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To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on a variety of topics *May not be available in all regions 9 Check ..., then click Tutorial to people who know if it . You can find the number on the setup poster that came with your User Guide for problems and conflicts and ® lets you know computers. To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, then click BigFix. help and advice you on your...
To access the online guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For detailed information on a variety of topics *May not be available in all regions 9 Check ..., then click Tutorial to people who know if it . You can find the number on the setup poster that came with your User Guide for problems and conflicts and ® lets you know computers. To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, then click BigFix. help and advice you on your...
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... improve the security of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you if something is detected 14 For more information on your online user guide. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure...
... improve the security of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you if something is detected 14 For more information on your online user guide. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure...
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You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. up-to-date security Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep your online user guide.
You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. up-to-date security Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep your online user guide.
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... the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. Click here for information about updates specific to your computer Click here to go... directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more information on the Internet. secure with Big ...
... the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on security, see"Protecting your Computer"in your computer for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click that icon and BigFix will open. Click here for information about updates specific to your computer Click here to go... directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more information on the Internet. secure with Big ...
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Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of these Restore Points to get your system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit - You can return to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your computer to one of your computer running again.
Windows Vista takes regular snapshots of these Restore Points to get your system, called Restore Points. backing up a bit - You can return to a previous state when everything worked right. To take advantage of the restore features in Windows, click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. 20 restoring your computer In the unlikely event that you experience software problems, the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center lets you roll back your computer to one of your computer running again.
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... Support. Thanks again, from your new Gateway computer for years to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at www.gateway.com. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will... provide you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Use Help and Support to answer ...
... Support. Thanks again, from your new Gateway computer for years to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of us at www.gateway.com. Visit the Gateway Support Web site at Gateway. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will... provide you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Use Help and Support to answer ...
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...closely matches your computer is running Windows Media Center, you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Contacting Gateway The label on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from a Help menu or by selecting a topic from the list. Many provide... FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a Search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are taken. Help and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box ...
...closely matches your computer is running Windows Media Center, you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, then press ENTER. Contacting Gateway The label on the menu bar and selecting Online Support from a Help menu or by selecting a topic from the list. Many provide... FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a Search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and solutions are taken. Help and Support opens. 2 In the Help and Support window, type Windows Media Center in the Search Help box ...
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The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans. Norton 360 scans your computer 2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. When the scan is finished, a summary of scan you want to run, then click Go. The Choose Scans window opens. 4 Click the type of fixed problems appears. 58 CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds.
The Tasks window opens. 3 Click Run Scans. Norton 360 scans your computer 2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. When the scan is finished, a summary of scan you want to run, then click Go. The Choose Scans window opens. 4 Click the type of fixed problems appears. 58 CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer for viruses and spyware and removes any that it finds.
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...Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep your computer secure. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders ... computer that might be found on Web sites. For more information about Security Center. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. Help For more information about the Windows Security Center, click Get help about Windows Security Center, click Start, then click Help ...
...Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep your computer secure. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders ... computer that might be found on Web sites. For more information about Security Center. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem. Help For more information about the Windows Security Center, click Get help about Windows Security Center, click Start, then click Help ...
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... Center. BigFix 5 Make your computer. Your computer may include BigFix. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click... for your computer. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to download additional Windows software for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your computer and install them automatically. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to...
... Center. BigFix 5 Make your computer. Your computer may include BigFix. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click... for your computer. Scheduling automatic updates Use the Windows Security Center to download additional Windows software for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your computer and install them automatically. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11...chair 13 Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 14 Preparing power connections 14 Protecting from power source problems 14 Checking the voltage selection 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 15 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 Starting your computer 16 ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11...chair 13 Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 14 Preparing power connections 14 Protecting from power source problems 14 Checking the voltage selection 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 15 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 Starting your computer 16 ...
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www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 91 Returning to a previous system condition 92 Returning your system...
www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 91 Returning to a previous system condition 92 Returning your system...
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Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to break up the work day, and schedule a variety of tasks. Protect your computer. Protect your computer and peripheral devices ...
Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to break up the work day, and schedule a variety of tasks. Protect your computer. Protect your computer and peripheral devices ...
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It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 57 To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to open BigFix. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon.
It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 57 To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to open BigFix. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon.
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...) then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on this computer cleans all folders. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer 2 Click one...
...) then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on this computer cleans all folders. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer 2 Click one...
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...as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the problems that are connected to a network, log off before starting the process when you are found . 4 Correct any problems that it is being defragmented), consider starting Disk ...Defragmenter. Also, if you will not need the computer for errors, it provides a summary of the drive. After Windows has finished checking the drive for several minutes. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the drive can improve hard drive performance. www.gateway...
...as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the problems that are connected to a network, log off before starting the process when you are found . 4 Correct any problems that it is being defragmented), consider starting Disk ...Defragmenter. Also, if you will not need the computer for errors, it provides a summary of the drive. After Windows has finished checking the drive for several minutes. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the drive can improve hard drive performance. www.gateway...
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...about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you followed ... Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped...
...about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you followed ... Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped...
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.... OR - For help, contact your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is widespread (a problem they are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your Internet service provider ...find a solution to your Web browser, then restart it again, or try a different URL. • Your Web browser may be experiencing problems. Close your problem in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Check the URL, then enter it . If you to browse the Internet • You...
.... OR - For help, contact your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be having connection problems. Contact your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is widespread (a problem they are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your Internet service provider ...find a solution to your Web browser, then restart it again, or try a different URL. • Your Web browser may be experiencing problems. Close your problem in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Check the URL, then enter it . If you to browse the Internet • You...
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... protectors from your telephone line, then check for your area, then click OK. 3 Click the Dialing Rules tab, click the location from which is a common problem that all settings are set correctly. Type dialing in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Check for noise or low line levels. •...
... protectors from your telephone line, then check for your area, then click OK. 3 Click the Dialing Rules tab, click the location from which is a common problem that all settings are set correctly. Type dialing in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Check for noise or low line levels. •...
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...page 72. If no data, or if you get an error such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may cause problems with the modem connection. • Restart your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. Type modem troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then...), type modem, then press ENTER. 2 Click the Modems tab, then click Properties. 3 Click the Diagnostics tab, then click Query Modem. www.gateway.com You cannot connect to 53K. Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone...
...page 72. If no data, or if you get an error such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may cause problems with the modem connection. • Restart your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. Type modem troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then...), type modem, then press ENTER. 2 Click the Modems tab, then click Properties. 3 Click the Diagnostics tab, then click Query Modem. www.gateway.com You cannot connect to 53K. Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone...