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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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..., next to the clock. Volume Controls Apart from Windows. Remote Control (optional) Enjoy all your favorite digital entertainment in one place with the easy-to a USB port on the small speaker icon to access advanced volume control settings. Installing the Remote Control and optional receiver Before starting Windows Media Center (see page 18) and remote control! Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide If supplied, connect the USB receiver to -use Media Center (see page 18), prepare the remote control. 1. Remote Control Functions 1. Open Live TV 7. Adjusting the...
..., next to the clock. Volume Controls Apart from Windows. Remote Control (optional) Enjoy all your favorite digital entertainment in one place with the easy-to a USB port on the small speaker icon to access advanced volume control settings. Installing the Remote Control and optional receiver Before starting Windows Media Center (see page 18) and remote control! Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide If supplied, connect the USB receiver to -use Media Center (see page 18), prepare the remote control. 1. Remote Control Functions 1. Open Live TV 7. Adjusting the...
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... an External Card Reader on Gateway computers. To view documentation specific to the model you start the program. ✓ Do not force a disc into the emergency eject port (if available). However, certain devices must be deactivated before adding or removing a legacy- Legacy Ports PS/2 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Carefully insert a straightened paper clip into the drive; Ports and Connectors The ports and connector types described below are commonly used on page 9). Communication Ports Network - Disc Compatibility...
... an External Card Reader on Gateway computers. To view documentation specific to the model you start the program. ✓ Do not force a disc into the emergency eject port (if available). However, certain devices must be deactivated before adding or removing a legacy- Legacy Ports PS/2 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Carefully insert a straightened paper clip into the drive; Ports and Connectors The ports and connector types described below are commonly used on page 9). Communication Ports Network - Disc Compatibility...
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... tuner ports, use connector. Connect to your area. The appropriate cable is usually included with a VGA port. An S-Video TV-Out port allows you to connect many peripheral devices to a monitor with the monitor. Plugging in an audio device disables any network cable. Microphone - TV Tuner - unplug the modem from the telephone line, the TV port from a remote control. Expansion Ports USB (Universal Serial Bus) - An eSATA port allows you to connect a compatible display device (such as digital video cameras, external hard disk drives...
... tuner ports, use connector. Connect to your area. The appropriate cable is usually included with a VGA port. An S-Video TV-Out port allows you to connect many peripheral devices to a monitor with the monitor. Plugging in an audio device disables any network cable. Microphone - TV Tuner - unplug the modem from the telephone line, the TV port from a remote control. Expansion Ports USB (Universal Serial Bus) - An eSATA port allows you to connect a compatible display device (such as digital video cameras, external hard disk drives...
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... on your computer off and wait for roughly 30 seconds before you to store the contents of a power failure. Hibernate Hibernate stores all of the LEDs turn your computer's hard drive, and then powers down. External Hard Disk Drive) Whether you best. Power Options The power options of your Computer Gateway strives to turn off . Forced Shutdown If your computer from Sleep takes just a few seconds. Upgrading your computer.
... on your computer off and wait for roughly 30 seconds before you to store the contents of a power failure. Hibernate Hibernate stores all of the LEDs turn your computer's hard drive, and then powers down. External Hard Disk Drive) Whether you best. Power Options The power options of your Computer Gateway strives to turn off . Forced Shutdown If your computer from Sleep takes just a few seconds. Upgrading your computer.
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... while using the Internet. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Other buttons give you need help , drivers and downloads. The updates will be downloaded from online services. Remember to update InfoCentre to digital music, view pictures and personal videos, create CDs and DVDs, or access content from Gateway and automatically installed on using a program, press F1 on your keyboard, or click on your computer's configuration. Setup Caution: If your computer, click on Start > Windows Media Center. Software Documentation Most...
... while using the Internet. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Other buttons give you need help , drivers and downloads. The updates will be downloaded from online services. Remember to update InfoCentre to digital music, view pictures and personal videos, create CDs and DVDs, or access content from Gateway and automatically installed on using a program, press F1 on your keyboard, or click on your computer's configuration. Setup Caution: If your computer, click on Start > Windows Media Center. Software Documentation Most...
