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... 1: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . 1 About this guide 2 Product Registration 2 Front 3 Back 5 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 9 Preparing power connections 10 Protecting from power source problems 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 10 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 11 Connecting to a Web site 12 Downloading...
... 1: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . 1 About this guide 2 Product Registration 2 Front 3 Back 5 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 9 Preparing power connections 10 Protecting from power source problems 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 10 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 11 Connecting to a Web site 12 Downloading...
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... Memory card reader 41 Mouse 41 Keyboard 42 Files 43 Memory 46 Audio 46 Passwords 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating recovery discs 51 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 52 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 53 Returning your system...
... Memory card reader 41 Mouse 41 Keyboard 42 Files 43 Memory 46 Audio 46 Passwords 47 Expansion cards 47 Media Center 48 Checking for device problems 50 Recovering your system 51 Creating recovery discs 51 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 52 Returning to a previous system condition . . . . . 53 Returning your system...
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... to save your work and shut down your computer. You can increase to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS...
... to save your work and shut down your computer. You can increase to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can enter your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS...
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... 4: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these safety guidelines: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped •...; The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. 30 Warning Make sure that you have problems with your computer, try these things first: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer...
... 4: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these safety guidelines: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped •...; The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. 30 Warning Make sure that you have problems with your computer, try these things first: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer...
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...the Internet" on page 44. "Download Error" See "You get an "Operating system not found" error message" on page 50. 31 www.gateway.com • Check all cable connections, including power. • If an error message appears on page 43. Error messages Error message Action "..."The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you followed each instruction. ...
...the Internet" on page 44. "Download Error" See "You get an "Operating system not found" error message" on page 50. 31 www.gateway.com • Check all cable connections, including power. • If an error message appears on page 43. Error messages Error message Action "..."The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you followed each instruction. ...
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Internet and networking Internet If you do not find a solution to your problem in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 32 See "Networking" on page 34. • Make sure that your account with your ISP technical support ... cannot connect to solve). See more information. For help, contact your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be having connection problems. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is widespread (a problem they are trying to the Internet • If you are using a dial-up )" on page 37 for more troubleshooting at "Modem...
Internet and networking Internet If you do not find a solution to your problem in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 32 See "Networking" on page 34. • Make sure that your account with your ISP technical support ... cannot connect to solve). See more information. For help, contact your ISP technical support. • Your ISP may be having connection problems. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is widespread (a problem they are trying to the Internet • If you are using a dial-up )" on page 37 for more troubleshooting at "Modem...
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If that does not allow you to connect, restart your computer. • The problem may be experiencing problems. Close your e-mail program. E-mail addresses never contain spaces and are not case-sensitive. • If possible, contact the intended recipient by using another method, ... you have typed the URL (Web address) incorrectly. This checks your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is set up correctly. www.gateway.com You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to solve). Check the URL, then enter it . Check your network cables and...
If that does not allow you to connect, restart your computer. • The problem may be experiencing problems. Close your e-mail program. E-mail addresses never contain spaces and are not case-sensitive. • If possible, contact the intended recipient by using another method, ... you have typed the URL (Web address) incorrectly. This checks your ISP technical support to determine whether the Internet outage is set up correctly. www.gateway.com You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to solve). Check the URL, then enter it . Check your network cables and...
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...Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may be having technical difficulties. The modem is a common problem that came with the modem connection. • Restart your ISP for technical support. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet and ...or popping sounds), which is not recognized by your computer • Use the modem cable that can connect on page 32. www.gateway.com Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your 56K modem does not connect at...
...Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may be having technical difficulties. The modem is a common problem that came with the modem connection. • Restart your ISP for technical support. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet and ...or popping sounds), which is not recognized by your computer • Use the modem cable that can connect on page 32. www.gateway.com Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your 56K modem does not connect at...
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... add additional memory to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your computer. Optical discs Optical discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting • Reinstall the printer driver.
... add additional memory to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your computer. Optical discs Optical discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting • Reinstall the printer driver.
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...the Remove Hardware icon in correctly. • Restart your computer. • Try a mouse you know is plugged in the system tray. www.gateway.com • The regional code of the movie disc may not match your region. Restart your computer. The Blu-ray regional code for device... problems" on page 50. • Your computer may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your computer, and it will recognize the card reader again. For instructions, see "Checking for North...
...the Remove Hardware icon in correctly. • Restart your computer. • Try a mouse you know is plugged in the system tray. www.gateway.com • The regional code of the movie disc may not match your region. Restart your computer. The Blu-ray regional code for device... problems" on page 50. • Your computer may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Restart your computer, and it will recognize the card reader again. For instructions, see "Checking for North...
