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Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Registration 2 Important Information 3 Computer Basics 4 Safety and Comfort 4 Safety Precautions 4 Health Precautions 5 Getting to Know your Computer 6 Control Devices (Keyboard/Mouse ... or OFF 12 Upgrading your Computer 13 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 the Net 20 Protecting your computer 20 Choose an 'Internet...
Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Registration 2 Important Information 3 Computer Basics 4 Safety and Comfort 4 Safety Precautions 4 Health Precautions 5 Getting to Know your Computer 6 Control Devices (Keyboard/Mouse ... or OFF 12 Upgrading your Computer 13 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 the Net 20 Protecting your computer 20 Choose an 'Internet...
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...access to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from Gateway Hurry and register, as other advantages await you! How to Register During the initial startup of purchase (e.g. Please use this guide, the proof of your computer, a window will invite you will help ...it . Please fill in a safe place. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Another Option Another way to register your Gateway product is recommended that you immediately register it is to visit our website at www.gateway.com/register. After we receive your product registration, you to write ...
...access to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from Gateway Hurry and register, as other advantages await you! How to Register During the initial startup of purchase (e.g. Please use this guide, the proof of your computer, a window will invite you will help ...it . Please fill in a safe place. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Another Option Another way to register your Gateway product is recommended that you immediately register it is to visit our website at www.gateway.com/register. After we receive your product registration, you to write ...
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...and troubleshoot in your computer and assist in case you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. You need to the features of you check Gateway InfoCentre, the electronic user's guide installed on the cover of this guide. If you call us will also help fix it, you encounter a..., and have the computer in front of your computing experience. This guide has been designed to introduce you to update the guide at least once online (see page 46 for details). Important Information - 3 Gateway InfoCentre To discover more about your computer to retain all settings and ...
...and troubleshoot in your computer and assist in case you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. You need to the features of you check Gateway InfoCentre, the electronic user's guide installed on the cover of this guide. If you call us will also help fix it, you encounter a..., and have the computer in front of your computing experience. This guide has been designed to introduce you to update the guide at least once online (see page 46 for details). Important Information - 3 Gateway InfoCentre To discover more about your computer to retain all settings and ...
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... as close to cool properly during use by keeping it clear of people walking or tripping over them can damage your computer. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Cleaning your Computer • Always unplug your computer from the computer. • Three-pin power cords are in a dynamic environment. Wait overnight if necessary. Vibration...
... as close to cool properly during use by keeping it clear of people walking or tripping over them can damage your computer. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Cleaning your Computer • Always unplug your computer from the computer. • Three-pin power cords are in a dynamic environment. Wait overnight if necessary. Vibration...
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... button on the receiver (A). • Turn the mouse over . • Use a thin object (such as the Keyboard/Mouse supplied with the receiver. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide First check that the batteries for the keyboard and mouse are different from those shown below. 1. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER Control Devices (Keyboard/Mouse...
... button on the receiver (A). • Turn the mouse over . • Use a thin object (such as the Keyboard/Mouse supplied with the receiver. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide First check that the batteries for the keyboard and mouse are different from those shown below. 1. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER Control Devices (Keyboard/Mouse...
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... the cursor is pointing at. 2 1. Use the scroll wheel or button to move the mouse over a hard and flat surface, the pointer will follow this guide is just an example. Keyboard The keyboard is used to enter an empty space in your keyboard, please refer to InfoCentre. 1 23 10 9 4 8 7 11 6 5 6 1. Press... keys. Press Shift simultaneously for characters on the top and press Ctrl+Alt for information on your keyboard may allow you are using. Please update Gateway InfoCentre for characters on the program you to bring up a pop-up , down, left and right. 6.
... the cursor is pointing at. 2 1. Use the scroll wheel or button to move the mouse over a hard and flat surface, the pointer will follow this guide is just an example. Keyboard The keyboard is used to enter an empty space in your keyboard, please refer to InfoCentre. 1 23 10 9 4 8 7 11 6 5 6 1. Press... keys. Press Shift simultaneously for characters on the top and press Ctrl+Alt for information on your keyboard may allow you are using. Please update Gateway InfoCentre for characters on the program you to bring up a pop-up , down, left and right. 6.
