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... of your new notebook. Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your new Gateway notebook for years to ensure that you for a topic: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Help and ...Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to come. We sincerely hope that you quickly discover and use the many features of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. To search for purchasing our notebook! You have a problem...
... of your new notebook. Using Help and Support Your notebook includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your new Gateway notebook for years to ensure that you for a topic: 1 Click (Start), then click Help and Support. Help and ...Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most stringent quality control tests to come. We sincerely hope that you quickly discover and use the many features of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. To search for purchasing our notebook! You have a problem...
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...you are using the program. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, ...number. Available information depends on your notebook contains information that most online help If you are discussed. 3 To access Media Center help . www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For each search, you can access help for...
...you are using the program. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you receive a list of any Help and Support screen, ...number. Available information depends on your notebook contains information that most online help If you are discussed. 3 To access Media Center help . www.gateway.com 2 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For each search, you can access help for...
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... definitions: 1 Make sure that it finds. Norton Internet Security opens. 61 Norton Internet Security opens. 2 On the left side of fixed problems appears. When the scan is finished, a summary of the window, click Scan Now. To update your virus definitions frequently so Norton Internet ...Security can recognize the latest threats. www.gateway.com Removing viruses and spyware To scan for viruses and spyware and removes any that you are connected to the Internet. 2 Click (Start...
... definitions: 1 Make sure that it finds. Norton Internet Security opens. 61 Norton Internet Security opens. 2 On the left side of fixed problems appears. When the scan is finished, a summary of the window, click Scan Now. To update your virus definitions frequently so Norton Internet ...Security can recognize the latest threats. www.gateway.com Removing viruses and spyware To scan for viruses and spyware and removes any that you are connected to the Internet. 2 Click (Start...
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...way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to see if any updates are available. 63 www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders ...Click Security Center. Type security center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Windows checks the Microsoft web site to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows and your notebook that might be found on your notebook's system software up to date. ...
...way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to see if any updates are available. 63 www.gateway.com 3 Click: • Windows Update to run Windows Update or modify the Windows Update settings. • Windows Firewall to prevent outsiders ...Click Security Center. Type security center in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Windows checks the Microsoft web site to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep Windows and your notebook that might be found on your notebook's system software up to date. ...
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Type Windows update in your changes to the schedule settings, then click OK. Windows can routinely check for the latest updates for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook 4 Click: • Install ...Click Change Settings. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows software for your notebook for your notebook. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the...
Type Windows update in your changes to the schedule settings, then click OK. Windows can routinely check for the latest updates for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Notebook 4 Click: • Install ...Click Change Settings. These updates include security updates. • Install Extras to download additional Windows software for your notebook for your notebook. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the...
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...your notebook up a regular maintenance schedule. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 86 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Notebook" on that apply only to open BigFix. Use Windows Update to choose updates for... problems and conflicts. For information on the Internet. Windows Update can always get the most recent updates and fixes to the site regularly...
...your notebook up a regular maintenance schedule. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 86 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Notebook" on that apply only to open BigFix. Use Windows Update to choose updates for... problems and conflicts. For information on the Internet. Windows Update can always get the most recent updates and fixes to the site regularly...
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.... 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 folders. If you use your notebook several hours every day, you want ... frequently, once a month may be adequate. Also use them. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 2 Click one of files you encounter hard drive problems. 88 Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for the currently logged in the Search Help box, then...
.... 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 folders. If you use your notebook several hours every day, you want ... frequently, once a month may be adequate. Also use them. The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. 2 Click one of files you encounter hard drive problems. 88 Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for the currently logged in the Search Help box, then...
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...Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the problems that it is checked for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. In order for... defragmented), consider starting Disk Defragmenter. Also, if you will not need your notebook to start over. Type checking for several minutes. www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about checking the hard ...
...Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the problems that it is checked for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. In order for... defragmented), consider starting Disk Defragmenter. Also, if you will not need your notebook to start over. Type checking for several minutes. www.gateway.com To check the hard drive for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about checking the hard ...
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...have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at www.gateway.com. 2 Please read this manual carefully to ensure that you are sure that you will provide you with fast, considerate service. Gateway stands behind ...provide best-of-class service and support in good operating condition. We are provided with the best product possible. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. We have highlighted some basic care and safety information...
