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...quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to ensure that you will provide you with your ...notebook. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day...
...quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to ensure that you will provide you with your ...notebook. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day...
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... network cables We recommend using your current setup. The router can provide firewall protection for setting up a network. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from any specific instructions they have not already done...your broadband connection works Important If you change anything about your Ethernet cards for any network computer. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you should contact your network, you will be connecting your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable ...
... network cables We recommend using your current setup. The router can provide firewall protection for setting up a network. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from any specific instructions they have not already done...your broadband connection works Important If you change anything about your Ethernet cards for any network computer. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you should contact your network, you will be connecting your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable ...
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... online banking information. Before you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are setting up a network. If you need to download... instructions they have them already installed. Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your computer is not working correctly. www.gateway.com 4 Click the plus (+) in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area.
... online banking information. Before you change anything about installing the access point and setting network security. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Installing wireless cards and drivers After you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are setting up a network. If you need to download... instructions they have them already installed. Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your computer is not working correctly. www.gateway.com 4 Click the plus (+) in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup settings area.
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... share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Right-click on the left of plugging a printer into each computer. 54 Help For more information, see "Sharing drives and ... a network, you cannot connect to the network. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to it, your network Instead of the window. Wireless security For information on page 54. • Connect your printer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact ...
... share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Right-click on the left of plugging a printer into each computer. 54 Help For more information, see "Sharing drives and ... a network, you cannot connect to the network. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to it, your network Instead of the window. Wireless security For information on page 54. • Connect your printer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact ...
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...you must install the device, then connect to the Bluetooth personal area network. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to copy. 4 Right-click the file, then click Copy. 5 ...3 Browse to the file you want to the network drive that shipped with other computers. www.gateway.com 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. To access a...between these devices without the use Bluetooth to , then click Paste. Bluetooth lets you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your Bluetooth radio and the...
...you must install the device, then connect to the Bluetooth personal area network. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to copy. 4 Right-click the file, then click Copy. 5 ...3 Browse to the file you want to the network drive that shipped with other computers. www.gateway.com 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. To access a...between these devices without the use Bluetooth to , then click Paste. Bluetooth lets you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are using a desktop computer or if your Bluetooth radio and the...
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... 43 editing track information 39 playing music 35 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9, 19 window 9, 19 color changing scheme 69 computers naming 51 configuring router 52 TCP/IP protocol 52 connecting to Internet 23 to Web site 24 copying files across network 57 files and folders 10,... 22 Disk Cleanup 90 Disk Defragmenter 91 display using screen saver 70 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 4 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 92 checking for errors 90 checking for ...
... 43 editing track information 39 playing music 35 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9, 19 window 9, 19 color changing scheme 69 computers naming 51 configuring router 52 TCP/IP protocol 52 connecting to Internet 23 to Web site 24 copying files across network 57 files and folders 10,... 22 Disk Cleanup 90 Disk Defragmenter 91 display using screen saver 70 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 4 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 92 checking for errors 90 checking for ...
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www.gateway.com files 7 files across network 56 folders 9 programs 7 P parental controls 82 activity reports ... and folders 6, 11, 12, 19, 90 renaming files and folders 19 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 52 S saving documents 17 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 93 scheduling computer use 83 screen adjusting settings 68 controls 68 saver 70 using..., 94 settings from old computer 93 U un-sharing drives 55 folders 55 updating device drivers 2 Windows 88 user accounts adding in Windows XP 77 switching in Windows XP 77 using Fax 26 V video playing 34 viewing shared drives 56 shared folders 56...
www.gateway.com files 7 files across network 56 folders 9 programs 7 P parental controls 82 activity reports ... and folders 6, 11, 12, 19, 90 renaming files and folders 19 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 52 S saving documents 17 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 93 scheduling computer use 83 screen adjusting settings 68 controls 68 saver 70 using..., 94 settings from old computer 93 U un-sharing drives 55 folders 55 updating device drivers 2 Windows 88 user accounts adding in Windows XP 77 switching in Windows XP 77 using Fax 26 V video playing 34 viewing shared drives 56 shared folders 56...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English
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... read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. If you ever have made an excellent decision...
