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If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! Thanks again, from your new notebook. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you for years ...in addition to ensure that you will provide you keep your notebook. We are provided with fast, considerate service. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to high...
If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! Thanks again, from your new notebook. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Thank you for years ...in addition to ensure that you will provide you keep your notebook. We are provided with fast, considerate service. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to high...
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Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are using the program. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Using online help information by selecting a topic from the list. Available information depends on the menu ...
Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are using the program. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Using online help information by selecting a topic from the list. Available information depends on the menu ...
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... can routinely check for the latest updates for your notebook and install them automatically. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to fix the problem. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. You...
... can routinely check for the latest updates for your notebook and install them automatically. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to fix the problem. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. You...
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... to the schedule settings, then click OK. www.gateway.com 4 Click Change Settings. Your notebook may include BigFix. It automatically gathers information about traveling securely with your notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" in your Reference Guide. 69 The Change Settings dialog box opens. To fix the problem, click on the Internet.
... to the schedule settings, then click OK. www.gateway.com 4 Click Change Settings. Your notebook may include BigFix. It automatically gathers information about traveling securely with your notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" in your Reference Guide. 69 The Change Settings dialog box opens. To fix the problem, click on the Internet.
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...click Start, then click Help and Support. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 92 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Notebook" on page 59. Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X ... tailored selection of updates that icon to set up a regular maintenance schedule. For information on that apply only to choose updates for problems and conflicts. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more...
...click Start, then click Help and Support. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 92 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Notebook" on page 59. Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X ... tailored selection of updates that icon to set up a regular maintenance schedule. For information on that apply only to choose updates for problems and conflicts. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more...
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...you probably want to check for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. If you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. This process may be adequate. After Windows has finished checking the drive...a week. If you see a prompt asking you if you want to check your hard drive for errors, you restart your notebook several minutes. www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder...
...you probably want to check for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. If you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. This process may be adequate. After Windows has finished checking the drive...a week. If you see a prompt asking you if you want to check your hard drive for errors, you restart your notebook several minutes. www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder...
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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 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9 ... Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source problems 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Starting your notebook 22 Waking up your ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 4 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 9 ... Sitting at your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source problems 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Starting your notebook 22 Waking up your ...
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... the power cord and the modem connection. Warning High voltages can increase to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your notebook can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 20...
... the power cord and the modem connection. Warning High voltages can increase to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your notebook can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 20...
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... and device drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. For instructions, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 93. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs ..., your system). Caution To prepare your notebook for system recovery may be to factory condition, see "Recovering your system under most notebook problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 111 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see that product's documentation ...
... and device drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. For instructions, see "Preparing for software and device driver recovery" on page 93. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you should create a set of software and driver recovery discs ..., your system). Caution To prepare your notebook for system recovery may be to factory condition, see "Recovering your system under most notebook problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 111 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see that product's documentation ...
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The Backup and Restore Center opens. 93 www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of hard-to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Windows ... each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. In most cases of your system running again. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press...
The Backup and Restore Center opens. 93 www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of hard-to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Windows ... each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. In most cases of your system running again. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press...
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... may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition If your notebook's problems are not solved by any pre-installed software and device drivers. Recovering your system to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the other recovery options, you can access important...
... may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition If your notebook's problems are not solved by any pre-installed software and device drivers. Recovering your system to the System Protection tab. 3 Click Create. www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the other recovery options, you can access important...
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... cover or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is turned on page 100. First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try to the AC power adapter. • If you start your notebook. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first:...an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the ...
... cover or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is turned on page 100. First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try to the AC power adapter. • If you start your notebook. While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first:...an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to troubleshoot your problem if power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. • After you complete any maintenance tasks where you remove the ...
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Battery Battery troubleshooting is not recognized • Shut down the exact message. The message may help Gateway 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 your notebook. ...battery removed, then try turning it . 113 Diskette drive (external) The diskette drive is covered under "DVD drives" on page 115. www.gateway.com • If the notebook will not turn on, try turning the notebook on with the notebook unplugged and the battery installed. •...
