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...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 ...Helpdesk 25 Safe Computing 25 Maintenance 25 Updates 28 Security 28 Windows Remote Assistance 33 Diagnose & Repair 34 Top Troubleshooting Cases 34 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting 39 Recovering your system 46 To recover your system 46 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers .. 46 Returning to...
...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 ...Helpdesk 25 Safe Computing 25 Maintenance 25 Updates 28 Security 28 Windows Remote Assistance 33 Diagnose & Repair 34 Top Troubleshooting Cases 34 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting 39 Recovering your system 46 To recover your system 46 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers .. 46 Returning to...
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...our trained representatives • Membership in the Gateway community: receive promotions and participate in a safe place. Another Option Another way to register your Gateway product is recommended that you to register.... the proof of purchase Receipt number Store this space to visit our website at www.gateway.com/register. Choose your computer for the first time, it is to write down ...window will help us to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from Gateway Hurry and register, as other advantages await you with important data that you immediately register ...
...our trained representatives • Membership in the Gateway community: receive promotions and participate in a safe place. Another Option Another way to register your Gateway product is recommended that you to register.... the proof of purchase Receipt number Store this space to visit our website at www.gateway.com/register. Choose your computer for the first time, it is to write down ...window will help us to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from Gateway Hurry and register, as other advantages await you with important data that you immediately register ...
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... any error message causing the problem, and have the computer in front of your computer, Gateway recommends you perform the actions described below before you start working with your computer and the troubleshooting steps included in case you encounter a problem. Important Information - 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Thank you... the features of your computer and assist in your proof of purchase and model name on your computer and troubleshoot in the Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide did not help fix it, you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. If you maintain your computer.
... any error message causing the problem, and have the computer in front of your computer, Gateway recommends you perform the actions described below before you start working with your computer and the troubleshooting steps included in case you encounter a problem. Important Information - 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Thank you... the features of your computer and assist in your proof of purchase and model name on your computer and troubleshoot in the Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide did not help fix it, you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. If you maintain your computer.
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...; If you spill liquid on your computer. • Is not placed on the AC adapter. If a replacement is supplied with too many adapters). Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide If your computer comfortably and to avoid health problems. Computer Environment Make sure that the computer: • Is used near water. COMPUTER BASICS SAFETY...
...; If you spill liquid on your computer. • Is not placed on the AC adapter. If a replacement is supplied with too many adapters). Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide If your computer comfortably and to avoid health problems. Computer Environment Make sure that the computer: • Is used near water. COMPUTER BASICS SAFETY...
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...; Turn the mouse over . • Use a thin object (such as a pen tip) to see your Keyboard/Mouse specifications if they are inserted correctly. 2. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide B A C 3. Identify the keyboard: • Press the connect button on the receiver (A). • Turn the keyboard over . • Use a thin object (such as the Keyboard...
...; Turn the mouse over . • Use a thin object (such as a pen tip) to see your Keyboard/Mouse specifications if they are inserted correctly. 2. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide B A C 3. Identify the keyboard: • Press the connect button on the receiver (A). • Turn the keyboard over . • Use a thin object (such as the Keyboard...
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... Mute) 9. Program/Channel up /down 10. Back, Start (Windows key) and More information 11. Number keys, Clear and Enter 7 8 11 1 2 4 5 6 9 10 13 12 8 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Remote Control (optional) Enjoy all your favorite digital entertainment in TV mode) 13. Playback and record controls (Record, Play, Stop, Rewind, Fast forward, Skip...
... Mute) 9. Program/Channel up /down 10. Back, Start (Windows key) and More information 11. Number keys, Clear and Enter 7 8 11 1 2 4 5 6 9 10 13 12 8 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Remote Control (optional) Enjoy all your favorite digital entertainment in TV mode) 13. Playback and record controls (Record, Play, Stop, Rewind, Fast forward, Skip...
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...remove a device if the computer is on page 9). Precautions ✓ Before you must be deactivated before they are present on Gateway computers. Connect a mouse and keyboard to these ports. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision,...') or certain high-speed Internet connections. 10 - Connect your computer to stop responding. Legacy Ports PS/2 - device. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Carefully insert a straightened paper clip into the drive; To view documentation specific to the model you start the program. ✓ Do...