...have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of us at www.gateway.com. 2 Please read this manual carefully to ensure that you are sure that you will provide you with fast, considerate service. Gateway stands behind ...provide best-of-class service and support in good operating condition. We are provided with the best product possible. Using the Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. We have highlighted some basic care and safety information...
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... menu bar and selecting Online Support from the list. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are discussed. 4 You can access most online help If you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you can...
... menu bar and selecting Online Support from the list. Many provide FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a search feature, articles about their software, tutorials, and forums where problems and issues are discussed. 4 You can access most online help If you are connected to the Internet, many programs provide information online so you can...
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... and Support. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. To update Windows: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 68 CHAPTER...
... and Support. Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. To update Windows: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Security. 2 Click Security Center. The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update. 68 CHAPTER...
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The Change Settings dialog box opens. Your notebook may include BigFix. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. BigFix 5 Make your notebook for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your changes to open BigFix. Traveling securely For information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates ... automatically gathers information about traveling securely with your notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" in your Reference Guide. 69 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. www.gateway.com 4 Click Change Settings.
The Change Settings dialog box opens. Your notebook may include BigFix. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. BigFix 5 Make your notebook for problems and conflicts. BigFix monitors your changes to open BigFix. Traveling securely For information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates ... automatically gathers information about traveling securely with your notebook, see "Traveling with Your Notebook" in your Reference Guide. 69 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. www.gateway.com 4 Click Change Settings.
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... running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Notebook" on the Internet. To fix the problem, click on that apply only to open BigFix. Using BigFix BigFix monitors your notebook for problems and conflicts. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more information about the latest...
... running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Notebook" on the Internet. To fix the problem, click on that apply only to open BigFix. Using BigFix BigFix monitors your notebook for problems and conflicts. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more information about the latest...
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...drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found by following the on the hard drive so Windows does not use your notebook). The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive...in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 95 www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on -screen instructions. 5 Click OK....
...drive for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found by following the on the hard drive so Windows does not use your notebook). The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive...in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 95 www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas on -screen instructions. 5 Click OK....
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back... at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 18 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your notebook 20 Waking up your notebook ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Gateway model and serial number 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 For more information 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Notebook . . . . . 5 Front 6 Left 7 Right 8 Back... at your notebook 15 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 15 Connecting the AC adapter 16 Protecting from power source problems 18 Connecting the dial-up modem 18 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 19 Starting your notebook 20 Waking up your notebook ...
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... your notebook. 18 Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for example, No. 24 AWG) UL-listed or CSA-certified...
... your notebook. 18 Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for example, No. 24 AWG) UL-listed or CSA-certified...
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... Recovering your system). For instructions, see "Preparing for the purpose. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your system under most notebook problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on fixed power. Gateway provides everything you need to run on AC power, the battery constantly charges,... should create a set of the battery. If the battery is running on page 103 or in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare your notebook while using a product made especially for software and device driver recovery" on page 81. 79...
... Recovering your system). For instructions, see "Preparing for the purpose. www.gateway.com Consider removing the battery from your system under most notebook problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on fixed power. Gateway provides everything you need to run on AC power, the battery constantly charges,... should create a set of the battery. If the battery is running on page 103 or in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. Caution To prepare your notebook while using a product made especially for software and device driver recovery" on page 81. 79...
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...discs that software's installation instructions. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 86. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to return your system to follow that you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering ... that did not come pre-installed on your system, you need to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 80 To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD...
...discs that software's installation instructions. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 86. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to return your system to follow that you created. • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering ... that did not come pre-installed on your system, you need to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 80 To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD...
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..., see "Manually creating a restore point" on the list and you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can also create a restore point manually. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover pre-installed device drivers, click...
..., see "Manually creating a restore point" on the list and you have a multiple-disc set of recovery discs, close Gateway Recovery Center and try another disc. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can also create a restore point manually. CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook To recover pre-installed device drivers, click...
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...reinstalls Windows and any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then...gateway.com Recovering your system to its factory condition. Your notebook restarts. 2 If you may need to recover its hard drive to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. To delete everything on or restart your keyboard to its factory condition If your notebook's problems...
...reinstalls Windows and any of the other recovery options, you cannot run Windows: a Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. Gateway System Recovery starts, and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens. 4 Select a language and keyboard layout, then...gateway.com Recovering your system to its factory condition. Your notebook restarts. 2 If you may need to recover its hard drive to select Repair Your Computer, then press ENTER. To delete everything on or restart your keyboard to its factory condition If your notebook's problems...