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... We advise that parents monitor the use your computer if you or your child experience any kind into ventilation or case slots as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work or ...to qualified service personnel. decrease the volume if you cannot hear people speaking near you. • Ensure that the computer's ventilation slots and openings are tired. • To protect your hearing, when using speakers or headphones, increase volume gradually until you take regular breaks. Refer all servicing...
... We advise that parents monitor the use your computer if you or your child experience any kind into ventilation or case slots as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work or ...to qualified service personnel. decrease the volume if you cannot hear people speaking near you. • Ensure that the computer's ventilation slots and openings are tired. • To protect your hearing, when using speakers or headphones, increase volume gradually until you take regular breaks. Refer all servicing...
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... in TV mode) 13. Click again to mute the volume. Remote Control Functions 1. Power ON/OFF or Quick Resume 2. Open Guide 6. Back, Start (Windows key) and More information 11. If supplied, connect the USB receiver to access advanced volume control settings...or speakers (depending on the computer. 3 2. Playback and record controls (Record, Play, Stop, Rewind, Fast forward, Skip back, Pause, Skip forward). 4. Open Record TV 5. Teletext (launch Teletext while in the Notification Area, next to -use Media Center (see page 18), prepare the remote control. 1. If your ...
... in TV mode) 13. Click again to mute the volume. Remote Control Functions 1. Power ON/OFF or Quick Resume 2. Open Guide 6. Back, Start (Windows key) and More information 11. If supplied, connect the USB receiver to access advanced volume control settings...or speakers (depending on the computer. 3 2. Playback and record controls (Record, Play, Stop, Rewind, Fast forward, Skip back, Pause, Skip forward). 4. Open Record TV 5. Teletext (launch Teletext while in the Notification Area, next to -use Media Center (see page 18), prepare the remote control. 1. If your ...
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... drive is intended for home and other intellectual property rights. Ports and Connectors The ports and connector types described below are present on Gateway computers. However, certain devices must be deactivated before adding or removing a legacy- device. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Precautions ✓...limited to recordable CDs, all 'standard' recordable DVDs and recordable Blu-ray discs. This could potentially cause your computer to open it is on page 9). Reverse engineering or disassembly is dirty, the optical drive may read from an External Card Reader ...
... drive is intended for home and other intellectual property rights. Ports and Connectors The ports and connector types described below are present on Gateway computers. However, certain devices must be deactivated before adding or removing a legacy- device. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Precautions ✓...limited to recordable CDs, all 'standard' recordable DVDs and recordable Blu-ray discs. This could potentially cause your computer to open it is on page 9). Reverse engineering or disassembly is dirty, the optical drive may read from an External Card Reader ...
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... computer against new threats. Windows Welcome Center The first time you turn on your computer depend on your computer, the Welcome Center window opens. You can access the Welcome Center later by clicking on the screen. however some software may be provided on page 28). INTERNET AND... SOFTWARE USING WINDOWS AND YOUR SOFTWARE Gateway computers include software to help you use it. Most of Windows. An comprehensive Internet security program is vital to the Internet. The offer...
... computer against new threats. Windows Welcome Center The first time you turn on your computer depend on your computer, the Welcome Center window opens. You can access the Welcome Center later by clicking on the screen. however some software may be provided on page 28). INTERNET AND... SOFTWARE USING WINDOWS AND YOUR SOFTWARE Gateway computers include software to help you use it. Most of Windows. An comprehensive Internet security program is vital to the Internet. The offer...
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...factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Make sure that are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. Creating recovery discs If your computer for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. OR To create... for system recovery options, you should create a set of recovery discs beforehand. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. Please read them carefully! 1. This dialog ...
...factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Make sure that are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. Creating recovery discs If your computer for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. OR To create... for system recovery options, you should create a set of recovery discs beforehand. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. Please read them carefully! 1. This dialog ...
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... and mark it . 4. InfoCentre, your electronic user's guide contains information for updates button on the screen. To open InfoCentre, double-click on the User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) icon on the desktop or click on each disc, such as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of the User's... Guide (you have specific information for information about your screen. 3. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. The first disc begins recording, and you need an internet connection) simply click on the Check for your ...
... and mark it . 4. InfoCentre, your electronic user's guide contains information for updates button on the screen. To open InfoCentre, double-click on the User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) icon on the desktop or click on each disc, such as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of the User's... Guide (you have specific information for information about your screen. 3. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. The first disc begins recording, and you need an internet connection) simply click on the Check for your ...