...remove a device if the computer is on page 9). Precautions ✓ Before you must be deactivated before they are present on Gateway computers. Connect a mouse and keyboard to these ports. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision,...') or certain high-speed Internet connections. 10 - Connect your computer to stop responding. Legacy Ports PS/2 - device. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Carefully insert a straightened paper clip into the drive; To view documentation specific to the model you start the program. ✓ Do...
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... mode Click on these devices. 2. First, switch ON any time by pressing the main power button on the Sleep button to your computer. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Turning your Computer ON or OFF Turning your computer by pressing the main power button. Then switch ON your Computer ON 1. To share the...
... mode Click on these devices. 2. First, switch ON any time by pressing the main power button on the Sleep button to your computer. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Turning your Computer ON or OFF Turning your computer by pressing the main power button. Then switch ON your Computer ON 1. To share the...
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Don't just throw it out! Gateway encourages you can repair and sell used again. Please refer to Environment on page 54 to recycle! Many charitable organizations collect computer equipment, other companies ... in computers can be recovered and used computers. Most computer equipment contains hazardous materials, which are also ideal for storing your old equipment? Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide
Don't just throw it out! Gateway encourages you can repair and sell used again. Please refer to Environment on page 54 to recycle! Many charitable organizations collect computer equipment, other companies ... in computers can be recovered and used computers. Most computer equipment contains hazardous materials, which are also ideal for storing your old equipment? Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide
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... the set of recovery discs as soon as possible. Make sure that are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that you have the required number of recovery disc as... soon as possible. Please read them carefully! 1. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create ... operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide
... the set of recovery discs as soon as possible. Make sure that are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that you have the required number of recovery disc as... soon as possible. Please read them carefully! 1. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create ... operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide
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...help, drivers and downloads. The first time you need help icon (typically a ? Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide sign). Playing Multimedia Files You may have been installed by Gateway feature a documentation file. Other media programs may use Windows Media Player to provide an improved media experience... files. Remember to update InfoCentre to view the latest information about your computer's components and useful tips on your computer by Gateway to play DVD movies. Your updated version of multimedia content, presented with a remote control. Note: The number of the ...
...help, drivers and downloads. The first time you need help icon (typically a ? Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide sign). Playing Multimedia Files You may have been installed by Gateway feature a documentation file. Other media programs may use Windows Media Player to provide an improved media experience... files. Remember to update InfoCentre to view the latest information about your computer's components and useful tips on your computer by Gateway to play DVD movies. Your updated version of multimedia content, presented with a remote control. Note: The number of the ...
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... on your computer model, your location and your communication needs, you to use your telephone and watch cable TV at fixed monthly rates. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide With a dial-up ('modem') connector. ADSL) DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) is usually provided by a mobile phone) to connect to avoid interference). A modem is an...
... on your computer model, your location and your communication needs, you to use your telephone and watch cable TV at fixed monthly rates. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide With a dial-up ('modem') connector. ADSL) DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) is usually provided by a mobile phone) to connect to avoid interference). A modem is an...
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... members of connection if you to create an ad-hoc wireless network. Desktop computer 3. Switch off , or control what is prohibited. PDA/Smartphone 7. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Diagram of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be illegal. 22 - Portable computer 6.
... members of connection if you to create an ad-hoc wireless network. Desktop computer 3. Switch off , or control what is prohibited. PDA/Smartphone 7. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Diagram of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be illegal. 22 - Portable computer 6.
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... for the latest information and downloads! 24 - Note: To learn more about Google™ products and features, visit www.google.com. www.gateway.com is dedicated to start the program. With Google Desktop, you get personalized information when you gather new information from the Internet with on the...visually appealing mini-applications that can display anything such as your new email, the local weather forecast to your computer's desktop. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Google Desktop also helps you want it, right on your needs. Simply click on -going personalized support...
