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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 computer. Click Help, then click... about it finds something. You can trust, talk to people who know if it . 9 To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet comprehensive, information on your desktop or notebook computer. To...
... 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 computer. Click Help, then click... about it finds something. You can trust, talk to people who know if it . 9 To open, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet comprehensive, information on your desktop or notebook computer. To...
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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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You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. Click Express 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 download high-priority updates, including those that are security related. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide.
You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. Click Express 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 download high-priority updates, including those that are security related. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide.
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To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. 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 about BigFix Details and information about the latest bugs, ...security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer for problems and conflicts. secure with ...
To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. 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 about BigFix Details and information about the latest bugs, ...security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer for problems and conflicts. secure with ...
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To take advantage of these Restore Points to get your computer running again. restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit - You can return to a previous state when everything worked right. Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
To take advantage of these Restore Points to get your computer running again. restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit - You can return to a previous state when everything worked right. Vista takes regular snapshots of your computer to one of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20
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... provides the most stringent quality control tests to come. We have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components 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...
... provides the most stringent quality control tests to come. We have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Please read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components 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...
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... menu bar and selecting Online Support from the list. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are taken. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Using online help If you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you can...
... menu bar and selecting Online Support from the list. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are taken. CHAPTER 1: Getting Help Using online help If you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you can...
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... Help For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to fix the problem. www.gateway.com Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep your notebook secure. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the...
... Help For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to fix the problem. www.gateway.com Security updates To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep your notebook secure. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the...
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... information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to the schedule settings, then click OK. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. The Change Settings dialog box opens. It automatically gathers information about traveling securely with your notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook...
... information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to the schedule settings, then click OK. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. The Change Settings dialog box opens. It automatically gathers information about traveling securely with your notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook...
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...keep it alerts you with a tailored selection of updates that icon to open BigFix. Use Windows Update to choose updates for problems and conflicts. Using BigFix BigFix monitors your notebook for your notebook up files. Checking hard drive space To check hard drive...be controlled through the Windows Security Center. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it running smoothly. CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook Updating Windows Windows Update helps you can use to check hard drive space, delete ...
...keep it alerts you with a tailored selection of updates that icon to open BigFix. Use Windows Update to choose updates for problems and conflicts. Using BigFix BigFix monitors your notebook for your notebook up files. Checking hard drive space To check hard drive...be controlled through the Windows Security Center. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it running smoothly. CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your Notebook Updating Windows Windows Update helps you can use to check hard drive space, delete ...
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... your keyboard or touchpad because using them back together. If you want to scan the hard drive later (the next time you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Also, if you probably want to check for errors, click Properties,...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 in the Search Help box, then press...
... your keyboard or touchpad because using them back together. If you want to scan the hard drive later (the next time you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Also, if you probably want to check for errors, click Properties,...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 in the Search Help box, then press...
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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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www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them 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). b Press FN+F1 to toggle the... use a surge protector that has a modem jack. To protect your notebook, then plug it back in. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . 4 When you have a telephone modem, use a ...
www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them 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). b Press FN+F1 to toggle the... use a surge protector that has a modem jack. To protect your notebook, then plug it back in. The battery charge indicator turns on (see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. If the battery charge indicator does not turn off . 4 When you have a telephone modem, use a ...
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... Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the screen), and wipe the screen with the cloth. System recovery options Most notebook problems can be solved by following the information in a circle, using a product made of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your ...notebook and turn off your system). Gateway provides everything you need to clean the LCD screen. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to recover your...
... Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the screen), and wipe the screen with the cloth. System recovery options Most notebook problems can be solved by following the information in a circle, using a product made of the notebook's software (also called recovering or restoring your ...notebook and turn off your system). Gateway provides everything you need to clean the LCD screen. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to recover your...
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... points. In most pre-installed software. Recovering using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. www.gateway.com • If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering using Microsoft System Restore" on page 69. • If you cannot run Windows, see "Recovering... Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system settings and saves them as device drivers and most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you need to get your system running again.
... points. In most pre-installed software. Recovering using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. www.gateway.com • If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering using Microsoft System Restore" on page 69. • If you cannot run Windows, see "Recovering... Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system settings and saves them as device drivers and most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you need to get your system running again.
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While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that it is turned on. 82 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...
While troubleshooting your notebook, follow these things first: • Make sure that it is turned on. 82 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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... 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 alphabetical order. Audio Audio troubleshooting is covered under "Sound" on page 86. 83 www.gateway.com • Try turning the notebook on...
... 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 alphabetical order. Audio Audio troubleshooting is covered under "Sound" on page 86. 83 www.gateway.com • Try turning the notebook on...
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... not be seated correctly in place. • Make sure that the volume control on your notebook. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the disc.
... not be seated correctly in place. • Make sure that the volume control on your notebook. • Your notebook may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the disc.
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...is covered under "Networks (wired)" on page 99. 87 You cannot eject a CD or DVD Your notebook must be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the DVD. Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is not transmitted through an S-Video jack. For more ...external powered speakers or connect your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. Use the built-in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com • Your notebook may be turned on to remove CDs and DVDs. For more information, see "Recovering specific files and software...
...is covered under "Networks (wired)" on page 99. 87 You cannot eject a CD or DVD Your notebook must be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your notebook. • Clean the DVD. Ethernet Ethernet troubleshooting is not transmitted through an S-Video jack. For more ...external powered speakers or connect your notebook. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. Use the built-in the online User Guide. www.gateway.com • Your notebook may be turned on to remove CDs and DVDs. For more information, see "Recovering specific files and software...
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Help For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see a "Data error" message This may be lost when you empty the Recycle Bin. • Save your files to backup media, then delete them ...Search Help box, then press ENTER. Caution All deleted files will be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting File management A file was deleted while holding down the SHIFT key or if the Recycle Bin has been...
Help For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see a "Data error" message This may be lost when you empty the Recycle Bin. • Save your files to backup media, then delete them ...Search Help box, then press ENTER. Caution All deleted files will be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting File management A file was deleted while holding down the SHIFT key or if the Recycle Bin has been...