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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 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 3 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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... and Getting Started Sitting at your computer • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your computer during a power failure. 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. Make sure that has an antenna/cable TV jack...
... and Getting Started Sitting at your computer • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your computer during a power failure. 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. Make sure that has an antenna/cable TV jack...
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... same size or larger than the other array drives. Adding or replacing a RAID drive Caution Never remove an active drive from an array until the problems can be resolved. To replace a failed RAID drive: • Insert the new drive in an array, the array begins rebuilding the drive. A warning... To troubleshoot or repair incompatible RAID configurations, failed RAID volumes, or failed drives within a RAID volume, you want to reset, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com 4 Press ↑ or ↓ to highlight the RAID volume you can reset the drives to non-RAID status until it is open, press...
... same size or larger than the other array drives. Adding or replacing a RAID drive Caution Never remove an active drive from an array until the problems can be resolved. To replace a failed RAID drive: • Insert the new drive in an array, the array begins rebuilding the drive. A warning... To troubleshoot or repair incompatible RAID configurations, failed RAID volumes, or failed drives within a RAID volume, you want to reset, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com 4 Press ↑ or ↓ to highlight the RAID volume you can reset the drives to non-RAID status until it is open, press...
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...hardware on running smoothly. Help For more information, see "Windows Update" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in your computer up files. 82 For information on your online User Guide. For ...on that apply only to protect your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Type windows update in your computer. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Use Windows Update to -date. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you can use to check...
...hardware on running smoothly. Help For more information, see "Windows Update" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in your computer up files. 82 For information on your online User Guide. For ...on that apply only to protect your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Type windows update in your computer. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Use Windows Update to -date. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you can use to check...
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... to select the types of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on this computer cleans all users on the hard drive so Windows does not use them. 84 Checking...
... to select the types of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on this computer cleans all users on the hard drive so Windows does not use them. 84 Checking...
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... for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found . 4 Correct any problems that you want to scan the hard drive later (the next time you restart your computer less frequently, once a month may take several hours every...in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 85 If you use your computer). Type checking for errors. www.gateway.com If you use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Also use your computer several minutes...
... for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found . 4 Correct any problems that you want to scan the hard drive later (the next time you restart your computer less frequently, once a month may take several hours every...in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 85 If you use your computer). Type checking for errors. www.gateway.com If you use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Also use your computer several minutes...
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...spilled into your hardware reference. Your computer was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. The message may help Gateway Customer Care in your computer - CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure ...is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. Power cords or plugs are connected. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and ...
...spilled into your hardware reference. Your computer was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. The message may help Gateway Customer Care in your computer - CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure ...is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. Power cords or plugs are connected. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and ...
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... the documentation that came with your computer. 95 For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you have installed...the program's printed documentation or the online help. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your online User Guide. • Your computer may be read by the CD or DVD drive. •...
... the documentation that came with your computer. 95 For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you have installed...the program's printed documentation or the online help. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your online User Guide. • Your computer may be read by the CD or DVD drive. •...
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...ENTER. • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see a "General failure reading drive C" error message • If your files to another drive. Caution All deleted files will be lost when... static electricity or physical shock, you may be accessed, or you see "Checking the hard drive for errors" on the hard drive. www.gateway.com Hard drive You see "Deleting unnecessary files" on page 84. For instructions on deleting unnecessary files, see an "Insufficient disk space" error...
...ENTER. • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see a "General failure reading drive C" error message • If your files to another drive. Caution All deleted files will be lost when... static electricity or physical shock, you may be accessed, or you see "Checking the hard drive for errors" on the hard drive. www.gateway.com Hard drive You see "Deleting unnecessary files" on page 84. For instructions on deleting unnecessary files, see an "Insufficient disk space" error...
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.... • Double-check the URL or try a different URL. See your hardware reference or setup poster to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the... the ISP connection and close your modem. If you do not have been made correctly. • Make sure that the connections have a problem with your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press...
.... • Double-check the URL or try a different URL. See your hardware reference or setup poster to browse the Internet • This problem can occur when you have lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the... the ISP connection and close your modem. If you do not have been made correctly. • Make sure that the connections have a problem with your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search Help box, then press...
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...• Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. For more information about changing the screen resolution, see the "Customizing" chapter in your TV does not have more advanced features,..., video will likely be made correctly for optimal video quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can cause problems and affect the video quality. The Media Center video display will look its best. www.gateway.com • S-Video-If your online User Guide. •...
...• Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. For more information about changing the screen resolution, see the "Customizing" chapter in your TV does not have more advanced features,..., video will likely be made correctly for optimal video quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can cause problems and affect the video quality. The Media Center video display will look its best. www.gateway.com • S-Video-If your online User Guide. •...
