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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/Touchpad 6 Touchscreen (optional 7 Volume Controls 8 Remote Control (optional 9 Your Computer's Drives 9 Power Supply 11 Ports and Connectors 12 Turning your Computer ON or OFF 13 Upgrading your Computer 15 Internet and Software 16 Using Windows and your Software 16 Welcome Center 16 Internet Security Offer 16 Gateway...
...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/Touchpad 6 Touchscreen (optional 7 Volume Controls 8 Remote Control (optional 9 Your Computer's Drives 9 Power Supply 11 Ports and Connectors 12 Turning your Computer ON or OFF 13 Upgrading your Computer 15 Internet and Software 16 Using Windows and your Software 16 Welcome Center 16 Internet Security Offer 16 Gateway...
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... parts certified for use with your computer. Save the dummies for memory cards or expansion devices, plastic 'dummies' may expose you spill liquid on your computer uses an external AC adapter: • Do not cover or place objects on a stable surface, stand or table. Refer all servicing to the AC power outlet. • The power cable is completely dry before connecting the power cable to qualified service...
... parts certified for use with your computer. Save the dummies for memory cards or expansion devices, plastic 'dummies' may expose you spill liquid on your computer uses an external AC adapter: • Do not cover or place objects on a stable surface, stand or table. Refer all servicing to the AC power outlet. • The power cable is completely dry before connecting the power cable to qualified service...
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... activate optional special functions (shown with extra number characters (the keys in your keyboard, please refer to switch between the two functions. Fn: Use simultaneously with certain keys (such as a second set of number or cursor keys. Note: Certain keyboards feature a Social Networks key that do not provide a numeric keypad. Touchpad The touchpad controls the arrow on the right. 2. Numbers: Used to enter a command, insert a paragraph break in this guide is not installed, the key...
... activate optional special functions (shown with extra number characters (the keys in your keyboard, please refer to switch between the two functions. Fn: Use simultaneously with certain keys (such as a second set of number or cursor keys. Note: Certain keyboards feature a Social Networks key that do not provide a numeric keypad. Touchpad The touchpad controls the arrow on the right. 2. Numbers: Used to enter a command, insert a paragraph break in this guide is not installed, the key...
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... port (if available). Wait until a Safe to Remove Hardware message is using the Windows Task Manager. ✓ If the tray does not eject, you may use these drives to store new information. Note: Before copying a CD, make sure the disc is correctly inserted, then close the disc tray. ✓ Do not eject the disc without first closing the program that may try to recordable discs. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide...
... port (if available). Wait until a Safe to Remove Hardware message is using the Windows Task Manager. ✓ If the tray does not eject, you may use these drives to store new information. Note: Before copying a CD, make sure the disc is correctly inserted, then close the disc tray. ✓ Do not eject the disc without first closing the program that may try to recordable discs. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide...
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... you are not using battery power). Only use your computer and recharge the battery pack at the factory, transit and shelf time may change the power settings of objects allows the adapter to cool properly during use . Note: Although the battery is prohibited. Batteries will start to keep running. Turning down the screen brightness extends battery life (most computers reduce screen brightness automatically when using the drive. Power management features are active. Computer Basics - 11...
... you are not using battery power). Only use your computer and recharge the battery pack at the factory, transit and shelf time may change the power settings of objects allows the adapter to cool properly during use . Note: Although the battery is prohibited. Batteries will start to keep running. Turning down the screen brightness extends battery life (most computers reduce screen brightness automatically when using the drive. Power management features are active. Computer Basics - 11...
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... digital video cameras, external hard disk drives, or scanners. However, this information, we recommend that you attach any network cable. However, certain devices must be deactivated before changing the battery. Expansion Ports USB (Universal Serial Bus) - Do not disassemble the battery. ✓ Do not place used on page 10). Connect your regular waste. they are commonly used batteries in your computer to a network ('LAN') or certain high-speed Internet connections. IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Extreme...
... digital video cameras, external hard disk drives, or scanners. However, this information, we recommend that you attach any network cable. However, certain devices must be deactivated before changing the battery. Expansion Ports USB (Universal Serial Bus) - Do not disassemble the battery. ✓ Do not place used on page 10). Connect your regular waste. they are commonly used batteries in your computer to a network ('LAN') or certain high-speed Internet connections. IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Extreme...
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... display device (such as mobile telephones. Other Features Remote Control Receiver - Kensington Lock Fixture - Connect to the the supplied AC adapter. An HDMI TV-Out port allows you attach the computer to a monitor with a VGA port. Other Connectors Memory Card Reader - An adapter may need to purchase an adapter or a DVI-toAnalog cable. The computer requires a Gateway-certified adapter. Caution: The sensor is not an 'full' IR port and can access...
