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...If you need help make setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. WARNING: To protect your telephone to the telephone jack. 6 Connect the power ... product may vary with options) Your Gateway computer is packed with it ® into one of Gateway, Inc. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. To Model and serial number Gateway help and information about using your computer...
...If you need help make setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. WARNING: To protect your telephone to the telephone jack. 6 Connect the power ... product may vary with options) Your Gateway computer is packed with it ® into one of Gateway, Inc. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. To Model and serial number Gateway help and information about using your computer...
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Contents Passwords 90 Power 90 Printer 91 Sound 92 Recovering your system 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 94 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 107 Appendix A: Legal Notices 109 Index 119 iv
Contents Passwords 90 Power 90 Printer 91 Sound 92 Recovering your system 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 94 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 107 Appendix A: Legal Notices 109 Index 119 iv
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...your hard drive. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your User ...1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your model of Gateway computer. The Support page also has links to your computer's label. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to -read manual that...
...your hard drive. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your User ...1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your model of Gateway computer. The Support page also has links to your computer's label. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to -read manual that...
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... installation DVD, you call for your operating system. Serial number Technical Support telephone number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the top of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your...
... installation DVD, you call for your operating system. Serial number Technical Support telephone number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the top of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your...
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... screen and light shining directly into your eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you can use the keyboard and touchpad. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. Setting up your... a flat surface for long periods of the seat, or use a footrest to the floor when you use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support. 13 You can avoid glare on your computer screen for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of your weight evenly on the chair and...
... screen and light shining directly into your eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you can use the keyboard and touchpad. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. Setting up your... a flat surface for long periods of the seat, or use a footrest to the floor when you use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support. 13 You can avoid glare on your computer screen for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of your weight evenly on the chair and...
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...cellular telephone. (Your computer's memory card reader may look different.) Activity indicator Memory card reader slots Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. For more information, see your card reader and the slots to use the memory card reader to your data. To... determine which types are supported by your online User Guide. Each slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives), so data can also ...
...cellular telephone. (Your computer's memory card reader may look different.) Activity indicator Memory card reader slots Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. For more information, see your card reader and the slots to use the memory card reader to your data. To... determine which types are supported by your online User Guide. Each slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives), so data can also ...
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Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of the window to close it. www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 31 Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of the window to close it. www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 31 Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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...computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any software the device needs. www.gateway.com IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play . After doing this, you plug it into the appropriate port. When you to install any time. ...Help For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the device documentation for the first time, your computer will prompt you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for detailed information ...
...computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any software the device needs. www.gateway.com IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play . After doing this, you plug it into the appropriate port. When you to install any time. ...Help For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the device documentation for the first time, your computer will prompt you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for detailed information ...
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... computer. When spilled onto computer components, almost any objects on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer, we recommend that are comfortable for you put any liquid can result in expensive repairs that you .... away from magnetic fields. The case can become brittle and easy to bump or drop your computer, and do not put it . www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to break in cold temperatures and can melt...
... computer. When spilled onto computer components, almost any objects on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer, we recommend that are comfortable for you put any liquid can result in expensive repairs that you .... away from magnetic fields. The case can become brittle and easy to bump or drop your computer, and do not put it . www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to break in cold temperatures and can melt...
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..., see "Protecting Your Computer" in a circle, using a product made especially for your computer. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Use Windows Update to choose updates for the purpose. Type windows update in your online User Guide. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning optical discs Optical...
..., see "Protecting Your Computer" in a circle, using a product made especially for your computer. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Use Windows Update to choose updates for the purpose. Type windows update in your online User Guide. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning optical discs Optical...
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The types of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of files you want to free hard drive space. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 2 ...: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties Ö Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup. www.gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin, to delete, then click OK.
The types of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of files you want to free hard drive space. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 2 ...: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties Ö Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup. www.gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin, to delete, then click OK.
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Type checking for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files, sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores them in the Search Help box, then ... performance. Network communication may take hours to start over. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your keyboard or mouse because using them back together. www.gateway.com 5 Click OK. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for disk errors in different places on the drive so each file is...
Type checking for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files, sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores them in the Search Help box, then ... performance. Network communication may take hours to start over. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your keyboard or mouse because using them back together. www.gateway.com 5 Click OK. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for disk errors in different places on the drive so each file is...
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... have a recordable drive). CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer 3 Click Defragment now. Help For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support. Use a backup device, such as a recordable disc drive, to back up files: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. If you can visit the Accessories Store at...
... have a recordable drive). CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer 3 Click Defragment now. Help For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support. Use a backup device, such as a recordable disc drive, to back up files: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. If you can visit the Accessories Store at...
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... Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Task Scheduler. Type backup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 69 www.gateway.com 4 Follow the on during scheduled tasks. Type task scheduler in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Task Scheduler dialog box opens. ... to select a backup storage location and the files and folders to finish setting up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about backing up and scheduling the task. Help For more information about scheduling tasks, click Start, then click Help...
... Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Task Scheduler. Type backup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 69 www.gateway.com 4 Follow the on during scheduled tasks. Type task scheduler in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Task Scheduler dialog box opens. ... to select a backup storage location and the files and folders to finish setting up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about backing up and scheduling the task. Help For more information about scheduling tasks, click Start, then click Help...
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... Easy Transfer, providing your old computer uses Windows XP or Windows Vista. Help For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. While using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. Type transferring files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 70 The Windows Easy...
... Easy Transfer, providing your old computer uses Windows XP or Windows Vista. Help For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. While using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. Type transferring files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 70 The Windows Easy...
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CHAPTER6 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • First steps • Troubleshooting • Recovering your system • Telephone support 71
CHAPTER6 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • First steps • Troubleshooting • Recovering your system • Telephone support 71
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... if: • Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 34. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your...
... if: • Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 34. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your...
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... the center position. • If you know works to your computer. For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about color uniformity. The computer is running, but there is no picture • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to read •...
... the center position. • If you know works to your computer. For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about color uniformity. The computer is running, but there is no picture • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to read •...
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... box, then press ENTER. Floppy drive See "Diskette drive" on page 93. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. For best results, all Ethernet components should be restored. A mixture of each Ethernet component. If the Recycle Bin was emptied before you have installed the...
... box, then press ENTER. Floppy drive See "Diskette drive" on page 93. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. For best results, all Ethernet components should be restored. A mixture of each Ethernet component. If the Recycle Bin was emptied before you have installed the...
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...on page 93. See "Recovering your system" on page 64. Help For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase file management in the diskette drive, eject it and restart your computer. • If your files to another drive. To ..."General failure reading drive C" error message • If a diskette is full, copy any files not regularly used to reinstall the operating system. www.gateway.com Hard drive You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. 79 For ...
...on page 93. See "Recovering your system" on page 64. Help For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase file management in the diskette drive, eject it and restart your computer. • If your files to another drive. To ..."General failure reading drive C" error message • If a diskette is full, copy any files not regularly used to reinstall the operating system. www.gateway.com Hard drive You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. 79 For ...