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...a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. If you 're looking for. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with automated support, is a quick and ...easy way to find what you need additional help 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.
...a day, 7 days a week Help and Support is easily accessible. If you 're looking for. Visit us at www.support.gateway.com. • Help and Support-This collection of Windows help and troubleshooting information, along with automated support, is a quick and ...easy way to find what you need additional help 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.
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... and that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to recover When you have blank discs ready. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on-screen instructions. prepare to make a backup of the software that came with your..., then continue with the on the type of recordable drive you use, you'll need either Create System Recovery Discs (makes a backup of applications and drivers) or Create ISO image (creates complete system backup).
... and that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to recover When you have blank discs ready. To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on-screen instructions. prepare to make a backup of the software that came with your..., then continue with the on the type of recordable drive you use, you'll need either Create System Recovery Discs (makes a backup of applications and drivers) or Create ISO image (creates complete system backup).
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... behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of us at Gateway. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new Gateway computer for purchasing our computer! Thanks again, from your computer. You have a problem, our...
... behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of us at Gateway. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your new Gateway computer for purchasing our computer! Thanks again, from your computer. You have a problem, our...
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...'s jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. straight-through cable, the wires on each connector are available in a different order (different colors, left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any network computer. A router lets you ...to right). To determine which type of cable you have , hold both connectors are setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of cable is listed. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in the same order (...
...'s jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at www.gateway.com. straight-through cable, the wires on each connector are available in a different order (different colors, left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any network computer. A router lets you ...to right). To determine which type of cable you have , hold both connectors are setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of cable is listed. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in the same order (...
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...Ethernet device installed in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Installing wireless cards and drivers After you are not allowed. If you have determined the type of your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control ...documentation for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. 5 If your wireless cards for information about installing it and setting network security. www.gateway.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed...
...Ethernet device installed in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area. Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Installing wireless cards and drivers After you are not allowed. If you have determined the type of your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control ...documentation for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. 5 If your wireless cards for information about installing it and setting network security. www.gateway.com Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed...
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www.gateway.com Sharing resources With a network, you can access them as though they were...computers connected to everyone on each computer. After the drives and printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. If you share a drive, the entire contents of that you share a folder, only the contents of that... drive will be available to the network. If Share is grayed out, click Advanced Sharing 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...
www.gateway.com Sharing resources With a network, you can access them as though they were...computers connected to everyone on each computer. After the drives and printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. If you share a drive, the entire contents of that you share a folder, only the contents of that... drive will be available to the network. If Share is grayed out, click Advanced Sharing 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...
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...network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you are sending the file from. 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 a drive or folder on another computer, the contents ...of the drive or folder can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your desktop. 3 Click X to close the window. For example, a shortcut is created on computer...
...network To copy files across the network: 1 Open the file you are sending the file from. 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 a drive or folder on another computer, the contents ...of the drive or folder can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your desktop. 3 Click X to close the window. For example, a shortcut is created on computer...
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... connect an additional monitor or projector 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. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes...
... connect an additional monitor or projector 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. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes...
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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 ...
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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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...8226; Make sure that you have copy protection software. For more information, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 57. • Reinstall the device driver. • Make sure that the volume controls are turned up , then try again. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. For ...8226; Clean the disc. For more information, see the "Using Drives and Media Files" chapter in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. For more information, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 25. • Make sure that the mute controls are connected correctly and securely. ...
...8226; Make sure that you have copy protection software. For more information, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 57. • Reinstall the device driver. • Make sure that the volume controls are turned up , then try again. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. For ...8226; Clean the disc. For more information, see the "Using Drives and Media Files" chapter in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. For more information, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 25. • Make sure that the mute controls are connected correctly and securely. ...
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... a key that nothing is not stuck. A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see the poster that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Press each key to make sure that came with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. For more information, see a "keyboard stuck" or...
... a key that nothing is not stuck. A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see the poster that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Press each key to make sure that came with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. For more information, see a "keyboard stuck" or...
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... "Customizing Windows" chapter 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 establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting The...
... "Customizing Windows" chapter 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 establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting The...
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... an electrical outlet, turned on, and working device, such as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Many printers have an online/offline button that the printer is online. Make sure that the surge protector ... make sure that you want to is not the default printer, make sure that it on installing the printer driver. 89 Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for instructions on . ...the power cord is free from cuts or damage. www.gateway.com • If your computer is plugged into an AC power source. Replace any damaged cables.
... an electrical outlet, turned on, and working device, such as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Many printers have an online/offline button that the printer is online. Make sure that the surge protector ... make sure that you want to is not the default printer, make sure that it on installing the printer driver. 89 Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for instructions on . ...the power cord is free from cuts or damage. www.gateway.com • If your computer is plugged into an AC power source. Replace any damaged cables.
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...your system 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. Gateway provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your...disc drive to recover your system). Problem-solving may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 101. www.gateway.com Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Caution To prepare your computer for ...
...your system 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. Gateway provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your...disc drive to recover your system). Problem-solving may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 101. www.gateway.com Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Caution To prepare your computer for ...
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... can perform a partial recovery by using Gateway Recovery Center. Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from your own set of recovery discs...
... can perform a partial recovery by using Gateway Recovery Center. Because these discs do not come pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from your own set of recovery discs...
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... case you like to perform this procedure.) To create discs 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 The What would you will need to use them later for a ...
... case you like to perform this procedure.) To create discs 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 The What would you will need to use them later for a ...
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... create a full set , Recovery23 for . Label the discs as you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of blank discs you the number of which computer the discs are for disc 2, and so on . CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 4 Insert...
... create a full set , Recovery23 for . Label the discs as you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each disc "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of blank discs you the number of which computer the discs are for disc 2, and so on . CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 4 Insert...