... display device (such as mobile telephones. Other Features Remote Control Receiver - Kensington Lock Fixture - Connect to the the supplied AC adapter. An HDMI TV-Out port allows you attach the computer to a monitor with a VGA port. Other Connectors Memory Card Reader - An adapter may need to purchase an adapter or a DVI-toAnalog cable. The computer requires a Gateway-certified adapter. Caution: The sensor is not an 'full' IR port and can access...
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... communications line and resources. This service is available in your Wireless network at the same time you require a compatible SIM card and a contract with your computer, or may also be incurred, especially roaming charges. Before using wires. You can share files, peripheral devices (such as a USB modem or even an appropriately equipped mobile phone. Access points act as WiFi or Bluetooth). Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide
... communications line and resources. This service is available in your Wireless network at the same time you require a compatible SIM card and a contract with your computer, or may also be incurred, especially roaming charges. Before using wires. You can share files, peripheral devices (such as a USB modem or even an appropriately equipped mobile phone. Access points act as WiFi or Bluetooth). Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide
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... installed after the restore point was on an earlier date, without affecting your computer to your personal documents or emails (it was created. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Your computer will open System Restore. driver installations or specific software). Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Note: When you restore your computer you will not restore lost documents either). System Restore monitors the changes to the Operating...
... installed after the restore point was on an earlier date, without affecting your computer to your personal documents or emails (it was created. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Your computer will open System Restore. driver installations or specific software). Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Note: When you restore your computer you will not restore lost documents either). System Restore monitors the changes to the Operating...
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... or remove additional devices. Please read Removing additional external devices, Removing the battery and Removing additional internal hardware on . 2. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 to access the advanced start your keyboard to download your computer. This option will restore the system settings that you have entered the last time you are asked to start -up options. 3. Don't forget to access the advanced startup options. 3. When the computer is HDD, change it detects incorrect settings, damaged...
... or remove additional devices. Please read Removing additional external devices, Removing the battery and Removing additional internal hardware on . 2. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 to access the advanced start your keyboard to download your computer. This option will restore the system settings that you have entered the last time you are asked to start -up options. 3. Don't forget to access the advanced startup options. 3. When the computer is HDD, change it detects incorrect settings, damaged...
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... up when the Gateway logo appears to start the Recovery Program. For more details. Please see page 38 for downloads as documents, browsing history, drawings, favorites, or emails). If you may not be used to enter numbers, like the keyboard of a calculator. Miscellaneous Troubleshooting Keyboard & Touchpad My Keyboard Does Not Work 1. It can be functioning correctly. The numeric keypad is not activated, the keypad either...
... up when the Gateway logo appears to start the Recovery Program. For more details. Please see page 38 for downloads as documents, browsing history, drawings, favorites, or emails). If you may not be used to enter numbers, like the keyboard of a calculator. Miscellaneous Troubleshooting Keyboard & Touchpad My Keyboard Does Not Work 1. It can be functioning correctly. The numeric keypad is not activated, the keypad either...
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... scratch free. b. b. d. Check the login and setup information given to avoid illegal copying. Re-type them if necessary. Your Internet settings (browser, email, or connection) may not be accepted immediately. Your sound hardware does not work properly. In the Playback tab, select an audio device and click on Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. You entered an incorrect user name and/or password. b. Click on Properties to adjust the volume level...
... scratch free. b. b. d. Check the login and setup information given to avoid illegal copying. Re-type them if necessary. Your Internet settings (browser, email, or connection) may not be accepted immediately. Your sound hardware does not work properly. In the Playback tab, select an audio device and click on Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. You entered an incorrect user name and/or password. b. Click on Properties to adjust the volume level...
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... problems. Check that the email address is jammed The printer has generated an error message Solution Switch the printer ON Press the printer's on line button Add paper See your printer's user's guide for information about resolving error messages. Check your connection details (username, password, server phone number, email address, etc.) and restore your Internet settings, following the procedure given by your printer's manual...
... problems. Check that the email address is jammed The printer has generated an error message Solution Switch the printer ON Press the printer's on line button Add paper See your printer's user's guide for information about resolving error messages. Check your connection details (username, password, server phone number, email address, etc.) and restore your Internet settings, following the procedure given by your printer's manual...
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... you want to uninstall. Use a grounded AC power outlet (or power strip). For support, please contact the manufacturer's hotline. b. The printer is not connected properly No power is supplied to the printer The printer cable is damaged Your printer is faulty. Most CDs or DVDs start automatically and display an installation screen. Note: For a quick overview of memory or hard drive space needed to run on your...
... you want to uninstall. Use a grounded AC power outlet (or power strip). For support, please contact the manufacturer's hotline. b. The printer is not connected properly No power is supplied to the printer The printer cable is damaged Your printer is faulty. Most CDs or DVDs start automatically and display an installation screen. Note: For a quick overview of memory or hard drive space needed to run on your...
