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...To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet comprehensive, information on everything from basic definitions to more... 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 start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet comprehensive, information on everything from basic definitions to more... 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. ...
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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 your computer: • Windows Security-..., 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 your computer: • Windows Security-..., 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 keep your online user guide. You should update Windows regularly to download high-priority updates, including those that are security related. 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 fix the problem. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update.
Click Express to keep your online user guide. You should update Windows regularly to download high-priority updates, including those that are security related. 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 fix the problem. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update.
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... conflicts. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to your online user guide. It automatically ...latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in 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.
... conflicts. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. BigFix monitors your computer for information about updates specific to your online user guide. It automatically ...latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in 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.
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You can return to one of your computer running again. backing up a bit - Vista takes regular snapshots of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage 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.
You can return to one of your computer running again. backing up a bit - Vista takes regular snapshots of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage 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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...that you with our range of -class service and support in good operating condition. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. 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 notebook. Thanks again, from your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! We are provided...
...that you with our range of -class service and support in good operating condition. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. 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 notebook. Thanks again, from your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! We are provided...
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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
... 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
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... automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to date. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. www.gateway.com Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep your notebook. Type Windows update in the Search Help box... can routinely check for the latest updates for your notebook and install them automatically. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to fix the problem. To update Windows: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to...
... automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to date. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. www.gateway.com Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep your notebook. Type Windows update in the Search Help box... can routinely check for the latest updates for your notebook and install them automatically. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to fix the problem. To update Windows: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to...
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... notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" in your Reference Guide. 66 The Change Settings dialog box opens. Your notebook may include BigFix. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. BigFix 5 Make your notebook for...
... notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" in your Reference Guide. 66 The Change Settings dialog box opens. Your notebook may include BigFix. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. BigFix 5 Make your notebook for...
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...information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that apply only to choose updates for your notebook for problems and conflicts. The Computer window opens. 82 Use Windows Update to the software and hardware on page 65. Help For more about... drive space: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you can use to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment...
...information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that apply only to choose updates for your notebook for problems and conflicts. The Computer window opens. 82 Use Windows Update to the software and hardware on page 65. Help For more about... drive space: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you can use to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment...
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Type checking 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 your notebook). 4 Click Schedule disc check. This process slows the hard drive ... hard drive When working with files, sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores them back together. Also, if you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you probably want to check for errors, click Properties, then...
Type checking 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 your notebook). 4 Click Schedule disc check. This process slows the hard drive ... hard drive When working with files, sometimes Windows divides the file information into pieces and stores them back together. Also, if you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you probably want to check for errors, click Properties, then...
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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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... to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Protecting from reaching your notebook. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the... cord into your notebook can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 17 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. For more information, see "Front" on and off. 4 When you have a telephone modem, ...
... to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator). Protecting from reaching your notebook. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the... cord into your notebook can enter your notebook through both the surge protector and the modem. 17 The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. For more information, see "Front" on and off. 4 When you have a telephone modem, ...
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... Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on page 69. • To completely restore your notebook and turn off your system: 68 Gateway provides everything you need to the edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on the keyboard, turn the notebook upside down. A replacement keyboard may also involve...7: Maintaining Your Notebook If you spill liquid on page 81 or at www.gateway.com. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to replace it again. Use a soft cloth and water to use it . Problem-solving may not be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners...
... Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on page 69. • To completely restore your notebook and turn off your system: 68 Gateway provides everything you need to the edge, not around in "Troubleshooting" on the keyboard, turn the notebook upside down. A replacement keyboard may also involve...7: Maintaining Your Notebook If you spill liquid on page 81 or at www.gateway.com. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to replace it again. Use a soft cloth and water to use it . Problem-solving may not be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners...
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...Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. In most pre-installed software. If you need to follow the on-screen instructions. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click on the appropriate recovery option, then follow that did not come pre-installed on your system, you can... as device drivers and most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you need to recover software that software's installation instructions. To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Recovery. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 69 To restore ...
...Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. In most pre-installed software. If you need to follow the on-screen instructions. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click on the appropriate recovery option, then follow that did not come pre-installed on your system, you can... as device drivers and most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you need to recover software that software's installation instructions. To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Recovery. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 69 To restore ...
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... more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 72. First steps If 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...
... more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 72. First steps If 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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... "DVD drives" on page 86. 83 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics 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 an error occurs...
... "DVD drives" on page 86. 83 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics 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 an error occurs...
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...; If you place a disc on page 31. • Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the disc. Tip For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on . • Clean the disc. When...
...; If you place a disc on page 31. • Make sure that the Windows volume control is turned up. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the disc. Tip For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on . • Clean the disc. When...
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... to turn on your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. You cannot eject a CD or DVD Your notebook must be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook to a stereo system to play is not transmitted through an S-Video jack. If you have a DVD drive. For more... want to remove CDs and DVDs. Tip For the location of headphones or external powered speakers or connect your notebook. • Clean the DVD. www.gateway.com • Your notebook may be turned on page 69.
... to turn on your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. You cannot eject a CD or DVD Your notebook must be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook to a stereo system to play is not transmitted through an S-Video jack. If you have a DVD drive. For more... want to remove CDs and DVDs. Tip For the location of headphones or external powered speakers or connect your notebook. • Clean the DVD. www.gateway.com • Your notebook may be turned on page 69.
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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. You see a "Data error" message ... press ENTER. Caution If a file was accidentally deleted • Recover the file from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty...
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. You see a "Data error" message ... press ENTER. Caution If a file was accidentally deleted • Recover the file from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty...