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...Help and Support opens. Tip You can also search for purchasing our computer! 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 provide best-of help you... for a topic. 2 If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Gateway stands behind our value commitment to ...
...Help and Support opens. Tip You can also search for purchasing our computer! 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 provide best-of help you... for a topic. 2 If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Gateway stands behind our value commitment to ...
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...you should contact your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this type of cable. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have , hold both connectors are attached to copper pins in the same order (same colors, left to install Ethernet cards and... We recommend using a router If you and with eight pins) on each end. Be sure to right). Broadband Internet settings differ from any required drivers. If the connection is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with the spring clip on the network and can ...
...you should contact your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this type of cable. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have , hold both connectors are attached to copper pins in the same order (same colors, left to install Ethernet cards and... We recommend using a router If you and with eight pins) on each end. Be sure to right). Broadband Internet settings differ from any required drivers. If the connection is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with the spring clip on the network and can ...
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...you should contact your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. Setting up your ISP for any required drivers. Establishing your network. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change...be different than any computer name on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection...
...you should contact your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. Setting up your ISP for any required drivers. Establishing your network. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change...be different than any computer name on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection...
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.... For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on each of plugging a printer into each computer. Sharing resources With a network, you can share your networked computer, then share the printer. Select Diagnose and... press ENTER. To add a printer to the network. Help For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" 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. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on each of plugging a printer into each computer. Sharing resources With a network, you can share your networked computer, then share the printer. Select Diagnose and... press ENTER. To add a printer to the network. Help For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed.
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...Connection. 6 On the toolbar, click View Bluetooth network devices. Type Bluetooth in . To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. Important Your computer may include printers, MP3 players, ...: 1 Open the file you want to connect to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to communicate with your printer or from . The ...
...Connection. 6 On the toolbar, click View Bluetooth network devices. Type Bluetooth in . To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. Important Your computer may include printers, MP3 players, ...: 1 Open the file you want to connect to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to communicate with your printer or from . The ...
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... cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click to deselect the check box for its driver. To use the second monitor or projector as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for ... 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. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your computer. Tip To help identify your Windows desktop. www.gateway.com Setting up...
... cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click to deselect the check box for its driver. To use the second monitor or projector as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for ... 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. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your computer. Tip To help identify your Windows desktop. www.gateway.com Setting up...
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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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... support is represented by a menu across the top of the Web page. 28 www.gateway.com Using eSupport The eSupport site is divided into five major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Downloads ■ Contact Us ■ Account Info ■ PC ...Tools Each 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 connecting to the Internet, see "Using the Internet" on page 55. Visit the...
... support is represented by a menu across the top of the Web page. 28 www.gateway.com Using eSupport The eSupport site is divided into five major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Downloads ■ Contact Us ■ Account Info ■ PC ...Tools Each 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 connecting to the Internet, see "Using the Internet" on page 55. Visit the...
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... documents related to articles and videos on page 241. PC Tools Click PC Tools to access utilities to access an extensive library of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades. Click Support Home, then click General Tutorials to help you have. Click Call Us to the question you manage your system...
... documents related to articles and videos on page 241. PC Tools Click PC Tools to access utilities to access an extensive library of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades. Click Support Home, then click General Tutorials to help you have. Click Call Us to the question you manage your system...
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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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... Troubleshooting section of this guide. Chapter 10: Restoring Software Using the Restoration CDs 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 Important Before you try to fix a problem by reinstalling software from your operating...
... Troubleshooting section of this guide. Chapter 10: Restoring Software Using the Restoration CDs 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 Important Before you try to fix a problem by reinstalling software from your operating...
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... the Open text box, type d:\runmenu.exe (where d is the drive letter of your original computer hardware are installed at Gateway. You should reinstall device drivers: ■ If directed to Step 2. 2 Click Start, then click Run. If the program starts automatically, go to do...is the first time you have inserted the red Drivers CD, accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) by the device manufacturer. www.gateway.com 181 Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling device drivers Device drivers are programs that there is a problem with a device driver If you need to Step 5. - If you...
... the Open text box, type d:\runmenu.exe (where d is the drive letter of your original computer hardware are installed at Gateway. You should reinstall device drivers: ■ If directed to Step 2. 2 Click Start, then click Run. If the program starts automatically, go to do...is the first time you have inserted the red Drivers CD, accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) by the device manufacturer. www.gateway.com 181 Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling device drivers Device drivers are programs that there is a problem with a device driver If you need to Step 5. - If you...
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...setup wizard opens when you restart your computer to reinstall. - Type the keyword drivers in the Search box , then click the arrow. 182 www.gateway.com Depending on the device driver you may only need to restart your computer, follow the on -screen instructions...Help and Support For more information about reinstalling device drivers, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 7 Select a single device driver to complete the installation. OR - Click Automatic ...
...setup wizard opens when you restart your computer to reinstall. - Type the keyword drivers in the Search box , then click the arrow. 182 www.gateway.com Depending on the device driver you may only need to restart your computer, follow the on -screen instructions...Help and Support For more information about reinstalling device drivers, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 7 Select a single device driver to complete the installation. OR - Click Automatic ...
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... automatically, go to Step 2. 2 Click Start, then click Run. Depending on the device driver you are updating, you restart your computer to direct-dial the device driver update service. OR - The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 7 Click the Web Updates tab. 8 Click Check Now. www...
... automatically, go to Step 2. 2 Click Start, then click Run. Depending on the device driver you are updating, you restart your computer to direct-dial the device driver update service. OR - The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 7 Click the Web Updates tab. 8 Click Check Now. www...
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... or DVD drive. If the program starts automatically, 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 want to Step 5. 5 Click Start, then...
... or DVD drive. If the program starts automatically, 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 want to Step 5. 5 Click Start, then...
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... see "Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label located on page 181. Boot from CD-ROM. 4 Select a language option. 186 www.gateway.com You can use this option. If the options above do not correct the problem, you are reinstalling Windows XP, the Restoration ...Troubleshooting" on page 184. To reinstall your programs, follow the instructions in "Reinstalling programs" on page 222. ■ Reinstalling device drivers. Chapter 10: Restoring Software Reinstalling Windows If your computer is not working correctly, try the following options to reinstall Windows and other ...
... see "Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label located on page 181. Boot from CD-ROM. 4 Select a language option. 186 www.gateway.com You can use this option. If the options above do not correct the problem, you are reinstalling Windows XP, the Restoration ...Troubleshooting" on page 184. To reinstall your programs, follow the instructions in "Reinstalling programs" on page 222. ■ Reinstalling device drivers. Chapter 10: Restoring Software Reinstalling Windows If your computer is not working correctly, try the following options to reinstall Windows and other ...
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...a hard drive that requires a special hard drive driver, for example a Serial ATA drive, select 2. 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...have a hard drive that requires a special hard drive driver, select 1. Do not press any key to boot from CD-ROM. 9 Select a language option. 10 Select 2. The Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your drivers and programs. Your computer restarts several times during this ...
...a hard drive that requires a special hard drive driver, for example a Serial ATA drive, select 2. 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...have a hard drive that requires a special hard drive driver, select 1. Do not press any key to boot from CD-ROM. 9 Select a language option. 10 Select 2. The Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your drivers and programs. Your computer restarts several times during this ...
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For more information on using the BIOS Setup utility, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by the CD or DVD drive. ■ ... computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. You may be able to play these CDs on page 181. 222 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 206. For more information, see the documentation that...
For more information on using the BIOS Setup utility, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by the CD or DVD drive. ■ ... computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. You may be able to play these CDs on page 181. 222 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 206. For more information, see the documentation that...