... read this manual carefully to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. If you ever have made an excellent decision...
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...and with your ISP. If the connection is not working correctly. For a crossover cable, the wires on each end. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in a different order (different colors, left to ISP. If one is not listed, you have not... differ from you have determined the type of cable. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from any required drivers. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you must install one. 48 CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Determining if...
...and with your ISP. If the connection is not working correctly. For a crossover cable, the wires on each end. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in a different order (different colors, left to ISP. If one is not listed, you have not... differ from you have determined the type of cable. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from any required drivers. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you must install one. 48 CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Notebook Determining if...
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... identify this computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. www.gateway.com 4 Click the plus (+) in front of your personal data, like credit card numbers... of Network adapters. If one is working , contact your wireless cards for any required drivers. Setting up your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must install... 4 Click Change. 51 If you have connected the network cabling. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in your computer is not working correctly....
... identify this computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. www.gateway.com 4 Click the plus (+) in front of your personal data, like credit card numbers... of Network adapters. If one is working , contact your wireless cards for any required drivers. Setting up your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must install... 4 Click Change. 51 If you have connected the network cabling. The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in your computer is not working correctly....
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...Wireless security For information on wireless security, refer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Help For more information, see the network name, but you set up, log onto one of your computers, you are using...• Refer to it, your network. Testing your network Now that your home network is using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the window. For more information about sharing printers, see "Sharing drives and printers" on the network, then click Properties. Right-click on page 54. ...
...Wireless security For information on wireless security, refer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Help For more information, see the network name, but you set up, log onto one of your computers, you are using...• Refer to it, your network. Testing your network Now that your home network is using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the window. For more information about sharing printers, see "Sharing drives and printers" on the network, then click Properties. Right-click on page 54. ...
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Bluetooth networking You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy the file to ..., and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. These devices may have built-in . To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on your computer. www.gateway.com 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the Bluetooth personal area network.
Bluetooth networking You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy the file to ..., and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. These devices may have built-in . To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on your computer. www.gateway.com 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the Bluetooth personal area network.
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... 43 editing track information 39 playing music 35 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9, 19 window 9, 19 color changing scheme 69 computers naming 51 configuring router 52 TCP/IP protocol 52 connecting to Internet 23 to Web site 24 copying files across network 57 files and folders 10,... 22 Disk Cleanup 90 Disk Defragmenter 91 display using screen saver 70 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 4 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 92 checking for errors 90 checking for ...
... 43 editing track information 39 playing music 35 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9, 19 window 9, 19 color changing scheme 69 computers naming 51 configuring router 52 TCP/IP protocol 52 connecting to Internet 23 to Web site 24 copying files across network 57 files and folders 10,... 22 Disk Cleanup 90 Disk Defragmenter 91 display using screen saver 70 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 4 documents creating 17 opening 18 printing 18 saving 17 downloading files 24 drivers updating 2 drives backing up files 92 checking for errors 90 checking for ...
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www.gateway.com files 7 files across network 56 folders 9 programs 7 P parental controls 82 activity reports ... and folders 6, 11, 12, 19, 90 renaming files and folders 19 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 52 S saving documents 17 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 93 scheduling computer use 83 screen adjusting settings 68 controls 68 saver 70 using..., 94 settings from old computer 93 U un-sharing drives 55 folders 55 updating device drivers 2 Windows 88 user accounts adding in Windows XP 77 switching in Windows XP 77 using Fax 26 V video playing 34 viewing shared drives 56 shared folders 56...
www.gateway.com files 7 files across network 56 folders 9 programs 7 P parental controls 82 activity reports ... and folders 6, 11, 12, 19, 90 renaming files and folders 19 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 52 S saving documents 17 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 93 scheduling computer use 83 screen adjusting settings 68 controls 68 saver 70 using..., 94 settings from old computer 93 U un-sharing drives 55 folders 55 updating device drivers 2 Windows 88 user accounts adding in Windows XP 77 switching in Windows XP 77 using Fax 26 V video playing 34 viewing shared drives 56 shared folders 56...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7
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... Computer ON or OFF 12 Upgrading your Computer 14 Internet and Software 15 Using Windows and your Software 15 Windows Welcome Center 15 Internet Security Offer 15 Gateway Recovery Management 16 Your Computer's Documentation 17 Playing Multimedia Files 18 First steps on... 25 Maintenance 25 Updates 28 Security 28 Windows Remote Assistance 33 Diagnose & Repair 34 Top Troubleshooting Cases 34 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting 38 Recovering your system 45 To recover your system 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers .. 45 Returning to a previous system ...