... for the latest information and downloads! 24 - Note: To learn more about Google™ products and features, visit www.google.com. www.gateway.com is dedicated to start the program. With Google Desktop, you get personalized information when you gather new information from the Internet with on the...visually appealing mini-applications that can display anything such as your new email, the local weather forecast to your computer's desktop. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Google Desktop also helps you want it, right on your needs. Simply click on -going personalized support...
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... want to restart. Items deleted from your computer in the Recycle Bin. Archive files on your pointer over the hard disk drive icon. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Click on the OS icon and select Properties. 3. Click on Empty Recycle Bin or select only the items you no longer use your computer...
... want to restart. Items deleted from your computer in the Recycle Bin. Archive files on your pointer over the hard disk drive icon. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Click on the OS icon and select Properties. 3. Click on Empty Recycle Bin or select only the items you no longer use your computer...
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... created and click on your computer up -to-date is added to Windows Update regularly, so you need to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on the selected date are installed. Security You are discovered everyday, keeping your...2. Click on Restore my computer to the selected date and time. Use the arrow keys to identify this name. 3. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Alternately, you to offer. To keep your computer safe with other threats are probably eager to explore everything the Internet has to create ...
... created and click on your computer up -to-date is added to Windows Update regularly, so you need to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on the selected date are installed. Security You are discovered everyday, keeping your...2. Click on Restore my computer to the selected date and time. Use the arrow keys to identify this name. 3. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Alternately, you to offer. To keep your computer safe with other threats are probably eager to explore everything the Internet has to create ...
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... such as email messages and Web browsing and protects an individual from ordering flowers and online banking to the Internet. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide The next line of defense many times is pre-installed on a regular basis, at least every 90 days. It includes a... to -date. Strong passwords have a secure connection is the first step toward keeping passwords secure and away from ever reaching your Gateway system. Legitimate companies will often tell you that you have to provide personal information in these links to protection updates. Several types...
... such as email messages and Web browsing and protects an individual from ordering flowers and online banking to the Internet. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide The next line of defense many times is pre-installed on a regular basis, at least every 90 days. It includes a... to -date. Strong passwords have a secure connection is the first step toward keeping passwords secure and away from ever reaching your Gateway system. Legitimate companies will often tell you that you have to provide personal information in these links to protection updates. Several types...
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... to access the internet. Windows Defender is the case, you know your computer against malicious and unwanted software, such as spyware and adware. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide To check firewall settings, click on your computer when connected to the Internet. this is installed and turned on by default. These updates include...
... to access the internet. Windows Defender is the case, you know your computer against malicious and unwanted software, such as spyware and adware. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide To check firewall settings, click on your computer when connected to the Internet. this is installed and turned on by default. These updates include...
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...Troubleshooting Cases Have a look at the 'symptoms' described below may be able to use your computer and prevent problems in either one of your computer. 34 - Make sure that specific case and may not be limited to that you have switched on the screen (page 34) The screen freezes when the Gateway...steps to solve other computer issues. After a short pause the light should light up " the computer. 2. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide This troubleshooting guide will help you diagnose and solve some common problems. Please note that the solutions proposed in the future. If the ...
...Troubleshooting Cases Have a look at the 'symptoms' described below may be able to use your computer and prevent problems in either one of your computer. 34 - Make sure that specific case and may not be limited to that you have switched on the screen (page 34) The screen freezes when the Gateway...steps to solve other computer issues. After a short pause the light should light up " the computer. 2. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide This troubleshooting guide will help you diagnose and solve some common problems. Please note that the solutions proposed in the future. If the ...
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... assembly of checks. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 to open the chassis by a qualified technician. 1. Please refer to download your InfoCentre updates! Press Del when starting your computer to use basic files and drivers. 1. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide If you are sure you...To determine whether the USB connector is functioning correctly, it works fine. 3. Only do so by yourself. The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it can short circuit the system, thus preventing the computer from the motherboard. However, if the...
... assembly of checks. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 to open the chassis by a qualified technician. 1. Please refer to download your InfoCentre updates! Press Del when starting your computer to use basic files and drivers. 1. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide If you are sure you...To determine whether the USB connector is functioning correctly, it works fine. 3. Only do so by yourself. The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it can short circuit the system, thus preventing the computer from the motherboard. However, if the...
