Gateway LT28 driver and firmware
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...Network connections 52
Base view 23
Surf the Net 55
Security 58
Upgrading your computer
25
Expanding through options 25 Helpdesk
72
Connectivity options 25 Safe computing 72
Maintenance 72
Power supply
30
Updates 79
AC power adapter 30
Windows Remote Assistance 81
Battery pack 31 Battery pack characteristics 31
Recovery
82
Installing or removing the battery
Gateway...
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... reinstall applications and drivers provided by Gateway. You will need a pack of writable DVDs. See page 82 for more information about recovery.
HAVING TROUBLE?
Gateway provides several options to support your purchase.
Gateway support Make sure you write down your computer serial number, date and place of purchase and model name on the area provided in this guide; save your proof...
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SOFTWARE
USING WINDOWS AND YOUR SOFTWARE
Gateway computers include software to help you use your computer; the programs and categories available on your computer depend on the model purchased. Most of this software is 'pre-installed' and ready to be used; however some software may be provided on a CD or DVD and must first be installed if you wish to use it. To...
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... media files on devices with removable storage (digital camera, CD, DVD, etc).
If you have inserted a disk that contains files (such as a DVD, USB key or memory card), Windows will display a dialog box and ask you to choose how you want to open the files.
For example, if you have inserted an audio CD or a DVD movie, Windows will automatically display a dialog box...
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... using a codec that Windows or the media player does not include by default. In many cases, you can download and install the missing codec by clicking on the Web Help button in the error message. Please also see Windows Help and Support for more information.
Playing DVD movies
You can play DVD movies on your computer. 1. Insert the...
User Manual - Page 61
... automated attacks completely, and might be enough to discourage less-determined attackers, so they will give up and look for a more vulnerable computer elsewhere.
More recent versions of Microsoft Windows and other popular software can be configured to download and apply updates automatically so that you do not have to remember to check for the latest...
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... take necessary action.
Protect your computer with Windows security tools Windows provides a variety of protection applications.
Windows Action Center Windows provides a central area from where you can control the security settings of your computer, helping you to protect it from Internet attacks and ensuring that the latest security updates have been downloaded and installed on your computer.
66
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... indicates the status and settings used for important applications that protect your computer. In addition Windows Firewall, Windows Defender and Windows Automatic Updates are provided by Microsoft as part of a comprenhesive system to defend your computer. The antivirus application varies according to the program installed on your computer.
Windows Firewall
Windows has a firewall that protects...
User Manual - Page 68
... the program tries to connect to the internet. The Firewall also protects your computer from programs from the internet trying to access your computer; this sometimes is necessary to allow access for program updates, downloads, etc. Caution: Please note that most security software suites provide similar functionality and will disable Windows Firewall in order to improve system performance...
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..., Windows Defender includes real-time protection options. Real-time protection alerts you when spyware and other potentially unwanted software attempt to install themselves or run on your computer. You are also alerted if programs attempt to change important Windows settings.
Note: Windows Defender works with your Windows Update settings to automatically install the latest definitions.
Internet...
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... functionality and will disable Windows Defender in order to improve system performance. User Account Control The User Accounts control panel can help prevent unauthorized changes to your computer. User Accounts will ask you for permission or an administrator password before performing actions that could potentially affect your computer's operation or that change settings that affect other users...
User Manual - Page 78
... your computer to how it was on an earlier date, without affecting your personal documents or emails (it will not restore lost documents either). By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to the Operating System (e.g. driver installations or specific software). This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you changed a system setting...
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Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are installed. This option allows you to create your own restore points when you need to. 1. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. Click
on System protection in the sidebar and then click the Create... button...
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... and ensure that the latest security updates have been downloaded and installed on your computer. Norton Internet Security performs automatic updates through Live Update. You can also start a manual update from the main interface of Norton Internet Security and the Live Update link.
Operating system, software and drivers Windows Update can help you keep your computer up-to-date. It allows you...
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... each time you install software or device drivers.
Help: For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press Enter.
To return to a restore point: 1. Click on Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Action
Center, then click on Recovery. 2. Click on Open...
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... software's installation instructions.
• New device drivers - If you need to recover device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow the instructions provided with the device.
Opening the recovery tool
If you are recovering using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer:
• Click on Start
> All Programs > Gateway, then click on
Gateway...
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...page 92.
Recovering from within Windows
To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers:
1. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens.
2. Click on the Restore tab, then Restore system to factory default. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens.
3. Click on Yes, then Start. A dialog box displays information...
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... setup.
Recovering from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Turn on your computer, then press Alt+F10 during startup. Gateway
Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on Restore system from factory default.
Caution: Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive. 3. Click on Next. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded...
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...60 System Restore 77
Updates 69, 79 System tools
Windows Action Center 67, 79 Disk Cleanup 73
Social Networks 49 Disk Defragmenter 74
Software
Error checking 72
Removing software 75 Windows System Restore 77
Software License 107
T
TV tuner 38
U
Uninstalling hardware 26 Windows automatic updates ..... 69, 80 universal serial bus 27 User Account Control 70
Update
V
view front...
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W
Warranty 7 Welcome Center 37 WiFi 52 Windows
System Restore 77 Using Windows 37 Welcome Center 37
Windows Action Center ......... 66, 67, 79 Windows automatic updates ..... 69, 80 Windows Defender 69 Windows Media Center 38, 39 Windows Media Player 38, 39 Windows Remote Assistance 81
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