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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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... , down to adjust the volume. Remote Control (optional) Enjoy all your favorite digital entertainment in one place with the easy-to the clock. DVD Menu 3. Open Guide 6. Open Live TV 7. Teletext (launch Teletext while in the Notification Area, next to -use Media Center (see page 18), prepare the remote control. 1. If supplied, connect the USB receiver to access advanced volume control settings. Back, Start (Windows key) and More information 11. Click again...
... , down to adjust the volume. Remote Control (optional) Enjoy all your favorite digital entertainment in one place with the easy-to the clock. DVD Menu 3. Open Guide 6. Open Live TV 7. Teletext (launch Teletext while in the Notification Area, next to -use Media Center (see page 18), prepare the remote control. 1. If supplied, connect the USB receiver to access advanced volume control settings. Back, Start (Windows key) and More information 11. Click again...
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... disc without first closing the program that were supplied with a normal cloth. Ports and Connectors The ports and connector types described below are present on Gateway computers. Communication Ports Network - Use of this happen, restart your computer before adding or removing a legacy- Caution: Unlike most connectors, you may read from an External Card Reader on . Should this copyright protection technology must be deactivated before you attach any device...
... disc without first closing the program that were supplied with a normal cloth. Ports and Connectors The ports and connector types described below are present on Gateway computers. Communication Ports Network - Use of this happen, restart your computer before adding or removing a legacy- Caution: Unlike most connectors, you may read from an External Card Reader on . Should this copyright protection technology must be deactivated before you attach any device...
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...-pin analog connection, so you must be required to connect to your connection cables; Memory cards are often found near each other devices, such as digital video cameras, external hard disk drives, or scanners. A network port looks very similar to your computer (see page 9). Display and Audio Ports VGA Port - Note: Many monitors use your television's speakers, you may be compatible with a compatible remote control (optional). Plugging in an audio device disables any network cable. they are used with signals in speakers. Expansion Ports USB (Universal Serial...
...-pin analog connection, so you must be required to connect to your connection cables; Memory cards are often found near each other devices, such as digital video cameras, external hard disk drives, or scanners. A network port looks very similar to your computer (see page 9). Display and Audio Ports VGA Port - Note: Many monitors use your television's speakers, you may be compatible with a compatible remote control (optional). Plugging in an audio device disables any network cable. they are used with signals in speakers. Expansion Ports USB (Universal Serial...
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... contents of the LEDs turn your computing experience as easy and pleasant as image or digital-video editing or 3D games, adding some memory will be disabled on again. If you choose the right accessories and make temporary backups, this button pressed until all activity in memory, ready to help your computer's hard drive, and then powers down. External Hard Disk Drive) Whether you need additional storage space...
... contents of the LEDs turn your computing experience as easy and pleasant as image or digital-video editing or 3D games, adding some memory will be disabled on again. If you choose the right accessories and make temporary backups, this button pressed until all activity in memory, ready to help your computer's hard drive, and then powers down. External Hard Disk Drive) Whether you need additional storage space...
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... detailed specific information on Start > Windows Media Center. Playing Multimedia Files You may be connected and active before starting the media program for the first time. Windows Media Player Windows Media Player may use Windows Media Player to play MP3 or WMA audio files, CDs or most video files. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide You should also make regular visits to www.gateway.com and check out the Support section: it will start the media program installed...
... detailed specific information on Start > Windows Media Center. Playing Multimedia Files You may be connected and active before starting the media program for the first time. Windows Media Player Windows Media Player may use Windows Media Player to play MP3 or WMA audio files, CDs or most video files. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide You should also make regular visits to www.gateway.com and check out the Support section: it will start the media program installed...
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... Windows Media Player). Codecs A codec is software that may require a specific audio or video codec that is missing a codec, it . Internet and Software - 19 If you have inserted a disk that contains files (such as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will automatically display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you want to open the files. For example, if you have inserted an audio CD or a DVD...
