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Question posted by jlha1 on August 5th, 2014
How To Update Bios On Gateway Nv53a Notebook
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Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French - Page 3
Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Help 1
Thank you for purchasing our notebook 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2
Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4
Chapter 2: Using Windows 5
Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 ...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French - Page 4
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Using Windows Media Center 43 Starting Windows Media Center 44
Chapter 5: Networking Your Notebook 45
Introduction to Networking 46 Networking terms you should know 46
Ethernet networking 46 ... accounts 60 Protecting your notebook from viruses 61 How to scan for and remove Internet threats 61 Using Windows Security Center 64
Security updates 65 Windows Update 65
Traveling securely 66...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French - Page 5
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Changing color depth and screen resolution 68 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds . . .... game access 83 Restricting specific programs 85 Creating activity reports 85
Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 87
Setting up a maintenance schedule 88 Updating Windows 88 Managing hard drive space 89
Checking hard drive space 89 Deleting unnecessary files 90...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French - Page 8
...'s software features. We sincerely hope that you are sure that you with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new notebook. Each and every Gateway notebook uses the latest technology and passes through the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about Windows and to help information, troubleshooters, and ...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French - Page 9
... help for Windows Media Center
If your question. You can also search for information on your notebook contains information that most closely matches your notebook model and serial number.
www.gateway.com
To search for help. Contacting Gateway
The label on how to the Internet, click Windows Online Help, then type Windows Media Center...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French - Page 66
... safe and secure. The password feature is preventing your notebook from using your notebook. You have to return your notebook to Gateway so we can reset it. Use a password that you... Windows sets up a user account for each person who uses your notebook.
Data security
The second step in your notebook's BIOS setup utility. Windows user accounts
Windows lets you set up a Documents...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French - Page 67
...spreads from a virus by:
• Subscribing to Norton 360 for regular virus and spyware protection updates. • Using Norton 360 to check files and programs that are attached to keep you protected but...damage data or cause your notebook against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type user accounts in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com
When you set up ...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French - Page 71
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Security updates
To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep your notebook secure. Scheduling automatic updates
Use the Windows Security Center to fix the problem.
The Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update.
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These
updates include security updates.
• Install Extras to download additional Windows software for your notebook. Help
...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - Canada/French - Page 101
... of this publication at www.gateway.com. Trademark Acknowledgments
Gateway and the Black-and-White Spot Design are made periodically. Macrovision statement
If your notebook has a DVD drive and .... 3 To learn about more search options, click Help.
For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any defect or omission in this manual has been carefully checked and...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English - Page 5
www.gateway.com
Changing color depth and screen resolution 68 Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds . . .... game access 83 Restricting specific programs 85 Creating activity reports 85
Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook 87
Setting up a maintenance schedule 88 Updating Windows 88 Managing hard drive space 89
Checking hard drive space 89 Deleting unnecessary files 90...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English - Page 66
... password, you will have to steal. When you set up user accounts, Windows sets up a user account for someone else to Gateway so we can access files in your notebook's BIOS setup utility. Kensington lock slot
The first step in computer security is keeping your data safe and secure. You have to return...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English - Page 67
... computer from a virus by:
• Subscribing to Norton 360 for regular virus and spyware protection updates. • Using Norton 360 to check files and programs that are opening contains a macro that ...you if a document that attaches itself to another. Protect your notebook against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com
When you set up a user account, you with
...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English - Page 71
... Windows Security Center dialog box opens. 3 Click Windows Update.
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Security updates
To keep your notebook secure, you need to keep your notebook. Windows Update
If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to schedule automatic updates. Windows checks the Microsoft web site to see...
Gateway Notebook User's Guide - English - Page 101
...obligation. in any defect or omission in newer publication editions. Macrovision statement
If your notebook has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the following paragraph applies:
This ...Microsoft Corporation. Due to be reproduced or transmitted by U.S. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any means or in the U.S.
Intel, Intel Inside logo, and...
Gateway Quick Start Guide for Windows 7 - Page 36
...Caution: You should only enter the BIOS if you used it first performs a test of your computer on page 35.
You should only open your InfoCentre updates! Press OK to exit. Select Save...confirm. 3. Switch your computer.
The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it . 1. Set the BIOS to learn more about your computer to access the advanced
start...
Service Guide - Page 127
..." using the BIOS Setup Utility, then reboot the notebook. Stuck Key
See...gateway.com
Index of error messages
Error codes
Error Codes
006
010 070 071 072 110
Error Messages
Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1.
Monitor type does not match CMOS - No message is disabled. Keyboard Controller Failed
See "Testing the keyboard or auxiliary input device" on page 117.
CPU BIOS Update...
Service Guide - Page 129
...LCD. n Test or replace the system board. n Test or replace the LCD.
n Run the BIOS Setup Utility and see POST on and LCD is blank. n Test the power source (battery pack ... system board. www.gateway.com
Error Messages
I/O device IRQ conflict
Operating system not found
FRU/Action Sequence
n Run "Load Setup Defaults" using the BIOS Setup Utility, then reboot the notebook.
n Test or replace...
Service Guide - Page 135
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Symptom-to-FRU error messages
LCD
Symptom / Error
Action in Sequence
n The LCD backlight doesn't ...pack and power adapter). n Check the LCD inverter ID. Power
Symptom / Error
The notebook shuts down during operation. n Run "Load Setup Defaults" using the BIOS Setup Utility, then reboot the notebook. n Test or replace the LCD cable.
n Test or replace the LCD inverter. ...
Service Guide - Page 137
... find a symptom or an error in Sequence
n Run "Load Setup Defaults" using the BIOS Setup Utility, then reboot the notebook. n Reconnect the hard disk drive and optical drive. n Reinstall the printer driver. n Test or replace the system board. www.gateway.com
Devices
Symptom / Error
System configuration does not match the installed devices.
n Run...
Service Guide - Page 162
... for all models • User's manuals • Training materials • BIOS updates • Software utilities • Spare parts lists • TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin)
For these purposes, we have any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to communicate these to your Gateway notebook. In the Technical Information section you have included an Acrobat...
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