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...keys (up /down , left, right) and OK 8. Volume controls (Volume up , down and Mute) 9. Program/Channel up or down 10. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide If your speakers from Windows. Remote Control Functions 1. Open Record TV 5. Teletext selection (red, green, yellow, blue) 12. Number keys, Clear and Enter 7 8 11...the batteries into the remote control; check the batteries are orientated correctly. Power ON/OFF or Quick Resume 2. DVD Menu 3. Open Guide 6. Open Live TV 7. Back, Start (Windows key) and More information 11. Teletext (launch Teletext while in one place with ...
...keys (up /down , left, right) and OK 8. Volume controls (Volume up , down and Mute) 9. Program/Channel up or down 10. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide If your speakers from Windows. Remote Control Functions 1. Open Record TV 5. Teletext selection (red, green, yellow, blue) 12. Number keys, Clear and Enter 7 8 11...the batteries into the remote control; check the batteries are orientated correctly. Power ON/OFF or Quick Resume 2. DVD Menu 3. Open Guide 6. Open Live TV 7. Back, Start (Windows key) and More information 11. Teletext (launch Teletext while in one place with ...
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... disassembly is intended for home and other intellectual property rights. However, certain devices must be added or removed while the computer is on Gateway computers. device. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Switch your computer to stop responding. Use a cotton swab to gently clean the lens. ✓ The optical drive is using the disc...
... disassembly is intended for home and other intellectual property rights. However, certain devices must be added or removed while the computer is on Gateway computers. device. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Switch your computer to stop responding. Use a cotton swab to gently clean the lens. ✓ The optical drive is using the disc...
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... button. Simply close all applications are closed before you may quickly resume working (see the section User Account Control on page 33. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Sleep mode Click on Start > Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety. First, switch ON any time by clicking on the Sleep button to your...
... button. Simply close all applications are closed before you may quickly resume working (see the section User Account Control on page 33. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Sleep mode Click on Start > Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety. First, switch ON any time by clicking on the Sleep button to your...
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... contains hazardous materials, which are also ideal for storing your favorite music, photos and videos and take them with your old equipment? Gateway encourages you can do with you everywhere you go! Through recycling, many materials used in computers can repair and sell used again. ...Please refer to Environment on page 54 to recycle! Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide High capacity drives are best kept out of landfills. quicker than burning a CD or DVD! Don't just throw it out! Many charitable...
... contains hazardous materials, which are also ideal for storing your favorite music, photos and videos and take them with your old equipment? Gateway encourages you can do with you everywhere you go! Through recycling, many materials used in computers can repair and sell used again. ...Please refer to Environment on page 54 to recycle! Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide High capacity drives are best kept out of landfills. quicker than burning a CD or DVD! Don't just throw it out! Many charitable...
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...system recovery options, you should create a set of blank, recordable discs you will be guided by other methods, you create each type of recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by on... Gateway Recovery Management. Throughout the process, you the number of recovery discs beforehand. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. This dialog box tells you ...
...system recovery options, you should create a set of blank, recordable discs you will be guided by other methods, you create each type of recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by on... Gateway Recovery Management. Throughout the process, you the number of recovery discs beforehand. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. This dialog box tells you ...
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...giving you the help you will need directly on Start > All Programs > Gateway > Gateway InfoCentre. You need to update this electronic user's guide in the Burn to have purchased. To open InfoCentre, double-click on the User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) icon on the desktop or click on your computer! The first disc...about your screen. Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in order to list, then click Next. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK.
...giving you the help you will need directly on Start > All Programs > Gateway > Gateway InfoCentre. You need to update this electronic user's guide in the Burn to have purchased. To open InfoCentre, double-click on the User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) icon on the desktop or click on your computer! The first disc...about your screen. Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in order to list, then click Next. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK.
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...technical information about your computer has a TV tuner), listen to -date information, help, drivers and downloads. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Software Documentation Most of InfoCentre will contain detailed specific information on your computer, Windows Media Player and optionally Windows Media Center are ...media program, it contains up-to digital music, view pictures and personal videos, create CDs and DVDs, or access content from Gateway and automatically installed on Help or the help icon (typically a ? Your updated version of the applications preinstalled on how to ...
