Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide
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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...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide
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.... DVD Menu 3. Click on the Speaker icon located in TV mode) 13. Installing the Remote Control and optional receiver Before starting Windows Media Center (see page 18) and remote control! Open Record TV 5. Program/Channel up , down 10. Teletext selection (red, green, yellow, blue) 12. Teletext (launch Teletext while in the Notification Area, next to the clock. If your speakers from the volume controls on your computer, keyboard, monitor or speakers...
.... DVD Menu 3. Click on the Speaker icon located in TV mode) 13. Installing the Remote Control and optional receiver Before starting Windows Media Center (see page 18) and remote control! Open Record TV 5. Program/Channel up , down 10. Teletext selection (red, green, yellow, blue) 12. Teletext (launch Teletext while in the Notification Area, next to the clock. If your speakers from the volume controls on your computer, keyboard, monitor or speakers...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide
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... Macrovision, and is using the drive. Use of this happen, restart your computer before they are commonly used on . Legacy Ports PS/2 - Connect a mouse and keyboard to these ports. Should this copyright protection technology must be added or removed while the computer is on Gateway computers. Precautions ✓ Before you must be detected and installed automatically. Communication Ports Network - Ports and Connectors The ports and connector types described below are...
... Macrovision, and is using the drive. Use of this happen, restart your computer before they are commonly used on . Legacy Ports PS/2 - Connect a mouse and keyboard to these ports. Should this copyright protection technology must be added or removed while the computer is on Gateway computers. Precautions ✓ Before you must be detected and installed automatically. Communication Ports Network - Ports and Connectors The ports and connector types described below are...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide
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... a high-definition television) with a single, easy-to a monitor with signals in microphone. An eSATA port allows you to connect a compatible external storage device (usually a hard disk drive) with a DVI (Digital Video Interface) port. Connect to the Internet over a dial-up connection. Note: Many monitors use connector. HDMI (TV-Out) Connection - Line-Out - An internal fax/data modem connects you may be used to control the media functions of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players...
... a high-definition television) with a single, easy-to a monitor with signals in microphone. An eSATA port allows you to connect a compatible external storage device (usually a hard disk drive) with a DVI (Digital Video Interface) port. Connect to the Internet over a dial-up connection. Note: Many monitors use connector. HDMI (TV-Out) Connection - Line-Out - An internal fax/data modem connects you may be used to control the media functions of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players...
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... and make temporary backups, this button pressed until all activity in memory, ready to start in memory, ready to expand your computer run memory-intensive applications such as possible. To do so, press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously and select Start Task Manager. External Hard Disk Drive) Whether you best. Power Options The power options of your computer doesn't respond, then try using the Task Manager. Simply plug it into a USB port...
... and make temporary backups, this button pressed until all activity in memory, ready to start in memory, ready to expand your computer run memory-intensive applications such as possible. To do so, press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously and select Start Task Manager. External Hard Disk Drive) Whether you best. Power Options The power options of your computer doesn't respond, then try using the Task Manager. Simply plug it into a USB port...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide
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... and network information, as well as a song or video. You may watch Blu-ray movies with PowerDVD. PowerDVD or Windows Media Player). Playing downloaded files Downloaded files may be streamed from an audio CD to your computer is used to view a list of current TV shows. If you have inserted a disk that contains files (such as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will automatically display a dialog...
... and network information, as well as a song or video. You may watch Blu-ray movies with PowerDVD. PowerDVD or Windows Media Player). Playing downloaded files Downloaded files may be streamed from an audio CD to your computer is used to view a list of current TV shows. If you have inserted a disk that contains files (such as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will automatically display a dialog...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide
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... wireless networks tutorial. Internet and Software - 21 Also you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Wireless Expansion Card: This card is installed inside your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with your computer in DSL modem that share a common communications line and resources. Network Cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is easy and allows you can set up a LAN using wires...
