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User’s Guide

Gateway desktop series

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Page 1: ... 1 User s Guide Gateway desktop series ...

Page 2: ...tical drive 18 To insert a disc into your computer s optical drive 19 Taking care of your optical discs 19 Upgrading your computer 20 Expanding through options 20 Connectivity options 20 Software 25 Using Windows and your software 25 Welcome Center 25 Internet security offer 25 Productivity software 26 Gateway Recovery Management 26 Playing multimedia files 26 AutoPlay 28 Playing downloaded files ...

Page 3: ...92 Index 95 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved Gateway desktop series user s guide Original Issue 22 March 2012 Visit registration gateway com and discover the benefits of being a customer of Gateway Remark All images are for reference purposes only Actual configuration may vary ...

Page 4: ...software REGISTRATION When using your computer for the first time it is recommended that you register it This gives you access to some useful benefits such as Faster service from our trained representatives Membership in the Gateway community receive promotions and participate in customer surveys The latest news from Gateway How to register During the initial startup of your computer a window will...

Page 5: ...me time please do not turn off your computer wait until the installation has finished RECOVERY You should create recovery discs as soon as you are able The Gateway Recovery Management program allow you to create recovery discs and then to restore or reinstall applications and drivers provided by Gateway You will need a pack of writable DVDs HAVING TROUBLE Gateway provides several options to suppor...

Page 6: ...nd when contacting us will ensure better and quicker service Gateway website Remember to visit www gateway com Check out the support section for up to date information help drivers and downloads Warranty and contact information You can find information about the warranty for your computer and how to contact technical support in your computer s Warranty ...

Page 7: ...ng part in sport exercise or other activities in a dynamic environment Vibration or movement can loosen fastenings damage internal components and even cause battery leakage Is away from direct sunlight and sources of heat Is away from magnetic fields or any device generating static electricity Is kept at least 30 centimetres one foot away from a mobile phone Is not in a dusty or damp environment I...

Page 8: ... and as close to the computer as possible do not overload it with too many adapters If your computer uses an external AC adapter Do not cover or place objects on the AC adapter Allow the adapter to cool properly during use by keeping it clear of objects Only use the AC adapter that is supplied with your computer Although other adapters may look similar using them can damage your computer If a repl...

Page 9: ... other particles Save the dummies for use when no cards are in the slots Servicing your computer Do not attempt to service your computer yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug your computer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when the power cord or plug i...

Page 10: ...headphones increase volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted Do not listen to high volumes for extended periods Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings decrease the volume if you cannot hear people speaking near you Ensure that the computer s ventilation slots and openings are never obstructed or c...

Page 11: ... other discomfort please contact your doctor We advise that parents monitor the use of games by their children If you or your child experience any of the following symptoms dizziness blurred vision eye or muscle twitches loss of consciousness disorientation any involuntary movement or convulsion IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consult your doctor This may happen even if the person has no medical h...

Page 12: ...aving the right kind of chair does not necessarily mean you ll be properly supported It is necessary to adjust your chair to fit your body Proper body posture will make you more comfortable and productive Avoid tilting your chair If you have a chair that tilts lock the tilt knobs so that your chair will not tilt forward or backward while you are using your computer Adjust your chair height in such...

Page 13: ...ment that might cause electromagnetic or radio frequency interference such as radio transmitters televisions copy machines or heating and air conditioning equipment Avoid dusty areas and extremes of temperature and humidity You may place your computer beside your desk or under your table as long as it does not block the space you need for working and moving ...

Page 14: ... shoulder muscles The keyboard should be placed just above your lap Adjust the keyboard height by flipping the folding stands located under the keyboard Keep your lower arms parallel to the floor as you type Your upper arms and shoulders should be relaxed Then try typing with a light touch If you feel any shoulder or neck strain stop for a while and check your posture Position your keyboard in fro...

Page 15: ...ng up your computer 15 Adjust its position to allow enough space for movement without making you stretch or lean over Use your arm to move the mouse Do not rest your wrist on the table when moving the mouse ...

Page 16: ...ease follow the instructions provided on the setup guide Connect your mouse and keyboard PS 2 interface Plug the PS 2 mouse and keyboard cable into the PS 2 keyboard port purple port and mouse port green port located on the rear panel of your computer USB interface You can also plug a USB mouse or a USB keyboard cable into any of the USB ports located on the front and rear panels of your computer ...

