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...Integrated video (VGA). 3 Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into the back of your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. Product specifications subject to the modem jack and the telephone wall jack. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered ...make setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at www.support.gateway.com. Icons and color coding help resources and protect your computer during electrical storms, unplug the power cord and the modem...
...Integrated video (VGA). 3 Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into the back of your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. Product specifications subject to the modem jack and the telephone wall jack. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered ...make setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at www.support.gateway.com. Icons and color coding help resources and protect your computer during electrical storms, unplug the power cord and the modem...
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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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...information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your hard drive. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your computer's label. The Support page also has links to your... computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your model of Gateway computer. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings •...
...information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your hard drive. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your computer's label. The Support page also has links to your... computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your model of Gateway computer. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings •...
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... the installation DVD, you call for your operating system. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 Serial number Technical Support telephone number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity... label found on the top of your computer model and serial number. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or...
... the installation DVD, you call for your operating system. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 Serial number Technical Support telephone number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity... label found on the top of your computer model and serial number. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or...
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... distribute your weight evenly on the chair and relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your shoulders relax while you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of your chair so the keyboard... is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair to the floor when you use your computer in your eyes. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. • Position the...
... distribute your weight evenly on the chair and relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your shoulders relax while you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of your chair so the keyboard... is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair to the floor when you use your computer in your eyes. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. • Position the...
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...pictures from one memory card type to another. Each slot is empty, or you could damage the card reader. To determine which types are supported by your online User Guide. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. ... 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. You can be transferred from a digital camera to your computer. Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory ...
...pictures from one memory card type to another. Each slot is empty, or you could damage the card reader. To determine which types are supported by your online User Guide. To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into a slot, make backups of the reader. ... 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. You can be transferred from a digital camera to your computer. Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory ...
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Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. 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 www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it.
Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. 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 www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it.
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Help For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type installing devices in the Search box, then press ENTER. After doing this, you plug it into the appropriate port. See the device documentation for ... first time, your computer will prompt you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for detailed information and installation instructions. 33 www.gateway.com IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play . Parallel and serial port devices are not plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means that your computer will...
Help For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type installing devices in the Search box, then press ENTER. After doing this, you plug it into the appropriate port. See the device documentation for ... first time, your computer will prompt you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for detailed information and installation instructions. 33 www.gateway.com IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play . Parallel and serial port devices are not plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means that your computer will...
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www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and do not ... case, although strong, is safest at temperatures that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. The case can become brittle and easy to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer, we recommend that are not covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. As a general...
www.gateway.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and do not ... case, although strong, is safest at temperatures that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. The case can become brittle and easy to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer, we recommend that are not covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. As a general...
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... Windows Update to choose updates for the purpose. For information on your computer. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Updating Windows Windows Update helps you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to the edge, not around in your online User Guide. To...
... Windows Update to choose updates for the purpose. For information on your computer. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Updating Windows Windows Update helps you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to the edge, not around in your online User Guide. To...
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... of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for the currently logged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 65 www.gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin, to select the types of files you indicated.... 3 Click to free hard drive space. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for the currently logged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 65 www.gateway.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in the Recycle Bin, to select the types of files you indicated.... 3 Click to free hard drive space. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Defragmenter. Tip Because defragmenting a drive may take hours to start over. www.gateway.com 5 Click OK. Defragmenting the information stored on the hard drive. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 67 Defragmenting the hard drive When ... Also, if you will not need the computer for several hours. Type checking for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for disk errors in different places on the drive can improve hard drive performance...
... (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Defragmenter. Tip Because defragmenting a drive may take hours to start over. www.gateway.com 5 Click OK. Defragmenting the information stored on the hard drive. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 67 Defragmenting the hard drive When ... Also, if you will not need the computer for several hours. Type checking for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for disk errors in different places on the drive can improve hard drive performance...
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... a recordable disc drive, to purchase one, you accidentally delete files. Help For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support. Backing up files Backing up files: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer 3 Click Defragment now. To back up files and removing them...
... a recordable disc drive, to purchase one, you accidentally delete files. Help For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support. Backing up files Backing up files: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer 3 Click Defragment now. To back up files and removing them...
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Help For more information about scheduling tasks, click Start, then click Help and Support. Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as running Disk... to select a backup storage location and the files and folders to finish setting up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. To start the Task Scheduler: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Task Scheduler. Help For ...69 If your drives for more information about backing up and scheduling the task. www.gateway.com 4 Follow the on during scheduled tasks.
Help For more information about scheduling tasks, click Start, then click Help and Support. Scheduling maintenance tasks Task Scheduler lets you schedule maintenance tasks such as running Disk... to select a backup storage location and the files and folders to finish setting up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. To start the Task Scheduler: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Task Scheduler. Help For ...69 If your drives for more information about backing up and scheduling the task. www.gateway.com 4 Follow the on during scheduled tasks.
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... program settings to your old computer uses Windows XP or Windows Vista. Help For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type transferring files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 70 While using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your...
... program settings to your old computer uses Windows XP or Windows Vista. Help For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type transferring files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 70 While using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your...
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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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... that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. The message may help . Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Warning Make sure that you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 72 CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Safety...
... that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. The message may help . Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Warning Make sure that you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 72 CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Safety...
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For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Display The screen resolution is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the drive. If the light stays on, try restarting your online User ...
For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Display The screen resolution is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the drive. If the light stays on, try restarting your online User ...
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For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. File management Help For more information, see the documentation that you want to restore, then click Restore. You need to restore your computer to a working ...
For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. File management Help For more information, see the documentation that you want to restore, then click Restore. You need to restore your computer to a working ...
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Help For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "General failure reading drive C" error message • If a diskette is full, copy any files not regularly used to backup media, then delete them ...; If your files to reinstall the operating system. For instructions on deleting unnecessary files, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" on page 64. www.gateway.com Hard drive You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Eject the diskette from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. 79...
Help For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "General failure reading drive C" error message • If a diskette is full, copy any files not regularly used to backup media, then delete them ...; If your files to reinstall the operating system. For instructions on deleting unnecessary files, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" on page 64. www.gateway.com Hard drive You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Eject the diskette from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. 79...