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... 1: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . 1 About this guide 2 Product Registration 2 Front 3 Back 5 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 9 Preparing power connections 10 Protecting from power source problems 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 10 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 11 Connecting to a Web site 12 Downloading...
... 1: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . 1 About this guide 2 Product Registration 2 Front 3 Back 5 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 9 Preparing power connections 10 Protecting from power source problems 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 10 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 11 Connecting to a Web site 12 Downloading...
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... Memory card reader 41 Mouse 41 Keyboard 42 Files 43 Memory 46 Audio 46 Passwords 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating recovery discs 51 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 52 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 53 Returning your system...
... Memory card reader 41 Mouse 41 Keyboard 42 Files 43 Memory 46 Audio 46 Passwords 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating recovery discs 51 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 52 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 53 Returning your system...
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.... If you run your computer for an extended period of electricity coming into your computer can enter your computer by connecting them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to save your work and shut down your computer normally. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to a wired...
.... If you run your computer for an extended period of electricity coming into your computer can enter your computer by connecting them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to save your work and shut down your computer normally. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to a wired...
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... your computer, try these things first: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped ...CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these safety guidelines: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • ...
... your computer, try these things first: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped ...CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these safety guidelines: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • ...
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... when Media Center tries to browse the Internet" on the screen, write down the exact message. Type troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you see a "General failure...the Program Guide" on page 50. 31 "Operating system not found" See "You get a "Data error" message" on page 44. www.gateway.com • Check all cable connections, including power. • If an error message appears on page 33. Help For more information about troubleshooting,...
... when Media Center tries to browse the Internet" on the screen, write down the exact message. Type troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you see a "General failure...the Program Guide" on page 50. 31 "Operating system not found" See "You get a "Data error" message" on page 44. www.gateway.com • Check all cable connections, including power. • If an error message appears on page 33. Help For more information about troubleshooting,...
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...Not enough memory" error message" on page 46. For help, contact your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be having connection problems. Contact your problem in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 32 Internet and networking Internet If you are using a dial-up correctly. Type troubleshooting connections... on page 34. - If you do not find a solution to your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is widespread (a problem they are trying to the Internet • If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is set up...
...Not enough memory" error message" on page 46. For help, contact your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be having connection problems. Contact your problem in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 32 Internet and networking Internet If you are using a dial-up correctly. Type troubleshooting connections... on page 34. - If you do not find a solution to your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is widespread (a problem they are trying to the Internet • If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is set up...
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If that does not allow you to connect, restart your computer. • The problem may be having connection problems. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is widespread (a problem they are sending you e-mails, but you are not case-sensitive. • If possible, contact the intended recipient ... your ISP for incoming e-mail. • Make sure that user. www.gateway.com You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet • You may be experiencing problems. Close your e-mail program. This checks your mail server for technical support....
If that does not allow you to connect, restart your computer. • The problem may be having connection problems. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is widespread (a problem they are sending you e-mails, but you are not case-sensitive. • If possible, contact the intended recipient ... your ISP for incoming e-mail. • Make sure that user. www.gateway.com You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet • You may be experiencing problems. Close your e-mail program. This checks your mail server for technical support....
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... standards and may be having technical difficulties. If you can also call your computer. You cannot connect to the Internet • The ISP may cause problems with your telephone service. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may lower the speed even further. Type ...run modem diagnostics: 1 Click (Start), type modem, then press ENTER. 2 Click the Modems tab, then click Properties. 35 You can connect on page 32. www.gateway.com Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... standards and may be having technical difficulties. If you can also call your computer. You cannot connect to the Internet • The ISP may cause problems with your telephone service. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may lower the speed even further. Type ...run modem diagnostics: 1 Click (Start), type modem, then press ENTER. 2 Click the Modems tab, then click Properties. 35 You can connect on page 32. www.gateway.com Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your computer. An audio disc does not produce sound • Make sure that any attached speakers are turned up (and mute is clean and...
... sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your computer. An audio disc does not produce sound • Make sure that any attached speakers are turned up (and mute is clean and...
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...; Update the device driver. The DVD regional code for the United States and Canada is 1, and the regional code for device problems" on page 50. • Your computer may not match your drive's regional code. www.gateway.com • The regional code of the movie disc may be experiencing some temporary memory...
...; Update the device driver. The DVD regional code for the United States and Canada is 1, and the regional code for device problems" on page 50. • Your computer may not match your drive's regional code. www.gateway.com • The regional code of the movie disc may be experiencing some temporary memory...
