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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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CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer
12 If you are installing a primary drive, install Windows
using the operating system DVD that came with your computer. For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your system" on page 109.
Replacing the front fan
To replace the front fan:
1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in
"Removing the side panel" on...
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... fixes to protect your computer and 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. For information on running Windows Update, see "Windows Update" in your online User Guide. Windows Update can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. For more information...
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... Windows XP or Windows Vista, you must manually move your data by using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive.
To move files and settings from your old computer:
1 If you want to transfer program settings to your new
computer, install those programs on the new computer before running Windows Easy Transfer. Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software's settings, not the software...
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... information, see "Cleaning
optical discs" on page 77.
• Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility
by pressing and holding F2 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.
An audio CD does not...
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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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... click Set as Default Printer.
• 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...
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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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... "Software and Driver Recovery," along with a short description of which computer the discs are for. If you are recording multiple discs, as you remove each disc from the drive, use the marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of x, and so on.
Tip
After a recovery disc is created, your computer names the disc Recovery13 for disc 1 of a 3-disc set...
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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...