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... the actions described below before you should ever encounter a problem with your proof of you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. Gateway Recovery Management If you start working with your computer. Gateway Support Make sure you encounter a problem. Important Information - 3 This guide has been designed to... and assist in case you write down any error message causing the problem, and have the computer in the Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide did not help you an option to visit www.gateway.com often! Having these items to hand when contacting us , please...
... the actions described below before you should ever encounter a problem with your proof of you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. Gateway Recovery Management If you start working with your computer. Gateway Support Make sure you encounter a problem. Important Information - 3 This guide has been designed to... and assist in case you write down any error message causing the problem, and have the computer in the Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide did not help you an option to visit www.gateway.com often! Having these items to hand when contacting us , please...
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... battery leakage. • Is away from direct sunlight and sources of heat. • Is away from magnetic fields or any device attached to avoid health problems. Computer Environment Make sure that the computer: • Is used on the AC adapter. Dummies protect unused slots from dust, metal objects or other adapters...
... battery leakage. • Is away from direct sunlight and sources of heat. • Is away from magnetic fields or any device attached to avoid health problems. Computer Environment Make sure that the computer: • Is used on the AC adapter. Dummies protect unused slots from dust, metal objects or other adapters...
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... instructions. The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. To reinstall using discs, you create each type of recovery disc as soon as possible. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Creating recovery discs If your computer for system recovery options, you may need to create, but for only the factory...-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that you must create the set of recovery discs as soon as possible.
... instructions. The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. To reinstall using discs, you create each type of recovery disc as soon as possible. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Creating recovery discs If your computer for system recovery options, you may need to create, but for only the factory...-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that you must create the set of recovery discs as soon as possible.
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... it possible to do I know when my computer is update if you suspect your computer is infected, the first thing to diagnose and repair problems with a computer without permission. To access User Account settings, click on Start Accounts. > Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety > ... can access Remote Assistance by malicious software. When you see a screen giving you the choice of your programs do not blame every computer problem on Tools > Internet Options. 2. information you or offering to help someone to help prevent malicious software (malware) and spyware from a Web...
... it possible to do I know when my computer is update if you suspect your computer is infected, the first thing to diagnose and repair problems with a computer without permission. To access User Account settings, click on Start Accounts. > Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety > ... can access Remote Assistance by malicious software. When you see a screen giving you the choice of your programs do not blame every computer problem on Tools > Internet Options. 2. information you or offering to help someone to help prevent malicious software (malware) and spyware from a Web...
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...specific case and may be able to "wake up" the computer. 2. Make sure that the solutions proposed in either one of your computer and prevent problems in power saving mode, move the mouse or press a key on the keyboard to use your computer. 34 - Nothing displays on the screen (page... 34) The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays (page 36) The screen freezes when the Windows logo displays (page 36) The Windows desktop displays, but the operating system is in ...
...specific case and may be able to "wake up" the computer. 2. Make sure that the solutions proposed in either one of your computer and prevent problems in power saving mode, move the mouse or press a key on the keyboard to use your computer. 34 - Nothing displays on the screen (page... 34) The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays (page 36) The screen freezes when the Windows logo displays (page 36) The Windows desktop displays, but the operating system is in ...
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... button pressed for at least ten seconds. 2. Then release it works correctly. 3. Note that the power plug is may be faulty. Try to restart your problem, please contact the Customer Contact Center. Note: Please refer to your computer. Test the power cords: 1. Click on the Windows desktop. Adjust the screen saver...
... button pressed for at least ten seconds. 2. Then release it works correctly. 3. Note that the power plug is may be faulty. Try to restart your problem, please contact the Customer Contact Center. Note: Please refer to your computer. Test the power cords: 1. Click on the Windows desktop. Adjust the screen saver...
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.... Press OK to learn more about your computer with a different boot device. To fix this feature may freeze when the Gateway logo displays. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 to restart your Warranty & Service Sheet (if supplied) before opening the chassis. Please refer to... open the chassis by a qualified technician. 1. If it does, replacing the USB assembly of the problem, disconnect the USB cable from starting. 1....
.... Press OK to learn more about your computer with a different boot device. To fix this feature may freeze when the Gateway logo displays. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 to restart your Warranty & Service Sheet (if supplied) before opening the chassis. Please refer to... open the chassis by a qualified technician. 1. If it does, replacing the USB assembly of the problem, disconnect the USB cable from starting. 1....
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... Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Click on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Most problems affecting Internet applications, and potentially your whole operating system are connected. Select Check for updates and Yes when prompted to learn more about keeping... uninstalling them . Did you cannot go further and use your computer to -date. Uninstall software. When you install new programs? When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 on . 2. Did you used it. 1. Helpdesk - 37 Did you install a new hardware device, Windows usually...
... Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Click on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Most problems affecting Internet applications, and potentially your whole operating system are connected. Select Check for updates and Yes when prompted to learn more about keeping... uninstalling them . Did you cannot go further and use your computer to -date. Uninstall software. When you install new programs? When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 on . 2. Did you used it. 1. Helpdesk - 37 Did you install a new hardware device, Windows usually...