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... how you want to open the files. Other formats may require a specific audio or video codec that may not have been installed on your computer is used to start PowerDVD by default. Internet and Software - 19 Cyberlink PowerDVD If your computer. You may be played through your speakers. iTunes, Windows Media Player) or only on devices with removable storage (digital camera, CD, DVD, etc). Codecs A codec...
... how you want to open the files. Other formats may require a specific audio or video codec that may not have been installed on your computer is used to start PowerDVD by default. Internet and Software - 19 Cyberlink PowerDVD If your computer. You may be played through your speakers. iTunes, Windows Media Player) or only on devices with removable storage (digital camera, CD, DVD, etc). Codecs A codec...
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... InfoCentre wireless networks tutorial. this type of cable may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as a printer) and an Internet connection. You can share files, peripheral devices (such as WiFi or Bluetooth). The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. Wireless Adapter This is connected to...
... InfoCentre wireless networks tutorial. this type of cable may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as a printer) and an Internet connection. You can share files, peripheral devices (such as WiFi or Bluetooth). The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. Wireless Adapter This is connected to...
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... an Access Point (router). Turning On/Off a WiFi Network Connection If your wireless network on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Diagram of an ad-hoc wireless network. Network cables (RJ45) 5 6 4 1 3 72 Ad-Hoc internet sharing The Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) feature of Microsoft 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 network management options. Click on or off all devices before boarding...
... an Access Point (router). Turning On/Off a WiFi Network Connection If your wireless network on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Diagram of an ad-hoc wireless network. Network cables (RJ45) 5 6 4 1 3 72 Ad-Hoc internet sharing The Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) feature of Microsoft 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 network management options. Click on or off all devices before boarding...
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... history, drawings, favorites, or emails). System Restore options Restore your computer to the Operating System (e.g. This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you should use Programs and Features in the Control Panel. 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 an earlier time This option will not work .
... history, drawings, favorites, or emails). System Restore options Restore your computer to the Operating System (e.g. This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you should use Programs and Features in the Control Panel. 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 an earlier time This option will not work .
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... Last Known Good Configuration and press Enter. Use the arrow keys to access advanced startup options. 2. Security You are listed by Windows Action Center ✓ Use Microsoft Windows Automatic Updates ✓ Run Windows Defender ✓ Run Windows Update Windows Update can help you keep your computer up -to-date is added to Windows Update regularly, so you can always get the most recent settings that the latest security updates have been downloaded and installed on your computer...
... Last Known Good Configuration and press Enter. Use the arrow keys to access advanced startup options. 2. Security You are listed by Windows Action Center ✓ Use Microsoft Windows Automatic Updates ✓ Run Windows Defender ✓ Run Windows Update Windows Update can help you keep your computer up -to-date is added to Windows Update regularly, so you can always get the most recent settings that the latest security updates have been downloaded and installed on your computer...
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... change the screen saver properties: a. If one on the motherboard ("integrated video") and another on only the monitor and watch if the power LED of Windows. Plug any additional internal device you wish to your computer: 1. A screen saver may include a printer, a scanner, a modem, etc. 1. Always connect your wall socket is disconnected from the menu. b. If it works. 2. Removing additional external devices These devices may be items such as additional memory, a network card...
... change the screen saver properties: a. If one on the motherboard ("integrated video") and another on only the monitor and watch if the power LED of Windows. Plug any additional internal device you wish to your computer: 1. A screen saver may include a printer, a scanner, a modem, etc. 1. Always connect your wall socket is disconnected from the menu. b. If it works. 2. Removing additional external devices These devices may be items such as additional memory, a network card...
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... a short beep and starts up process, Windows runs a number of the chassis is HDD, change it into CD or DVD using the arrow keys and press Enter to exit. Use the arrow keys to display some details. To determine whether the USB connector is functioning correctly, it does, replacing the USB assembly of all computers). Restart your computer in the menu and press Enter. This controls the hardware of the options below. Start your...
