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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 computer...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 a previous system condition.......... 47 Returning your system to its factory condition.. 48 Regulatory Information 49 ...
...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...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 a previous system condition.......... 47 Returning your system to its factory condition.. 48 Regulatory Information 49 ...
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...least once online (see page 46 for details). This guide has been designed to introduce you to -date information, help, drivers and downloads. To make sure you check Gateway InfoCentre, the electronic user's guide installed on if possible. Also, save your computer to the same state as when you ...purchased it contains up-to the features of your computer and assist 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 the Quick Start & ...
...least once online (see page 46 for details). This guide has been designed to introduce you to -date information, help, drivers and downloads. To make sure you check Gateway InfoCentre, the electronic user's guide installed on if possible. Also, save your computer to the same state as when you ...purchased it contains up-to the features of your computer and assist 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 the Quick Start & ...
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... but for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Make sure that you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Throughout the process, you will need to... Guide Creating recovery discs If your computer for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - To reinstall using discs, you should create a set of recovery discs beforehand. Important: We...
... but for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Make sure that you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Throughout the process, you will need to... Guide Creating recovery discs If your computer for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create factory default disc. - To reinstall using discs, you should create a set of recovery discs beforehand. Important: We...
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...the drive ejects it with a permanent marker. You need an internet connection) simply click on Start > All Programs > Gateway > Gateway InfoCentre. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in order to list, then click Next... giving you the help you can watch its progress on each disc, such as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5. Internet and Software - 17 Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. To open InfoCentre, double-click on...
...the drive ejects it with a permanent marker. You need an internet connection) simply click on Start > All Programs > Gateway > Gateway InfoCentre. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in order to list, then click Next... giving you the help you can watch its progress on each disc, such as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5. Internet and Software - 17 Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. To open InfoCentre, double-click on...
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...one media 'centers' such as needed. 18 - Other media programs may use Windows Media Player to -date information, help, drivers and downloads. The first time you access to additional information, such as Windows Media Center) provide additional playback options. Playing Multimedia... Files You may have been installed by Gateway feature a documentation file. Other buttons give you start a setup wizard, which will configure some basic settings. Remember to update ...
...one media 'centers' such as needed. 18 - Other media programs may use Windows Media Player to -date information, help, drivers and downloads. The first time you access to additional information, such as Windows Media Center) provide additional playback options. Playing Multimedia... Files You may have been installed by Gateway feature a documentation file. Other buttons give you start a setup wizard, which will configure some basic settings. Remember to update ...
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... you will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. Your computer will need to how it was created. driver installations or specific software). This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you changed a system setting, and it will not work . System Restore monitors the ...date, without affecting your computer to reinstall any programs you do this . Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Starting Windows System Restore from the Windows desktop Click on Next. System Restore options Restore your computer to an earlier ...
... you will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. Your computer will need to how it was created. driver installations or specific software). This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you changed a system setting, and it will not work . System Restore monitors the ...date, without affecting your computer to reinstall any programs you do this . Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Starting Windows System Restore from the Windows desktop Click on Next. System Restore options Restore your computer to an earlier ...
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...Guide Enter a description to the right of the calendar. 3. System Restore automatically adds the date and time to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on Next. 2. Norton Internet Security blocks online identity theft, detects and eliminates...New content is crucial. Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are probably eager to explore everything the Internet has to undo the restoration. All the restore points that worked. 1. Alternately...
...Guide Enter a description to the right of the calendar. 3. System Restore automatically adds the date and time to be safe online, Gateway has pre-installed Symantec's award-winning Norton Internet Security on Next. 2. Norton Internet Security blocks online identity theft, detects and eliminates...New content is crucial. Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are probably eager to explore everything the Internet has to undo the restoration. All the restore points that worked. 1. Alternately...
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... start -up process, Windows runs a number of your computer in Safe Mode to use basic files and drivers. 1. Disconnect or remove additional devices. To fix this feature may freeze when the Gateway logo displays. Start your computer. Use the arrow keys to confirm. 3. If you want to proceed, ...please first touch the ground to prevent electrostatic damages and unplug the power cord before proceeding. The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it does, replacing the USB assembly of the chassis is the root cause of all computers). Select...
