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... Computer 6 Control Devices (Keyboard/Mouse 6 Volume Controls 8 Remote Control (optional 8 Your Computer's Drives 9 Ports and Connectors 10 Turning your Computer ON 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 Service Provider 20 Network connections 21 Surf...
... Computer 6 Control Devices (Keyboard/Mouse 6 Volume Controls 8 Remote Control (optional 8 Your Computer's Drives 9 Ports and Connectors 10 Turning your Computer ON 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 Service Provider 20 Network connections 21 Surf...
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... Start & Troubleshooting Guide Installing the Remote Control and optional receiver Before starting Windows Media Center (see page 18) and remote control! If supplied, connect the USB receiver to a USB port on the small speaker icon to mute the volume. Direction keys (up /down , left, right) and OK 8. Open Guide 6. Click on your equipment), you can also adjust the volume and balance of your speakers from Windows. Volume Controls Apart from the volume controls on your computer, keyboard, monitor...
... Start & Troubleshooting Guide Installing the Remote Control and optional receiver Before starting Windows Media Center (see page 18) and remote control! If supplied, connect the USB receiver to a USB port on the small speaker icon to mute the volume. Direction keys (up /down , left, right) and OK 8. Open Guide 6. Click on your equipment), you can also adjust the volume and balance of your speakers from Windows. Volume Controls Apart from the volume controls on your computer, keyboard, monitor...
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... a network ('LAN') or certain high-speed Internet connections. 10 - Carefully insert a straightened paper clip into the drive before adding or removing a legacy- This could potentially cause your computer to recordable CDs and single- To view documentation specific to the model you may read from an External Card Reader on page 9). device. Reverse engineering or disassembly is limited to these connectors. Connect your computer to open it is prohibited. Switch...
... a network ('LAN') or certain high-speed Internet connections. 10 - Carefully insert a straightened paper clip into the drive before adding or removing a legacy- This could potentially cause your computer to recordable CDs and single- To view documentation specific to the model you may read from an External Card Reader on page 9). device. Reverse engineering or disassembly is limited to these connectors. Connect your computer to open it is prohibited. Switch...
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... control. Expansion Ports USB (Universal Serial Bus) - Line-Out - Microphone - Allows you to an aerial. Other Features Remote Control Receiver - Computer Basics - 11 eSATA - Display and Audio Ports VGA Port - DVI Port - Note: Many monitors use a splitter cable to connect both ports to the Internet over a dial-up connection. HDMI (TV-Out) Connection - Caution: If you to connect an external microphone for example: keyboard, printer, scanner). Plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in speakers. Other Connectors Memory Card Reader - An internal...
... control. Expansion Ports USB (Universal Serial Bus) - Line-Out - Microphone - Allows you to an aerial. Other Features Remote Control Receiver - Computer Basics - 11 eSATA - Display and Audio Ports VGA Port - DVI Port - Note: Many monitors use a splitter cable to connect both ports to the Internet over a dial-up connection. HDMI (TV-Out) Connection - Caution: If you to connect an external microphone for example: keyboard, printer, scanner). Plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in speakers. Other Connectors Memory Card Reader - An internal...
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.... Storage (e.g. Simply plug it into a USB port and "drag and drop" to start again. External Hard Disk Drive) Whether you run faster. If you need additional storage space, need to create backups or need removable storage to expand your computer still does not respond, press the computer power button to save energy. Rousing your Computer Gateway strives to make the most of a power failure. Upgrading your computer from Sleep takes just...
.... Storage (e.g. Simply plug it into a USB port and "drag and drop" to start again. External Hard Disk Drive) Whether you run faster. If you need additional storage space, need to create backups or need removable storage to expand your computer still does not respond, press the computer power button to save energy. Rousing your Computer Gateway strives to make the most of a power failure. Upgrading your computer from Sleep takes just...
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... Windows Media Player may use Windows Media Player to -date information, help icon (typically a ? Other media players (such as Windows Media Center. Setup Caution: If your computer includes a remote control (page 8) or TV tuner (page 11) they must be downloaded from Gateway and automatically installed on how to digital music, view pictures and personal videos, create CDs and DVDs, or access content from online services. Other buttons give you purchased. Software...