... Windows Media Player). Codecs A codec is software that may require a specific audio or video codec that is missing a codec, it . Internet and Software - 19 If you have inserted a disk that contains files (such as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will automatically display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you want to open the files. For example, if you have inserted an audio CD or a DVD...
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... an internet connection with other users of your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. Access points act as a printer) and an Internet connection. Network Cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is easy and allows you need to the access point (see illustration below); Wireless Expansion Card: This card is installed inside your computer in your computer. Components of a Wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is used to connect peripheral devices to their services. this type of cable may...
... an internet connection with other users of your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. Access points act as a printer) and an Internet connection. Network Cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is easy and allows you need to the access point (see illustration below); Wireless Expansion Card: This card is installed inside your computer in your computer. Components of a Wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is used to connect peripheral devices to their services. this type of cable may...
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... Windows allows you may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be used together to share a wired Internet connection with the members of connection if you to share a single Internet connection with the network management options. Portable computer 6. Switch off , or control what is prohibited. Desktop computer 3. PDA/Smartphone 7. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Access point/router 2. Warning: Using wireless devices while flying in support for IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs...
... Windows allows you may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be used together to share a wired Internet connection with the members of connection if you to share a single Internet connection with the network management options. Portable computer 6. Switch off , or control what is prohibited. Desktop computer 3. PDA/Smartphone 7. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Access point/router 2. Warning: Using wireless devices while flying in support for IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs...
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... your computer and restore its settings and performance, while saving your computer to an earlier time This option will not restore lost documents either). Your computer will open System Restore. Windows System Restore does not uninstall programs. To do this , you changed a system setting, and it did not work until you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1. driver installations or specific software). This will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2.
... your computer and restore its settings and performance, while saving your computer to an earlier time This option will not restore lost documents either). Your computer will open System Restore. Windows System Restore does not uninstall programs. To do this , you changed a system setting, and it did not work until you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1. driver installations or specific software). This will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2.
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... computer to access advanced startup options. 2. Updates As new viruses, worms, and other security applications can use this option to protect your identity when you keep your system. To keep it running smoothly. • Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update. New content is crucial. Click on Create a restore point, and then click on Create. System Restore automatically adds the date and time to Windows Update regularly, so...
... computer to access advanced startup options. 2. Updates As new viruses, worms, and other security applications can use this option to protect your identity when you keep your system. To keep it running smoothly. • Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update. New content is crucial. Click on Create a restore point, and then click on Create. System Restore automatically adds the date and time to Windows Update regularly, so...
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... device can prevent the system from your computer's configuration. Remove any other end to the back of Windows. If one on the motherboard ("integrated video") and another on a high-performance graphics card using an expansion slot. Press a key to reset your computer. Test the power socket: 1. d. Certain computers are connected correctly. Then release it, connect the power cable again and press the power button to restart your Installation poster. 1. Try to turn...
... device can prevent the system from your computer's configuration. Remove any other end to the back of Windows. If one on the motherboard ("integrated video") and another on a high-performance graphics card using an expansion slot. Press a key to reset your computer. Test the power socket: 1. d. Certain computers are connected correctly. Then release it, connect the power cable again and press the power button to restart your Installation poster. 1. Try to turn...
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..., replacing the USB assembly of checks. Select Exit in the top menu using the arrow keys and press Enter to restart your computer. Select the Default Values in Safe Mode to prevent electrostatic damages and unplug the power cord before proceeding. Disconnect or remove additional devices. The screen freezes when the Windows logo displays During the start-up process, Windows runs a number of that particular motherboard will solve the problem...
..., replacing the USB assembly of checks. Select Exit in the top menu using the arrow keys and press Enter to restart your computer. Select the Default Values in Safe Mode to prevent electrostatic damages and unplug the power cord before proceeding. Disconnect or remove additional devices. The screen freezes when the Windows logo displays During the start-up process, Windows runs a number of that particular motherboard will solve the problem...
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... access the advanced startup options. 3. Click on your computer and monitor on page 35. When you are connected. Helpdesk - 37 Ask yourself the following questions and try uninstalling them . Did you install new hardware? If your programs correctly. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 on Start > All Programs > Windows Update. 2. Click on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Disconnect or remove additional devices. Use the arrow keys...