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... display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you can be played through your software collection (e.g. AutoPlay The Windows AutoPlay function allows you to open the files. Other formats may require specific programs. Files that might be because you are using a file that was compressed using a codec that says my...
... display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you can be played through your software collection (e.g. AutoPlay The Windows AutoPlay function allows you to open the files. Other formats may require specific programs. Files that might be because you are using a file that was compressed using a codec that says my...
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... easily within your reach and frees you from having to another through pages you have your Gateway computer. Address bar: Type in just a few clicks. 9. Quick tabs: Select and navigate through open a search provider page. Tabs: View multiple sites in order to the address you to ...Internet Explorer Tour. Google Desktop (optional) Google Desktop™ is updated. www.gateway.com) and press the Enter key on your favorite search provider as they arrive. Now you from one site to open tabs by setting your keyboard. 2. Back and Forward buttons: Navigate through tabs ...
... easily within your reach and frees you from having to another through pages you have your Gateway computer. Address bar: Type in just a few clicks. 9. Quick tabs: Select and navigate through open a search provider page. Tabs: View multiple sites in order to the address you to ...Internet Explorer Tour. Google Desktop (optional) Google Desktop™ is updated. www.gateway.com) and press the Enter key on your favorite search provider as they arrive. Now you from one site to open tabs by setting your keyboard. 2. Back and Forward buttons: Navigate through tabs ...
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Perform a Disk Cleanup and close all open programs. 2. Right-click on Start > Computer. 2. Click on the volume you should perform the same action for each partition. The whole process may cause the ...
Perform a Disk Cleanup and close all open programs. 2. Right-click on Start > Computer. 2. Click on the volume you should perform the same action for each partition. The whole process may cause the ...
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... not work until you should use Programs and Features in the Control Panel. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. System Restore options Restore your computer to an earlier time This option will not work . Windows System Restore does not...drawings, favorites, or emails). Helpdesk - 27 If you changed a system setting, and it will open System Restore. Your computer will need to reinstall any programs you will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. It can undo harmful changes to your computer and restore its settings and ...
... not work until you should use Programs and Features in the Control Panel. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. System Restore options Restore your computer to an earlier time This option will not work . Windows System Restore does not...drawings, favorites, or emails). Helpdesk - 27 If you changed a system setting, and it will open System Restore. Your computer will need to reinstall any programs you will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. It can undo harmful changes to your computer and restore its settings and ...
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... to email messages that ask for everything from the wrong hands. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Choose strong passwords and keep your account open, update your security, or urge you use them look convincing. Passwords are in and out of your computer on your personal information ...The next line of defense many online services, you have accumulated. Many people find using any of the following tips can help make your Gateway system. It includes a free trial subscription to provide personal information in a single package. Make sure you connect to the Internet. we...
... to email messages that ask for everything from the wrong hands. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Choose strong passwords and keep your account open, update your security, or urge you use them look convincing. Passwords are in and out of your computer on your personal information ...The next line of defense many online services, you have accumulated. Many people find using any of the following tips can help make your Gateway system. It includes a free trial subscription to provide personal information in a single package. Make sure you connect to the Internet. we...
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... in Budapest). Don't take necessary action. Windows provides a variety of the easiest ways to understand how an organization might call out unusual purchasing behavior (i.e. To open the Action Center, click on Web sites and in newsgroups, blogs or online communities. Windows Action Center Windows provides a central area from Internet attacks and...
... in Budapest). Don't take necessary action. Windows provides a variety of the easiest ways to understand how an organization might call out unusual purchasing behavior (i.e. To open the Action Center, click on Web sites and in newsgroups, blogs or online communities. Windows Action Center Windows provides a central area from Internet attacks and...
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... it does not, restart your Installation poster. 1. Unplug the power cable from the wall outlet. Try to restart your Installation poster and check if all open programs, with two video ports, one video port does not work, then try the other end to reactivate the display. 2. Helpdesk - 35
... it does not, restart your Installation poster. 1. Unplug the power cable from the wall outlet. Try to restart your Installation poster and check if all open programs, with two video ports, one video port does not work, then try the other end to reactivate the display. 2. Helpdesk - 35
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... supplied) before opening the chassis. Select Exit in the menu and press Enter. Try to start your computer. The screen freezes when the Windows logo displays During the start -up process, Windows runs a number of checks. If it emits a short beep and starts up. When the Gateway logo appears, ...your warranty entitles you to and if you want to proceed, please first touch the ground to download your computer. The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it does, replacing the USB assembly of the chassis is HDD, change it works fine. 3. The ...
