Gateway FX510X driver and firmware
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... favorite music CDs or watching DVDs with software already installed on your new Gateway computer. To listen to a music CD or watch a movie on DVD, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Put the disk into the CD or DVD drive on your computer, then click the Play button ( ). You can control how the music CD or video...
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... a DVD burner, you can do it all with easy-to-use software already installed on your Gateway computer.
Create an MP3 music file
To create an MP3, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Player. Put a music CD in the disc drive on your computer, then click Rip. Make sure that the songs you want to create...
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keeping your computer safe
Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you keep your computer secure and up-to-date. Use these tools regularly to improve the security of personal information stored on your computer:
• Windows Security-Provides access to security features such as Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, Windows Update, and Windows Defender-...
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... the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your computer secure. To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update. Click Express to download high-priority updates, including those that are security related.
You can schedule automatic updates with Windows
Update
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For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your online user guide.
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... folder and installs a new copy of Windows. This option saves your existing data files, but all programs must be re-installed and the program settings reconfigured. You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to use this restore option • Full Factory Recovery-Reformats and restores the system software as it was when you purchased your computer. This...
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its setup and installation.
IMPORTANT
• If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help.
• After you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates...
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Contents
Power 107 Printer 107 Sound 109 Recovering your system 109 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 110 Using Microsoft System Restore 116 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 119 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 120 Telephone support 121 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 121 Telephone numbers 122 Self-help 123 Tutoring 123 Training...
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... you call for assistance.
Website:
gateway.com
9003702
Online Support: Tech Support Phone:
Tech Support Hours:
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you will need to enter...
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... your eyes. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter.
• Use soft, indirect lighting in your work area. Do not use
your computer in a dark room.
• Set paper holders at the same height...your thighs.
• Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower
curve of your spine. You can use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back...
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... recorded with the Media Center can
be played on a home DVD player.
You get a "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide:
• You must be connected to the Internet to update the
Program Guide. Make sure that your Internet account is set up and connected to the Media Center computer.
Memory
Help
For more information about troubleshooting memory errors...
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... upgrade or exchange your hard drive, or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that you created. (Your computer must have a recordable disc drive to use these options.)
• To re-install Windows using the Windows...
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... a set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case you will need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your computer must have a recordable disc drive to perform this procedure.)
To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:
1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery
Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway...
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... click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens.
Important
If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you must recover your software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you have created. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using...
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... points to get your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you install software or device drivers. You can also create a restore point manually. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 118.
To restore using Microsoft System Restore:
1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and
Maintenance, then click...
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....gateway.com
Recovering your system to its factory condition
If your computer's problems are not solved by any of the other recovery options, you may need to recover its hard drive to its factory condition. This process is called a factory recovery.
Caution
A complete factory recovery deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers...
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....
3 Press the arrow keys to select the drive containing the
Windows DVD, then press ENTER and follow the on-screen instructions.
4 After Windows is completely re-installed, use your
software and driver recovery discs to recover your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 114.
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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...