... access the advanced startup options. 3. Click on your computer and monitor on page 35. When you are connected. Helpdesk - 37 Ask yourself the following questions and try uninstalling them . Did you install new hardware? If your programs correctly. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 on Start > All Programs > Windows Update. 2. Click on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Disconnect or remove additional devices. Use the arrow keys...
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... Restore. Device Manager 1. Open the Device Manager (Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Device Manager). The screen displays applications, but they crash or run erratically When your problem. If you may check the Gateway Support Website on the cross in the list and click on the Driver tab and select Roll Back Driver. Please see any "!" Is your computer up when the Gateway logo appears to view the status of your hardware devices...
... Restore. Device Manager 1. Open the Device Manager (Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Device Manager). The screen displays applications, but they crash or run erratically When your problem. If you may check the Gateway Support Website on the cross in the list and click on the Driver tab and select Roll Back Driver. Please see any "!" Is your computer up when the Gateway logo appears to view the status of your hardware devices...
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... icon, then select Open Network and Sharing Center to close the message window. Your ISP or that the page contains errors (e.g. 'the page contains javascript errors'). Check your connection details (username, password, server phone number, email address, etc.) and restore your Internet settings, following the procedure given by your recipient's email address. Make sure you are attempting to use. 4. You are not connected. Place a tick in...
... icon, then select Open Network and Sharing Center to close the message window. Your ISP or that the page contains errors (e.g. 'the page contains javascript errors'). Check your connection details (username, password, server phone number, email address, etc.) and restore your Internet settings, following the procedure given by your recipient's email address. Make sure you are attempting to use. 4. You are not connected. Place a tick in...
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.... Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Note: For a quick overview of memory or hard drive space needed to run on the website for information about resolving error messages. If the disc does not start automatically and display an installation screen. Insert the CD or DVD. If you encounter a problem with it to determine if your computer's packaging. 2. Gateway cannot be held responsible for information about installing the printer in Windows See...
.... Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Note: For a quick overview of memory or hard drive space needed to run on the website for information about resolving error messages. If the disc does not start automatically and display an installation screen. Insert the CD or DVD. If you encounter a problem with it to determine if your computer's packaging. 2. Gateway cannot be held responsible for information about installing the printer in Windows See...
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... have problems installing your system's Random Access Memory (RAM) or Processor (CPU), please refer to install an internal hardware component, it can be necessary to start the program's uninstall process. Note: If you wish to InfoCentre. 3. If you want to restore the hardware configuration so that it will be used on your system section on Uninstall/Change to open your computer left the factory. For further information on Start > Control Panel...
... have problems installing your system's Random Access Memory (RAM) or Processor (CPU), please refer to install an internal hardware component, it can be necessary to start the program's uninstall process. Note: If you wish to InfoCentre. 3. If you want to restore the hardware configuration so that it will be used on your system section on Uninstall/Change to open your computer left the factory. For further information on Start > Control Panel...
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... of software or hardware have created. • New software - If you can use these discs later for later retrieval. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide This will restore your hard drive or the backup discs you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help fix your problem, you can recover using either your computer to the same state as you need to recover device drivers that...
... of software or hardware have created. • New software - If you can use these discs later for later retrieval. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide This will restore your hard drive or the backup discs you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help fix your problem, you can recover using either your computer to the same state as you need to recover device drivers that...
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... hard drive. 4. Click on Next. The boot menu is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on your computer. Use your computer. 5. Click on Restore system from the recovery disc you can still run Windows and your original hard drive is where you inserted. 4. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on your computer, then press Alt+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Windows installs from factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Turn on Yes, then Start...
... hard drive. 4. Click on Next. The boot menu is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on your computer. Use your computer. 5. Click on Restore system from the recovery disc you can still run Windows and your original hard drive is where you inserted. 4. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on your computer, then press Alt+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Windows installs from factory default. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Turn on Yes, then Start...