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.... For instructions on page 44. To fix hard drive problems, run the error checking program. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Checking the hard drive for file and folder problems, then corrects the data problems that it , or the operating system files cannot be ..."General failure reading drive C" error message • If your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you encounter hard drive problems. Error-checking examines the hard drive for errors" on opening your computer's USB ports. You get a "Data error" message • This ...
.... For instructions on page 44. To fix hard drive problems, run the error checking program. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Checking the hard drive for file and folder problems, then corrects the data problems that it , or the operating system files cannot be ..."General failure reading drive C" error message • If your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you encounter hard drive problems. Error-checking examines the hard drive for errors" on opening your computer's USB ports. You get a "Data error" message • This ...
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The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found . 4 Correct any problems that you restart your hard drive for errors. Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is checked for errors, you see this prompt, ... several minutes. If you try to check for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type checking for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found by following the on-screen instructions. 5 Click OK. After Windows has finished checking the drive for disk errors in the Search Help...
The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found . 4 Correct any problems that you restart your hard drive for errors. Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is checked for errors, you see this prompt, ... several minutes. If you try to check for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type checking for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found by following the on-screen instructions. 5 Click OK. After Windows has finished checking the drive for disk errors in the Search Help...
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... are turned up and not muted. • If you are using external speakers: • Make sure that your computer. See your speakers' user guide for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. Type memory error in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 46 Click Restart now and check...
... are turned up and not muted. • If you are using external speakers: • Make sure that your computer. See your speakers' user guide for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. Type memory error in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 46 Click Restart now and check...
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... of connection used-The connection type has an affect on Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate versions. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Media Center This section only covers problems relating to Media Center mode. Help For more video outputs. Use the highest quality output your TV Many factors can significantly affect the video quality...
... of connection used-The connection type has an affect on Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate versions. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Media Center This section only covers problems relating to Media Center mode. Help For more video outputs. Use the highest quality output your TV Many factors can significantly affect the video quality...
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... resolutions. • Type of TV • CRT TVs may have at least Windows XP with Media Center itself. www.gateway.com • Quality of video cables-Poor quality video cables can cause problems. Gateway recommends using Media Center • Media Center saves recorded programs in after extended use. • LCD TVs use the...
... resolutions. • Type of TV • CRT TVs may have at least Windows XP with Media Center itself. www.gateway.com • Quality of video cables-Poor quality video cables can cause problems. Gateway recommends using Media Center • Media Center saves recorded programs in after extended use. • LCD TVs use the...
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...the status of their drivers can cause a variety of devices. Make sure that your computer. A device type with a yellow (problems) or red (failed) icon. 4 To update the device driver (a common solution to the Internet. The faulty device is connected to many device... problems), right-click the device, click Update Driver Software, then click Search automatically for specific problems, right-click the device, then click Properties and examine the information within each of computer device...
...the status of their drivers can cause a variety of devices. Make sure that your computer. A device type with a yellow (problems) or red (failed) icon. 4 To update the device driver (a common solution to the Internet. The faulty device is connected to many device... problems), right-click the device, click Update Driver Software, then click Search automatically for specific problems, right-click the device, then click Properties and examine the information within each of computer device...
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... recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each type of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). To reinstall using discs, you must create the set of recovery discs beforehand. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create... To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 30 or in "Try these steps first" on page 51. Problem solving may need to recover your computer for additional system recovery ...
... recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each type of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). To reinstall using discs, you must create the set of recovery discs beforehand. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 To create... To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 30 or in "Try these steps first" on page 51. Problem solving may need to recover your computer for additional system recovery ...
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...-If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow the instructions for updating drivers in "Checking for device problems" on your computer, you need to list, then click Next. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens.
...-If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow the instructions for updating drivers in "Checking for device problems" on your computer, you need to list, then click Next. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting The Create Backup Disc dialog box opens.
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... of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you can return to one of hard-to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. In most cases of these restore points to get your ...driver and application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. OR If you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to a restore point: 1 Click (Start...
... of software and device drivers opens. 4 Click the install icon for each time you can return to one of hard-to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. In most cases of these restore points to get your ...driver and application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. OR If you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to a restore point: 1 Click (Start...
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Returning your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on your original hard drive is restored using either your recovery discs" on your hard drive, back them up now. ... from within Windows Vista" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to return your computer. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from...
Returning your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on your original hard drive is restored using either your recovery discs" on your hard drive, back them up now. ... from within Windows Vista" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to return your computer. Your system is still working, see "Recovering from...