, you will need to need to follow that software's installation instructions. You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center.
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... permanent marker to create a full set , Recovery23 for disc 1 of a 3-disc set of recovery discs. 5 If you remove each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of blank discs you do not have enough discs, then click Next. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations...! If you will need 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 disc 2, and so on . A dialog box opens that tells you ...
... permanent marker to create a full set , Recovery23 for disc 1 of a 3-disc set of recovery discs. 5 If you remove each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of blank discs you do not have enough discs, then click Next. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations...! If you will need 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 disc 2, and so on . A dialog box opens that tells you ...
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...Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 96. 2 To recover software that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. 3 To recover device drivers that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 95 The Gateway... Recovery Center opens. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you must recover...
...Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 96. 2 To recover software that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. 3 To recover device drivers that were pre-installed, click Hardware, then click Device driver recovery. 95 The Gateway... Recovery Center opens. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you must recover...
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The Backup and Restore Center opens. 98 Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. To restore using Microsoft System Restore: 1 ... Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 99. In most cases of your system running again. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft...
The Backup and Restore Center opens. 98 Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. To restore using Microsoft System Restore: 1 ... Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 99. In most cases of your system running again. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft...
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... opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User name box to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. Caution Continuing with the full factory recovery...drivers. If your computer has multiple hard drives, recovery will delete everything on only the primary (operating system) hard drive. If your computer's hard drive has multiple partitions, recovery will delete everything on only the operating system partition. 101 www.gateway.com Recovering your system to its factory condition. If Windows...
... opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the User name box to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. Caution Continuing with the full factory recovery...drivers. If your computer has multiple hard drives, recovery will delete everything on only the primary (operating system) hard drive. If your computer's hard drive has multiple partitions, recovery will delete everything on only the operating system partition. 101 www.gateway.com Recovering your system to its factory condition. If Windows...
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...appears, press any key on page 96. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you the progress of valid boot devices appears. 3 Press the arrow keys ...and follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: 102 CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 8 Click Yes, then click Next. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you have a technical problem with your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. You will also need to ...
...appears, press any key on page 96. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you the progress of valid boot devices appears. 3 Press the arrow keys ...and follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: 102 CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 8 Click Yes, then click Next. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you have a technical problem with your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. You will also need to ...