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... your User Guide for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for problems and conflicts and lets you can find the number on the label that's on your desktop or notebook computer. To ...open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear,...
... your User Guide for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for problems and conflicts and lets you can find the number on the label that's on your desktop or notebook computer. To ...open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear,...
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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 • McAfee SecurityCenter-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 • McAfee SecurityCenter-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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Click Express to fix the problem. 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 download high-priority updates, including those that are security related. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update.
Click Express to fix the problem. 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 download high-priority updates, including those that are security related. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update.
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Click here for problems and conflicts. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer 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 online user guide. To fix the problem, click that...
Click here for problems and conflicts. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer 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 online user guide. To fix the problem, click that...
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Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. 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 backing up a bit - To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. 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.
Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer running again. 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 backing up a bit - To take advantage of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. 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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... and safety information to help you keep your notebook. Thanks again, from your new notebook. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with fast, considerate service. Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components...
... and safety information to help you keep your notebook. Thanks again, from your new notebook. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with fast, considerate service. Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components...
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... to perform a task while you are using the program. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are discussed. 4 Available information depends on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from a Help menu or by selecting a topic from the list.
... to perform a task while you are using the program. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are discussed. 4 Available information depends on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from a Help menu or by selecting a topic from the list.
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... The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. Help For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep your notebook and install them automatically. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control... updates. To update Windows: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to fix the problem.
... The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. Help For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep your notebook and install them automatically. To schedule automatic updates: 1 Click (Start), Control... updates. To update Windows: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to fix the problem.
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Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Your notebook may include BigFix. Traveling securely For information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and .... 66 It automatically gathers information about traveling securely with your notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" in your changes to open BigFix. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. BigFix monitors your notebook for problems and conflicts. CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook 4 Click Change Settings. The Change Settings dialog box opens.
Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Your notebook may include BigFix. Traveling securely For information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and .... 66 It automatically gathers information about traveling securely with your notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" in your changes to open BigFix. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. BigFix monitors your notebook for problems and conflicts. CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook 4 Click Change Settings. The Change Settings dialog box opens.
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...Maintaining Your Notebook Updating Windows Windows Update helps you keep it alerts you with a tailored selection of updates that icon to choose updates for problems and conflicts. New content is added to the site regularly, so you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. Windows Update...and provides you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Type windows update in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To fix the problem, click on your notebook's operating system, software, and hardware. The Computer window opens. 82 Windows Update can always get the most recent...
...Maintaining Your Notebook Updating Windows Windows Update helps you keep it alerts you with a tailored selection of updates that icon to choose updates for problems and conflicts. New content is added to the site regularly, so you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. Windows Update...and provides you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Type windows update in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To fix the problem, click on your notebook's operating system, software, and hardware. The Computer window opens. 82 Windows Update can always get the most recent...
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... 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 the hard drive so Windows does not use them back together. Also use Error-checking if..., sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores them may take hours to check for several hours every day, you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you are connected to a network, log off before ...
... 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 the hard drive so Windows does not use them back together. Also use Error-checking if..., sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores them may take hours to check for several hours every day, you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you are connected to a network, log off before ...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back...Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 17 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your notebook 20 Waking up your notebook...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back...Sitting at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 17 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your notebook 20 Waking up your notebook...
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... connected to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your notebook. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off. 4 When you have a cable modem, use a surge protector. Important If the battery charge indicator does not... Customer Care label. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on : a Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). b Press FN+F1...
... connected to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your notebook. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on and off. 4 When you have a cable modem, use a surge protector. Important If the battery charge indicator does not... Customer Care label. If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue after three hours, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on : a Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). b Press FN+F1...
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... edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on page 81 or at www.gateway.com. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to clean the LCD screen. System recovery options Most notebook problems can be covered by following the information in a circle, using a ...product made of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your warranty. Gateway provides everything you may need to replace it again. A ...
... edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on page 81 or at www.gateway.com. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to clean the LCD screen. System recovery options Most notebook problems can be covered by following the information in a circle, using a ...product made of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your warranty. Gateway provides everything you may need to replace it again. A ...
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... "snapshots" of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them as device drivers and most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you cannot run Windows, see "Recovering using the Windows DVD" on -screen instructions. Recovering using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start... Center opens. 69 In most pre-installed software. To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Recovery. www.gateway.com • If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering using Microsoft System Restore" on page 69. • If you can...
... "snapshots" of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them as device drivers and most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you cannot run Windows, see "Recovering using the Windows DVD" on -screen instructions. Recovering using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start... Center opens. 69 In most pre-installed software. To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Recovery. www.gateway.com • If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering using Microsoft System Restore" on page 69. • If you can...
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... 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 you start your notebook. First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try to the AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or...
... 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 you start your notebook. First steps If you have problems with your notebook, try to the AC power adapter. • If you use a power strip or...
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...error message appears on page 106. The message may help . Battery Battery troubleshooting is covered under "Power" on page 86. 83 www.gateway.com • Try turning the notebook on with the notebook plugged in and the battery removed, then try turning the notebook on with ..., 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 performed and make sure that your...
...error message appears on page 106. The message may help . Battery Battery troubleshooting is covered under "Power" on page 86. 83 www.gateway.com • Try turning the notebook on with the notebook plugged in and the battery removed, then try turning the notebook on with ..., 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 performed and make sure that your...
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... plugged into the headphone jack on the notebook. • If you place a disc on your notebook. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Make sure that the Windows volume control is facing up . CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting DVD drives Your notebook does not...
... plugged into the headphone jack on the notebook. • If you place a disc on your notebook. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Make sure that the Windows volume control is facing up . CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting DVD drives Your notebook does not...
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...information, see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 69. You cannot eject a CD or DVD Your notebook must be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. Tip For the location of the manual eject hole, see "Playing music and movies" in speakers, a set... sure that the disc's regional code and your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. www.gateway.com • Your notebook may be turned on page 38. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on playing a DVD, see "Using...
...information, see "Recovering specific files and software" on page 69. You cannot eject a CD or DVD Your notebook must be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. Tip For the location of the manual eject hole, see "Playing music and movies" in speakers, a set... sure that the disc's regional code and your notebook, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. www.gateway.com • Your notebook may be turned on page 38. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on playing a DVD, see "Using...
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..." in the online User Guide. You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Help For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Caution All deleted files will... Start, then click Help and Support. Hard drive You see a "Data error" message This may be the result of a defective area on fixing hard drive problems, see "Deleting unnecessary files" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
..." in the online User Guide. You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. Help For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Caution All deleted files will... Start, then click Help and Support. Hard drive You see a "Data error" message This may be the result of a defective area on fixing hard drive problems, see "Deleting unnecessary files" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.