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...detailed information on using your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. Click Help, then click Tutorial to people who know if it . To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, then click BigFix. Check your User Guide for problems and conflicts and ®...; lets you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics *May not be available in all ...
...detailed information on using your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. Click Help, then click Tutorial to people who know if it . To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, then click BigFix. Check your User Guide for problems and conflicts and ®...; lets you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics *May not be available in all ...
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keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center, ...; Windows Security-Provides access to -date. Use these tools regularly to improve the security of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you if something is detected 14 For more information on your online user guide.
keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center, ...; Windows Security-Provides access to -date. Use these tools regularly to improve the security of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you if something is detected 14 For more information on your online user guide.
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You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. up-to-date security Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep your online user guide. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem.
You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. up-to-date security Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep your online user guide. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem.
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Click here for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, ... sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer for information about updates specific to your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more about BigFix Details and information about updates are provided here 18 For more information...
Click here for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, ... sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer for information about updates specific to your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more about BigFix Details and information about updates are provided here 18 For more information...
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You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of your computer running again. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your computer to get your system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit -
You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of your computer running again. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your computer to get your system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit -
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... Support to answer questions about your computer's software features. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with the...
... Support to answer questions about your computer's software features. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with the...
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.... -ORIf you are discussed. 3 Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a Search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are taken. Getting help for Windows Media Center If your question. Help and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type... help for help If you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you are connected to use it. Contacting Gateway The label on the particular Help site to perform a task while you can access most online help : 1 Click (Start), then click...
.... -ORIf you are discussed. 3 Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a Search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are taken. Getting help for Windows Media Center If your question. Help and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type... help for help If you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you are connected to use it. Contacting Gateway The label on the particular Help site to perform a task while you can access most online help : 1 Click (Start), then click...
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When the scan is finished, a summary of scan you want to run, then click Go. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds. The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans. Norton 360 scans your computer 2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. The Choose Scans window opens. 4 Click the type of fixed problems appears. 58
When the scan is finished, a summary of scan you want to run, then click Go. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds. The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans. Norton 360 scans your computer 2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. The Choose Scans window opens. 4 Click the type of fixed problems appears. 58
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... into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to see if any updates are available. 61 Windows checks the Microsoft web site to fix the problem. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing the...
... into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to see if any updates are available. 61 Windows checks the Microsoft web site to fix the problem. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing the...
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...in the Search box, then press ENTER. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to download additional Windows software for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows can routinely ... install them automatically. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 4 Click Change Settings. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Help For more information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from ...
...in the Search box, then press ENTER. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to download additional Windows software for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows can routinely ... install them automatically. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 4 Click Change Settings. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Help For more information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from ...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Digital media manager 8 Media control panel 8 Multimedia panel 8 ...15 Sitting at your computer 16 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 16 Preparing power connections 16 Protecting from power source problems 16 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 17 Connecting a dial-up modem 17 Starting your computer 18 Waking up your computer 19...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Digital media manager 8 Media control panel 8 Multimedia panel 8 ...15 Sitting at your computer 16 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 16 Preparing power connections 16 Protecting from power source problems 16 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 17 Connecting a dial-up modem 17 Starting your computer 18 Waking up your computer 19...
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Contents Memory card reader 92 Mouse 92 Keyboard 93 Files 93 Memory 96 Audio 96 Passwords 97 Expansion cards 97 Media Center 98 Checking for device problems 100 Recovering your system 101 Creating recovery discs 102 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 104 Returning to a previous system condition 105 Returning your system to its factory condition 106 Technical support 109 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 109 Calling Customer Care 109 Appendix A: Legal Notices 111 Index 121 iv
Contents Memory card reader 92 Mouse 92 Keyboard 93 Files 93 Memory 96 Audio 96 Passwords 97 Expansion cards 97 Media Center 98 Checking for device problems 100 Recovering your system 101 Creating recovery discs 102 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 104 Returning to a previous system condition 105 Returning your system to its factory condition 106 Technical support 109 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 109 Calling Customer Care 109 Appendix A: Legal Notices 111 Index 121 iv
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Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your computer normally. 16 An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery ...
Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your computer normally. 16 An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery ...
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BigFix monitors your computer. To fix the problem, click on that icon to open BigFix. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 69 To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix may be installed on your computer for problems and conflicts.
BigFix monitors your computer. To fix the problem, click on that icon to open BigFix. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 69 To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix may be installed on your computer for problems and conflicts.
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The types of files you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Type disk cleanup in user. • Files from all folders. If you probably ... a week. Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on this computer cleans all users on the hard drive so Windows does not use them. If you...
The types of files you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Type disk cleanup in user. • Files from all folders. If you probably ... a week. Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on this computer cleans all users on the hard drive so Windows does not use them. If you...
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...into pieces and stores them may take hours to a network, log off before starting the process when you are found . 4 Correct any problems that it is called fragmentation, and it found by following the on the size of the drive. This process slows the hard drive performance....want to start over. Defragmenting the information stored on the hard drive. While Disk Defragmenter is being defragmented), consider starting Disk Defragmenter. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the drive so each file is checked for your ...
...into pieces and stores them may take hours to a network, log off before starting the process when you are found . 4 Correct any problems that it is called fragmentation, and it found by following the on the size of the drive. This process slows the hard drive performance....want to start over. Defragmenting the information stored on the hard drive. While Disk Defragmenter is being defragmented), consider starting Disk Defragmenter. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the drive so each file is checked for your ...
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CHAPTER7 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • Try these steps first • Error messages • Internet and networking • Power • Display • Printing • Optical discs • Memory card reader • Mouse • Keyboard • Files • Memory • Audio • Passwords • Expansion cards • Media Center • Checking for device problems • Recovering your system • Technical support 81
CHAPTER7 Troubleshooting • Safety guidelines • Try these steps first • Error messages • Internet and networking • Power • Display • Printing • Optical discs • Memory card reader • Mouse • Keyboard • Files • Memory • Audio • Passwords • Expansion cards • Media Center • Checking for device problems • Recovering your system • Technical support 81
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...• The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. Type troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you have... your computer, try these things first: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer,...
...• The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. Type troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you have... your computer, try these things first: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer,...
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... at "Modem (dial-up)" on page 86. • Make sure that does not allow you to connect, restart your computer. • The problem may be with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack...to browse the Internet • You may be networking related. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Internet and networking Internet If you do not find a solution to your problem in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Check your network cables and network devices (such as switches, routers, and hubs). • Your ...
... at "Modem (dial-up)" on page 86. • Make sure that does not allow you to connect, restart your computer. • The problem may be with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack...to browse the Internet • You may be networking related. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Internet and networking Internet If you do not find a solution to your problem in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Check your network cables and network devices (such as switches, routers, and hubs). • Your ...
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You can also call waiting is a common problem that your computer is connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. • Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from ...
You can also call waiting is a common problem that your computer is connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. • Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from ...