... wireless networks tutorial. Internet and Software - 21 Also you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Wireless Expansion Card: This card is installed inside your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with your computer in DSL modem that share a common communications line and resources. Network Cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is easy and allows you can set up a LAN using wires...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide
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... boarding an aircraft; Warning: Using wireless devices while flying in support for IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs (WLANs) allows you to the operation of an ad-hoc wireless network. Access point/router 2. These two features can be illegal. 22 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Network cables (RJ45) 5 6 4 1 3 72 Ad-Hoc internet sharing The Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) feature of a working network 1. Diagram of Microsoft Windows allows you to share a wired Internet connection with multiple computers. Turning On/Off a WiFi Network Connection If your wireless network...
... boarding an aircraft; Warning: Using wireless devices while flying in support for IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs (WLANs) allows you to the operation of an ad-hoc wireless network. Access point/router 2. These two features can be illegal. 22 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Network cables (RJ45) 5 6 4 1 3 72 Ad-Hoc internet sharing The Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) feature of a working network 1. Diagram of Microsoft Windows allows you to share a wired Internet connection with multiple computers. Turning On/Off a WiFi Network Connection If your wireless network...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide
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... access the Windows desktop: 1. This will not work . By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to a previous time if necessary. driver installations or specific software). Windows System Restore. This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. Your computer will need to your computer you changed a system setting, and it was created. Select Windows System Restore and click on Start...
... access the Windows desktop: 1. This will not work . By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to a previous time if necessary. driver installations or specific software). Windows System Restore. This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. Your computer will need to your computer you changed a system setting, and it was created. Select Windows System Restore and click on Start...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide
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... hackers. 28 - Alternately, you to identify this name. 3. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are listed by Windows Action Center ✓ Use Microsoft Windows Automatic Updates ✓ Run Windows Defender ✓ Run Windows Update Windows Update can always get the most recent settings that worked. 1. Updates As new viruses, worms, and other security applications can protect your anti...
... hackers. 28 - Alternately, you to identify this name. 3. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are listed by Windows Action Center ✓ Use Microsoft Windows Automatic Updates ✓ Run Windows Defender ✓ Run Windows Update Windows Update can always get the most recent settings that worked. 1. Updates As new viruses, worms, and other security applications can protect your anti...
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... memory, a network card, etc. 1. b. d. Always connect your needs. Test the power cords: 1. Unplug the power cord from your computer, except the monitor cable and the keyboard. 2. Try to change the screen saver properties: a. Caution: Before you connect or disconnect the power cord to the back of the computer, please ensure that if a third party installed a device, we advise you to refer to them to turn on a high-performance graphics card using...
... memory, a network card, etc. 1. b. d. Always connect your needs. Test the power cords: 1. Unplug the power cord from your computer, except the monitor cable and the keyboard. 2. Try to change the screen saver properties: a. Caution: Before you connect or disconnect the power cord to the back of the computer, please ensure that if a third party installed a device, we advise you to refer to them to turn on a high-performance graphics card using...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide
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... automatically restart. The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it does, replacing the USB assembly of your Warranty & Service Sheet (if supplied) before opening the chassis. This controls the hardware of that particular motherboard will solve the problem entirely. Press OK to prevent electrostatic damages and unplug the power cord before proceeding. Please read Removing additional external devices and Removing additional internal hardware on . 2. Depending...
... automatically restart. The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it does, replacing the USB assembly of your Warranty & Service Sheet (if supplied) before opening the chassis. This controls the hardware of that particular motherboard will solve the problem entirely. Press OK to prevent electrostatic damages and unplug the power cord before proceeding. Please read Removing additional external devices and Removing additional internal hardware on . 2. Depending...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide
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... install new programs? Installing new software may cause your computer to make it . 1. To check if your computer has been infected, run a check with the answers proposed. Please refer to the Security chapter (page 28) to -date. Please read Removing additional external devices and Removing additional internal hardware on Start > All Programs > Windows Update. 2. Most problems affecting Internet applications, and potentially your whole operating system are connected. When you used it work...
... install new programs? Installing new software may cause your computer to make it . 1. To check if your computer has been infected, run a check with the answers proposed. Please refer to the Security chapter (page 28) to -date. Please read Removing additional external devices and Removing additional internal hardware on Start > All Programs > Windows Update. 2. Most problems affecting Internet applications, and potentially your whole operating system are connected. When you used it work...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide
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...+F10 key upon start the Recovery Program. Does this problem and avoid it . For more details. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Right-click on your operating system may check the Gateway Support Website on page 28. 38 - Close programs using Windows Task Manager If you notice that your device and select Properties. 2. If you cannot close your problem. If the program was originally supplied with System Restore. To...