... Computer ON or OFF 12 Upgrading your Computer 14 Internet and Software 15 Using Windows and your Software 15 Windows Welcome Center 15 Internet Security Offer 15 Gateway Recovery Management 16 Your Computer's Documentation 17 Playing Multimedia Files 18 First steps on... 25 Maintenance 25 Updates 28 Security 28 Windows Remote Assistance 33 Diagnose & Repair 34 Top Troubleshooting Cases 34 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting 38 Recovering your system 45 To recover your system 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers .. 45 Returning to a previous system ...
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... the recovery discs. Make sure that you create each type of blank, recordable discs you will need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Please read them carefully! 1. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. This dialogue box tells you the number of recovery disc as soon as possible. Creating recovery...
... the recovery discs. Make sure that you create each type of blank, recordable discs you will need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Please read them carefully! 1. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. This dialogue box tells you the number of recovery disc as soon as possible. Creating recovery...
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... 4. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Select a category To update the contents of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5. Internet and Software - 17 3. The first disc begins recording, and you will need an internet connection) simply click on the Check for... You need directly on the InfoCentre welcome page (see image above). To open InfoCentre, double-click on the User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) icon on the desktop or click on each disc, such as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of the User's Guide (you can watch its progress on the screen.
... 4. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Select a category To update the contents of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5. Internet and Software - 17 3. The first disc begins recording, and you will need an internet connection) simply click on the Check for... You need directly on the InfoCentre welcome page (see image above). To open InfoCentre, double-click on the User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) icon on the desktop or click on each disc, such as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of the User's Guide (you can watch its progress on the screen.
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.... Windows Media Player Windows Media Player may then configure additional options as Windows Media... additional information, such as Windows Media Center) provide additional ...Gateway to play MP3 or WMA audio files, CDs or most video files. You may use Windows...Windows Media Center. Setup Caution: If your computer, Windows Media Player and optionally Windows Media Center are provided by Gateway...setup wizard, which will configure some basic settings. Windows Media Center (optional) Certain computers include all the...tutorials on performing day-to www.gateway.com and check out the ...
.... Windows Media Player Windows Media Player may then configure additional options as Windows Media... additional information, such as Windows Media Center) provide additional ...Gateway to play MP3 or WMA audio files, CDs or most video files. You may use Windows...Windows Media Center. Setup Caution: If your computer, Windows Media Player and optionally Windows Media Center are provided by Gateway...setup wizard, which will configure some basic settings. Windows Media Center (optional) Certain computers include all the...tutorials on performing day-to www.gateway.com and check out the ...
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...computer will not restore lost documents either). By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to reinstall any programs you do this . Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Note: When you restore your personal ...browsing history, drawings, favourites, or emails). This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1. Helpdesk - 27 System Restore monitors the changes to a previous time if necessary. Windows System Restore does not uninstall programs. To do this , you should ...
...computer will not restore lost documents either). By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to reinstall any programs you do this . Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Note: When you restore your personal ...browsing history, drawings, favourites, or emails). This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1. Helpdesk - 27 System Restore monitors the changes to a previous time if necessary. Windows System Restore does not uninstall programs. To do this , you should ...
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... Enter. To keep it running smoothly. • Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update. It allows you to choose updates for you to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on Next to restore the computer to -date... is crucial. Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are probably eager to ...
... Enter. To keep it running smoothly. • Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update. It allows you to choose updates for you to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on Next to restore the computer to -date... is crucial. Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are probably eager to ...