Gateway FX400S driver and firmware
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4 Using Drives and Ports 33
Using the diskette drive 34 Using the memory card reader 35
Memory card types 35 Inserting a memory card 36 Using the CD or DVD drive 37 Identifying drive types 37 Inserting a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating CDs and DVDs 39
5 Maintaining Your Computer 41
Caring for your computer 42 Updating Windows 42 Protecting your computer from ...
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... on topics, such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive.
Product Support
Click Product Support to view a list of all the products that Gateway supports.
Downloads
Click Downloads, then click My Downloads to get the latest software updates for BIOS and driver upgrades. By entering your serial number you get drivers specific to your computer. Click All Downloads to walk through a step-by...
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... on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor.
■ Use soft, indirect lighting in your work area. Do not use your computer in a dark room.
■ Avoid focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods of time. Look away from your computer occasionally, and try to focus on distant objects.
Setting...
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...keep it running smoothly. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on your computer.
To run Windows Update:
1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Help and Support
For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then...
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... a free, limited-time subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service when you purchased your computer.
■ Using the Norton® AntiVirus program to check files and programs that are on diskettes, attached to e-mail messages, or downloaded from the Internet.
■ Checking all programs for viruses before installing them.
■ Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word...
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..., see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 46.
■ Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by pressing and holding F1 while your computer restarts. Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled.
■ Make sure that the drive is configured correctly by following the instructions in the drive documentation.
■ Reinstall the device driver.
www.gateway.com
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... disc. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 46.
■ Reinstall the device driver.
■ Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on your computer.
■ DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. To be able to play a DVD...
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...; Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that came with your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver.
You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline.
To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline:
1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your
Control Panel is in...
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... sure that all cables are plugged in securely.
■ If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you have installed it according to the instructions provided with it. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources.
■ If you have "how to" questions about using...
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... of Ethernet you are using for your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have Ethernet already installed. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at accessories.gateway.com.
Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers.
www.gateway...
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... can:
■ View a network drive ■ Open and copy files stored on other network computers ■ Print documents on network printers
Important
To share a printer among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer.
Sharing drives or folders
If you...
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... cards 89 installing drivers 89 jack 31 Ethernet jack 13 Ethernet network creating 89
external audio jack 13, 14
F
Fast Ethernet 87 faxes
troubleshooting 70 files
opening 29 opening shared 112 troubleshooting 64 finding Help and Support topics 6 specifications 16
Firewire port 11, 32
folders opening 29 sharing 108
front bezel removing 53 replacing 53
function keys 26
G
game multi-player 83
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4 Using Drives and Ports 33
Using the diskette drive 34 Using the memory card reader 35
Memory card types 35 Inserting a memory card 36 Using the CD or DVD drive 37 Identifying drive types 37 Inserting a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating CDs and DVDs 39
5 Maintaining Your Computer 41
Caring for your computer 42 Updating Windows 42 Protecting your computer from ...
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...guides for all Gateway computers.
Product Support
Click Product Support to view a list of all the products that Gateway supports.
Downloads
Click Downloads to get the latest software updates for BIOS and driver upgrades. By entering your serial number you get drivers specific to your computer. Click Browse All Downloads to walk through a step-by-step wizard to locate your drivers.
Customer Service...
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... on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor.
■ Use soft, indirect lighting in your work area. Do not use your computer in a dark room.
■ Avoid focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods of time. Look away from your computer occasionally, and try to focus on distant objects.
Setting...
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... to the virus definition update service. You received a free limited time subscription to the Norton Internet Security service when you purchased your computer.
■ Using the Norton Internet Security program to check files and programs that are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet.
■ Checking all programs for viruses before installing them.
■ Disabling macros...
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4 Using Drives and Ports 33
Using the diskette drive 34 Using the memory card reader 35
Memory card types 35 Inserting a memory card 36 Using the CD or DVD drive 37 Identifying drive types 37 Inserting a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating CDs and DVDs 39
5 Maintaining Your Computer 41
Caring for your computer 42 Updating Windows 42 Protecting your computer from ...
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...guides for all Gateway computers.
Product Support
Click Product Support to view a list of all the products that Gateway supports.
Downloads
Click Downloads to get the latest software updates for BIOS and driver upgrades. By entering your serial number you get drivers specific to your computer. Click Browse All Downloads to walk through a step-by-step wizard to locate your drivers.
Customer Service...
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... on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor.
■ Use soft, indirect lighting in your work area. Do not use your computer in a dark room.
■ Avoid focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods of time. Look away from your computer occasionally, and try to focus on distant objects.
Setting...
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... to the virus definition update service. You received a free limited time subscription to the Norton Internet Security service when you purchased your computer.
■ Using the Norton Internet Security program to check files and programs that are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet.
■ Checking all programs for viruses before installing them.
■ Disabling macros...