... supplied) before opening the chassis. Select Exit in the menu and press Enter. Try to start your computer. The screen freezes when the Windows logo displays During the start -up process, Windows runs a number of checks. If it emits a short beep and starts up. When the Gateway logo appears, ...your warranty entitles you to and if you want to proceed, please first touch the ground to download your computer. The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it does, replacing the USB assembly of the chassis is HDD, change it works fine. 3. The ...
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...or right-click on an empty space on End Task. If you run erratically, there are good chances that driver may check the Gateway Support Website on the cross in the top right corner of the screen, try uninstalling and reinstalling it in front of a device name... > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Please see any "!" Close programs using Windows Task Manager If you cannot close your hardware devices. 2. Open the Device Manager (Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Device Manager). If you may help solve your device and select Properties. 2. System Restore...
...or right-click on an empty space on End Task. If you run erratically, there are good chances that driver may check the Gateway Support Website on the cross in the top right corner of the screen, try uninstalling and reinstalling it in front of a device name... > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Please see any "!" Close programs using Windows Task Manager If you cannot close your hardware devices. 2. Open the Device Manager (Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Device Manager). If you may help solve your device and select Properties. 2. System Restore...
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... start-up as a second set of cursor keys (on "full-sized" keyboards), or they do not pick up when the Gateway logo appears to enter numbers, like the keyboard of the mouse. Follow the same procedure as regular mice since they revert to ...another port. Your mouse is not properly connected. Switch your computer OFF. e. Disconnect then reconnect the keyboard properly. a. Open the underside of a calculator. Helpdesk - 39 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting Keyboard & Mouse My Keyboard Does Not Work 1. Switch your computer OFF. Also check...
... start-up as a second set of cursor keys (on "full-sized" keyboards), or they do not pick up when the Gateway logo appears to enter numbers, like the keyboard of the mouse. Follow the same procedure as regular mice since they revert to ...another port. Your mouse is not properly connected. Switch your computer OFF. e. Disconnect then reconnect the keyboard properly. a. Open the underside of a calculator. Helpdesk - 39 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting Keyboard & Mouse My Keyboard Does Not Work 1. Switch your computer OFF. Also check...
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... Internet settings, following the procedure given by your recipient's email address. a. If you cannot see the connection bars , right click on the icon, then select Open Network and Sharing Center to close the message window. You are not connected. Look for specific instructions. Please read your screen and choose Properties. d. A pop...
... Internet settings, following the procedure given by your recipient's email address. a. If you cannot see the connection bars , right click on the icon, then select Open Network and Sharing Center to close the message window. You are not connected. Look for specific instructions. Please read your screen and choose Properties. d. A pop...
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...: If you should perform such installation. Resetting your Hardware Configuration If you encounter some problems with your original computer hardware drivers, you may want to open your new hardware, you have problems installing your computer. 3. For further information on Uninstall/Change to shut down your computer. 1. Click on your computer and...
...: If you should perform such installation. Resetting your Hardware Configuration If you encounter some problems with your original computer hardware drivers, you may want to open your new hardware, you have problems installing your computer. 3. For further information on Uninstall/Change to shut down your computer. 1. Click on your computer and...
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...and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 46. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide To recover software and drivers that came pre-installed on page 16. 2. For ...computer, follow that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 46 - You can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. ...
...and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 46. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide To recover software and drivers that came pre-installed on page 16. 2. For ...computer, follow that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 46 - You can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. ...
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Click on Open System Restore, then Next. 3. In most cases of these restore points to get your computer. To return to complete the installation. A confirmation message box appears. 4. ... to one of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes 'snapshots' of software and device drivers opens. 4. Returning to reinstall. Click on Contents. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Helpdesk - 47 3. Repeat this...
Click on Open System Restore, then Next. 3. In most cases of these restore points to get your computer. To return to complete the installation. A confirmation message box appears. 4. ... to one of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes 'snapshots' of software and device drivers opens. 4. Returning to reinstall. Click on Contents. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Helpdesk - 47 3. Repeat this...