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... • See "Recovering your system" on it finds. 44 For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Checking the hard drive for file and folder problems, then corrects the data problems that it , or the operating system files cannot be recognized because they have become corrupted or erased.... • A USB flash drive or a USB portable music player is unable to static electricity or physical shock, you encounter hard drive problems. Error-checking examines the hard drive for errors" on the hard drive. Unplug the USB device, then restart your computer has been subjected ...
... • See "Recovering your system" on it finds. 44 For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Checking the hard drive for file and folder problems, then corrects the data problems that it , or the operating system files cannot be recognized because they have become corrupted or erased.... • A USB flash drive or a USB portable music player is unable to static electricity or physical shock, you encounter hard drive problems. Error-checking examines the hard drive for errors" on the hard drive. Unplug the USB device, then restart your computer has been subjected ...
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... minutes. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for errors. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found . 4 Correct any problems that you want to scan the hard drive later (the next time you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. If you restart your computer... a drive while the drive is checked for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type checking for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for disk errors in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 45 If you try to check your hard...
... minutes. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for errors. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found . 4 Correct any problems that you want to scan the hard drive later (the next time you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. If you restart your computer... a drive while the drive is checked for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type checking for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for disk errors in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 45 If you try to check your hard...
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... error in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 46 Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. See your speakers' user guide for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and...
... error in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 46 Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. See your speakers' user guide for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and...
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The Media Center video display looks bad on Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate versions. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Media Center This section only covers problems relating to Media Center mode. Check all cable connections. • Display type-The Media Center is available only on your TV and computer supports: • A/V ...
The Media Center video display looks bad on Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate versions. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Media Center This section only covers problems relating to Media Center mode. Check all cable connections. • Display type-The Media Center is available only on your TV and computer supports: • A/V ...
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...burn-in the DVR-MS format. You want to play recorded programs on other computers • A DVR-MS file recorded to DVD can cause problems. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables. • Screen resolution-Many TVs cannot display the high resolution that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software... (such as your computer's flat panel display. For more information, see the display's user guide. www.gateway.com • Quality of TV • CRT TVs may have at least Windows XP with Media Center itself. You can burn a DVR-MS file...
...burn-in the DVR-MS format. You want to play recorded programs on other computers • A DVR-MS file recorded to DVD can cause problems. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables. • Screen resolution-Many TVs cannot display the high resolution that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software... (such as your computer's flat panel display. For more information, see the display's user guide. www.gateway.com • Quality of TV • CRT TVs may have at least Windows XP with Media Center itself. You can burn a DVR-MS file...
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...variety of the tabs. To check for future reference and troubleshooting. Write down this information for specific problems, right-click the device, then click Properties and examine the information within each of problems on -screen prompts. - CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center...about manually updating the Program Guide, see the Media Center online help pinpoint the problem. To check for updated driver software and follow the on your computer is marked with problems have available if you call Customer Care. 50 It may also be connected to ...
...variety of the tabs. To check for future reference and troubleshooting. Write down this information for specific problems, right-click the device, then click Properties and examine the information within each of problems on -screen prompts. - CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center...about manually updating the Program Guide, see the Media Center online help pinpoint the problem. To check for updated driver software and follow the on your computer is marked with problems have available if you call Customer Care. 50 It may also be connected to ...
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...Create driver and application backup disc. Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each type of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). Gateway provides everything you need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded ... discs take some or all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - www.gateway.com Recovering your system You can solve most computer problems by other methods, you may also involve reinstalling some time to create, but for the hard drive's...
...Create driver and application backup disc. Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each type of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). Gateway provides everything you need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded ... discs take some or all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - www.gateway.com Recovering your system You can solve most computer problems by other methods, you may also involve reinstalling some time to create, but for the hard drive's...
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... backup discs you have the required number of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in "Checking for device problems" on each disc, such as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of blank, recordable discs you will need to reinstall the software and device drivers that came pre...
... backup discs you have the required number of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in "Checking for device problems" on each disc, such as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of blank, recordable discs you will need to reinstall the software and device drivers that came pre...
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...these restore points to get your driver and application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to -resolve software problems, you are recovering from your system running again. To return to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of...time you install software or device drivers. A list of your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Repeat this step for the item you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall. Windows automatically...
...these restore points to get your driver and application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to -resolve software problems, you are recovering from your system running again. To return to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of...time you install software or device drivers. A list of your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Repeat this step for the item you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall. Windows automatically...
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... completely re-formatted or you may restart your system to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on your recovery discs" on page 54. ...reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall ...
... completely re-formatted or you may restart your system to factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on your recovery discs" on page 54. ...reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall ...