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... 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 to its factory condition . 54 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels 56 What is Labelflash 56 Creating...
... 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 to its factory condition . 54 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels 56 What is Labelflash 56 Creating...
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... drives, and printers. Using the network After the printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share printers among the network computers, each ...network computer are shared, you can access them as though they were attached directly to install the printer drivers on each network computer are shared, you can print documents on network printers. 21 Important To share... then click OK. After the printers on each computer. www.gateway.com Sharing resources With a network, you can share your computer.
... drives, and printers. Using the network After the printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share printers among the network computers, each ...network computer are shared, you can access them as though they were attached directly to install the printer drivers on each network computer are shared, you can print documents on network printers. 21 Important To share... then click OK. After the printers on each computer. www.gateway.com Sharing resources With a network, you can share your computer.
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...your computer and a device that shipped with your computer. You can use for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the manufacturer's Web site. Memory card types The media card reader supports several memory card types. To print files across the... network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to your printer or from the CD...
...your computer and a device that shipped with your computer. You can use for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the manufacturer's Web site. Memory card types The media card reader supports several memory card types. To print files across the... network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to your printer or from the CD...
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...that the disc is label side up , and make sure that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. • Update the device driver. • Your computer may want to add additional memory to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time... sending additional files to the printer. Type printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting • Reinstall the printer driver. Optical discs Optical discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. An audio disc does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows...
...that the disc is label side up , and make sure that the disc is clean and free from large scratches. • Update the device driver. • Your computer may want to add additional memory to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time... sending additional files to the printer. Type printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting • Reinstall the printer driver. Optical discs Optical discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. An audio disc does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows...
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The Blu-ray regional code for Mexico is A, although many (if not most) Blu-ray movies are region-free. • Update the device driver. The DVD regional code for the United States and Canada is 1, and the regional code for North and South America is 4. For instructions, see "Checking ... working to make sure that the mouse port works. 41 Restart your computer. • Try a mouse you know is plugged in the system tray. www.gateway.com • The regional code of the movie disc may not match your region. Play only discs with a regional code for your drive's regional code.
The Blu-ray regional code for Mexico is A, although many (if not most) Blu-ray movies are region-free. • Update the device driver. The DVD regional code for the United States and Canada is 1, and the regional code for North and South America is 4. For instructions, see "Checking ... working to make sure that the mouse port works. 41 Restart your computer. • Try a mouse you know is plugged in the system tray. www.gateway.com • The regional code of the movie disc may not match your region. Play only discs with a regional code for your drive's regional code.
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... specific problems, right-click the device, then click Properties and examine the information within each of computer device types. Checking for updated driver software and follow the on your computer is marked with problems have available if you call Customer Care. 50 To check for future reference... Click the + symbol to the left of the device type to the Internet. Checking the condition of system devices and the status of their drivers can cause a variety of devices. The faulty device is connected to expand the list of problems on -screen prompts. - It may also be...
... specific problems, right-click the device, then click Properties and examine the information within each of computer device types. Checking for updated driver software and follow the on your computer is marked with problems have available if you call Customer Care. 50 To check for future reference... Click the + symbol to the left of the device type to the Internet. Checking the condition of system devices and the status of their drivers can cause a variety of devices. The faulty device is connected to expand the list of problems on -screen prompts. - It may also be...
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...problems by other methods, you may also involve reinstalling some time to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Important We recommend that are not recoverable by following the information in "Try these steps first" on page 51. Recovery ...discs take some or all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 30 or in the...
...problems by other methods, you may also involve reinstalling some time to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Important We recommend that are not recoverable by following the information in "Try these steps first" on page 51. Recovery ...discs take some or all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 30 or in the...
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...required number of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in "Checking for updating drivers in the Burn to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New ...device drivers-If you need to reinstall the software and device drivers that came pre-installed on each disc, such as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of blank, recordable discs you ...
...required number of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in "Checking for updating drivers in the Burn to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New ...device drivers-If you need to reinstall the software and device drivers that came pre-installed on each disc, such as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of blank, recordable discs you ...
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... Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to ...install, then follow the on-screen prompts to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of these restore points...
... Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to ...install, then follow the on-screen prompts to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 2 On the left side of these restore points...
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... to factory default. If you can access important files 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. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting 3 Click the restore point you may restart your system. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from within...
... to factory default. If you can access important files 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. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting 3 Click the restore point you may restart your system. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from within...
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A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to . Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then...
A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to . Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then...
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The boot menu is where you can make this type of the disc, it will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on the top surface of an optical disc. Creating Labelflash Disc Labels What is part of label by using your Labelflash optical disc drive ...
The boot menu is where you can make this type of the disc, it will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on the top surface of an optical disc. Creating Labelflash Disc Labels What is part of label by using your Labelflash optical disc drive ...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide
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...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...34 Top Troubleshooting Cases 34 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting 39 Recovering your system 46 To recover your system 46 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers .. 46 Returning to a previous system condition.......... 47 Returning your system to its factory condition.. 48 Regulatory Information 49 ...