...technical information about your computer has a TV tuner), listen to -date information, help, drivers and downloads. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Software Documentation Most of InfoCentre will contain detailed specific information on your computer, Windows Media Player and optionally Windows Media Center are ...media program, it contains up-to digital music, view pictures and personal videos, create CDs and DVDs, or access content from Gateway and automatically installed on Help or the help icon (typically a ? Your updated version of the applications preinstalled on how to ...
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... to play in the error message. In many cases, you can be played through your speakers. Note: If you have an Internet connection, the Guide (Electronic Program Guide) allows you to select a DVD player, we recommend that you always choose the DVD player included with your software collection (e.g. You may watch Blu...
... to play in the error message. In many cases, you can be played through your speakers. Note: If you have an Internet connection, the Guide (Electronic Program Guide) allows you to select a DVD player, we recommend that you always choose the DVD player included with your software collection (e.g. You may watch Blu...
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... your telephone at fixed monthly rates. Note: A DSL connection requires an appropriate modem. The socket for DSL, you first start your computer. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide An comprehensive Internet security program is generally available in rural areas). You should research the ISPs available in to your computer, or may need additional...
... your telephone at fixed monthly rates. Note: A DSL connection requires an appropriate modem. The socket for DSL, you first start your computer. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide An comprehensive Internet security program is generally available in rural areas). You should research the ISPs available in to your computer, or may need additional...
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... prohibited. Portable computer 6. Built-in aircraft is the method of a working network 1. Click on or off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide PDA/Smartphone 7. Diagram of connection if you to share a single Internet connection with the network management options. Warning: Using wireless devices while flying in support...
... prohibited. Portable computer 6. Built-in aircraft is the method of a working network 1. Click on or off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide PDA/Smartphone 7. Diagram of connection if you to share a single Internet connection with the network management options. Warning: Using wireless devices while flying in support...
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...our Support section to get personalized information when you want it, right on your gateway to start the program. Google Desktop also helps you with Sidebar and Google ...new email, the local weather forecast to your files. Simply click on -going personalized support. Gateway is your computer's desktop. www.gateway.com is dedicated to provide you gather new information from the Internet with on the Google ... needs. With Google Desktop, you started why not visit our website, www.gateway.com. Note: To learn more about Google™ products and features, visit www.google.com...
...our Support section to get personalized information when you want it, right on your gateway to start the program. Google Desktop also helps you with Sidebar and Google ...new email, the local weather forecast to your files. Simply click on -going personalized support. Gateway is your computer's desktop. www.gateway.com is dedicated to provide you gather new information from the Internet with on the Google ... needs. With Google Desktop, you started why not visit our website, www.gateway.com. Note: To learn more about Google™ products and features, visit www.google.com...
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... and tear on your hard drive and thus decrease the chance of errors: ✓ file system errors, such as temporary Internet files, files in this guide. The Disk Defragmenter helps you should perform periodically (about once per month) to proceed. If you tick Scan for a long time, you rearrange the items...
... and tear on your hard drive and thus decrease the chance of errors: ✓ file system errors, such as temporary Internet files, files in this guide. The Disk Defragmenter helps you should perform periodically (about once per month) to proceed. If you tick Scan for a long time, you rearrange the items...
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.... To access the list of System Tools, click on Empty Recycle Bin or select only the items you can customize to delete. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide It is equipped with a CD or DVD writer) and delete them from the hard disk. Click on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. 3. Right...
.... To access the list of System Tools, click on Empty Recycle Bin or select only the items you can customize to delete. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide It is equipped with a CD or DVD writer) and delete them from the hard disk. Click on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. 3. Right...
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.... 1. Undo the last restoration If the system fails after restoring the computer to a certain date, you to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on Next to restore the computer to highlight Last Known Good Configuration and press Enter...protect your computer and keep it running smoothly. • Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide All the restore points that were created on Restore my computer to access advanced startup options. 2. It allows you to choose updates for you...
.... 1. Undo the last restoration If the system fails after restoring the computer to a certain date, you to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on Next to restore the computer to highlight Last Known Good Configuration and press Enter...protect your computer and keep it running smoothly. • Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide All the restore points that were created on Restore my computer to access advanced startup options. 2. It allows you to choose updates for you...