Gateway GM5259E Support Question
Gateway GM5259E Support Question
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Question posted by tedesh on September 6th, 2011
Recovery System
I ordered the recovery media system online three months a go but this time the system got locked. It keeps asking to buy the Product key number? What should i do?
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8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 3
...3 Using Support 3
Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6
BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8
2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9
Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15
Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories 16
3 Getting Started...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 7
Chapter 1
Getting Help
• Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using BigFix • Using Your Computer guide • Using online help • Contacting Gateway
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8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 9
Gateway Web site
Gateway Web site
Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade ... days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer.
Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 13
... from a Help menu or by viewing the help
Many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn how to this guide, the...Using Your Computer guide:
■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. www.gateway.com
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Online help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button.
Using Your Computer guide
Using ...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 14
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Online support: Tech Support Phone: (U.S.)
(Canada) Tech Support Hours:
9004394
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www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Getting Help
Gateway contact information
To help you locate Gateway contact information, you can find the Gateway Web site, Online Support, and technical support contact information on the label located on the ...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 16
... indicator
Microphone jack Headphone jack
Hard drive indicator
USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional)
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www.gateway.com
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer
Desktop PC Front
Your computer includes the following components.
Important
Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 17
... ports (optional)
Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button and power indicator
Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional)
Headphone jack
Microphone jack
Desktop PC Front
Description
Use this button to turn the power on or off. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 18
... ports
Monitor port
Serial port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack
www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer
Desktop PC Back
Your computer includes the following components.
Important
Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 19
... cover thumbscrews
Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional)
Ethernet (network) jack
IEEE 1394 ports
Parallel port
S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Modem jack
Voltage switch
Desktop PC Back
Description
Plug the power cord into an S-Video jack on a television. To access this port. Plug a standard S-Video cable into this connector.
Remove...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 21
... ordered, and location. TOTeencclhhinSSeuusppupppooprrottrPHt:hoounrse:: ((UCa.Sn.)ada) 9004394
Online support: Tech Support Phone: (U.S.)
(Canada) Tech Support Hours:
9004394
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system.
Gateway model and serial number...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 22
Accessories
To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com.
The most common types are running more slowly than laser printers. Using an inkjet color printer, ...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 30
.... If your computer is in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets. In order to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby.
Tips & Tricks
For more information about five seconds, then release it.
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www.gateway.com...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 54
... install a program or change a setting in the
HelpSpot Search box
, then click the arrow. To reinstall your program or driver:
1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. 2 Follow the on -screen instructions.
Type the keyword System Restore in the Control Panel, you may need to an earlier configuration.
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 84
...make sure that your computer is nearby at the time of this chapter. Warning
To avoid bodily injury, ... computer technician.
■ Have your customer ID, serial number, and order number available, along with a detailed description of your problem, ..."how to" questions about using a program, see:
■ Online Help
■ Printed documentation
■ The Microsoft Windows documentation
&#...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 113
...using DVD drive 37 using Windows Media Player 39
muting sound 30
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name computer 85 domain 91 router 91 workgroup 85
naming computers 85 workgroup 85
navigation keys 26 network
jack 31 testing 92
...Security 43 numeric keypad 27
indicator 27
O online help 5, 7
opening computer case 51 files 29 folders 29 front bezel 52 programs 29 shortcut menu 29
P
Pad Lock indicator 27 parallel port 13 password 74 ...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 115
... Security 43
voltage switch 13 volume
adjusting 30 adjusting modem 71 controls 30 muting 30 troubleshooting 77
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WAN IP Address 91 Web site
Gateway 3 Windows
Product Key Code 15 restoring 48 Windows key 27 Windows Media Player 39 Windows Security Center using 43 Windows Update 42 wired Ethernet
www.gateway.com
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8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX Case) - Page 6
... technical support ■ Setting up and starting your computer ■ Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your files ■ Playing and recording media ■ Networking ■ Maintenance and troubleshooting ■ Legal notices
To access the User Guide:
■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
2 For all...
8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX Case) - Page 7
... you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows.
3 TTOeencclhhinSSeuusppupppooprrottrHPth:oounrse:: ((UCa.Sn.)ada) 9004394
Online support: Tech Support Phone: (U.S.)
(Canada) Tech Support Hours:
9004394
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the side of your computer includes the product key code for assistance.
If you...
8510755 - Media Center User Guide - Page 22
... displayed from the Gateway Accessory Store.
S-Video display quality is not as good as VGA output. To view other Media Center FAQs that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). If you did not order a display device when you purchased it from Gateway. S-Video-If your TV does not have a VGA port. S-Video display...
8510755 - Media Center User Guide - Page 25
... tool bar. Getting more information
The Media Center is available at the top of the window.
2 Click the Help icon to use when you need additional help or information about using the Media Center features, help is easy to view or search for information in the Media Center online help.
25 However, if you...
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