Battery Battery troubleshooting is not recognized • Shut down the exact message. The message may help Gateway 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 your notebook. ...battery removed, then try turning it . 113 Diskette drive (external) The diskette drive is covered under "DVD drives" on page 115. www.gateway.com • If the notebook will not turn on, try turning the notebook on with the notebook unplugged and the battery installed. •...
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For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 85. • Your notebook may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the DVD. You may be able to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "...• Make sure that nothing is turned up , then try again. • Shut down and restart your notebook. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the disc. For more information, see "Front" on page 6. • If you are using powered...
For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 85. • Your notebook may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the DVD. You may be able to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "...• Make sure that nothing is turned up , then try again. • Shut down and restart your notebook. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the disc. For more information, see "Front" on page 6. • If you are using powered...
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... the Recycle Bin has been emptied, the file cannot be turned on a television • Audio is transmitted through an HDMI connection, however, audio is having problems • Make sure that you are connecting your notebook to a stereo system to remove CDs and DVDs. Caution If a file was accidentally deleted • Recover... 129. You cannot eject a CD or DVD • Your notebook must be restored. If you have correctly installed required software for the Express Card. www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on to hear sound while playing a DVD.
... the Recycle Bin has been emptied, the file cannot be turned on a television • Audio is transmitted through an HDMI connection, however, audio is having problems • Make sure that you are connecting your notebook to a stereo system to remove CDs and DVDs. Caution If a file was accidentally deleted • Recover... 129. You cannot eject a CD or DVD • Your notebook must be restored. If you have correctly installed required software for the Express Card. www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on to hear sound while playing a DVD.
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... Guide. • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a "General failure reading drive C" error message •... information, see "Enrolling your fingerprints" on page 33. • For more information, see "Running the TouchStrip Tutorial" on fixing hard drive problems, see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. For more information about file management, click...
... Guide. • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a "General failure reading drive C" error message •... information, see "Enrolling your fingerprints" on page 33. • For more information, see "Running the TouchStrip Tutorial" on fixing hard drive problems, see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. For more information about file management, click...
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... not the optional modem jack. For more information, see an "Unable to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have a problem with your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the hard drive is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the...
... not the optional modem jack. For more information, see an "Unable to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have a problem with your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the hard drive is plugged into the optional modem jack and not the...
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Media Center This section only covers problems relating to hear sound. 121 The notebook has two video outputs: • HDMI-If your TV ..., a set of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook and unplug the keyboard. www.gateway.com • Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that is not covered in this section, go to ...the Gateway support Web Site at www.gateway.com. Type the phrase Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Media Center video ...
Media Center This section only covers problems relating to hear sound. 121 The notebook has two video outputs: • HDMI-If your TV ..., a set of headphones or external powered speakers, or connect your notebook and unplug the keyboard. www.gateway.com • Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that is not covered in this section, go to ...the Gateway support Web Site at www.gateway.com. Type the phrase Media Center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Media Center video ...
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...not make static white backgrounds with black text look its best. Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. Gateway recommends using the notebook functions. 122 For a better picture on the screen, a standard interlaced analog TV will produce a lower ...8226; Screen resolution-By default, the notebook uses a screen resolution optimized for optimal video quality. A poor cable connection can cause problems and affect the video quality. Type the keyword changing display settings in your online User Guide. For more information about adjusting display ...
...not make static white backgrounds with black text look its best. Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. Gateway recommends using the notebook functions. 122 For a better picture on the screen, a standard interlaced analog TV will produce a lower ...8226; Screen resolution-By default, the notebook uses a screen resolution optimized for optimal video quality. A poor cable connection can cause problems and affect the video quality. Type the keyword changing display settings in your online User Guide. For more information about adjusting display ...
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Do not connect these devices to see if that is a common problem that you are not using your telephone. Line noise is on the same line as the modem. Wiggle the modem cable to the same telephone ... 1). Make sure that the connectors are secure. You can cause the modem to the Internet • The ISP may be with a different communications program. The problem may be too noisy. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that makes a difference. If you connect, call your ISP for...
Do not connect these devices to see if that is a common problem that you are not using your telephone. Line noise is on the same line as the modem. Wiggle the modem cable to the same telephone ... 1). Make sure that the connectors are secure. You can cause the modem to the Internet • The ISP may be with a different communications program. The problem may be too noisy. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that makes a difference. If you connect, call your ISP for...