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... sure that you for years to come. Please read this manual carefully to provide best-of services and support. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your new...
... sure that you for years to come. Please read this manual carefully to provide best-of services and support. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of your new...
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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 discussed. 4 You can research a topic or learn how to which you are using the program. Available information depends on the menu bar ...
Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are discussed. 4 You can research a topic or learn how to which you are using the program. Available information depends on the menu bar ...
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... Updates to download and install updates on your notebook's system software up to date. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to fix the problem. CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep your notebook secure. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to...
... Updates to download and install updates on your notebook's system software up to date. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to fix the problem. CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep your notebook secure. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to...
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.... To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Traveling securely For information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to the schedule settings, then click OK. BigFix 5 Make your changes to open BigFix. www.gateway.com 4 Click Change... Settings. It automatically gathers information about traveling securely with your notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" in your notebook for problems and conflicts.
.... To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Traveling securely For information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to the schedule settings, then click OK. BigFix 5 Make your changes to open BigFix. www.gateway.com 4 Click Change... Settings. It automatically gathers information about traveling securely with your notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" in your notebook for problems and conflicts.
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... Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for your notebook and keep your notebook for problems and conflicts. New content is added to the site regularly, so you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. For information on...Update can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your notebook's operating system, software, and hardware. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Notebook" on the Internet. Help For more information about BigFix, click Help, then click...
... Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for your notebook and keep your notebook for problems and conflicts. New content is added to the site regularly, so you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. For information on...Update can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your notebook's operating system, software, and hardware. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Notebook" on the Internet. Help For more information about BigFix, click Help, then click...
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...scan a drive while the drive is checked for errors. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found by following the on the hard drive so Windows does not use Error-checking if you restart your notebook several hours every...errors in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 95 www.gateway.com 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 -screen instructions. 5 Click OK. ...
...scan a drive while the drive is checked for errors. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found by following the on the hard drive so Windows does not use Error-checking if you restart your notebook several hours every...errors in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 95 www.gateway.com 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 -screen instructions. 5 Click OK. ...
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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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Protect your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn off your notebook and leave your notebook..., then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact...
Protect your notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on page 2. For more information, see "Front" on page 6 for the first time, turn off your notebook and leave your notebook..., then plug it back in. • Press FN+F1 to toggle the status lights on : • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact...
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... the battery is fully charged and you need to recover your system under most notebook problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 115 or in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. For instructions, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you have removed ... in a circle, using it has a full charge. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your system You can solve most conditions. Caution When the battery is running on AC power, remove the battery. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the notebook...
... the battery is fully charged and you need to recover your system under most notebook problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 115 or in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. For instructions, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you have removed ... in a circle, using it has a full charge. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your system You can solve most conditions. Caution When the battery is running on AC power, remove the battery. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of the notebook...
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... Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to return your system to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 92 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software... and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your only option for system recovery may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. ...
... Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to return your system to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 92 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software... and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. • If re-installing software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your only option for system recovery may be solved by re-installing the software or the hardware drivers. ...
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... of hard-to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also ...windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again.
... of hard-to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 99 Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also ...windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again.
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...Notebook Recovering your system to its factory condition If your keyboard to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. b Click Recovery, then click Next. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the ... Turn on or restart your hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you can access important files on your notebook's problems are not solved by any pre-installed software and device drivers. Your notebook restarts. 2 If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All...
...Notebook Recovering your system to its factory condition If your keyboard to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. b Click Recovery, then click Next. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then click Next. 5 Click the ... Turn on or restart your hard drive and re-install all factory software: 1 If you can access important files on your notebook's problems are not solved by any pre-installed software and device drivers. Your notebook restarts. 2 If you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All...
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...protector, make sure that it is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are 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 ...try these safety guidelines: • Never remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover while your notebook. First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try to your notebook. • Make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery ...
...protector, make sure that it is installed, and while the modem cable, network cable, and AC power adapter are 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 ...try these safety guidelines: • Never remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover while your notebook. First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try to your notebook. • Make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any screws, then replace the battery ...
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.... • If an error message appears on the screen, write 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 all... connections are listed in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help. www.gateway.com • If the notebook...
.... • If an error message appears on the screen, write 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 all... connections are listed in a program, see the program's printed documentation or the online help. www.gateway.com • If the notebook...
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...your notebook. For more information about using the built-in and turned on your notebook. • Your notebook may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the disc. A DVD movie will not play these CDs on . • Clean the ...Mute controls are turned off. • If you are using your notebook. • Clean the DVD. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. You may not be able to play these CDs on your ...
...your notebook. For more information about using the built-in and turned on your notebook. • Your notebook may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the disc. A DVD movie will not play these CDs on . • Clean the ...Mute controls are turned off. • If you are using your notebook. • Clean the DVD. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. You may not be able to play these CDs on your ...
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www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on a television • Audio is transmitted through a monitor jack. If you do not want to turn on your notebook is having problems • Make sure that you are connecting your Express Card's documentation. Help For more information, see your notebook to a television using the monitor...
www.gateway.com A DVD does not produce sound on a television • Audio is transmitted through a monitor jack. If you do not want to turn on your notebook is having problems • Make sure that you are connecting your Express Card's documentation. Help For more information, see your notebook to a television using the monitor...
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... the keyword file management in your online User Guide. Help For more information, see "Enrolling your notebook. 122 To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Fingerprint reader The fingerprint reader does not recognize your fingerprint • Make sure that...error message • If a diskette is full, copy any files not regularly used to another drive. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Deleting unnecessary files" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective ...
... the keyword file management in your online User Guide. Help For more information, see "Enrolling your notebook. 122 To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Fingerprint reader The fingerprint reader does not recognize your fingerprint • Make sure that...error message • If a diskette is full, copy any files not regularly used to another drive. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Deleting unnecessary files" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective ...
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...is having technical difficulties. 123 Internet You cannot connect to reinstall the operating system. Contact 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 Ethernet network jack. Help For more ...then click Help and Support. For more information about removing your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that you have a problem with your hard drive, see "Left" on page 10. -OR- If you are unable to browse the Internet • This...
...is having technical difficulties. 123 Internet You cannot connect to reinstall the operating system. Contact 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 Ethernet network jack. Help For more ...then click Help and Support. For more information about removing your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that you have a problem with your hard drive, see "Left" on page 10. -OR- If you are unable to browse the Internet • This...
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... the phrase Media Center in the keyboard, turn it upside down to drain it. Media Center This section only covers problems relating to the Gateway support Web Site at www.gateway.com. www.gateway.com • Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that is the best choice. 125 Clean the keyboard...
... the phrase Media Center in the keyboard, turn it upside down to drain it. Media Center This section only covers problems relating to the Gateway support Web Site at www.gateway.com. www.gateway.com • Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that is the best choice. 125 Clean the keyboard...
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... notebook's HDMI Out port to hear sound. • Quality of video cables-Poor quality or the incorrect type of video cables can cause problems and affect the video quality. HDMI display quality is usually superior for motion video playback. Many older TVs do not have a VGA port....× 600 or 640 × 480. Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh rates, they are generally not optimized for TV images. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can be made correctly for the LCD screen. Important Cable connections must be purchased from the notebook's ...
... notebook's HDMI Out port to hear sound. • Quality of video cables-Poor quality or the incorrect type of video cables can cause problems and affect the video quality. HDMI display quality is usually superior for motion video playback. Many older TVs do not have a VGA port....× 600 or 640 × 480. Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh rates, they are generally not optimized for TV images. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can be made correctly for the LCD screen. Important Cable connections must be purchased from the notebook's ...