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...in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is a common problem that makes a difference. The problem may lower the speed even further. 107 The faster the modem, the less line noise it can connect on this line, call ... communications program. Wiggle the modem cable to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. These lines do not work correctly. www.gateway.com Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. If reducing the connect speed lets you can tolerate...
...in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that is a common problem that makes a difference. The problem may lower the speed even further. 107 The faster the modem, the less line noise it can connect on this line, call ... communications program. Wiggle the modem cable to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. These lines do not work correctly. www.gateway.com Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. If reducing the connect speed lets you can tolerate...
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... the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. Your ISP may cause problems with another device, make sure that the telephone line is not in use (for example, someone is on the telephone, or another modem is in...
... the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. Your ISP may cause problems with another device, make sure that the telephone line is not in use (for example, someone is on the telephone, or another modem is in...
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...completely erased or corrupted, your only option for additional system recovery options, you need to recover your system Most computer problems can be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs... recover your system to its factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system). Gateway provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system to use these options.) ...
...completely erased or corrupted, your only option for additional system recovery options, you need to recover your system Most computer problems can be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs... recover your system to its factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system). Gateway provides everything you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system to use these options.) ...
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...For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 122. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. To restore using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click... Backup and Restore Center. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 121 www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. In most cases of hard-to...
...For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 122. You can return to one of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. To restore using Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click... Backup and Restore Center. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 121 www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. In most cases of hard-to...
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...delete everything on only the primary (operating system) hard drive. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Recovering your system to its factory condition If your computer's problems are not solved by any of the other recovery options, you are able to access important files on your hard drive, back them up... will delete everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. The Welcome to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. Caution A complete factory recovery deletes everything on ...
...delete everything on only the primary (operating system) hard drive. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Recovering your system to its factory condition If your computer's problems are not solved by any of the other recovery options, you are able to access important files on your hard drive, back them up... will delete everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. The Welcome to Gateway System Recovery window opens. 7 Click Next, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. Caution A complete factory recovery deletes everything on ...
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... computer, follow the on-screen instructions. 4 After Windows is complete window opens. 9 Click Finish, then click Restart. Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you must recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. To completely re-install Windows: 1 Insert the Windows DVD ...your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you have a technical problem with your computer. 2 When the prompt "Press any key on page 119. You will also need to recover your system using recovery ...
... computer, follow the on-screen instructions. 4 After Windows is complete window opens. 9 Click Finish, then click Restart. Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you must recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. To completely re-install Windows: 1 Insert the Windows DVD ...your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you have a technical problem with your computer. 2 When the prompt "Press any key on page 119. You will also need to recover your system using recovery ...
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... about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you follow troubleshooting steps. Telephone numbers Gateway offers a wide range of any error messages, and the steps you have you have installed it according to the instructions provided with... have taken. • Make sure that is supplying power. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: - CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting • Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that your computer ...
... about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you follow troubleshooting steps. Telephone numbers Gateway offers a wide range of any error messages, and the steps you have you have installed it according to the instructions provided with... have taken. • Make sure that is supplying power. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: - CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting • Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that your computer ...
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... to the State of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). Excessive RENs on a telephone line may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. In most areas, the sum of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. These accessories are : shielded video ... may make necessary modifications to products fitted with USA modems) Your modem complies with Part 68 of the Code of conformity Responsible party: Gateway, Inc. 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: 800-846-2000 Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the total ...
... to the State of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). Excessive RENs on a telephone line may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. In most areas, the sum of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. These accessories are : shielded video ... may make necessary modifications to products fitted with USA modems) Your modem complies with Part 68 of the Code of conformity Responsible party: Gateway, Inc. 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: 800-846-2000 Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the total ...
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www.gateway.com right-clicking 23 scroll wheel 23 selecting screen objects 23 troubleshooting ... USB support for 26 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power button 6 connector 10 Hibernate mode 6 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 6 troubleshooting 112 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 6 power supply replacing...USB port 7, 10 processor replacing 64 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 PS/2 port keyboard 10 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 6 removing files and folders 84 resetting computer 18 restarting computer 18 Resume mode ...
www.gateway.com right-clicking 23 scroll wheel 23 selecting screen objects 23 troubleshooting ... USB support for 26 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power button 6 connector 10 Hibernate mode 6 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 6 troubleshooting 112 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 6 power supply replacing...USB port 7, 10 processor replacing 64 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 PS/2 port keyboard 10 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 6 removing files and folders 84 resetting computer 18 restarting computer 18 Resume mode ...