Page 17: ...network port on the rear of the computer then connect the other end of the network cable into the cable modem or network jack or hub on your network Note Consult your operating system help files for information on how to configure your network setup Connect to power 1 Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of your computer 2 Plug the other end of the power cable...

Page 18: ...off all peripherals connected to your computer If you cannot shut down your computer normally press and hold the power button for at least four seconds Quickly pressing the button may put the computer in suspend mode only USING THE OPTICAL DRIVE Your computer may come with an optical drive This drive is located on the front panel of your computer The drive allows you to play all common CD DVDs and...

Page 19: ...ing care of your optical discs Keep your disc in its case when not in use to avoid scratches or other damage Any kind of dirt or damage can affect the data on the disc impair the disc lens reader on the optical drive or stop the computer from successfully reading the disc When handling discs always hold them by the edges to avoid smudges or fingerprints When cleaning discs use a clean dust free cl...

Page 20: ...mputer read the following section Memory card reader Memory cards are used in a wide selection of digital cameras PDAs MP3 players and mobile phones Inserting a memory card 1 Align the card so that the connector points towards the port with the connectors facing down 2 Carefully slide the card into the port If you find you need to use any force to insert the card try reorientating the card slightl...

Page 21: ...es of SD cards cover different capacities while using the same overall design SD cards contain up to 4 GB SDHC cards contain up to 32 GB and SDXC cards can contain up to 2048 GB 2 TB Your computer provides an SDHC or SDXC compatible card reader Note SDXC memory cards can only be used in an SDXC compatible reader SD and SDHC cards can be used in either type Removing a card from an memory card reade...

Page 22: ...uter to an Ethernet based network Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet RJ 45 port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Universal Serial Bus USB The USB port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up system resources ...

Page 23: ...r 1 Check that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off 2 Attach the video cable to the monitor port on the computer Secure the cable connection with the screws provided 3 Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet 4 Follow any setup instructions in the monitor s user s guide 5 Turn on power to the monitor then the computer 6 Make...

Page 24: ...or such as a digital television DTV over a single cable Use the HDMI port on your computer to connect with high end audio and video equipment Single cable implementation allows tidy setup and fast connection Headphones and microphone These two ports allow you to connect audio devices Use the headphone port to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers Plugging an audio device to the headphone p...

Page 25: ...ave to do is follow the instructions on the screen Welcome Center The first time you turn on your computer the Welcome Center window opens The Welcome Center introduces you to the new features and tools of Windows You can access the Welcome Center later by clicking Start Getting Started Internet security offer It is vital to protect your computer from viruses and attacks over the Internet see Secu...

Page 26: ...ing so you can make faster more informed decisions Gateway Recovery Management To prepare your computer for system recovery options you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as possible See page 66 for more information Playing multimedia files You may use the media software on your computer to play music films or photo slide shows and watch television if your computer has a TV tuner Other ...

Page 27: ...ws Media Center These programs can handle a variety of multimedia content presented with simple menus that may 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 ...

Page 28: ...f your computer does not include Windows Media Center or it is equipped with a Blu ray drive you may watch movies with PowerDVD You may start PowerDVD by inserting a disc and waiting for the program to start automatically AutoPlay The Windows AutoPlay function allows you to choose the way Windows handles media files on devices with removable storage digital camera CD DVD etc If you have inserted a...

Page 29: ... on your computer Codecs A codec is software that is used to compress or decompress a digital media file such as a song or video Windows Media Player and other programs use codecs to play and create digital media files For example when you rip a song from an audio CD to your computer the player uses the Windows Media Audio codec to compress the song into a compact WMA file When you play that WMA f...

Page 30: ...ith one of six regions Please refer to the table below for DVD movie region code information Once your DVD drive is set to a region code it will play DVD discs of that region only You can set the region code a maximum of five times including the first time after which the last region code set will remain permanent Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has bee...

Page 31: ...vies If your computer is equiped with a Blu ray disc drive you can play Blu ray movies on your computer Simply insert the disc into the optical drive after a short delay Cyberlink PowerDVD will start to play the movie Use the media controls to control playback 6 People s Republic of China Region code Country or region ...

Page 32: ...Using the Internet has become a natural part of daily computing Just a few simple steps can connect you to a vast collection of knowledge and communication tools To accomplish these steps you should first select an Internet Service Provider ISP which supplies the connection between your computer and the Internet You should research the ISPs available in your region not forgetting to talk to friend...

