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keyboard 16 Social Networks (optional 49 Special keys 17 First steps on the net 50 Rear view 20 Protecting your computer 50 Left view 20 Choose an Internet Service Provider...... 50 Right ... 6 Recovery 6 Having trouble 6 Using Windows and your software 37 Welcome Center 37 Internet security offer 37 Computer Basics 8 Productivity software 38 Safety and comfort 8 Gateway Recovery Management........... 38 Safety precautions 8 Playing multimedia files 38 Health precautions 11 Playing DVD movies 42 Social networks (optional 44 Getting to know your system...
keyboard 16 Social Networks (optional 49 Special keys 17 First steps on the net 50 Rear view 20 Protecting your computer 50 Left view 20 Choose an Internet Service Provider...... 50 Right ... 6 Recovery 6 Having trouble 6 Using Windows and your software 37 Welcome Center 37 Internet security offer 37 Computer Basics 8 Productivity software 38 Safety and comfort 8 Gateway Recovery Management........... 38 Safety precautions 8 Playing multimedia files 38 Health precautions 11 Playing DVD movies 42 Social networks (optional 44 Getting to know your system...
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... installed software. After setting up and starting your computing experience. Your computer will ask you questions that the router or modem you for purchasing this Gateway computer! STARTING YOUR COMPUTER Thank you want to connect to is also correctly configured. • If wireless is not on, press the communication...
... installed software. After setting up and starting your computing experience. Your computer will ask you questions that the router or modem you for purchasing this Gateway computer! STARTING YOUR COMPUTER Thank you want to connect to is also correctly configured. • If wireless is not on, press the communication...
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TOP VIEW - For entering data into your computer. − Special keys are described on and off. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 16 Indicates the computer's power status. KEYBOARD 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item 1 Power button / indicator 2 Keyboard 3 Touchpad 5 Description Turns the computer on page 17.
TOP VIEW - For entering data into your computer. − Special keys are described on and off. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 16 Indicates the computer's power status. KEYBOARD 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item 1 Power button / indicator 2 Keyboard 3 Touchpad 5 Description Turns the computer on page 17.
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...'s wireless connectivity device status. 5 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right side of each key is closed. function E.g. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Indicates the computer's battery status. − Charging: The light shows amber when ...4 Battery indicator the battery is not installed, the key will start your computer - 17 Social Networking Opens the Social Networks application. − If this application is charging. − ...
...'s wireless connectivity device status. 5 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right side of each key is closed. function E.g. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Indicates the computer's battery status. − Charging: The light shows amber when ...4 Battery indicator the battery is not installed, the key will start your computer - 17 Social Networking Opens the Social Networks application. − If this application is charging. − ...
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Icon Function Help Description Opens the User's Guide for your computer. Press any key to save power. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns ...
Icon Function Help Description Opens the User's Guide for your computer. Press any key to save power. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns ...
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...to know your computer - 19 Fn + Page Up Home Scrolls to F12 function keys when starting your computer or when using the BIOS. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key (bottom left) before pressing the other key in the BIOS (to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your computer, then... End Scrolls to the end of a document. − Note: It is not necessary to press the Fn key to use the F1 to the beginning of the F1 to F12 keys, change the function key setting in the hotkey combination. To swap the hotkey and special function of a document. Hotkeys The computer uses...
...to know your computer - 19 Fn + Page Up Home Scrolls to F12 function keys when starting your computer or when using the BIOS. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key (bottom left) before pressing the other key in the BIOS (to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your computer, then... End Scrolls to the end of a document. − Note: It is not necessary to press the Fn key to use the F1 to the beginning of the F1 to F12 keys, change the function key setting in the hotkey combination. To swap the hotkey and special function of a document. Hotkeys The computer uses...
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speaker jack − Supports compatible 3.5 mm headsets with built-in microphone (e.g. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Acer smart handheld headsets). 3 USB 2.0 port Connect to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. 22 ...
speaker jack − Supports compatible 3.5 mm headsets with built-in microphone (e.g. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Acer smart handheld headsets). 3 USB 2.0 port Connect to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. 22 ...
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If Windows asks you to select a DVD player, we recommend that contains files (such as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will automatically display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you want to play in specific programs (e.g. PowerDVD or Windows ...
If Windows asks you to select a DVD player, we recommend that contains files (such as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will automatically display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you want to play in specific programs (e.g. PowerDVD or Windows ...
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... computers. a visible notification will be installed on -blue placeholder, and no information is shown. If your computer's keyboard features the optional Social Networks key (normally the top-right key), press it to quickly view your friends' updates, and make your Facebook profile, the top image is a pre-installed option and may not...
... computers. a visible notification will be installed on -blue placeholder, and no information is shown. If your computer's keyboard features the optional Social Networks key (normally the top-right key), press it to quickly view your friends' updates, and make your Facebook profile, the top image is a pre-installed option and may not...
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... safe online and more. 4. Favorites Center: Manage your favorite websites, your browsing history and your RSS Feed subscriptions in a single window. 2. A brief description of some key aspects of them all in just a few clicks. 3. Internet Explorer features The image below . 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 2 10 1 1. Bing Bar: Search the web and use Bing tools to...
... safe online and more. 4. Favorites Center: Manage your favorite websites, your browsing history and your RSS Feed subscriptions in a single window. 2. A brief description of some key aspects of them all in just a few clicks. 3. Internet Explorer features The image below . 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 2 10 1 1. Bing Bar: Search the web and use Bing tools to...
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www.gateway.com) and press the Enter key on the toolbar indicates that the site offers a subscription feed that will take the Internet Explorer Tour. An icon on your keyboard, this will notify ...
www.gateway.com) and press the Enter key on the toolbar indicates that the site offers a subscription feed that will take the Internet Explorer Tour. An icon on your keyboard, this will notify ...
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... Restore and click Next. In the confirmation screen, click on an earlier date, without affecting your computer to the Operating System (e.g. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears.
... Restore and click Next. In the confirmation screen, click on an earlier date, without affecting your computer to the Operating System (e.g. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears.
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... F8 to identify this name. 3. System Restore automatically adds the date and time to highlight Last Known Good Configuration and press Enter. Use the arrow keys to this restore point.
... F8 to identify this name. 3. System Restore automatically adds the date and time to highlight Last Known Good Configuration and press Enter. Use the arrow keys to this restore point.
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... recovery. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: 1. Follow the on your hard drive. 2. Press F2 when starting your arrow keys to confirm. 6. Your computer will erase all files on -screen prompts to Enabled. 4. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or an ... USB HDD, then press Enter. Use your computer. 2. During startup, press F12 to select the Main menu. 3. Use the left or right arrow keys to start from the recovery backup instead of the normal startup process. 5. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Caution: Continuing the process will...
... recovery. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: 1. Follow the on your hard drive. 2. Press F2 when starting your arrow keys to confirm. 6. Your computer will erase all files on -screen prompts to Enabled. 4. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or an ... USB HDD, then press Enter. Use your computer. 2. During startup, press F12 to select the Main menu. 3. Use the left or right arrow keys to start from the recovery backup instead of the normal startup process. 5. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Caution: Continuing the process will...