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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 Provider...
... 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 Provider...
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... to the same state as when you purchased it, while giving you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. Gateway Support Make sure you write down any error message causing the problem, and have the computer in case you encounter a problem. Important Information -... for later retrieval (see page 17 for details). Having these items to the features of your computer, Gateway recommends you perform the actions described below before you for details). Gateway Recovery Management If you should ever encounter a problem with your computer and troubleshoot in front of purchase. If ...
... to the same state as when you purchased it, while giving you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. Gateway Support Make sure you write down any error message causing the problem, and have the computer in case you encounter a problem. Important Information -... for later retrieval (see page 17 for details). Having these items to the features of your computer, Gateway recommends you perform the actions described below before you for details). Gateway Recovery Management If you should ever encounter a problem with your computer and troubleshoot in front of purchase. If ...
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.... Throughout the process, you have the required number of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 16 - Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click... Create factory default disc. - Make sure that are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. Creating recovery discs If your computer for system recovery options, you create each type of recovery disc as soon as possible. The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Please ...
.... Throughout the process, you have the required number of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 16 - Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click... Create factory default disc. - Make sure that are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. Creating recovery discs If your computer for system recovery options, you create each type of recovery disc as soon as possible. The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens. Please ...
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...required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. Select a category To update the contents of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . 4. InfoCentre, your electronic user...) simply click on the Check for updates button on each disc, such as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of the User's Guide (you can watch its progress on Start > All Programs > Gateway > Gateway InfoCentre. Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in order to list, then click...
...required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Your Computer's Documentation User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is complete. Select a category To update the contents of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . 4. InfoCentre, your electronic user...) simply click on the Check for updates button on each disc, such as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of the User's Guide (you can watch its progress on Start > All Programs > Gateway > Gateway InfoCentre. Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in order to list, then click...
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... your system from getting unreliable and information getting lost. It searches your drive and displays unused files, such as it runs smoothly for and attempt recovery of bad sectors, your computer will decrease wear and tear on Tools and Check Now in the Files to delete area you rearrange the items...
... your system from getting unreliable and information getting lost. It searches your drive and displays unused files, such as it runs smoothly for and attempt recovery of bad sectors, your computer will decrease wear and tear on Tools and Check Now in the Files to delete area you rearrange the items...
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... All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. Windows System Restore. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to your computer and restore its settings and performance, while... saving your personal documents or emails (it will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. Helpdesk - 27 Windows System Restore does not uninstall programs. To do this , you should use Programs and Features in ...
... All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. Windows System Restore. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to your computer and restore its settings and performance, while... saving your personal documents or emails (it will automatically restart and open the Recovery Program. 2. Helpdesk - 27 Windows System Restore does not uninstall programs. To do this , you should use Programs and Features in ...
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... select Properties. 2. If the program was originally supplied with your computer, you cannot close your programs to start -up when the Gateway logo appears to malfunction. Device Manager 1. If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your hardware devices. 2. Please also... to a previous time if necessary. Go back to a previous version of your computer, press the Alt+F10 key upon start the Recovery Program. Malicious programs such as documents, browsing history, drawings, favorites, or emails). The screen displays applications, but they crash or run...
... select Properties. 2. If the program was originally supplied with your computer, you cannot close your programs to start -up when the Gateway logo appears to malfunction. Device Manager 1. If your computer cannot display the Windows desktop: Restart your hardware devices. 2. Please also... to a previous time if necessary. Go back to a previous version of your computer, press the Alt+F10 key upon start the Recovery Program. Malicious programs such as documents, browsing history, drawings, favorites, or emails). The screen displays applications, but they crash or run...
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.... Switch your Installation Guide). Open the underside of cursor keys (on "full-sized" keyboards), or they do not pick up when the Gateway logo appears to normal letter keys (on the bearings with a moist soft cloth. Gently clean the bearings in the track ball housing with ... a. a. Note: Optical mice do not have a track ball and do not get as dirty as regular mice since they revert to start the Recovery Program. Your keyboard is not activated, the keypad either functions as much dust. b. Disconnect then reconnect the keyboard properly. c. USB keyboard or mouse ...
.... Switch your Installation Guide). Open the underside of cursor keys (on "full-sized" keyboards), or they do not pick up when the Gateway logo appears to normal letter keys (on the bearings with a moist soft cloth. Gently clean the bearings in the track ball housing with ... a. a. Note: Optical mice do not have a track ball and do not get as dirty as regular mice since they revert to start the Recovery Program. Your keyboard is not activated, the keypad either functions as much dust. b. Disconnect then reconnect the keyboard properly. c. USB keyboard or mouse ...
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... local telephone operator to their Internet server. 6. The modem is correctly set-up the line. Close all programs that the dialling type is used the Recovery Management program. This will reset all cable connections (e.g., plugs, sockets, filters). The modem may be defective. 3. Your DSL modem is defective. a. Your modem is not...
... local telephone operator to their Internet server. 6. The modem is correctly set-up the line. Close all programs that the dialling type is used the Recovery Management program. This will reset all cable connections (e.g., plugs, sockets, filters). The modem may be defective. 3. Your DSL modem is defective. a. Your modem is not...
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... later for later retrieval. To recover your system 1. This will restore your computer to the same state as you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. You can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you have stopped working correctly. For instructions on page...step, you may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. OR If you are recovering from the factory. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on page 46. HELPDESK RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM If the troubleshooting...
... later for later retrieval. To recover your system 1. This will restore your computer to the same state as you can run the Gateway Recovery Management program. You can recover using either your hard drive or the backup discs you have stopped working correctly. For instructions on page...step, you may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. OR If you are recovering from the factory. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on page 46. HELPDESK RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM If the troubleshooting...
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Click on Yes. Click on Open System Restore, then Next. 3. Click on Recovery. 2. A list of these restore points to a restore point: 1. Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes 'snapshots' of your computer. Click on he ...
Click on Yes. Click on Open System Restore, then Next. 3. Click on Recovery. 2. A list of these restore points to a restore point: 1. Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes 'snapshots' of your computer. Click on he ...
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... system from the hard drive during startup" on page 48. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all files on Gateway Recovery Management. Click on -screen prompts for first-time system setup.... your computer. 5. Caution: Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to complete the recovery. 48 - The recovery process begins by restarting your hard drive or the recovery discs you inserted. 4. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an ...
... system from the hard drive during startup" on page 48. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all files on Gateway Recovery Management. Click on -screen prompts for first-time system setup.... your computer. 5. Caution: Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to complete the recovery. 48 - The recovery process begins by restarting your hard drive or the recovery discs you inserted. 4. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an ...
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...for disposal. By joining this product contain mercury and must be easily dismantled, with a view to promote energy-efficient products, in Gateway products are replacing it. Battery Disposal (when applicable) Before disposing of any batteries that you can find more information about /corp_responsibility...be fitted in order to promote reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery and to dispose of all our products. You can use. These rules concern all Gateway products and also all Gateway monitors meet the Energy Star® guidelines for disposal separately from ...
...for disposal. By joining this product contain mercury and must be easily dismantled, with a view to promote energy-efficient products, in Gateway products are replacing it. Battery Disposal (when applicable) Before disposing of any batteries that you can find more information about /corp_responsibility...be fitted in order to promote reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery and to dispose of all our products. You can use. These rules concern all Gateway products and also all Gateway monitors meet the Energy Star® guidelines for disposal separately from ...
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... Internet Security 28, 30 O Optical drives 9 P Pointer 7 Ports 10 Power cords 4 Power on/off 12 Power saving modes 13 PowerDVD 19 Printer 43 PS/2 10 R Recovery System Restore 27 Regulatory Information 49, 54 Remote control 8 Receiver 11 Removable media devices 9 Removing hardware 9 Removing software 26 Restore points 28 S Safe Computing 25...
... Internet Security 28, 30 O Optical drives 9 P Pointer 7 Ports 10 Power cords 4 Power on/off 12 Power saving modes 13 PowerDVD 19 Printer 43 PS/2 10 R Recovery System Restore 27 Regulatory Information 49, 54 Remote control 8 Receiver 11 Removable media devices 9 Removing hardware 9 Removing software 26 Restore points 28 S Safe Computing 25...