Generic User Guide
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... glare and reflections by: • Placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source. • Minimizing room light by looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using drapes, shades or blinds. •...
... glare and reflections by: • Placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source. • Minimizing room light by looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using drapes, shades or blinds. •...
Generic User Guide
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... factory settings. A: Check the LED located above the power switch. Insert the start-up . If restarting your computer does not work , you may arise during Windows setup into an electrical outlet. • If you created during the use of the computer is set to the correct voltage. • Check if you...
... factory settings. A: Check the LED located above the power switch. Insert the start-up . If restarting your computer does not work , you may arise during Windows setup into an electrical outlet. • If you created during the use of the computer is set to the correct voltage. • Check if you...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 12 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 14 Returning your system to its factory condition 15 Recovering from Windows 15 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 18 Connecting to the Internet 21 Connecting with a cable 21 Built-in network feature 21... 42 What is a Microsoft ID (account 43 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer 44 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 44 Where can I get more information 44 Troubleshooting 45 Troubleshooting tips 45 Error messages 45 Internet and online security 47 First steps...
...Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 12 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 14 Returning your system to its factory condition 15 Recovering from Windows 15 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 18 Connecting to the Internet 21 Connecting with a cable 21 Built-in network feature 21... 42 What is a Microsoft ID (account 43 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer 44 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 44 Where can I get more information 44 Troubleshooting 45 Troubleshooting tips 45 Error messages 45 Internet and online security 47 First steps...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... and safety notices for a short while, but don't want to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. Basic care and tips for meeting your new computer. In addition it into... Hibernate by pressing the power button. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. If you for making this Gateway ...
... and safety notices for a short while, but don't want to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. Basic care and tips for meeting your new computer. In addition it into... Hibernate by pressing the power button. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. If you for making this Gateway ...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Note Gateway Recovery Management is recommended to use a USB drive with a pre-installed Windows operating system. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of your computer. In certain situations a full recovery will ... it is only available with a capacity of storage after formatting, it , while giving you an option to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. RECOVERY Recovery - 7 If you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see...
... Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Note Gateway Recovery Management is recommended to use a USB drive with a pre-installed Windows operating system. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of your computer. In certain situations a full recovery will ... it is only available with a capacity of storage after formatting, it , while giving you an option to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. RECOVERY Recovery - 7 If you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. Plug in the list of apps. 2. The Recovery Drive window opens. Click Create Factory Default Backup. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. Recovery 1. 8 -
This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. Plug in the list of apps. 2. The Recovery Drive window opens. Click Create Factory Default Backup. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. Recovery 1. 8 -
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... recommended to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'.
... recommended to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'.
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...come pre-installed on your computer, you are reinstalling using either your computer: 1. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer, follow that did not come pre-installed on your computer from the factory. From Start..., type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. If you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. If you have created. ...
...come pre-installed on your computer, you are reinstalling using either your computer: 1. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer, follow that did not come pre-installed on your computer from the factory. From Start..., type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. If you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. If you have created. ...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...Drivers and Applications Backup on the drive that contains the backup. Recovery - 13 3. Images for each item you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to ...complete the installation. Double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you want to reinstall. Click the install icon for Gateway Resource Center to start. • If Gateway Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter.
...Drivers and Applications Backup on the drive that contains the backup. Recovery - 13 3. Images for each item you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to ...complete the installation. Double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you want to reinstall. Click the install icon for Gateway Resource Center to start. • If Gateway Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter.
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of apps. Repeat this step for reference only. 3. Returning to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' ... Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the Search Help box, then press Enter. You should see the Contents section of the window. 3. 14 - Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the...
... creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of apps. Repeat this step for reference only. 3. Returning to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' ... Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the Search Help box, then press Enter. You should see the Contents section of the window. 3. 14 - Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...at a time when your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Gateway Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the list of apps. Returning your system to reinstall everything on your hard drive,...or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See Restore Factory Settings with Gateway Recovery Management on your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you specified. click Yes. You can still run Windows, your hard drive, back them up now. Recovering from Restore ...
...at a time when your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Gateway Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the list of apps. Returning your system to reinstall everything on your hard drive,...or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See Restore Factory Settings with Gateway Recovery Management on your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you specified. click Yes. You can still run Windows, your hard drive, back them up now. Recovering from Restore ...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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See Customized Restore with Gateway Recovery Management 1. Click Next, then choose how to your hard drive. Images for reference only. 3. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to 5 hours, but ... Factory Settings' will erase all files before restoring your files: a. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on page 17. b. Click Reset. 5. Recovery the Windows Store). Restore Factory Settings with Gateway Recovery Management on your PC...