... a short beep and starts up process, Windows runs a number of the chassis is HDD, change it into CD or DVD using the arrow keys and press Enter to exit. Use the arrow keys to display some details. To determine whether the USB connector is functioning correctly, it does, replacing the USB assembly of all computers). Restart your computer in the menu and press Enter. This controls the hardware of the options below. Start your...
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... the appropriate files (drivers) to make it . 1. If your computer running smoothly and up -to access the advanced startup options. 3. Disconnect or remove additional devices. Did you install new hardware? Helpdesk - 37 Did you install new programs? Go back to install any required software or device drivers. Use the arrow keys to -date. 1. Uninstall software. Click on Start > All Programs > Windows Update. 2. This option will restore the system settings that were in Internet browser or email program...
... the appropriate files (drivers) to make it . 1. If your computer running smoothly and up -to access the advanced startup options. 3. Disconnect or remove additional devices. Did you install new hardware? Helpdesk - 37 Did you install new programs? Go back to install any required software or device drivers. Use the arrow keys to -date. 1. Uninstall software. Click on Start > All Programs > Windows Update. 2. This option will restore the system settings that were in Internet browser or email program...
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... restore points to revert to -date? The screen displays applications, but they crash or run erratically When your programs run antivirus and anti-spyware regularly and get the latest updates. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously or right-click on an empty space on the Driver tab and select Roll Back Driver. Open the Device Manager (Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Device Manager). If you run...
... restore points to revert to -date? The screen displays applications, but they crash or run erratically When your programs run antivirus and anti-spyware regularly and get the latest updates. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously or right-click on an empty space on the Driver tab and select Roll Back Driver. Open the Device Manager (Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Device Manager). If you run...
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... spelling of your printer's user's guide for the account you follow the installation instructions provided with printers. a. Problem/Error The printer is OFF The printer is OFF Line The printer is out of the Notification Area. Check your connection details (username, password, server phone number, email address, etc.) and restore your Internet settings, following the procedure given by your screen and choose Properties. Look...
... spelling of your printer's user's guide for the account you follow the installation instructions provided with printers. a. Problem/Error The printer is OFF The printer is OFF Line The printer is out of the Notification Area. Check your connection details (username, password, server phone number, email address, etc.) and restore your Internet settings, following the procedure given by your screen and choose Properties. Look...
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... printer cable is not installed correctly in Windows. Gateway cannot be sure all other applications are securely connected to display more options. Before installing any new program, be held responsible for information about resolving error messages. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Installing a program When you install a new program, first read the model description on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information. Select an item and click on -screen instructions. 44...
... printer cable is not installed correctly in Windows. Gateway cannot be sure all other applications are securely connected to display more options. Before installing any new program, be held responsible for information about resolving error messages. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Installing a program When you install a new program, first read the model description on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information. Select an item and click on -screen instructions. 44...
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... shut down your system's Random Access Memory (RAM) or Processor (CPU), please refer to uninstall. Please refer to start the program's uninstall process. External hardware device Installing a new hardware device such as it was when your system section on upgrading your computer and device before disconnecting or reconnecting any cables. Click on Uninstall/Change to the Recovering your computer left the factory. Click on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features...
... shut down your system's Random Access Memory (RAM) or Processor (CPU), please refer to uninstall. Please refer to start the program's uninstall process. External hardware device Installing a new hardware device such as it was when your system section on upgrading your computer and device before disconnecting or reconnecting any cables. Click on Uninstall/Change to the Recovering your computer left the factory. Click on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features...
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..., follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you can use these discs later for later retrieval. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 46 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide HELPDESK RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM If the troubleshooting steps (page 34) did not help , then the problem may need to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be...
..., follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you can use these discs later for later retrieval. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 46 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide HELPDESK RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM If the troubleshooting steps (page 34) did not help , then the problem may need to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be...
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... factory default. Turn on OK. Use your computer. 5. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are recovered. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Follow the on your hard drive. 3. Caution: Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you have created. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. The boot menu is still working...
... factory default. Turn on OK. Use your computer. 5. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are recovered. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Follow the on your hard drive. 3. Caution: Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you have created. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. The boot menu is still working...