Page 33: ... Subscriber Line is an always on connection that runs over the phone line As DSL and phone do not use the same frequencies you can use your telephone at the same time you are connected to the Internet this requires a micro filter on each telephone socket to avoid interference To be eligible for DSL you must be located near an DSL equipped phone exchange service is sometimes unavailable in rural ar...

Page 34: ... you can share files peripheral devices such as a printer and an Internet connection You can set up a LAN using wired technologies such as Ethernet or wireless technologies such as WiFi or Bluetooth Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network which may link two or more computers without using wires Setting up a wireless network is easy and allows you to share files pe...

Page 35: ...ounding environment Access points act as a mediator between wired and wireless network Most routers have a built in DSL modem that will allow you access to a high speed DSL internet connection The ISP Internet Service Provider you have chosen normally supplies a modem router with the subscription to their services Read carefully the documentation supplied with your Access point router for detailed...

Page 36: ...available the most common are USB WiFi adapter Connects to a free USB port on your computer Wireless Expansion Card This card is installed inside your computer in an available expansion slot Diagram of a working network 1 Access point router 2 Desktop computer 3 Modem 4 Printer 5 Portable computer 6 PDA Smartphone 7 Network cables RJ45 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 37: ...rk management options Click on Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center Surf the Net To surf the Internet you need a program called an Internet browser Internet Explorer provides an easy and secure web browsing experience As soon as you have your Internet access installed and you are connected click on the Internet Explorer shortcut located on the Windows desktop and tak...

Page 38: ...Search the web and use Bing tools to alert you of news fill forms automatically stay safe online and more 2 Back and Forward buttons Navigate through pages you have already visited 3 Address bar Type in an Internet address e g www gateway com and press the Enter key on your keyboard this will take you directly to the address you typed 4 Refresh Reload the selected page 9 6 5 4 3 1 2 8 7 ...

Page 39: ...s a Phishing Filter that warns you about and helps to protect you from potential or known fraudulent websites sites that look legitimate but actually are designed to capture your personal information The address bar will turn yellow and a warning message will be displayed if you visit a suspected phishing site Gateway website To get you started why not visit our website www gateway com Gateway is ...

Page 40: ...cious software typically called viruses are programs designed to infect and damage computers Most viruses are transmitted over the Internet emails or malicious Web sites A typical virus will replicate and pass itself undetected to multiple computers Other forms of nuisance such as Trojan horses worms or spam can infect your computer in various ways using up resources or clogging up a network Note ...

Page 41: ...gned to deliberately harm your computer For example viruses worms and Trojan horses are malicious software To help protect your computer against malware make sure it is using up to date antivirus and anti malware software What is a personal firewall A personal firewall is a software program designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network It acts as a shield to protect your Int...

Page 42: ...patches and other software fixes when they become available By regularly updating your computer you block attackers from being able to take advantage of software flaws vulnerabilities that they could otherwise use to break into your system While keeping your computer up to date will not protect you from all attacks it makes it much more difficult for hackers to gain access to your system blocks ma...

Page 43: ...ties such as email messages and Web browsing and protects an individual from viruses worms Trojan horse and other types of malicious programs Your antivirus and antispyware software should be configured to update itself and it should do so every time you connect to the Internet Integrated security suites such as Norton Internet Security which combine firewall antivirus antispyware with other featu...

Page 44: ...h as your last name and words that can be found in the dictionary especially password Try to select especially strong unique passwords for protecting activities like online banking Keep your passwords in a safe place and try not to use the same password for every service you use online Change passwords on a regular basis at least every 90 days This can limit the damage caused by someone who has al...

Page 45: ...n t respond to email messages that ask for personal information Legitimate companies will not use email messages to ask for your personal information When in doubt contact the company by phone or by typing in the company Web address into your Web browser Don t click on the links in these messages as they make take you to fraudulent malicious Web sites Steer clear of fraudulent Web sites used to st...

Page 46: ...blogs or online communities Online offers that look too good to be true usually are The old saying there s no such thing as a free lunch still rings true today Supposedly free software such as screen savers or smileys secret investment tricks sure to make you untold fortunes and contests that you ve surprisingly won without entering are the enticing hooks used by companies to grab your attention W...

Page 47: ...e in Texas and all of the sudden start buying refrigerators in Budapest In order to confirm these out of the ordinary purchases they might call you and ask you to confirm them Don t take these calls lightly this is your hint that something bad may have happened and you should take necessary action Protect your computer with Windows security tools Windows provides a variety of protection applicatio...