See Customized Restore with Gateway Recovery Management 1. Click Next, then choose how to your hard drive. Images for reference only. 3. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to 5 hours, but ... Factory Settings' will erase all files before restoring your files: a. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on page 17. b. Click Reset. 5. Recovery the Windows Store). Restore Factory Settings with Gateway Recovery Management on your PC...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... your computer and press + during startup 1. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. Turn on your PC window opens. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer to restore your computer by repeating the first-start using your computer to choose the..., then Refresh. A screen appears asking you can start process. Recovery - 17 6. Click Next. After the recovery has finished, you to the default factory condition with Gateway Recovery Management 1.
... your computer and press + during startup 1. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. Turn on your PC window opens. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer to restore your computer by repeating the first-start using your computer to choose the..., then Refresh. A screen appears asking you can start process. Recovery - 17 6. Click Next. After the recovery has finished, you to the default factory condition with Gateway Recovery Management 1.
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. b. 18 - e. During startup, press to use: a. Your computer will restart. 5. Windows starts from a recovery backup on your recovery backup. 2. Use the left or right arrow keys to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes...
... your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. b. 18 - e. During startup, press to use: a. Your computer will restart. 5. Windows starts from a recovery backup on your recovery backup. 2. Use the left or right arrow keys to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...changes to the hard drive: a. Click Refresh your PC to keep these changes, select No. If you purchased your PC window opens. Reset your PC from the Windows Store). Choose to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your system. The Reset your PC will ...and drivers that were preinstalled on page 19. Recovery - 19 b. See Refresh your PC from the recovery backup on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Images for reference only. 2. Click Next. 3. b. See Reset your PC from the recovery backup on your PC will...
...changes to the hard drive: a. Click Refresh your PC to keep these changes, select No. If you purchased your PC window opens. Reset your PC from the Windows Store). Choose to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your system. The Reset your PC will ...and drivers that were preinstalled on page 19. Recovery - 19 b. See Refresh your PC from the recovery backup on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Images for reference only. 2. Click Next. 3. b. See Reset your PC from the recovery backup on your PC will...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Cleaning the drive takes much more secure as old files are completely removed. 6. Refresh your PC window opens. 2. Just remove my files quickly erases all files before restoring your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Click Next. 3. The recovery process begins by...
... the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Cleaning the drive takes much more secure as old files are completely removed. 6. Refresh your PC window opens. 2. Just remove my files quickly erases all files before restoring your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Click Next. 3. The recovery process begins by...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... computer, read the following section. Inserting a memory card 1. Carefully slide the card into place. If the card contains no files, or unknown files, a window will extend from beyond the slot. SD cards contain up to 4 GB, SDHC cards contain up to 32 GB, and SDXC cards can contain up.... 3. If you find you need to use a program to access the contents of the card. If the card contains some files, the Windows Auto Play window may appear (this depends on how to connect different external devices to your computer. Push the card until it is appropriate, otherwise select Cancel...
... computer, read the following section. Inserting a memory card 1. Carefully slide the card into place. If the card contains no files, or unknown files, a window will extend from beyond the slot. SD cards contain up to 4 GB, SDHC cards contain up to 32 GB, and SDXC cards can contain up.... 3. If you find you need to use a program to access the contents of the card. If the card contains some files, the Windows Auto Play window may appear (this depends on how to connect different external devices to your computer. Push the card until it is appropriate, otherwise select Cancel...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... headsets with the screws provided. 3. Plugging an audio device to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on power to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Turn on Display. The appropriate cable is turned off. 2. Secure the...
... headsets with the screws provided. 3. Plugging an audio device to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on power to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Turn on Display. The appropriate cable is turned off. 2. Secure the...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on Gateway computers have a black tongue in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. USB 2.0 ports on the USB icon... in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a blue tongue. Consult your peripheral. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Gateway computers: USB 2.0 ...
... (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on Gateway computers have a black tongue in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. USB 2.0 ports on the USB icon... in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a blue tongue. Consult your peripheral. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Gateway computers: USB 2.0 ...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... view automatically when I access the charms? How do I make the "All apps" view the default for using Windows 8.1 We know this is a new operating system that will appear in the desktop taskbar. Press the Windows key; or move your cursor into the upper right-hand corner of my apps? How do I go...
... view automatically when I access the charms? How do I make the "All apps" view the default for using Windows 8.1 We know this is a new operating system that will appear in the desktop taskbar. Press the Windows key; or move your cursor into the upper right-hand corner of my apps? How do I go...