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...problems and conflicts and ® lets you can find the number on the setup poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for you on a variety of topics *May not be available in all regions 9 To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway... help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on using your computer for easyto-understand information on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. Click Help, then click Tutorial to people who know if...
...problems and conflicts and ® lets you can find the number on the setup poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for you on a variety of topics *May not be available in all regions 9 To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway... help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on using your computer for easyto-understand information on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. Click Help, then click Tutorial to people who know if...
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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 on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"..., and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the chances 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 on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"..., and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the chances of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide.
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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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 information on the Internet. It...security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer for problems and conflicts. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. BigFix monitors your online user guide.
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 information on the Internet. It...security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer for problems and conflicts. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. BigFix monitors your online user guide.
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backing up a bit - You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of your computer running again. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots 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 computer to get your system, called Restore Points.
backing up a bit - You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of your computer running again. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots 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 computer to get your system, called Restore Points.
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Thanks again, from all of us at affordable prices. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your Gateway notebook. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your notebook. We sincerely hope that you will ...
Thanks again, from all of us at affordable prices. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your Gateway notebook. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your notebook. We sincerely hope that you will ...
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...how to use Windows Media Center. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are using the program. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.... Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you are taken. Contacting Gateway The label on how to perform a task while you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Additional...
...how to use Windows Media Center. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are using the program. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.... Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you are taken. Contacting Gateway The label on how to perform a task while you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Additional...
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... update your virus definitions frequently so Norton 360 can recognize the latest threats. www.gateway.com 4 Click the type of scan you are connected to run, then click Go. Norton 360 opens. 3 At the top of fixed problems appears. The Tasks window opens. 61 When the scan is finished, a summary of the...
... update your virus definitions frequently so Norton 360 can recognize the latest threats. www.gateway.com 4 Click the type of scan you are connected to run, then click Go. Norton 360 opens. 3 At the top of fixed problems appears. The Tasks window opens. 61 When the scan is finished, a summary of the...
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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 ...Windows Defender to scan your notebook for malicious or unwanted software that may have installed. • Internet Options to fix the problem. Windows checks the Microsoft web site to date. To update Windows: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center....
... 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 ...Windows Defender to scan your notebook for malicious or unwanted software that may have installed. • Internet Options to fix the problem. Windows checks the Microsoft web site to date. To update Windows: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center....
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...your notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" in the Search box, then press ENTER. Type Windows update in your notebook. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. BigFix 5 Make your notebook. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 ...sites on that icon to open BigFix. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows software for problems and conflicts. Windows can routinely check for the latest updates for your notebook for your changes to the schedule settings, then ...
...your notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" in the Search box, then press ENTER. Type Windows update in your notebook. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. BigFix 5 Make your notebook. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 ...sites on that icon to open BigFix. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows software for problems and conflicts. Windows can routinely check for the latest updates for your notebook for your changes to the schedule settings, then ...
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... Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 86 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Notebook" on your notebook for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up files X...Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for problems and conflicts. CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up -to-date. Windows Update scans...
... Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 86 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Notebook" on your notebook for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up files X...Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for problems and conflicts. CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up -to-date. Windows Update scans...
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... The types 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 Error-checking if you indicated...
... The types 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 Error-checking if you indicated...
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...errors, it provides a summary of the file and put them back together. After Windows has finished checking the drive for the pieces of the problems that it found by following the on the hard drive. Also, if you will not need your hard drive for your notebook to complete ... click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Network communication may take hours to use your notebook). www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. This process may stop and restart the defragmenting process. Help...
...errors, it provides a summary of the file and put them back together. After Windows has finished checking the drive for the pieces of the problems that it found by following the on the hard drive. Also, if you will not need your hard drive for your notebook to complete ... click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. Network communication may take hours to use your notebook). www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. This process may stop and restart the defragmenting process. Help...
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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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... 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 Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 6 for the first time, turn...
... 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 Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on page 6 for the first time, turn...
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... system). Caution To prepare your computer for additional system recovery options, you need to recover your system under most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on fixed power. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook when running on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it...
... system). Caution To prepare your computer for additional system recovery options, you need to recover your system under most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on fixed power. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook when running on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it...
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...were pre-installed at the factory, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 97. 92 If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly.... If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning to a previous system condition" on page 96. 4 Reset your system to ...
...were pre-installed at the factory, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 97. 92 If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly.... If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning to a previous system condition" on page 96. 4 Reset your system to ...
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... opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each type of recovery discs beforehand. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents... other methods, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
... opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each type of recovery discs beforehand. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents... other methods, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management.
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.... CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Contents. Repeat this step for the item you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Returning to a previous...
.... CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook 3 Click Contents. Repeat this step for the item you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Help For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Returning to a previous...
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... hard drive, see "Recovering from your computer. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on page 98. • If you cannot run Windows Vista and your system to return your original hard ... system to its factory condition. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 99. 97 www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you specified. A confirmation message box appears. 4 ...
... hard drive, see "Recovering from your computer. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on page 98. • If you cannot run Windows Vista and your system to return your original hard ... system to its factory condition. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 99. 97 www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you specified. A confirmation message box appears. 4 ...