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... number on the 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 can trust, talk to learn more about it finds something. To...
... number on the 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 can trust, talk to learn more about it finds something. To...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates.
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. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates.
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... that icon and BigFix will open. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). Click here 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 computer for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors...
... that icon and BigFix will open. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). Click here 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 computer for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors...
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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 the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again.
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 the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again.
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... Windows and to provide best-of your computer's software features. We are sure that you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Gateway stands behind our value commitment to our customers-to help information by clicking a general topic under Find an answer, selecting an option...use the many features of your computer. Help and Support opens. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your Gateway computer. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from Microsoft.
... Windows and to provide best-of your computer's software features. We are sure that you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Gateway stands behind our value commitment to our customers-to help information by clicking a general topic under Find an answer, selecting an option...use the many features of your computer. Help and Support opens. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your Gateway computer. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from Microsoft.
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..., articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are connected to which you can research a topic or learn how to use it. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase in the Search Help For box. Contacting Gateway The label on the menu bar and selecting Online Support... from the list. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you are discussed. 3 ...
..., articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are connected to which you can research a topic or learn how to use it. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase in the Search Help For box. Contacting Gateway The label on the menu bar and selecting Online Support... from the list. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you are discussed. 3 ...
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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 the window, click Tasks. When the scan is finished, a summary of fixed problems appears. 58 Norton 360 scans your computer 2 At the top of scan you want to run, then click Go. The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans.
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 the window, click Tasks. When the scan is finished, a summary of fixed problems appears. 58 Norton 360 scans your computer 2 At the top of scan you want to run, then click Go. The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans.
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... your computer that might be found on Web sites. Windows checks the Microsoft web site to fix the problem. To update Windows: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall...
... your computer that might be found on Web sites. Windows checks the Microsoft web site to fix the problem. To update Windows: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall...
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...and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. 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. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows ... 6: Protecting your computer 4 Click: • Install Updates to download and install updates on that icon to open BigFix. 62 To fix the problem, click on your computer. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. The Windows ...
...and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet. 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. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows ... 6: Protecting your computer 4 Click: • Install Updates to download and install updates on that icon to open BigFix. 62 To fix the problem, click on your computer. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. The Windows ...
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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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... your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. Protect your eyes. • Find ways to stand and...
... your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. Protect your eyes. • Find ways to stand and...
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BigFix monitors your computer. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on your computer for problems and conflicts. 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 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.
BigFix monitors your computer. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on your computer for problems and conflicts. 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 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.
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..., then click OK. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you encounter hard drive problems. To check 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 folders. Checking the hard drive for errors...
..., then click OK. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you encounter hard drive problems. To check 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 folders. Checking the hard drive for errors...
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... across different areas of the file and put them back together. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the size of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that are connected to scan the hard drive later (the next time you are found by following the on-screen instructions.... 5 Click OK. Defragmenting the information stored on the hard drive. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. This process slows ...
... across different areas of the file and put them back together. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the size of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that are connected to scan the hard drive later (the next time you are found by following the on-screen instructions.... 5 Click OK. Defragmenting the information stored on the hard drive. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. This process slows ...
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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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... preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care 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... Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: 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...
... preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care 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... Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: 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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...Modem (cable or DSL)" on page 88 for more troubleshooting at "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is widespread (a problem they are trying to solve). 84 CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Internet and networking Internet If you are trying to solve). You cannot connect to the Internet ...• If you do not find a solution to your problem in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. See "Networking" on page 85. - Check your network cables and network devices (such as switches...
...Modem (cable or DSL)" on page 88 for more troubleshooting at "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is widespread (a problem they are trying to solve). 84 CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Internet and networking Internet If you are trying to solve). You cannot connect to the Internet ...• If you do not find a solution to your problem in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. See "Networking" on page 85. - Check your network cables and network devices (such as switches...
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... correct code to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. • Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from which is a common problem that can connect on page 84.
... correct code to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. • Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from which is a common problem that can connect on page 84.