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.... You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with fast, considerate service. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to ensure that you are sure that you will receive the...
.... You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will be pleased with fast, considerate service. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to ensure that you are sure that you will receive the...
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...with eight pins) on each connector are attached to the copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your ISP. If the connection is equipped...twisted-pair cable (about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. To test the connection, log on to the computers on the network and can assign IP addresses to the Internet using a router If ...
...with eight pins) on each connector are attached to the copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your ISP. If the connection is equipped...twisted-pair cable (about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers. To test the connection, log on to the computers on the network and can assign IP addresses to the Internet using a router If ...
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... opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in the Workgroup box. Each computer name must be different than any required drivers. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already... and the name must be activated. Use a computer name of your network. Before you begin setting up to install wireless cards and drivers on the network. To identify this computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. The System Properties dialog ...
... opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in the Workgroup box. Each computer name must be different than any required drivers. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already... and the name must be activated. Use a computer name of your network. Before you begin setting up to install wireless cards and drivers on the network. To identify this computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. The System Properties dialog ...
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...each of the window. Help For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on page 50. • Connect your printer to install the printer drivers on the front of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the network. For more...printers, see the instructions that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support.
...each of the window. Help For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on page 50. • Connect your printer to install the printer drivers on the front of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the network. For more...printers, see the instructions that your home network is plugged in and compare the status lights on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... between these devices without the use Bluetooth to the Bluetooth personal area network. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. If your computer does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in the Search Help box, then press... a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Turn on -screen instructions. Help For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect to, ...
... between these devices without the use Bluetooth to the Bluetooth personal area network. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions. If your computer does not have a Bluetooth radio built-in the Search Help box, then press... a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Turn on -screen instructions. Help For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect to, ...
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...must have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. A large number appears on your computer. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your computer. Use the additional desktop space ... or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors...
...must have the same content), click to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for its driver. A large number appears on your computer. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your computer. Use the additional desktop space ... or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors...
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... Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 52 sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing contents 9 viewing files and...
... Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives mapping network 52 sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing contents 9 viewing files and...
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... template 25 testing network 50 text to speech 76 title bar 8 transferring files from Internet 20 U un-sharing drives 51 folders 51 updating device drivers 2 Norton 360 59 Windows 61 user accounts adding in Windows 71 deleting 71 switching in Windows 71 V VGA port 69 video playing 28 viewing ... voice recognition 76 W WAN 42 WAV file playing 28 Web browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 42 window 8 changing colors 65 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows changing ...
... template 25 testing network 50 text to speech 76 title bar 8 transferring files from Internet 20 U un-sharing drives 51 folders 51 updating device drivers 2 Norton 360 59 Windows 61 user accounts adding in Windows 71 deleting 71 switching in Windows 71 V VGA port 69 video playing 28 viewing ... voice recognition 76 W WAN 42 WAV file playing 28 Web browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 42 window 8 changing colors 65 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows changing ...
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... Cleaning the keyboard 176 Cleaning the computer screen 176 Cleaning the mouse 177 12 Restoring Software 179 Using the Restoration CDs 180 Reinstalling device drivers 181 Updating device drivers 183 Reinstalling programs 184 Reinstalling Windows 186 13 Upgrading Your Computer 189 Selecting a place to work 190 Gathering the tools you need 190...
... Cleaning the keyboard 176 Cleaning the computer screen 176 Cleaning the mouse 177 12 Restoring Software 179 Using the Restoration CDs 180 Reinstalling device drivers 181 Updating device drivers 183 Reinstalling programs 184 Reinstalling Windows 186 13 Upgrading Your Computer 189 Selecting a place to work 190 Gathering the tools you need 190...
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...Info ■ PC Tools Each of the Web page. 28 www.gateway.com Visit the Gateway eSupport Web site at support.gateway.com. For more information about your system. Chapter 3: Getting Help Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is represented by a menu across the top of these... areas is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about ...
...Info ■ PC Tools Each of the Web page. 28 www.gateway.com Visit the Gateway eSupport Web site at support.gateway.com. For more information about your system. Chapter 3: Getting Help Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is represented by a menu across the top of these... areas is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about ...
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...computer. Downloads Click Downloads, then click My Downloads to the question you manage your drivers. Click All Downloads to walk through the reference area to locate an article specific to get a list of Gateway telephone numbers for both sales and support. PC Tools Click PC Tools to access... your serial number into the My Support box, then click Continue, or click Look up my serial number for BIOS and driver upgrades. www.gateway.com 29 Gateway Web site Support Home To get specific information about your computer, type your account address. For more information, see "Finding your...
...computer. Downloads Click Downloads, then click My Downloads to the question you manage your drivers. Click All Downloads to walk through the reference area to locate an article specific to get a list of Gateway telephone numbers for both sales and support. PC Tools Click PC Tools to access... your serial number into the My Support box, then click Continue, or click Look up my serial number for BIOS and driver upgrades. www.gateway.com 29 Gateway Web site Support Home To get specific information about your computer, type your account address. For more information, see "Finding your...
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12 Restoring Software Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Reinstall device drivers ■ Update device drivers ■ Reinstall programs ■ Reinstall Windows If you are not comfortable with the procedures covered in this chapter, seek help from a more experienced computer user or a computer service technician. 179
12 Restoring Software Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Reinstall device drivers ■ Update device drivers ■ Reinstall programs ■ Reinstall Windows If you are not comfortable with the procedures covered in this chapter, seek help from a more experienced computer user or a computer service technician. 179
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... restore in the Search box , then click the arrow. ■ Run System Restore. Important Before you try to reinstall device drivers, your Gateway Restoration CDs, make sure that were preinstalled at the factory. Chapter 10: Restoring Software Using the Restoration CDs Use the...you have tried these steps do not resolve the problem, use the Gateway Restoration CDs to reinstall device drivers or programs. If reinstalling device drivers or programs does not resolve the problem, reinstall Windows. 180 www.gateway.com For more information about System Restore, click Start, then click ...
