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... or OFF 12 Upgrading your 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 20 Choose an 'Internet Service...
... or OFF 12 Upgrading your 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 20 Choose an 'Internet Service...
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...name Serial Number Date of purchase Place of your computer, a window will help us to provide you to visit our website at www.gateway.com/register. How to Register During the initial startup of purchase Receipt number Store this space to write down important information about your...: receive promotions and participate in a safe place. Another Option Another way to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from Gateway Hurry and register, as other advantages await you immediately register it is to register. Please fill in a safe place. 2 - PRODUCT REGISTRATION ...
...name Serial Number Date of purchase Place of your computer, a window will help us to provide you to visit our website at www.gateway.com/register. How to Register During the initial startup of purchase Receipt number Store this space to write down important information about your...: receive promotions and participate in a safe place. Another Option Another way to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from Gateway Hurry and register, as other advantages await you immediately register it is to register. Please fill in a safe place. 2 - PRODUCT REGISTRATION ...
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... model name on the cover of you and switched on your computing experience. To make sure you check Gateway InfoCentre, the electronic user's guide installed on if possible. Gateway Website Remember to -date information, help, drivers and downloads. Also, save your proof of your computer ...and assist in your computer. Gateway InfoCentre To discover more about your computer, please make the most of your computer, Gateway recommends you perform the actions described below before you start working with your computer and the...
... model name on the cover of you and switched on your computing experience. To make sure you check Gateway InfoCentre, the electronic user's guide installed on if possible. Gateway Website Remember to -date information, help, drivers and downloads. Also, save your proof of your computer ...and assist in your computer. Gateway InfoCentre To discover more about your computer, please make the most of your computer, Gateway recommends you perform the actions described below before you start working with your computer and the...
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COMPUTER BASICS SAFETY AND COMFORT Safety Precautions Please follow the guidelines below to use your computer comfortably and to avoid health problems. Computer Environment Make sure that the computer: • Is used near water. A fall can seriously damage the computer. • Is not used on a carpet or any device generating static electricity. • Is kept at least 30 centimetres (one foot) away from magnetic fields or any other particles. If your computer. • Is not placed on a surface that vibrates, or used when taking part in sport, exercise or other adapters may have ...
COMPUTER BASICS SAFETY AND COMFORT Safety Precautions Please follow the guidelines below to use your computer comfortably and to avoid health problems. Computer Environment Make sure that the computer: • Is used near water. A fall can seriously damage the computer. • Is not used on a carpet or any device generating static electricity. • Is kept at least 30 centimetres (one foot) away from magnetic fields or any other particles. If your computer. • Is not placed on a surface that vibrates, or used when taking part in sport, exercise or other adapters may have ...
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do not increase the volume level after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may happen even if the person has no medical history of the following : • Sit up straight with your hearing, when using speakers or headphones, increase volume gradually until you are never obstructed or covered. To reduce your risk of small children. • If you take regular breaks. This may result in performance, indicating a need for hours at eye level • Eye ...
do not increase the volume level after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may happen even if the person has no medical history of the following : • Sit up straight with your hearing, when using speakers or headphones, increase volume gradually until you are never obstructed or covered. To reduce your risk of small children. • If you take regular breaks. This may result in performance, indicating a need for hours at eye level • Eye ...
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Note: The Keyboard/Mouse and Receiver shown below . 1. Check your InfoCentre documentation to see your Keyboard/Mouse specifications if they are inserted correctly. 2. Wait 20 seconds. 4. Then identify the mouse: • Press the connect button on the receiver (A). • Turn the mouse over . • Use a thin object (such as a pen tip) to press the connect button on the mouse (B). However, if the cordless mouse and keyboard do not work after installation, you turn your computer. B A C 3. First check that the batteries for the keyboard and mouse are different from those ...
Note: The Keyboard/Mouse and Receiver shown below . 1. Check your InfoCentre documentation to see your Keyboard/Mouse specifications if they are inserted correctly. 2. Wait 20 seconds. 4. Then identify the mouse: • Press the connect button on the receiver (A). • Turn the mouse over . • Use a thin object (such as a pen tip) to press the connect button on the mouse (B). However, if the cordless mouse and keyboard do not work after installation, you turn your computer. B A C 3. First check that the batteries for the keyboard and mouse are different from those ...
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... to enter numbers and special characters. Multimedia and special keys (optional): These keys, usually across the top of the cursor when editing text. 4. Please update Gateway InfoCentre for characters on your specific keyboard 11. For a full description of number or cursor keys. Press Shift simultaneously for characters on the top and...
... to enter numbers and special characters. Multimedia and special keys (optional): These keys, usually across the top of the cursor when editing text. 4. Please update Gateway InfoCentre for characters on your specific keyboard 11. For a full description of number or cursor keys. Press Shift simultaneously for characters on the top and...
