Gateway VR46-EC14 driver and firmware
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... your Computer 6
Control Devices (Keyboard/Touchpad 6
Touchscreen (optional 7
Volume Controls 8
Remote Control (optional 9
Your Computer's Drives 9
Power Supply 11
Ports and Connectors 12
Turning your Computer ON or OFF 13
Upgrading your Computer 15
Internet and Software
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Using Windows and your Software 16
Welcome Center 16
Internet Security Offer 16
Gateway Recovery...
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... sure you check Gateway InfoCentre, the electronic user's guide installed on your computer. You need to update the guide at least once online (see page 18 for details).
Gateway Website Remember to visit www.gateway.com often! Check out the Support section; it contains up-to-date information, help, drivers and downloads.
Gateway Support Make sure you write down your computer serial number, date and...
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... Remove Hardware message is displayed. 4. Remove the card.
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Optical Drives
An optical drive is able to read from (or write to) a variety of CD or DVD discs (e.g. Audio CD, CD-ROM, DVD). Note: Small computers may omit larger devices such as optical drives. If your computer does not feature an optical drive and you wish to access files or install a program from an optical disc, you will...
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INTERNET AND 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...
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... the set of recovery discs beforehand. Throughout the process, you will be guided by on-screen instructions. Please read them carefully! 1. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway
Recovery Management opens.
2. To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers...
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... from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker.
Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on each disc, such as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. 5. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Continue recording discs until the process is complete.
Your Computer's Documentation
User's Guide (Gateway InfoCentre) This guide is...
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... be easily controlled with a remote control. You may watch live or recorded TV (if your computer has a TV tuner), listen to digital music, view pictures and personal videos, create CDs and DVDs, or access content from online services. To start the media program installed on your computer, click on Start > Windows Media Center.
Setup Caution: If your computer includes a remote control (page 9) or...
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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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..., 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, and it did not work.
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...; Run Windows Update Windows Update can help you keep your computer up-to-date via Internet downloads. It allows you to choose updates for your computer's operating system, software programs, and hardware. New content is added to Windows Update regularly, so you can always get the most recent updates and solutions to protect your computer and keep it running smoothly.
• Start > Control Panel...
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... system, blocks many basic and automated attacks completely, and might be enough to discourage a less-determined attacker to 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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... 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. To open the...
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... access for program updates, downloads, etc. Windows Updates If you have an active Internet connection, Windows can check for important updates for your computer and install them automatically. These updates include security patches and program updates that can improve your computing experience and help protect your computer against new viruses and attacks.
Windows Defender Windows Defender helps...
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... problem on a virus! If you suspect your computer is infected, the first thing to do is update if you have not already done so, and run your antivirus and anti-spyware software.
Windows Remote Assistance
Remote Assistance allows a Windows user to temporarily take over a remote Windows computer over a network or the internet to resolve issues. Remote Assistance makes it possible to diagnose and...
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... test fails, the computer may freeze when the Gateway logo displays.
Restart your computer Press the TAB or ESC key to while the computer starts to display some details.
Set the BIOS to default settings. Press Del or F2 when starting your computer to enter the BIOS. This controls the hardware of your computer. You should only enter the BIOS if you are an...
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... and up-to-date.
1. Click on Start > All Programs > Windows Update. 2. Select Check for updates and Yes when prompted to install any required software or device drivers.
Did you install new hardware? When you install a new hardware device, Windows usually detects it automatically and copies the appropriate files (drivers) to your computer to make it work. This process modifies the system files and...
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... > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features.
Are there updates available for the erratic application(s)? If you do not notice improvement after reinstalling your program, please check the software editor's Website for updates. If the program was originally supplied with your computer, you may check the Gateway Support Website on www.gateway.com for downloads as well.
Is your computer up...
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..., and also 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 > Action Center, then click on Recovery. 2. Click on Open System...
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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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Memory card reader 9, 13 Microphone 13 Modem 21, 42 Multimedia files 19
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Optical drives 10
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Pointer 6 Ports 12 Power cords 4 Power on/off 13 Power saving modes 15 Power supply 11 PowerDVD 20 Printer 43
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Recovery System Restore 28
Regulatory Information 49, 54 Remote control 9
Receiver 13 Removable media devices 10 ...