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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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For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your online User Guide. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • ... this guide may vary. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to your model of Gateway computer. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes...
For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your online User Guide. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • ... this guide may vary. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to your model of Gateway computer. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes...
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... installation DVD, 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 operating system. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your computer includes the product...
... installation DVD, 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 operating system. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your computer includes the product...
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.... • Select a flat surface for long periods of your elbow. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to provide extra back support. 13 Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that is comfortable, distributes your...a pillow or cushion to focus on distant objects. This position lets your shoulders relax while you can use your computer in your work area. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes.
.... • Select a flat surface for long periods of your elbow. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to provide extra back support. 13 Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that is comfortable, distributes your...a pillow or cushion to focus on distant objects. This position lets your shoulders relax while you can use your computer in your work area. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes.
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...You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to your computer. To determine which types are supported by your card reader and the slots to make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or 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. Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card into the appropriate memory card slot. 28 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up...
...You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to your computer. To determine which types are supported by your card reader and the slots to make sure that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or 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. Using a memory card Caution Before inserting a memory card into the appropriate memory card slot. 28 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up...
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Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of the window to change system sounds volume independently 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 Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to close it. Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer.
Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of the window to change system sounds volume independently 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 Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to close it. Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer.
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..., then press ENTER. After doing this, you to install any time. Help For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Parallel and serial port devices are not plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means that your computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you... the device documentation for the first time, your computer will prompt 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 .
..., then press ENTER. After doing this, you to install any time. Help For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Parallel and serial port devices are not plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means that your computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you... the device documentation for the first time, your computer will prompt 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 .
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... ventilation fan slots. The case, although strong, is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you put any liquid can become brittle and easy to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer, we recommend that are blocked, your computer may overheat, resulting in expensive repairs that you . • Keep all...
... ventilation fan slots. The case, although strong, is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you put any liquid can become brittle and easy to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer, we recommend that are blocked, your computer may overheat, resulting in expensive repairs that you . • Keep all...
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... running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in your computer up-to-date. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information, see "Windows Update" in your computer. Type windows update in a circle, using a product made especially for your computer and keep your...
... running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in your computer up-to-date. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information, see "Windows Update" in your computer. Type windows update in a circle, using a product made especially for your computer and keep your...
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...; 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 Search Help box, then press ENTER. 65 The Disk Cleanup... dialog box opens. 2 Click one of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for the currently...
...; 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 Search Help box, then press ENTER. 65 The Disk Cleanup... dialog box opens. 2 Click one of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for the currently...
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... and it to use your computer from the network. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Defragmenter. www.gateway.com 5 Click OK. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your keyboard or mouse because using them may continuously stop the defragmentation process and.... While Disk Defragmenter is running, do not use a file, Windows must search for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 67 This process slows the hard drive performance. Defragmenting the information stored on the drive so ...
... and it to use your computer from the network. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Defragmenter. www.gateway.com 5 Click OK. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your keyboard or mouse because using them may continuously stop the defragmentation process and.... While Disk Defragmenter is running, do not use a file, Windows must search for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 67 This process slows the hard drive performance. Defragmenting the information stored on the drive so ...
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... of the drive being defragmented. Help For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support. It also protects you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. To back up your files regularly to a writable optical disc (if you have a high-capacity backup device and...
... of the drive being defragmented. Help For more information about defragmenting the hard drive, click Start, then click Help and Support. It also protects you can visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. To back up your files regularly to a writable optical disc (if you have a high-capacity backup device and...
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...scheduled tasks will not run. To start the Task Scheduler: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Task Scheduler. www.gateway.com 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to select a backup storage location and the files and folders to finish setting up and scheduling the task.... Help For more information about scheduling tasks, click Start, then click Help and Support. Important Your computer must be on -screen instructions to back up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type task scheduler in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For ...
...scheduled tasks will not run. To start the Task Scheduler: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Task Scheduler. www.gateway.com 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to select a backup storage location and the files and folders to finish setting up and scheduling the task.... Help For more information about scheduling tasks, click Start, then click Help and Support. Important Your computer must be on -screen instructions to back up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type task scheduler in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Help For ...
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...'s settings, not the software itself, to run other tasks on the computers. 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 Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista...
...'s settings, not the software itself, to run other tasks on the computers. 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 Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista...
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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 an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.
...; If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... resolution is plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the display is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Make sure that the video cable is lit continuously • Remove the...
... resolution is plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the display is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Make sure that the video cable is lit continuously • Remove the...
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... the file you try to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. A file was accidentally deleted If a file was deleted while holding down and restart your expansion card. • Reseat the card. Floppy drive See "Diskette drive...
... the file you try to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. A file was accidentally deleted If a file was deleted while holding down and restart your expansion card. • Reseat the card. Floppy drive See "Diskette drive...
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... to another drive. See "Recovering your files to reinstall the operating system. Help For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Hard drive You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. 79 The...
... to another drive. See "Recovering your files to reinstall the operating system. Help For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Hard drive You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. 79 The...
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... your Internet connection, or your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. 80 Contact your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that your account with your ISP may be having technical difficulties. Help For more information, "Modem ...make sure that the modem cable is set up correctly. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the...
... your Internet connection, or your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. 80 Contact your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that your account with your ISP may be having technical difficulties. Help For more information, "Modem ...make sure that the modem cable is set up correctly. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the...