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Remote Control Functions 1. Open Live TV 7. Direction keys (up /down , left, right) and OK 8. Back, Start (Windows key) and More information 11. Click on the small speaker icon to a USB port on the Speaker icon located in the Notification Area, next to resume playback. Installing the Remote Control and optional receiver Before starting Windows Media Center (see page 18) and remote control! If supplied, connect the USB receiver to mute the volume. Open Record TV 5. Volume controls (Volume up , down and Mute) 9. Teletext (launch Teletext while in one place with the...
Remote Control Functions 1. Open Live TV 7. Direction keys (up /down , left, right) and OK 8. Back, Start (Windows key) and More information 11. Click on the small speaker icon to a USB port on the Speaker icon located in the Notification Area, next to resume playback. Installing the Remote Control and optional receiver Before starting Windows Media Center (see page 18) and remote control! If supplied, connect the USB receiver to mute the volume. Open Record TV 5. Volume controls (Volume up , down and Mute) 9. Teletext (launch Teletext while in one place with the...
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... used to watch films, install programs and read and write the most countries you have purchased, nor that you have purchased, please check Gateway InfoCentre. Selected computers include an "all-in-one" memory card reader that they cannot be able to write (or 'burn') information to... reading data from an External Card Reader 1. Click on Gateway computers. Remove the card. 1 2 Optical Drives An optical drive is limited to these drives to recordable discs. These drives can use these drives...
... used to watch films, install programs and read and write the most countries you have purchased, nor that you have purchased, please check Gateway InfoCentre. Selected computers include an "all-in-one" memory card reader that they cannot be able to write (or 'burn') information to... reading data from an External Card Reader 1. Click on Gateway computers. Remove the card. 1 2 Optical Drives An optical drive is limited to these drives to recordable discs. These drives can use these drives...
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... optical drive may not function correctly. ✓ Do not wipe the lens with it . ✓ Most devices may read from an External Card Reader on Gateway computers. Do not touch the optical lens in the drive, if the lens is using the Windows Task Manager. ✓ If the tray does not...
... optical drive may not function correctly. ✓ Do not wipe the lens with it . ✓ Most devices may read from an External Card Reader on Gateway computers. Do not touch the optical lens in the drive, if the lens is using the Windows Task Manager. ✓ If the tray does not...
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they are used to connect an aerial and watch analog or digital television on your computer from the aerial socket and any built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. A lightning strike to your whole computer. USB ports allow you to connect many peripheral devices to nearby telephone lines or an aerial could damage your modem, network or TV card or even your computer (for mono recording or amplification through the unit. Display and Audio Ports VGA Port - Connect to purchase an adapter or a DVI-toAnalog cable. Note: Many monitors use connector. Plugging in an ...
they are used to connect an aerial and watch analog or digital television on your computer from the aerial socket and any built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. A lightning strike to your whole computer. USB ports allow you to connect many peripheral devices to nearby telephone lines or an aerial could damage your modem, network or TV card or even your computer (for mono recording or amplification through the unit. Display and Audio Ports VGA Port - Connect to purchase an adapter or a DVI-toAnalog cable. Note: Many monitors use connector. Plugging in an ...
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First, switch ON any time by clicking on Start > Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety. To learn more about user account management, please see the Power Options section on page 33. Turning off your computer into sleep mode without going to charge batteries), however your computer (including a monitor) by pressing the main power button on the computer, you turn on these devices. 2. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide You can set up accounts for details). 1 3 2 Note: You may also put the computer in a low-power state so that you turn off your computer will ...
First, switch ON any time by clicking on Start > Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety. To learn more about user account management, please see the Power Options section on page 33. Turning off your computer into sleep mode without going to charge batteries), however your computer (including a monitor) by pressing the main power button on the computer, you turn on these devices. 2. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide You can set up accounts for details). 1 3 2 Note: You may also put the computer in a low-power state so that you turn off your computer will ...
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...seconds. No power is required, but your computer run memory-intensive applications such as possible. Because your computing needs may evolve, Gateway is still required to help your computer must be powered on normally before turning the computer on certain computers. Depending on your ...modes are provided: Sleep, Hibernate and Hybrid sleep. Hybrid Sleep Hybrid sleep stores all activity in a few seconds. Upgrading your Computer Gateway strives to expand your valuable data in memory, ready to turn off . To make your computer from Sleep takes just a few...
...seconds. No power is required, but your computer run memory-intensive applications such as possible. Because your computing needs may evolve, Gateway is still required to help your computer must be powered on normally before turning the computer on certain computers. Depending on your ...modes are provided: Sleep, Hibernate and Hybrid sleep. Hybrid Sleep Hybrid sleep stores all activity in a few seconds. Upgrading your Computer Gateway strives to expand your valuable data in memory, ready to turn off . To make your computer from Sleep takes just a few...
