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...setup poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for easyto-understand information on using your User Guide for problems and conflicts and ® lets you know computers. To start BigFix, click (Start), All... Programs, then click BigFix. Check your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. To ...
...setup poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for easyto-understand information on using your User Guide for problems and conflicts and ® lets you know computers. To start BigFix, click (Start), All... Programs, then click BigFix. Check your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. To ...
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Use these tools regularly to improve the security of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you if something is detected 14 For more information...
Use these tools regularly to improve the security of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you if something is detected 14 For more information...
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You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. 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. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. 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. 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. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates.
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Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors 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 the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your online user guide. Click here for problems and conflicts...
Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors 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 the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your online user guide. Click here for problems and conflicts...
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Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of these Restore Points to one 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 system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit - You can return to get your computer running again.
Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of these Restore Points to one 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 system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit - You can return to get your computer running again.
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... quality, reliability, and performance of your new computer. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Thanks again, from Microsoft. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you will be pleased with the best product possible. ...Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. Tip You can also search for purchasing our computer! ...
... quality, reliability, and performance of your new computer. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Thanks again, from Microsoft. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you will be pleased with the best product possible. ...Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. Tip You can also search for purchasing our computer! ...
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... information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. You can access most online help . Contacting Gateway The label on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from a Help menu or by selecting a topic from the list. Additional results...which you are using the program. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a Search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are connected to perform a task while you are discussed. 3 Help and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type...
... information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. You can access most online help . Contacting Gateway The label on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from a Help menu or by selecting a topic from the list. Additional results...which you are using the program. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a Search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are connected to perform a task while you are discussed. 3 Help and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type...
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The Choose Scans window opens. 4 Click the type of fixed problems appears. 58 The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans. When the scan is finished, a summary of scan you want to run, then click Go. Norton 360 scans your computer 2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds.
The Choose Scans window opens. 4 Click the type of fixed problems appears. 58 The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans. When the scan is finished, a summary of scan you want to run, then click Go. Norton 360 scans your computer 2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds.
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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 information ... Security Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. Security updates To keep your computer that may have installed. • Internet Options to fix the problem. Windows checks the Microsoft web site to date. For more information about Security Center. Type security center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER...
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 information ... Security Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. Security updates To keep your computer that may have installed. • Internet Options to fix the problem. Windows checks the Microsoft web site to date. For more information about Security Center. Type security center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER...
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... in the Search box, then press ENTER. Windows can routinely check for the latest updates for your computer. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer 4 Click: • Install Updates to download and...to schedule automatic updates. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. To fix the problem, click on your computer and install them automatically. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 4 Click Change Settings. It...
... in the Search box, then press ENTER. Windows can routinely check for the latest updates for your computer. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer 4 Click: • Install Updates to download and...to schedule automatic updates. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. To fix the problem, click on your computer and install them automatically. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 4 Click Change Settings. It...
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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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... power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Avoiding discomfort and injury from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to your computer. Preparing power connections Protecting from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take...
... power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Avoiding discomfort and injury from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to your computer. Preparing power connections Protecting from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take...
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www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix may be installed on that icon to open BigFix. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 69 To fix the problem, click on your computer for problems and conflicts. 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. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. BigFix monitors your computer.
www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix may be installed on that icon to open BigFix. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 69 To fix the problem, click on your computer for problems and conflicts. 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. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. BigFix monitors your computer.
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...information about keeping the hard drive free of files you probably want to check 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 your computer...types of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for the currently logged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type disk cleanup in user. • Files...
...information about keeping the hard drive free of files you probably want to check 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 your computer...types of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for the currently logged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type disk cleanup in user. • Files...
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..., it to a network, log off before starting the process when you will not need the computer for the pieces of the problems that it found by following the on the drive can improve hard drive performance. While Disk Defragmenter is being defragmented), consider starting ... Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files, sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores them back together. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Network communication may continuously stop the defragmentation process and cause it provides a summary of...
..., it to a network, log off before starting the process when you will not need the computer for the pieces of the problems that it found by following the on the drive can improve hard drive performance. While Disk Defragmenter is being defragmented), consider starting ... Defragmenting the hard drive When working with files, sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores them back together. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Network communication may continuously stop the defragmentation process and cause it provides a summary of...
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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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... an error occurs in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 44. 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 are correctly ... Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these safety guidelines: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped...
... an error occurs in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 44. 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 are correctly ... Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these safety guidelines: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped...
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... cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. 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. For help, contact your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be with your...make sure that does not allow you to connect, restart your computer. • The problem may be experiencing problems. Close your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is widespread (a problem they are trying to solve). Type troubleshooting connections in this section, the issue may be...
... cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack. 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. For help, contact your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be with your...make sure that does not allow you to connect, restart your computer. • The problem may be experiencing problems. Close your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is widespread (a problem they are trying to solve). Type troubleshooting connections in this section, the issue may be...
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... properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet and networking" on this line, 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...
... properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet and networking" on this line, 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...