... restore in the Search box , then click the arrow. ■ Run System Restore. Important Before you try to reinstall device drivers, your Gateway Restoration CDs, make sure that were preinstalled at the factory. Chapter 10: Restoring Software Using the Restoration CDs Use the...you have tried these steps do not resolve the problem, use the Gateway Restoration CDs to reinstall device drivers or programs. If reinstalling device drivers or programs does not resolve the problem, reinstall Windows. 180 www.gateway.com For more information about System Restore, click Start, then click ...
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... while troubleshooting or if a message tells you that there is a problem with a device driver, reinstall the device drivers by following the instructions in "To reinstall device drivers:" on page 181. www.gateway.com 181 If you just reinstalled Windows XP, the device drivers were automatically reinstalled. If the program starts automatically, go to Step 5. - If...
... while troubleshooting or if a message tells you that there is a problem with a device driver, reinstall the device drivers by following the instructions in "To reinstall device drivers:" on page 181. www.gateway.com 181 If you just reinstalled Windows XP, the device drivers were automatically reinstalled. If the program starts automatically, go to Step 5. - If...
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...Install. 9 Follow any additional on -screen instructions. Type the keyword drivers in the Search box , then click the arrow. 182 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about reinstalling device drivers, click Start, then click Help and Support. However, if a...Use, then click Continue. OR - The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 7 Select a single device driver to restart your computer, follow the on -screen instructions. Depending on the device driver you may only need to reinstall. - ...
...Install. 9 Follow any additional on -screen instructions. Type the keyword drivers in the Search box , then click the arrow. 182 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about reinstalling device drivers, click Start, then click Help and Support. However, if a...Use, then click Continue. OR - The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 7 Select a single device driver to restart your computer, follow the on -screen instructions. Depending on the device driver you may only need to reinstall. - ...
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...Agreement (EULA) by using your modem and telephone line to complete the installation. www.gateway.com 183 Updating device drivers Updating device drivers The Restoration CDs contain a device driver update utility that works over the Internet. If you may only need to restart your ...this is the first time you restart your computer to direct-dial the device driver update service. If the program starts automatically, go to Step 5. - The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 7 Click the Web Updates tab. 8 Click...
...Agreement (EULA) by using your modem and telephone line to complete the installation. www.gateway.com 183 Updating device drivers Updating device drivers The Restoration CDs contain a device driver update utility that works over the Internet. If you may only need to restart your ...this is the first time you restart your computer to direct-dial the device driver update service. If the program starts automatically, go to Step 5. - The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 7 Click the Web Updates tab. 8 Click...
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...to Step 4. Otherwise, go to reinstall a program, uninstall the old version first. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 184 www.gateway.com Reinstalling programs If you have problems running a program or if you have inserted the yellow...the installation instructions on -screen instructions. 4 Insert the yellow Applications CD into the CD or DVD drive. Type the keyword updating drivers in the Search box , then click the arrow. To reinstall programs from the yellow Applications CD and other program CDs, follow ...
...to Step 4. Otherwise, go to reinstall a program, uninstall the old version first. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 184 www.gateway.com Reinstalling programs If you have problems running a program or if you have inserted the yellow...the installation instructions on -screen instructions. 4 Insert the yellow Applications CD into the CD or DVD drive. Type the keyword updating drivers in the Search box , then click the arrow. To reinstall programs from the yellow Applications CD and other program CDs, follow ...
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...To reinstall Windows XP and the device drivers: Caution Back up your personal files before you use the Restoration CDs to correct the problem: ■ Troubleshooting. Boot from CD-ROM. 4 Select a language option. 186 www.gateway.com For more information, see "...Microsoft Certificate of your computer. All files on page 184. For more information, see "Troubleshooting" on page 222. ■ Reinstalling device drivers. For more information, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on page 6. If you ...
...To reinstall Windows XP and the device drivers: Caution Back up your personal files before you use the Restoration CDs to correct the problem: ■ Troubleshooting. Boot from CD-ROM. 4 Select a language option. 186 www.gateway.com For more information, see "...Microsoft Certificate of your computer. All files on page 184. For more information, see "Troubleshooting" on page 222. ■ Reinstalling device drivers. For more information, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on page 6. If you ...
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...Regional and Language Options. 16 Click Personal / Home Use, then click Continue. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 17 When prompted, insert the red Drivers CD, then click OK. 18 When prompted, insert the yellow Applications CD(s), then ...from CD-ROM. 9 Select a language option. 10 Select 2. Boot from CD. 15 Follow the on-screen instructions to your drivers and programs. Your computer restarts several times during this process. OR - The Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your hard drive.
...Regional and Language Options. 16 Click Personal / Home Use, then click Continue. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 17 When prompted, insert the red Drivers CD, then click OK. 18 When prompted, insert the yellow Applications CD(s), then ...from CD-ROM. 9 Select a language option. 10 Select 2. Boot from CD. 15 Follow the on-screen instructions to your drivers and programs. Your computer restarts several times during this process. OR - The Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your hard drive.
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... 12: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. To identify your drive type, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. Make sure that the IDE controllers are trying to... computer. ■ Clean the disc. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be able to play these CDs on page 181. 222 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Using the BIOS Setup utility" on page 206.
... 12: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. To identify your drive type, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. Make sure that the IDE controllers are trying to... computer. ■ Clean the disc. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be able to play these CDs on page 181. 222 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Using the BIOS Setup utility" on page 206.