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... Programs, then click BigFix. help and advice you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your User Guide for problems and conflicts and ® lets you know computers. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... •... to learn more about it finds something. Check your computer for easyto-understand information on the setup poster that came with your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. You can find the number on a variety of topics *May not...
... Programs, then click BigFix. help and advice you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your User Guide for problems and conflicts and ® lets you know computers. To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... •... to learn more about it finds something. Check your computer for easyto-understand information on the setup poster that came with your Gateway computer, see the provided Reference Guide or online User Guide. You can find the number on a variety of topics *May not...
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... tools regularly to improve the security of personal information stored on your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date. 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 security, see"Protecting Your Computer..., and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-Reduces the chances of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide.
... tools regularly to improve the security of personal information stored on your computer: • Windows Security-Provides access to -date. 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 security, see"Protecting Your Computer..., and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • Norton 360-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. 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 keep your online user guide. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem.
You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. 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 keep your online user guide. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem.
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... alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. It automatically gathers information about updates are provided here 18 For more about BigFix Details and information about... on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer 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 information on the Internet. BigFix monitors your online user guide.
... alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. It automatically gathers information about updates are provided here 18 For more about BigFix Details and information about... on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer 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 information on the Internet. BigFix monitors your online user guide.
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backing up a bit - To take advantage of your computer running again. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your computer to get your system, called Restore Points. You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right.
backing up a bit - To take advantage of your computer running again. Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your computer to get your system, called Restore Points. You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right.
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...tests to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will receive the utmost satisfaction... and enjoyment from your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! We sincerely hope that you...
...tests to familiarize yourself with the best product possible. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at affordable prices. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will receive the utmost satisfaction... and enjoyment from your new Gateway notebook for purchasing our notebook! We sincerely hope that you...
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...list does not address your notebook model and serial number. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you are using the program. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions),... a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are taken. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you are discussed. 3 You can access most closely matches your notebook has Windows ...
...list does not address your notebook model and serial number. The Media Center Help window opens. -ORIf you are using the program. www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions),... a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are taken. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you are discussed. 3 You can access most closely matches your notebook has Windows ...
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... that you want to the Internet. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Norton 360 opens. 3 At the top of fixed problems appears. www.gateway.com 4 Click the type of scan you are connected to run, then click Go. When the scan is finished, a summary of the window, click...
... that you want to the Internet. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Norton 360 opens. 3 At the top of fixed problems appears. www.gateway.com 4 Click the type of scan you are connected to run, then click Go. When the scan is finished, a summary of the window, click...
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www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing the information ... into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to see if any updates are available. 63 Windows checks the Microsoft web site to fix the problem. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows and your notebook that you need to...
www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing the information ... into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to see if any updates are available. 63 Windows checks the Microsoft web site to fix the problem. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows and your notebook that you need to...
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... updates. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. BigFix 5 Make your notebook for problems and conflicts. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to...
... updates. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. BigFix 5 Make your notebook for problems and conflicts. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to...
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...It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on your notebook. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Notebook" on that apply only to the software and hardware on the Internet. Windows...added to the site regularly, so you with a tailored selection of updates that icon to -date. Using BigFix BigFix monitors your notebook for problems and conflicts. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more information...
...It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on your notebook. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Notebook" on that apply only to the software and hardware on the Internet. Windows...added to the site regularly, so you with a tailored selection of updates that icon to -date. Using BigFix BigFix monitors your notebook for problems and conflicts. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more information...
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...hard drive free of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on this computer cleans all folders. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 3 Click to select the ...types of files you encounter hard drive problems. 88 The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 2 Click one of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your ...
...hard drive free of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on this computer cleans all folders. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 3 Click to select the ...types of files you encounter hard drive problems. 88 The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 2 Click one of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 8: Maintaining Your ...
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...errors, you try to start over. While Disk Defragmenter is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the problems that it to check your hard drive for the pieces of the drive being used, so if you see this prompt, click Schedule disc ...your notebook to scan the hard drive later (the next time you want to use your notebook). This process slows the hard drive performance. www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. This process may continuously stop the defragmentation process and ...
...errors, you try to start over. While Disk Defragmenter is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the problems that it to check your hard drive for the pieces of the drive being used, so if you see this prompt, click Schedule disc ...your notebook to scan the hard drive later (the next time you want to use your notebook). This process slows the hard drive performance. www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. This process may continuously stop the defragmentation process and ...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 ...your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Starting your notebook 21 Waking ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Contacting Gateway Customer Care 2 Gateway model and serial number 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 ...your notebook 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 17 Connecting the AC adapter 18 Protecting from power source problems 19 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 20 Connecting the optional dial-up modem 21 Starting your notebook 21 Waking ...
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... on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 19 Protect your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using... your notebook can increase to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator).
... on and off. • Make sure the power cord is firmly attached to the AC adapter. • Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. www.gateway.com 2 Connect the AC adapter to your 19 Protect your notebook's power connector. 3 Plug the power cord into a different wall outlet. 4 When you finish using... your notebook can increase to AC power until it turns on: • Unplug the adapter from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the battery charge indicator).
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...as soon as possible. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to run on fixed power. Gateway provides everything you should create a set of the battery. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook when running on page 89. 87 Caution To prepare ... For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it . Recovering your system under most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 109 or in a circle, using it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no...
...as soon as possible. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to run on fixed power. Gateway provides everything you should create a set of the battery. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your notebook when running on page 89. 87 Caution To prepare ... For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on AC power, the battery constantly charges, even though it . Recovering your system under most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 109 or in a circle, using it with an electrical outlet, the automatic battery charger no...
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... on page 92. 4 Reset your system to its factory condition" on page 91. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as ... and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Returning your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 89. 2 Perform minor fixes. If only one or two items of software or hardware...
... on page 92. 4 Reset your system to its factory condition" on page 91. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as ... and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Returning your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 89. 2 Perform minor fixes. If only one or two items of software or hardware...
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... software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Important We recommend that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system ...and factory-loaded software and drivers. www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you must create ...
... software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Important We recommend that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system ...and factory-loaded software and drivers. www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you must create ...
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... the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 92 Repeat this step for the item you want to install, then follow...
... the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 92 Repeat this step for the item you want to install, then follow...
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...or you have created. This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you ... to its factory condition. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything on your system to return your system. www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you specified.
...or you have created. This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you ... to its factory condition. A confirmation message box appears. 4 Click Yes. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything on your system to return your system. www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point you specified.