Page 48: ... important applications that protect your computer In addition Windows Firewall Windows Defender and Windows Automatic Updates are provided by Microsoft as part of a comprehensive 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 your computer when connected to the Internet It st...

Page 49: ...access the internet After a period of time the Firewall will know your list of trusted programs and won t ask for permission the next time 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 secu...

Page 50: ... your privacy and your computer 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 lates...

Page 51: ...message read it carefully and then make sure the name of the action or program that s about to start is one that you intended to start By verifying these actions before they start User Account settings can help prevent malicious software malware and spyware from installing or making changes to your computer without permission To access User Account settings click on Start Control Panel User Accoun...

Page 52: ...orer click on Tools Internet Options 2 In the Privacy tab move the slider up or down to select a setting How do I know when my computer is at risk If the Action Center reports an alert or if your computer behaves erratically crashes unexpectedly or if some of your programs do not work correctly your computer may be infected by malicious software However do not blame every computer problem on a vir...

Page 53: ... ensure your computer stays in good health Error checking Using the Check Disk tool regularly prevents your system from getting unreliable and information getting lost It checks and repairs two types of errors file system errors such as fragmented files that were not deleted and files with invalid sizes or dates physical errors which may occur on your hard disk as it wears out over time 1 Click on...

Page 54: ...leanup Wizard helps free up space on your disk drive It searches your drive and displays unused files such as temporary Internet files files in the Recycle Bin and other temporary files that you may safely delete 1 Click on Start Computer Right click on the Gateway icon and select Properties 2 Select the General tab and click on the Disk Cleanup button next to the diagram of the disk drive 3 Tick ...

Page 55: ... thus decrease the chance of a fault developing at a later date 1 Perform a Disk Cleanup and close all open programs 2 Click on Start Computer Right click on the Gateway icon and select Properties 3 Click on Tools and Defragment now 4 Click on the volume you want to defragment and click on Defragment to start The whole process may take several hours to complete It is best not to use your computer ...

Page 56: ... left simply place your pointer over the hard disk drive icon The information will automatically appear Free some Space on your hard disk drive 1 Empty the Recycle Bin When you delete a file from your computer Windows places it in the Recycle Bin All the deleted files remain there until you decide to permanently delete them from your computer or to restore them to their original location Double cl...

Page 57: ...om the hard disk Run Windows System Tools Windows includes some convenient tools to keep your computer in good shape Use these tools on a regular basis to maintain a reliable and speedy system To make it easier System Tools includes a Scheduled Tasks utility which you can customize to run specific tasks regularly To access the list of System Tools click Start All Programs then the Accessories fold...

Page 58: ... undo harmful changes to your computer and restore settings and performance without removing your personal data files such as documents browsing history photos favorites or emails Note If you only need to uninstall a program do not use System Restore To uninstall a program use Programs and Features in the Control Panel To start System Restore from the Windows desktop Click Start All Programs Acces...

Page 59: ...er 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 and it did not work 1 Click Next 2 Select...

Page 60: ...the date and time to this name 3 To finish click on Create Undo the last restoration If the system fails after restoring the computer to a certain date you can use this option to undo the restoration Alternately you can use Last Known Good Configuration to restore the system to your most recent settings that worked 1 Restart the computer press F8 to access advanced startup options 2 Use the arrow ...

Page 61: ...ty 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 to choose and download updates for your computer s operating system software and hardware New content is added to Windows Update...

Page 62: ... issues Remote Assistance makes it possible to diagnose and repair problems with a computer without personally visiting it You can access Remote Assistance by clicking on Start All Programs Maintenance Windows Remote Assistance Upon launching Remote Assistance you will see a screen giving you the choice of either inviting someone to help you or offering to help someone ...

Page 63: ...ng a power strip make sure it is plugged in and turned on If the LED is lit check the following The operating system files may be damaged or missing Insert the startup disc you created during Windows setup into the ODD and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart your computer This will automatically diagnose your system and make necessary fixes However if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem then ...

Page 64: ...ter is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on Make sure the printer is correctly connected to the computer For additional information concerning the printer refer to the printer s documentation No sound comes out from the computer Check the following The volume may be muted Look for the Volume icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click on the icon and deselect the Mute option You...

