Generic User Guide
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... settings. English 6 Frequently asked questions The following : • Check if the voltage selector switch located on . Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up disk you created during the use of your computer and each is followed by easy answers and solutions to turn the display back on...
... settings. English 6 Frequently asked questions The following : • Check if the voltage selector switch located on . Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up disk you created during the use of your computer and each is followed by easy answers and solutions to turn the display back on...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 18 Connecting to the Internet 21 Connecting with a cable 21 Built-in network feature 21 BIOS utility 22 Boot sequence 22 Setting passwords 22 Securing your computer 23 Using passwords 23 Entering passwords 23 Power management 25 Saving power 25 Ports and connectors 27... 34 Requesting service 36 Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1 .... 38 How do I get to Start 38 What are "Charms 38 Can I boot directly to the desktop 39 How do I jump between apps 39 How do I turn off my computer 39 How do I unlock my computer 39...
...Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 18 Connecting to the Internet 21 Connecting with a cable 21 Built-in network feature 21 BIOS utility 22 Boot sequence 22 Setting passwords 22 Securing your computer 23 Using passwords 23 Entering passwords 23 Power management 25 Saving power 25 Ports and connectors 27... 34 Requesting service 36 Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1 .... 38 How do I get to Start 38 What are "Charms 38 Can I boot directly to the desktop 39 How do I jump between apps 39 How do I turn off my computer 39 How do I unlock my computer 39...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... to your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Select OK or Yes to open the boot menu. The boot menu allows you can return to one of hard-to-resolve software problems, you to select which device to use: a. Windows starts... your computer. Depending on a USB drive: 1. During startup, press to confirm. Recovery 4. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. b. c. a. This process takes about 30 minutes. Use the left or right arrow keys to your system running again...
... to your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Select OK or Yes to open the boot menu. The boot menu allows you can return to one of hard-to-resolve software problems, you to select which device to use: a. Windows starts... your computer. Depending on a USB drive: 1. During startup, press to confirm. Recovery 4. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. b. c. a. This process takes about 30 minutes. Use the left or right arrow keys to your system running again...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. BIOS utility BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is being displayed. If you encounter this utility. ... optimized, and you may not recognize some wireless keyboards and mice. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to run it. However, if you encounter configuration problems...
... in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. BIOS utility BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is being displayed. If you encounter this utility. ... optimized, and you may not recognize some wireless keyboards and mice. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to run it. However, if you encounter configuration problems...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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.... Setting these passwords creates several different levels of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation (if available) for maximum security. • Password on boot parameter is a valuable investment that you need to take care of the display screen...password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on page 22. • User Password secures your computer. See Setting passwords on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Important Do not forget your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into...
.... Setting these passwords creates several different levels of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation (if available) for maximum security. • Password on boot parameter is a valuable investment that you need to take care of the display screen...password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on page 22. • User Password secures your computer. See Setting passwords on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Important Do not forget your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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.... • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to resume. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Press and release the power button to the computer. Easy solutions are using on the battery, it may be in the optical drive? If...
.... • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to resume. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Press and release the power button to the computer. Easy solutions are using on the battery, it may be in the optical drive? If...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...the only option for future recovery operations. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. For detailed information on the recovery process, see the Gateway logo during boot up all you see Recovering your computer. 36 - Frequently asked questions I want to restore my computer to -disk recovery is installed...will be erased. An ITW passport came with the original software content that gives you first turn on page 11. Check to see if Gateway disk-to its original settings. This recovery process helps you travel, to know about the ITW program. A list of mind when traveling...
...the only option for future recovery operations. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. For detailed information on the recovery process, see the Gateway logo during boot up all you see Recovering your computer. 36 - Frequently asked questions I want to restore my computer to -disk recovery is installed...will be erased. An ITW passport came with the original software content that gives you first turn on page 11. Check to see if Gateway disk-to its original settings. This recovery process helps you travel, to know about the ITW program. A list of mind when traveling...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... corner of the screen, click Settings > Power and select the action you can leave your computer running, but not be disturbed by notifications. 1. How do I boot directly to start and stop disabling notifications.
... corner of the screen, click Settings > Power and select the action you can leave your computer running, but not be disturbed by notifications. 1. How do I boot directly to start and stop disabling notifications.
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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.... If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. Error messages CMOS battery bad CMOS checksum error Disk boot failure Equipment configuration error Hard disk 0 error Hard disk 0 extended type error I/O parity error Corrective action Contact your dealer. Insert a system (bootable) disk, then press...
.... If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. Error messages CMOS battery bad CMOS checksum error Disk boot failure Equipment configuration error Hard disk 0 error Hard disk 0 extended type error I/O parity error Corrective action Contact your dealer. Insert a system (bootable) disk, then press...