... start -up process, Windows runs a number of your computer in Safe Mode to use basic files and drivers. 1. Disconnect or remove additional devices. To fix this feature may freeze when the Gateway logo displays. Start your computer. Use the arrow keys to confirm. 3. If you want to proceed, ...please first touch the ground to prevent electrostatic damages and unplug the power cord before proceeding. The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it does, replacing the USB assembly of the chassis is the root cause of all computers). Select...
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...strange behaviour in effect the last time the computer started successfully. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 on your computer and monitor on. 2. Use the arrow keys to install any required software or device drivers. Click on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. ...starts successfully, you install new hardware? Did you have installed new programs, try to make it automatically and copies the appropriate files (drivers) to your antivirus and anti-spyware programs. To be fully efficient, these protection programs must be up -to access the advanced startup ...
...strange behaviour in effect the last time the computer started successfully. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 on your computer and monitor on. 2. Use the arrow keys to install any required software or device drivers. Click on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. ...starts successfully, you install new hardware? Did you have installed new programs, try to make it automatically and copies the appropriate files (drivers) to your antivirus and anti-spyware programs. To be fully efficient, these protection programs must be up -to access the advanced startup ...
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...Features. System Restore monitors the changes to your computer and automatically creates restore points to revert to view the status of that driver may check the Gateway Support Website on the previous case (page 37) if the steps below do not notice improvement after reinstalling your operating system ..., you see page 37 for the erratic application(s)? Please also check the recommendations on www.gateway.com for updates. Does this problem and avoid it . Click on the Driver tab and select Roll Back Driver. This allows you do not help : 1. Right-click on page 28. 38 - ...
...Features. System Restore monitors the changes to your computer and automatically creates restore points to revert to view the status of that driver may check the Gateway Support Website on the previous case (page 37) if the steps below do not notice improvement after reinstalling your operating system ..., you see page 37 for the erratic application(s)? Please also check the recommendations on www.gateway.com for updates. Does this problem and avoid it . Click on the Driver tab and select Roll Back Driver. This allows you do not help : 1. Right-click on page 28. 38 - ...
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... restore the hardware configuration so that it properly. is exactly as a printer, scanner, joystick, etc. Note: If you have problems installing your original computer hardware drivers, you may want to open your computer. 1. If you should perform such installation. Resetting your Hardware Configuration If you encounter some problems with your new...
... restore the hardware configuration so that it properly. is exactly as a printer, scanner, joystick, etc. Note: If you have problems installing your original computer hardware drivers, you may want to open your computer. 1. If you should perform such installation. Resetting your Hardware Configuration If you encounter some problems with your new...
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...system to recover software that did not help , then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 46 - If nothing else has solved the problem and you may need to factory condition...34) did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Reset your pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - This will restore your computer, you need to a previous system condition. To recover software ...
...system to recover software that did not help , then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 46 - If nothing else has solved the problem and you may need to factory condition...34) did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Reset your pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - This will restore your computer, you need to a previous system condition. To recover software ...
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Help: For more information about using the restore point you install software or device drivers. Click on Start > Control Panel > Action Center, then click on Contents. Click on Recovery. 2. Click on Yes. Click on Open System Restore, then Next. 3.... on he restore point you want , click on -screen prompts to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes 'snapshots' of software and device drivers opens. 4. Repeat this step for the item you want to install, then follow the on Next, then Finish. Your system is restored using Microsoft System...
Help: For more information about using the restore point you install software or device drivers. Click on Start > Control Panel > Action Center, then click on Contents. Click on Recovery. 2. Click on Yes. Click on Open System Restore, then Next. 3.... on he restore point you want , click on -screen prompts to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes 'snapshots' of software and device drivers opens. 4. Repeat this step for the item you want to install, then follow the on Next, then Finish. Your system is restored using Microsoft System...
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... 3. This process may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Recovering from factory default. The boot menu is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during...recovery. 48 - Caution: Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the on your hard drive. 4. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you ...
... 3. This process may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Recovering from factory default. The boot menu is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during...recovery. 48 - Caution: Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the on your hard drive. 4. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you ...