Page 65: ...tly Check if the disc is clean and unscratched Check your drive by using a good undamaged disc If your drive can not read the information on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive Contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance System cannot write data on the hard disk or disc Check the following Make sure the disk is not write protected Make sure you are using the corr...

Page 66: ...e Windows operating system and factory loaded software and drivers To ensure you can recover your computer when needed you should create a recovery backup as soon as possible Creating recovery discs To reinstall using discs you must create a 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 ...

Page 67: ...indows and all factory loaded software and drivers click Create Factory Default Disc OR To create recovery discs for only the factory loaded software and drivers click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Disc Important We recommend that you create each type of recovery disc as soon as possible ...

Page 68: ...Default Backup dialog box opens This dialog box tells you the number of blank recordable discs you will need to complete the recovery discs Make sure that you have the required number of identical blank discs ready before continuing ...

Page 69: ...rker Important Write a unique descriptive label on each disc such as Windows Recovery Disc 1 of 2 or Apps Drivers Recovery disc Make sure you keep the discs in a safe place that you will remember 5 If multiple discs are required insert a new disc when prompted then click OK Continue until the process is complete RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM If Gateway support did not help fix your problem you can use th...

Page 70: ...ware and drivers on page 71 For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre installed see that product s documentation or technical support Web site 2 Revert to a previous system condition If reinstalling software or drivers does not help then the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly For instructions see Re...

Page 71: ...ion 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 To recover your pre installed software and drivers 1 Click on Start All Programs Gateway then click on Gateway Recovery Management Gateway Recovery Management opens OR If you are recovering from your driver and application recov...

Page 72: ...m you want to reinstall Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes snapshots of your system settings and saves them as restore points In most cases of hard to resolve software problems you can return to one of these restore points to get your system running again Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day and also each time you inst...

Page 73: ...store point you specified This process may take several minutes and may restart your computer Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods you may need to reinstall everything to return your system to its factory condition You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created Caution T...

Page 74: ...very 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 about the hard drive that the operating system will be recovered to Caution Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive 4 Click on OK The recovery process begins by restarting your computer th...

Page 75: ... from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows and all pre installed software and drivers 1 Turn on your computer insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive then restart your computer Caution Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive 2 If it is not already enabled you must enable the F12 Boot Menu 1 Press F2 when starting your computer 2 Use the left or...

Page 76: ...which device to start from such as the hard drive or an optical disc 4 Use your arrow keys to select the line CDROM DVD this line may start with IDE 1 then press Enter Windows installs from the recovery disc you inserted 5 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted then follow the on screen prompts to complete the recovery ...

Page 77: ...e l écoute prolongée du baladeur peut endommager l oreille de l utilisateur CAUTION when listening To protect your hearing follow these instructions Increase the volume gradually until you can hear clearly and comfortably Do not increase the volume level after your ears have adjusted Do not listen to music at high volumes for extended periods Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundi...

Page 78: ...ved including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device UNINTENTIONAL EMITTER PER FCC PART 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can ...

Page 79: ...s Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band The worst case maximum authorized power indoors is 10 mW for the entire 2 4 GHz band 2400 MHz 2483 5 MHz 100 mW for frequencies between 2446 5 MHz and 2483 5 MHz Note Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446 6 MHz to 2483 5 MHz There are few possibilities for outdoor use On private property or on the private property of publi...

Page 80: ...26 Drome 32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire 41 Loir et Cher 45 Loret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Nievre 59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy Du Dome 64 Pyrenees Atlantique 66 Pyrenees 67 Bas Rhin 68 Haut Rhin 70 Haute Saone 71 Saone et Loire 75 Paris 82 Tarn et Garonne 84 Vaucluse 88 Vosges 89 Yonne 90 Territoire de Belfort 94 Val de Marne Country ISO 3166 2 letter code Country ISO 3166 2 letter code Country ...

Page 81: ...tion number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this device If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company A telephone line cord with a modular plug is required for use with this device The modem is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant See installation instructions for details The ...

Page 82: ...t the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent an identification of the business other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual Refer to your fax communication software documentation for details on how to comply with the fax branding ...

Page 83: ...twork protective operation and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should make sure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the inside wiring...

