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.... We sincerely hope that you will be pleased with the best product possible. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from your new notebook. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials...
.... We sincerely hope that you will be pleased with the best product possible. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from your new notebook. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials...
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... Help button on how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help For box. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Available information depends... help . Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are using the program. Contacting Gateway The label on the particular Help site to perform a task while you are connected to use Windows Media Center. To ...
... Help button on how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center in the Search Help For box. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Available information depends... help . Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are using the program. Contacting Gateway The label on the particular Help site to perform a task while you are connected to use Windows Media Center. To ...
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... computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that you want to the Internet. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. www.gateway.com 4 Click the type of scan you are connected to run, then click Go. To update your virus and spyware definitions: 1 Make sure that it...
... computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that you want to the Internet. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. www.gateway.com 4 Click the type of scan you are connected to run, then click Go. To update your virus and spyware definitions: 1 Make sure that it...
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...For more information about the Windows Security Center, click Get help about Windows Security Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders... from other programs that may have installed. • Internet Options to fix the problem. Windows checks the Microsoft web site to date. Security updates To keep your notebook's system software up to see if any updates are...
...For more information about the Windows Security Center, click Get help about Windows Security Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders... from other programs that may have installed. • Internet Options to fix the problem. Windows checks the Microsoft web site to date. Security updates To keep your notebook's system software up to see if any updates are...
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Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to download additional Windows software for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your notebook and install them automatically. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Type Windows update in your ...gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to open BigFix. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. The Change Settings dialog box opens. CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook 4 Click: • Install Updates to...
Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to download additional Windows software for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your notebook and install them automatically. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Type Windows update in your ...gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to open BigFix. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. The Change Settings dialog box opens. CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook 4 Click: • Install Updates to...
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Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Notebook" on page 63. Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard ..., see "Windows Update" on page 57. Type windows update in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To fix the problem, click on that apply only to choose updates for problems and conflicts. Use Windows Update to the software and hardware on the Internet. Windows Update can always get the most recent...
Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Notebook" on page 63. Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard ..., see "Windows Update" on page 57. Type windows update in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To fix the problem, click on that apply only to choose updates for problems and conflicts. Use Windows Update to the software and hardware on the Internet. Windows Update can always get the most recent...
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...the hard drive free of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders 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 notebook several... hours every day, you encounter hard drive problems. 88 If you use Error-checking if you probably want to select the types of files you use them. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens...
...the hard drive free of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders 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 notebook several... hours every day, you encounter hard drive problems. 88 If you use Error-checking if you probably want to select the types of files you use them. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens...
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www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. This ... and stores them back together. Tip Because defragmenting a drive may take hours to complete (depending on the size of the problems that it provides a summary of the drive being used, so if you try to use your hard drive for errors. ... the file and put them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Also, if you are found . 4 Correct any problems that you want to a network, log off before starting the process when you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. The Computer...
www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. This ... and stores them back together. Tip Because defragmenting a drive may take hours to complete (depending on the size of the problems that it provides a summary of the drive being used, so if you try to use your hard drive for errors. ... the file and put them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Also, if you are found . 4 Correct any problems that you want to a network, log off before starting the process when you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. The Computer...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 ...your notebook 19 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 19 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 23 Starting your notebook 24 Waking ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 ...your notebook 19 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 19 Connecting the AC adapter 20 Protecting from power source problems 21 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 22 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 23 Starting your notebook 24 Waking ...
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For more information, see "Front" on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Protecting from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to ... into a wall outlet. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. The battery charge indicator turns on (see...
For more information, see "Front" on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Protecting from your notebook, then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to ... into a wall outlet. Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following steps until the battery charge indicator turns blue. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. The battery charge indicator turns on (see...
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...even though it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. Recovering your system under most notebook problems by following the information in the notebook and the notebook is fully charged and you need to recover your system You can solve most..." on AC power, remove the battery. If the battery is running on fixed power. Gateway provides everything you want to the edge, not around in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the notebook's software (also called ...