...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...34 Top Troubleshooting Cases 34 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting 39 Recovering your system 46 To recover your system 46 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers .. 46 Returning to a previous system condition.......... 47 Returning your system to its factory condition.. 48 Regulatory Information 49 ...
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...page 17 for details). IMPORTANT INFORMATION Thank you start working with your computer and troubleshoot in case you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. It will also help you maintain your computer and the troubleshooting steps included in the Quick Start & ...Troubleshooting Guide did not help , drivers and downloads. Gateway Website Remember to the features of purchase. Gateway Recovery Management If you should ever encounter a problem with your computer. This will ensure better and ...
...page 17 for details). IMPORTANT INFORMATION Thank you start working with your computer and troubleshoot in case you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. It will also help you maintain your computer and the troubleshooting steps included in the Quick Start & ...Troubleshooting Guide did not help , drivers and downloads. Gateway Website Remember to the features of purchase. Gateway Recovery Management If you should ever encounter a problem with your computer. This will ensure better and ...
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... discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. Recovery discs take some time to complete the recovery discs. Click on Start...
... discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. Recovery discs take some time to complete the recovery discs. Click on Start...
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...Select a category To update the contents of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5. When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects... to update this electronic user's guide in the Burn to have purchased. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. You need an internet connection) simply click on the Check for information about ...the disc from the drive and mark it . 4. To open InfoCentre, double-click on the User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) icon on the desktop or click on the screen. Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in ...
...Select a category To update the contents of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5. When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects... to update this electronic user's guide in the Burn to have purchased. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. You need an internet connection) simply click on the Check for information about ...the disc from the drive and mark it . 4. To open InfoCentre, double-click on the User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) icon on the desktop or click on the screen. Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in ...
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...Other options allow you purchased. Other media players (such as tutorials on performing day-to upgrade your computer, click on your computer by Gateway to additional information, such as Windows Media Center) provide additional playback options. Windows Media Center (optional) Certain computers include all the technical...you to play MP3 or WMA audio files, CDs or most video files. You may use Windows Media Player to -date information, help, drivers and downloads. The My Computer button contains all -in-one media 'centers' such as needed. 18 - Remember to update InfoCentre to ...
...Other options allow you purchased. Other media players (such as tutorials on performing day-to upgrade your computer, click on your computer by Gateway to additional information, such as Windows Media Center) provide additional playback options. Windows Media Center (optional) Certain computers include all the technical...you to play MP3 or WMA audio files, CDs or most video files. You may use Windows Media Player to -date information, help, drivers and downloads. The My Computer button contains all -in-one media 'centers' such as needed. 18 - Remember to update InfoCentre to ...
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...Programs and Features in the Control Panel. Starting Windows System Restore from the Windows desktop Click on Next. driver installations or specific software). This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you will not restore lost documents either). Press the Alt+F10 key upon start...-up when the Gateway logo appears. Select Windows System Restore and click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > ...
...Programs and Features in the Control Panel. Starting Windows System Restore from the Windows desktop Click on Next. driver installations or specific software). This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you will not restore lost documents either). Press the Alt+F10 key upon start...-up when the Gateway logo appears. Select Windows System Restore and click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > ...
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... and installed on Create. Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are listed by Windows Action Center ✓ Use Microsoft Windows Automatic Updates ✓ Run Windows Defender ✓ Run Windows Update...new viruses, worms, and other security applications can use Last Known Good Configuration to restore the system to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on the selected date are installed. The new Norton Internet Security™ ...
... and installed on Create. Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are listed by Windows Action Center ✓ Use Microsoft Windows Automatic Updates ✓ Run Windows Defender ✓ Run Windows Update...new viruses, worms, and other security applications can use Last Known Good Configuration to restore the system to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on the selected date are installed. The new Norton Internet Security™ ...
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...in the top menu using the arrow keys and press Enter to exit. The computer will likely hang. If it works fine. 3. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 to access the advanced start-up process, Windows runs a number of the problem, disconnect the USB cable from starting. ... Restart your Warranty & Service Sheet (if supplied) before opening the chassis. Select the Default Values in Safe Mode to use basic files and drivers. 1. Depending on the front of the options below. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Press OK to highlight Safe Mode and ...
...in the top menu using the arrow keys and press Enter to exit. The computer will likely hang. If it works fine. 3. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 to access the advanced start-up process, Windows runs a number of the problem, disconnect the USB cable from starting. ... Restart your Warranty & Service Sheet (if supplied) before opening the chassis. Select the Default Values in Safe Mode to use basic files and drivers. 1. Depending on the front of the options below. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Press OK to highlight Safe Mode and ...