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... your User Guide for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for problems and conflicts and lets you can find the number on the label that's on your desktop or notebook computer. To open..., click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet...
... your User Guide for easyto-understand information on a variety of topics • BigFix-Pre-installed for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for problems and conflicts and lets you can find the number on the label that's on your desktop or notebook computer. To open..., click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. • Tech support-For help , continued... • User guide-For clear, yet...
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keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center, ..., and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • McAfee SecurityCenter-Reduces the chances 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. Use these tools regularly to improve the security of...
keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to security features such as Windows Security Center, ..., and Windows Defender-all built into Windows Vista • McAfee SecurityCenter-Reduces the chances 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. Use these tools regularly to improve the security of...
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To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. Click Express to fix the problem. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide. 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 download high-priority updates, including those that are security related.
To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. Click Express to fix the problem. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. You should update Windows regularly to keep your online user guide. 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 download high-priority updates, including those that are security related.
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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 about BigFix Details and information about 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. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). BigFix monitors your online user guide. It ...
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 about BigFix Details and information about 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. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon ( ). BigFix monitors your online user guide. It ...
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backing up a bit - To take advantage of your computer running again. You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. Vista takes regular snapshots 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 get your system, called Restore Points.
backing up a bit - To take advantage of your computer running again. You can return to one of these Restore Points to a previous state when everything worked right. Vista takes regular snapshots 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 get your system, called Restore Points.
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... control tests to ensure that you will provide you with our range of your computer. We have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with the best product possible. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and...
... control tests to ensure that you will provide you with our range of your computer. We have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with the best product possible. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and...
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... label found on the program. If you are discussed. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are using the program.
... label found on the program. If you are discussed. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are using the program.
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... click Security. 2 Click Security Center. Windows checks the Microsoft web site to see if any updates are available. 4 Click: • Install Updates to fix the problem. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 68 Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows...
... click Security. 2 Click Security Center. Windows checks the Microsoft web site to see if any updates are available. 4 Click: • Install Updates to fix the problem. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 68 Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows...
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BigFix monitors your changes to open BigFix. 69 To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Your computer may include BigFix. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. The Change Settings dialog box opens. BigFix 5 Make your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to the schedule settings, then click OK. www.gateway.com 4 Click Change Settings.
BigFix monitors your changes to open BigFix. 69 To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Your computer may include BigFix. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. The Change Settings dialog box opens. BigFix 5 Make your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to the schedule settings, then click OK. www.gateway.com 4 Click Change Settings.
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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 16 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 Starting your computer 17 ...
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 16 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 Starting your computer 17 ...
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... protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to save your work day, and schedule a variety of tasks. Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to your computer for an extended period of electricity coming into your computer can enter your wrists. Make sure that...
... protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to save your work day, and schedule a variety of tasks. Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to your computer for an extended period of electricity coming into your computer can enter your wrists. Make sure that...
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...and keep your computer up files. 58 Windows Update can always get the most recent updates and fixes to -date. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. For information on your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. It automatically gathers information about the latest... bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that apply only to choose updates for problems and conflicts. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in the online User Guide. Type windows update in the ...
...and keep your computer up files. 58 Windows Update can always get the most recent updates and fixes to -date. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. For information on your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. It automatically gathers information about the latest... bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that apply only to choose updates for problems and conflicts. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in the online User Guide. Type windows update in the ...
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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. 60 The...
... 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. 60 The...
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..., then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found . 4 Correct any problems that you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check, then restart your computer). Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is checked for... drive for errors. If you see a prompt asking you if you want to run Error-checking once a week. This process may be adequate. www.gateway.com If you use your computer several minutes. Your drive is being used, so if you try to check your hard drive for errors, it...
..., then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found . 4 Correct any problems that you see this prompt, click Schedule disc check, then restart your computer). Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is checked for... drive for errors. If you see a prompt asking you if you want to run Error-checking once a week. This process may be adequate. www.gateway.com If you use your computer several minutes. Your drive is being used, so if you try to check your hard drive for errors, it...
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...power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on page 30. The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. 70 Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that... Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: - For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on . • If a peripheral device...
...power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on page 30. The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. 70 Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC outlet and that... Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: - For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on . • If a peripheral device...
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Type troubleshooting in alphabetical order. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. CD or DVD drives The ..., make sure that you have installed the required software. 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 a DVD drive...
Type troubleshooting in alphabetical order. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. CD or DVD drives The ..., make sure that you have installed the required software. 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 a DVD drive...
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For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Deleting unnecessary files" on page 60. Caution All deleted files will be lost when you may be accessed, or you see a "General failure reading ... files to reinstall the operating system. 76 Help For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on page 60. Type file management in the Search Help...
For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Deleting unnecessary files" on page 60. Caution All deleted files will be lost when you may be accessed, or you see a "General failure reading ... files to reinstall the operating system. 76 Help For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on page 60. Type file management in the Search Help...
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...URL (Web address) incorrectly, you still get the error, your Internet service provider (ISP) is having technical difficulties. 77 If you have a problem with your ISP may be having technical difficulties. • Double-check the URL or try a different URL. OR If you are using a ...sure that the connections have been made correctly. - For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on page 83. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up correctly. You see an "Unable...
...URL (Web address) incorrectly, you still get the error, your Internet service provider (ISP) is having technical difficulties. 77 If you have a problem with your ISP may be having technical difficulties. • Double-check the URL or try a different URL. OR If you are using a ...sure that the connections have been made correctly. - For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on page 83. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up correctly. You see an "Unable...
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...the incorrect type of your TV does not have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh rates, they are generally not optimized for TV images. S-Video display quality is ...purchased from the Media Center computer's S-Video Out port to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can cause problems and affect the video quality. Generally, video will likely be made correctly for optimal video quality. S-Video display ...
...the incorrect type of your TV does not have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh rates, they are generally not optimized for TV images. S-Video display quality is ...purchased from the Media Center computer's S-Video Out port to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can cause problems and affect the video quality. Generally, video will likely be made correctly for optimal video quality. S-Video display ...
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... a different telephone number 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 be with a different communications program. If you can also call your modem. • Check for line noise. Dial a single number (such as...
... a different telephone number 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 be with a different communications program. If you can also call your modem. • Check for line noise. Dial a single number (such as...