...even though it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no longer keeps the battery charged. Recovering your system under most notebook problems by following the information in the notebook and the notebook is fully charged and you need to recover your system You can solve most..." on AC power, remove the battery. If the battery is running on fixed power. Gateway provides everything you want to the edge, not around in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the notebook's software (also called ...
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... correctly. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 92 To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering your pre-installed software ...installed at the factory. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 92. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers ...
... correctly. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 92 To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering your pre-installed software ...installed at the factory. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 92. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers ...
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You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point ... using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again.
You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point ... using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again.
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...everything on your hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Your notebook restarts. 2 If you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-...Notebook Recovering your system to its factory condition. If you may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition If your notebook's problems are not solved by any of the other recovery options, you can still run Windows: a Turn on your keyboard to load instead,...
...everything on your hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Your notebook restarts. 2 If you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-...Notebook Recovering your system to its factory condition. If you may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition If your notebook's problems are not solved by any of the other recovery options, you can still run Windows: a Turn on your keyboard to load instead,...
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... supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to your notebook. • Make sure that you have problems with your notebook, try 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...
... supplying power. • Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to your notebook. • Make sure that you have problems with your notebook, try 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...
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... is covered under "Power" on page 137. CD drives CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on page 119. www.gateway.com • If the notebook will not turn on, try turning the notebook on with the notebook unplugged and the battery installed. ...work, make sure that all connections are listed in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you followed each instruction. • If...
... is covered under "Power" on page 137. CD drives CD drive troubleshooting is covered under "DVD drives" on page 119. www.gateway.com • If the notebook will not turn on, try turning the notebook on with the notebook unplugged and the battery installed. ...work, make sure that all connections are listed in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you followed each instruction. • If...
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...volume control on your notebook. • Make sure that the CD label is facing up . You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the disc. For more information about using powered speakers, make sure that the... the audio device drivers. 120 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Your notebook may not be able to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Adjusting ...
...volume control on your notebook. • Make sure that the CD label is facing up . You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the disc. For more information about using powered speakers, make sure that the... the audio device drivers. 120 CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting • Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Your notebook may not be able to adjust the volume control in Windows, see "Adjusting ...
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...Type the keyword System Restore in speakers, a set of the manual eject hole, see your notebook is not transmitted through a monitor jack. www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on page 133. You cannot eject a CD or DVD • Your notebook must be restored. File management...Ethernet troubleshooting is covered under "Networks (wired)" on a television • Audio is transmitted through an HDMI connection, however, audio is having problems • Make sure that you do not want to turn on your notebook, manually eject the disc by following the instructions in "Deleting files...
...Type the keyword System Restore in speakers, a set of the manual eject hole, see your notebook is not transmitted through a monitor jack. www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on page 133. You cannot eject a CD or DVD • Your notebook must be restored. File management...Ethernet troubleshooting is covered under "Networks (wired)" on a television • Audio is transmitted through an HDMI connection, however, audio is having problems • Make sure that you do not want to turn on your notebook, manually eject the disc by following the instructions in "Deleting files...
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...• Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Deleting unnecessary files" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For instructions on the hard drive. You see an "... fingerprints" on page 34. • Make sure that you are using a finger that you are using Disk Cleanup. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. For more information about troubleshooting the fingerprint reader, click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click Help...
...• Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Deleting unnecessary files" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For instructions on the hard drive. You see an "... fingerprints" on page 34. • Make sure that you are using a finger that you are using Disk Cleanup. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. For more information about troubleshooting the fingerprint reader, click (Start), All Programs, Protector Suite QL, then click Help...
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...the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack. Contact your ...physical shock, you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. If you have a problem with your ISP is having technical difficulties. 123 For the location of your ISP technical support for help. Double-check the URL or try a ...
...the optional modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the optional modem jack. Contact your ...physical shock, you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. If you have a problem with your ISP is having technical difficulties. 123 For the location of your ISP technical support for help. Double-check the URL or try a ...