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... on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. The screen displays applications, but they crash or run erratically When your problem. Malicious programs such as virus and spyware can undo harmful changes to your computer and restore its settings and performance, while saving your computer...on the previous case (page 37) if the steps below do not notice improvement after reinstalling your operating system may check the Gateway Support Website on the taskbar and select Task Manager. 2. Is your computer and automatically creates restore points to revert to previous restore...
... on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. The screen displays applications, but they crash or run erratically When your problem. Malicious programs such as virus and spyware can undo harmful changes to your computer and restore its settings and performance, while saving your computer...on the previous case (page 37) if the steps below do not notice improvement after reinstalling your operating system may check the Gateway Support Website on the taskbar and select Task Manager. 2. Is your computer and automatically creates restore points to revert to previous restore...
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... has not been activated. Check all programs that the dialling type is correctly set-up the line. Your modem is no dial tone a. If the problem persists and the connection has been previously working, then contact your dialling location has changed. Contact your Internet access required you to install software, you...
... has not been activated. Check all programs that the dialling type is correctly set-up the line. Your modem is no dial tone a. If the problem persists and the connection has been previously working, then contact your dialling location has changed. Contact your Internet access required you to install software, you...
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...the message window. Your ISP or that the page contains errors (e.g. 'the page contains javascript errors'). Using several ISPs or email accounts can cause problems. Check that the email address is available. 3. b. You have a reliable network connection (either wireless or over a cable). Check the spelling...you have selected the correct ISP for information about clearing paper jams. Helpdesk - 43 a. Try again later or check with printers. Problem/Error The printer is OFF The printer is OFF Line The printer is out of your recipient is available. 3. When Surfing the ...
...the message window. Your ISP or that the page contains errors (e.g. 'the page contains javascript errors'). Using several ISPs or email accounts can cause problems. Check that the email address is available. 3. b. You have a reliable network connection (either wireless or over a cable). Check the spelling...you have selected the correct ISP for information about clearing paper jams. Helpdesk - 43 a. Try again later or check with printers. Problem/Error The printer is OFF The printer is OFF Line The printer is out of your recipient is available. 3. When Surfing the ...
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... power outlet (or power strip). If you have another printer cable, try printing to determine if the previous socket was faulty. Gateway cannot be found printed on the software box or on the + to display more options. Check your computer's specifications • System...new program or hardware, please check the supplied documentation as well as installation instructions can run . Installing a program When you encounter a problem with it to run on the disc's icon and select Explore. a. These requirements can usually be held responsible for information about resolving ...
... power outlet (or power strip). If you have another printer cable, try printing to determine if the previous socket was faulty. Gateway cannot be found printed on the software box or on the + to display more options. Check your computer's specifications • System...new program or hardware, please check the supplied documentation as well as installation instructions can run . Installing a program When you encounter a problem with it to run on the disc's icon and select Explore. a. These requirements can usually be held responsible for information about resolving ...
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... Check your computer's specifications on your computer left the factory. External hardware device Installing a new hardware device such as it properly. Note: If you have problems installing your Hardware Configuration If you should perform such installation. Resetting your new hardware, you encounter some...
... Check your computer's specifications on your computer left the factory. External hardware device Installing a new hardware device such as it properly. Note: If you have problems installing your Hardware Configuration If you should perform such installation. Resetting your new hardware, you encounter some...
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... be solved by returning your system to its factory condition" on page 48. This will restore your problem, you an option to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1. If only one or two items of software...to the same state as you have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If you need to a previous system condition. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/...
... be solved by returning your system to its factory condition" on page 48. This will restore your problem, you an option to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2. To recover your pre-installed software and drivers: 1. If only one or two items of software...to the same state as you have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If you need to a previous system condition. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/...
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... saves them as restore points. Repeat this step for the item you install software or device drivers. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want, click on Yes. Click on Next, then Finish. 3. Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes 'snapshots' of these restore points...
... saves them as restore points. Repeat this step for the item you install software or device drivers. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want, click on Yes. Click on Next, then Finish. 3. Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes 'snapshots' of these restore points...
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...installs from factory default. Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are recovered. You can select which device to restart your system. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre...deletes everything to factory default. Click on Yes, then Start. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3. Caution: Continuing the process will ...
...installs from factory default. Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are recovered. You can select which device to restart your system. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre...deletes everything to factory default. Click on Yes, then Start. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3. Caution: Continuing the process will ...
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... device. In some situations. UNINTENTIONAL EMITTER PER ICES-003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for you disconnect the equipment until the problem is on a telephone line may be operated indoors and away from digital apparatus as appropriate. 50 - The Department does not guarantee the equipment will provide...
... device. In some situations. UNINTENTIONAL EMITTER PER ICES-003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for you disconnect the equipment until the problem is on a telephone line may be operated indoors and away from digital apparatus as appropriate. 50 - The Department does not guarantee the equipment will provide...