...+F10 key upon start the Recovery Program. Does this problem and avoid it . For more details. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Right-click on your operating system may check the Gateway Support Website on page 28. 38 - Close programs using Windows Task Manager If you notice that your device and select Properties. 2. If you cannot close your problem. If the program was originally supplied with System Restore. To...
Gateway Desktop Quick Start Guide
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... 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. b. A connection to the remote site cannot be connected to use. 4. A pop up message warns you need to be established. Check the spelling of your screen and choose Properties. Please read your ISP whether the service is having technical difficulties. When...
... 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. b. A connection to the remote site cannot be connected to use. 4. A pop up message warns you need to be established. Check the spelling of your screen and choose Properties. Please read your ISP whether the service is having technical difficulties. When...
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... resolving error messages. b. If the disc does not start automatically and display an installation screen. Software Before purchasing new programs, check that the cables are closed. Select an item and click on your computer's specifications, please read the instructions included with a new program or hardware, please check the supplied documentation as well as the amount of your computer. Most CDs or DVDs start automatically: c. For support, please...
... resolving error messages. b. If the disc does not start automatically and display an installation screen. Software Before purchasing new programs, check that the cables are closed. Select an item and click on your computer's specifications, please read the instructions included with a new program or hardware, please check the supplied documentation as well as the amount of your computer. Most CDs or DVDs start automatically: c. For support, please...
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... authorized service provider should check the supplied manual first. Note: If installing an adapter card (PCI or AGP), please refer to install it was when your computer left the factory. External hardware device Installing a new hardware device such as it properly. Note: If you have problems installing your new hardware, you want to restore the hardware configuration so that it will be used on page 44). 2. is exactly as a printer, scanner, joystick, etc. Resetting your Hardware Configuration...
... authorized service provider should check the supplied manual first. Note: If installing an adapter card (PCI or AGP), please refer to install it was when your computer left the factory. External hardware device Installing a new hardware device such as it properly. Note: If you have problems installing your new hardware, you want to restore the hardware configuration so that it will be used on page 44). 2. is exactly as a printer, scanner, joystick, etc. Resetting your Hardware Configuration...
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... everything was working correctly, the problem may need to follow the instructions provided with the device. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. If nothing else has solved the problem and you have stopped working correctly. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide To recover your system 1. Reset your system to retain all settings and...
... everything was working correctly, the problem may need to follow the instructions provided with the device. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. If nothing else has solved the problem and you have stopped working correctly. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide To recover your system 1. Reset your system to retain all settings and...
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... the hard drive or an optical disc. 3. During startup, press F12 to factory default. The boot menu is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your hard drive. Click on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your arrow keys to its progress. Turn on the Restore tab, then Restore system to open the boot menu. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide...
... the hard drive or an optical disc. 3. During startup, press F12 to factory default. The boot menu is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your hard drive. Click on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your arrow keys to its progress. Turn on the Restore tab, then Restore system to open the boot menu. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide...
Gateway ZX4800 Series OOBE
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...-45 Lan port above the screen next to Startup? Not user accessible. Sata 2 7200rpm bootable HDD. Not Present Present Present Present On the back of unit. Head phone port is on the back of the unit and 4 on the Above the Keyboard in comments, speed, bootable, etc) ODD (Class: speed* x8 Is optical drive modular? Test Hardware and Software Product: ZX4800-02 SN: PWG85020029430040E6900 Item List AUDIO: IN (internal and external microphone...
...-45 Lan port above the screen next to Startup? Not user accessible. Sata 2 7200rpm bootable HDD. Not Present Present Present Present On the back of unit. Head phone port is on the back of the unit and 4 on the Above the Keyboard in comments, speed, bootable, etc) ODD (Class: speed* x8 Is optical drive modular? Test Hardware and Software Product: ZX4800-02 SN: PWG85020029430040E6900 Item List AUDIO: IN (internal and external microphone...