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... Check your computer's specifications on your computer. 1. Incorrect operations may want to do so by any cables. Resetting your Hardware Configuration If you encounter some problems with each device to know how to install it can be necessary to open your computer when asked to restore the hardware configuration so that it is exactly as a printer, scanner, joystick, etc. Before purchasing a new hardware device, check that...
... Check your computer's specifications on your computer. 1. Incorrect operations may want to do so by any cables. Resetting your Hardware Configuration If you encounter some problems with each device to know how to install it can be necessary to open your computer when asked to restore the hardware configuration so that it is exactly as a printer, scanner, joystick, etc. Before purchasing a new hardware device, check that...
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... "Creating recovery discs" on page 17. 2. You can . To recover your hard drive or the backup discs you have stopped working correctly. If you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. If nothing else has solved the problem and you can use these discs later for later retrieval. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide If reinstalling software or drivers does not help fix your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Reset your system from the factory...
... "Creating recovery discs" on page 17. 2. You can . To recover your hard drive or the backup discs you have stopped working correctly. If you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. If nothing else has solved the problem and you can use these discs later for later retrieval. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide If reinstalling software or drivers does not help fix your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Reset your system from the factory...
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... the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. The boot menu is still working, see "Recovering from your computer. 5. Use your hard drive. 3. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on Next. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3. Your computer restarts. 6. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. This process may need to reinstall everything on page 48. Turn on Restore system from the recovery disc you its progress. Caution: Continuing...
... the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. The boot menu is still working, see "Recovering from your computer. 5. Use your hard drive. 3. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on Next. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3. Your computer restarts. 6. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. This process may need to reinstall everything on page 48. Turn on Restore system from the recovery disc you its progress. Caution: Continuing...
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... computer system. Equipment (or its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that may be connected to maintain uninterrupted service. Caution: Wireless devices are present. The power output of this equipment. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide To be certain of the number of devices that could affect the operation of the wireless device (or devices), which may be in order for you to make changes in the off-peak hours such as...
... computer system. Equipment (or its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that may be connected to maintain uninterrupted service. Caution: Wireless devices are present. The power output of this equipment. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide To be certain of the number of devices that could affect the operation of the wireless device (or devices), which may be in order for you to make changes in the off-peak hours such as...
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... Cursor 6 D Device Manager 38 Diagnose & Repair 35 Dial-up modem 42 Disk Cleanup 26 Disk Defragmenter 26 Display 40 Download 20 Drives 9 Memory card reader 9 Optical drives 10 DSL 21, 42 DVI port 13 E Electronic Program Guide 20 Email 43 Environment 54 Epilepsy warning 5 Error checking 26 eSATA 13 ExpressCard 12 External hardware devices 45 F Firewall 30, 33 FireWire 12 G Google Desktop 24 H HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Free space 26 Management 27 HDMI 13 Health...
... Cursor 6 D Device Manager 38 Diagnose & Repair 35 Dial-up modem 42 Disk Cleanup 26 Disk Defragmenter 26 Display 40 Download 20 Drives 9 Memory card reader 9 Optical drives 10 DSL 21, 42 DVI port 13 E Electronic Program Guide 20 Email 43 Environment 54 Epilepsy warning 5 Error checking 26 eSATA 13 ExpressCard 12 External hardware devices 45 F Firewall 30, 33 FireWire 12 G Google Desktop 24 H HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Free space 26 Management 27 HDMI 13 Health...
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Memory card reader 9, 13 Microphone 13 Modem 21, 42 Multimedia files 19 N Network connections 22 Norton Internet Security 29, 31 O Optical drives 10 P Pointer 6 Ports 12 Power cords 4 Power on/off 13 Power saving modes 15 Power supply 11 PowerDVD 20 Printer 43 R Recovery System Restore 28 Regulatory Information 49, 54 Remote control 9 Receiver 13 Removable media devices 10 Removing hardware 10 Removing software 27 Restore points 29 S Safe Computing 26 Safe mode 37 Safety precautions 4 Screen saver 36 Security...
Memory card reader 9, 13 Microphone 13 Modem 21, 42 Multimedia files 19 N Network connections 22 Norton Internet Security 29, 31 O Optical drives 10 P Pointer 6 Ports 12 Power cords 4 Power on/off 13 Power saving modes 15 Power supply 11 PowerDVD 20 Printer 43 R Recovery System Restore 28 Regulatory Information 49, 54 Remote control 9 Receiver 13 Removable media devices 10 Removing hardware 10 Removing software 27 Restore points 29 S Safe Computing 26 Safe mode 37 Safety precautions 4 Screen saver 36 Security...