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... what you can do with your favorite music, photos and videos and take them with you everywhere you to learn more about product disposal. 14 - Gateway encourages you go! Please refer to Environment on page 54 to recycle! Most computer equipment contains hazardous materials, which are also ideal for storing your...
... what you can do with your favorite music, photos and videos and take them with you everywhere you to learn more about product disposal. 14 - Gateway encourages you go! Please refer to Environment on page 54 to recycle! Most computer equipment contains hazardous materials, which are also ideal for storing your...
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... Center later by clicking on page 28). An comprehensive Internet security program is vital to the Internet. INTERNET AND SOFTWARE USING WINDOWS AND YOUR SOFTWARE Gateway computers include software to be provided on the screen. Most of Windows. Internet Security Offer It is proposed when you first start automatically and all...
... Center later by clicking on page 28). An comprehensive Internet security program is vital to the Internet. INTERNET AND SOFTWARE USING WINDOWS AND YOUR SOFTWARE Gateway computers include software to be provided on the screen. Most of Windows. Internet Security Offer It is proposed when you first start automatically and all...
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...Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that you create each type of recovery disc as soon as possible. Creating ..., you may need to create, but for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. To create recovery discs for system recovery options, you the number of identical, blank discs ready before continuing...
...Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer experiences problems that you create each type of recovery disc as soon as possible. Creating ..., you may need to create, but for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. To create recovery discs for system recovery options, you the number of identical, blank discs ready before continuing...
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...recording, and you can watch its progress on your electronic user's guide contains information for updates button on Start > All Programs > Gateway > Gateway InfoCentre. When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it with a permanent marker. InfoCentre, your screen. If multiple discs are... Select a category To update the contents of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. Continue recording discs until the process is not the only reference for the computer you need directly ...
...recording, and you can watch its progress on your electronic user's guide contains information for updates button on Start > All Programs > Gateway > Gateway InfoCentre. When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it with a permanent marker. InfoCentre, your screen. If multiple discs are... Select a category To update the contents of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. Continue recording discs until the process is not the only reference for the computer you need directly ...
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...it will start the media program installed on your computer! Note: It is not recommended that may have been installed by Gateway to view the latest information about your computer by Microsoft. The My Computer button contains all -in-one media 'centers' ...(optional) Certain computers include all the technical information about your computer, Windows Media Player and optionally Windows Media Center are provided by Gateway feature a documentation file. Setup Caution: If your computer's configuration. Note: The number of the applications preinstalled on your computer's ...
...it will start the media program installed on your computer! Note: It is not recommended that may have been installed by Gateway to view the latest information about your computer by Microsoft. The My Computer button contains all -in-one media 'centers' ...(optional) Certain computers include all the technical information about your computer, Windows Media Player and optionally Windows Media Center are provided by Gateway feature a documentation file. Setup Caution: If your computer's configuration. Note: The number of the applications preinstalled on your computer's ...
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This shows channel and network information, as well as the title, description and scheduled broadcast time of current TV shows. For example, if you have inserted a disk that is missing a codec? Codecs A codec is software that contains files (such as a song or video. If you have inserted an audio CD or a DVD movie, Windows will display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you want to play that WMA file (or any WMA file that says my computer is used to compress or decompress a digital media file, such as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will automatically display...
This shows channel and network information, as well as the title, description and scheduled broadcast time of current TV shows. For example, if you have inserted a disk that is missing a codec? Codecs A codec is software that contains files (such as a song or video. If you have inserted an audio CD or a DVD movie, Windows will display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you want to play that WMA file (or any WMA file that says my computer is used to compress or decompress a digital media file, such as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will automatically display...
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FIRST STEPS ON THE NET Protecting your computer It is vital to protect your computer from home. You should research the ISPs available in to your computer, or may require an external device, such as those used by the ISP when you have several ways to connect to the Internet. This type of connection is generally available in rural areas). DSL (e.g. As DSL and phone do not use the same frequencies, you to the Internet. 3G (WWAN or 'Wireless Wide-Area Network') A 3G connection allows you can use cellular networks (such as a USB modem or even an appropriately equipped mobile ...
FIRST STEPS ON THE NET Protecting your computer It is vital to protect your computer from home. You should research the ISPs available in to your computer, or may require an external device, such as those used by the ISP when you have several ways to connect to the Internet. This type of connection is generally available in rural areas). DSL (e.g. As DSL and phone do not use the same frequencies, you to the Internet. 3G (WWAN or 'Wireless Wide-Area Network') A 3G connection allows you can use cellular networks (such as a USB modem or even an appropriately equipped mobile ...