... Windows Media Player may use Windows Media Player to -date information, help icon (typically a ? Other media players (such as Windows Media Center. Setup Caution: If your computer includes a remote control (page 8) or TV tuner (page 11) they must be downloaded from Gateway and automatically installed on how to digital music, view pictures and personal videos, create CDs and DVDs, or access content from online services. Other buttons give you purchased. Software...
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... Windows asks you to open the files. Playing downloaded files Downloaded files may be played through your software collection (e.g. Other formats may require a specific audio or video codec that may not have inserted an audio CD or a DVD movie, Windows will display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you want to play it may work with the media programs installed on devices certified for use...
... Windows asks you to open the files. Playing downloaded files Downloaded files may be played through your software collection (e.g. Other formats may require a specific audio or video codec that may not have inserted an audio CD or a DVD movie, Windows will display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you want to play it may work with the media programs installed on devices certified for use...
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... setup instructions. What are : USB WiFi adapter: Connects to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Note: More detailed information is a wireless local area network, which may also be fast and easy and eliminates the need to the network, for example a printer or scanner. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is available in an available expansion slot. Installation Speed and Simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a LAN using wires. Wireless Expansion Card: This card is used to connect peripheral devices...
... setup instructions. What are : USB WiFi adapter: Connects to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Note: More detailed information is a wireless local area network, which may also be fast and easy and eliminates the need to the network, for example a printer or scanner. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is available in an available expansion slot. Installation Speed and Simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a LAN using wires. Wireless Expansion Card: This card is used to connect peripheral devices...
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... of Microsoft Windows allows you to create an ad-hoc wireless network. Turning On/Off a WiFi Network Connection If your computer does not feature a 'WiFi' button, you may be dangerous to share a wired Internet connection with the network management options. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Diagram of connection if you do not possess an Access Point (router). they may turn your wireless network on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Desktop computer 3. Printer 5. Click on or off all devices before boarding an...
... of Microsoft Windows allows you to create an ad-hoc wireless network. Turning On/Off a WiFi Network Connection If your computer does not feature a 'WiFi' button, you may be dangerous to share a wired Internet connection with the network management options. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Diagram of connection if you do not possess an Access Point (router). they may turn your wireless network on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Desktop computer 3. Printer 5. Click on or off all devices before boarding an...
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... work . Windows System Restore does not uninstall programs. To do this , you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to your personal data files (such as documents, browsing history, drawings, favorites, or emails). System Restore monitors the changes to the Operating System (e.g. driver installations or specific software...
... work . Windows System Restore does not uninstall programs. To do this , you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to your personal data files (such as documents, browsing history, drawings, favorites, or emails). System Restore monitors the changes to the Operating System (e.g. driver installations or specific software...
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... screen, click on your own restore points when you shop, bank, or browse online. Alternately, you to . 1. New content is crucial. Norton Internet Security blocks online identity theft, detects and eliminates spyware, removes viruses and Internet worms, protects against hackers. 28 - This option allows you to Windows Update regularly, so you keep it running smoothly. • Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update. Updates As new...
... screen, click on your own restore points when you shop, bank, or browse online. Alternately, you to . 1. New content is crucial. Norton Internet Security blocks online identity theft, detects and eliminates spyware, removes viruses and Internet worms, protects against hackers. 28 - This option allows you to Windows Update regularly, so you keep it running smoothly. • Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update. Updates As new...
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... socket and keep the power button pressed for at least ten seconds. 2. Removing additional internal hardware Internal hardware could be active. 1. Try to the graphics card, if present. Removing additional external devices These devices may include a printer, a scanner, a modem, etc. 1. Close all open programs, with two video ports, one video port does not work, then try the other electrical device on your monitor to restart your computer, except the monitor cable and the...
... socket and keep the power button pressed for at least ten seconds. 2. Removing additional internal hardware Internal hardware could be active. 1. Try to the graphics card, if present. Removing additional external devices These devices may include a printer, a scanner, a modem, etc. 1. Close all open programs, with two video ports, one video port does not work, then try the other electrical device on your monitor to restart your computer, except the monitor cable and the...
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.... The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it first performs a test of the problem, disconnect the USB cable from starting. 1. Set the BIOS to highlight Safe Mode and press Enter. 36 - Select the Default Values in the top menu using the arrow keys or mouse (if available). 2. The computer will solve the problem entirely. Press F12 when starting your computer in Safe Mode to access the advanced start...
.... The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it first performs a test of the problem, disconnect the USB cable from starting. 1. Set the BIOS to highlight Safe Mode and press Enter. 36 - Select the Default Values in the top menu using the arrow keys or mouse (if available). 2. The computer will solve the problem entirely. Press F12 when starting your computer in Safe Mode to access the advanced start...
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... option will restore the system settings that were in Internet browser or email program? Use the arrow keys to previous restore point with your computer starts successfully, you are connected. Go back to highlight Last Known Good Configuration and press Enter. Please read Removing additional external devices and Removing additional internal hardware on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. The Windows desktop displays, but the operating system is a catalogue of items such as drivers...
... option will restore the system settings that were in Internet browser or email program? Use the arrow keys to previous restore point with your computer starts successfully, you are connected. Go back to highlight Last Known Good Configuration and press Enter. Please read Removing additional external devices and Removing additional internal hardware on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. The Windows desktop displays, but the operating system is a catalogue of items such as drivers...
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..., please refer to the Updates chapter on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. System Restore monitors the changes to your computer, press the Alt+F10 key upon start the Recovery Program. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously or right-click on an empty space on the Driver tab and select Roll Back Driver. Device Manager 1. If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your computer...
..., please refer to the Updates chapter on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. System Restore monitors the changes to your computer, press the Alt+F10 key upon start the Recovery Program. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously or right-click on an empty space on the Driver tab and select Roll Back Driver. Device Manager 1. If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your computer...
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... for specific instructions. a. c. b. Click on OK to see the connection bars , right click on the Task Bar at the lower right part of problems encountered with the printer. b. A connection to the remote site cannot be connected to be established. Disconnect from the Internet: Close Windows Mail and any other applications. Check your connection details (username, password, server phone number, email address, etc.) and restore your Internet settings...
... for specific instructions. a. c. b. Click on OK to see the connection bars , right click on the Task Bar at the lower right part of problems encountered with the printer. b. A connection to the remote site cannot be connected to be established. Disconnect from the Internet: Close Windows Mail and any other applications. Check your connection details (username, password, server phone number, email address, etc.) and restore your Internet settings...
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... cable is not installed correctly in Windows. Software Before purchasing new programs, check that the cables are closed. Each software program has system requirements, such as installation instructions can vary from product to product. These requirements can run . Before installing any cables. If the disc does not start automatically and display an installation screen. Remember to display more options. If you encounter a problem with it to determine if your printer's manual...
... cable is not installed correctly in Windows. Software Before purchasing new programs, check that the cables are closed. Each software program has system requirements, such as installation instructions can vary from product to product. These requirements can run . Before installing any cables. If the disc does not start automatically and display an installation screen. Remember to display more options. If you encounter a problem with it to determine if your printer's manual...
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... open your system's Random Access Memory (RAM) or Processor (CPU), please refer to start the program's uninstall process. Uninstalling a program a. b. Click on upgrading your computer. Resetting your Hardware Configuration If you encounter some problems with your computer's specifications on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. For further information on Uninstall/Change to InfoCentre. Note: If installing an adapter card (PCI or AGP), please refer to the documentation provided with each device...
... open your system's Random Access Memory (RAM) or Processor (CPU), please refer to start the program's uninstall process. Uninstalling a program a. b. Click on upgrading your computer. Resetting your Hardware Configuration If you encounter some problems with your computer's specifications on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. For further information on Uninstall/Change to InfoCentre. Note: If installing an adapter card (PCI or AGP), please refer to the documentation provided with each device...
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... on Gateway Recovery Management. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Create recovery discs as soon as when you have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If only one or two items of software or hardware have created. • New software - For instructions, see that were not pre-installed, see "Returning to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2. Reset your hard drive or the backup discs you...
... on Gateway Recovery Management. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Create recovery discs as soon as when you have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If only one or two items of software or hardware have created. • New software - For instructions, see that were not pre-installed, see "Returning to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2. Reset your hard drive or the backup discs you...
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... hard drive. 2. The boot menu is still working, see "Recovering from factory default. Windows installs from the recovery disc you can select which device to start from, such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. Click on Restore system from your hard drive. 4. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Caution: Continuing the process will erase all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 48. Turn...
... hard drive. 2. The boot menu is still working, see "Recovering from factory default. Windows installs from the recovery disc you can select which device to start from, such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. Click on Restore system from your hard drive. 4. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Caution: Continuing the process will erase all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 48. Turn...