Page 84: ... 5 日本 JAPAN 本装置は第二種情報装置住宅地域またはその隣接した地域において使用されるべき情報装置デ住宅地域での電波障害防止を目的とした情報装置等電波障害自主規制協議会 VCCI 基準に適合しておりますしかし本装置をラジオテレビジョン受信機に近接してご使用になると受信障害の原因となることがあります本書の説明にしたがって正しい取り扱いをしてください Japanese modem notice 本製品を日本で使用する場合は必ず日本国モードでご使用ください他国のモードをご使用になると電気通信事業法技術基準に違反す行為となりますなおご購入時は初期値が日本国モードとなっておりますのでそのままご利用ください CE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT Products with the CE marking comply with both t...

Page 85: ...e For further information contact the local office in the country of use Please see http ec europa eu enterprise rtte implem htm for the latest country list MODIFICATIONS TO THE PRODUCT CE Marking Gateway cannot be held responsible for unauthorized modifications made by the user and the consequences thereof which may alter the conformity of the product with the CE Marking Radio frequency interfere...

Page 86: ...quipment and should be easily accessible Under no circumstances should the user attempt to disassemble the power supply The power supply has no user replaceable parts Inside the power supply are hazardous voltages that can cause serious personal injury A defective power supply must be returned to your dealer Power cables and plug This Product requires a three wire grounded power cord and plug The ...

Page 87: ...hernet LAN or RTC modem cable can have length exceeding 3 metres Gateway recommends that you add a ferrite core round clip to each cable connecting your computer to a hardware device that was not included with your computer Ferrite reference 28A 2029 from Steward two loops During product certification Gateway used the following cable quality USB2 0 Certified Cables from Hama 46778 IEEE1394 shielde...

Page 88: ...ical devices installed in your computer are designed for use solely as components of such electronic product and therefore do not comply with the appropriate requirements of Code of Federal Regulation Sec 1040 10 and Sec 1040 11 for COMPLETE laser products Because exposure to laser radiation is extremely hazardous under no circumstances should the user attempt to disassemble the laser device PACKA...

Page 89: ... maximum attention is given to electronic components in order to limit their weight in heavy metals such as lead cadmium chromium mercury etc Suppliers are asked for each part of any product to respect all regulations As far as end of life products are concerned measures have been taken to anticipate and facilitate the recycling of all our products Thus all plastic parts heavier than 25 grams used...

Page 90: ...ronment php Battery disposal when applicable Before disposing of your equipment ensure that you have removed any batteries that may be fitted in the equipment European law states that batteries must be collected for disposal separately from household waste Do not throw your used batteries in the dustbin Dispose of your used batteries via a battery collection scheme where available or ask your dist...

Page 91: ...ty of our environment The more energy we can save through higher energy efficiency the more we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of climate change More information refers to www energystar gov or www energystar gov powermanagement Note The statement above is applicable only to Gateway system with an ENERGY STAR sticker Gateway ENERGY STAR qualified products Produce less heat and reduce cooling...

Page 92: ...ng written materials or other container s in the place you obtained them for a full refund GATEWAY SOFTWARE LICENSE 1 Grant of License This Gateway License Agreement License permits you to use one copy of the specified version of the Gateway SOFTWARE identified above which may include at least one CD or DVD disc on any single computer provided the SOFTWARE is in use on only one computer at any tim...

Page 93: ...ns You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE but you may transfer the SOFTWARE and accompanying written materials on a permanent basis provided you retain no copies and the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement You may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE Any transfer of the SOFTWARE must include the most recent update and all prior versions THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR FRE...

Page 94: ...f three 3 years as commencing from your receipt of this software you may obtain a complete machine readable copy of the source code for the Free Software under the terms of the GPL without charge except for the cost of media shipping and handling upon a written request to us Contact us if you have any further questions Our mailing address is 8F 88 Sec 1 Hsin Tai Wu Rd Hsichih New Taipei City 221 T...

Page 95: ...sk Cleanup 54 Disk Defragmenter 55 disk drives taking care of discs 19 Download 29 Drives Memory card reader 20 DSL 33 DVD 30 DVD movies 30 playing 30 E Electronic Program Guide 28 Environment 89 Epilepsy warning 11 Error checking 53 F Firewall 41 48 Frequently asked questions 63 blank screen 63 no audio 64 no sound 64 printer not working 64 system cannot read disk 65 system cannot write to disk 6...

Page 96: ... Connection 32 33 Firewall 41 48 Internet Service Provider ISP 32 L LAN Local Area Network 34 Last Known Good Configuration 60 M Maintenance HDD management 56 Recovery Management Program 26 System tools 57 Malware 41 Memory card reader 20 Modem 33 Multimedia files 26 N network 22 Network connections 34 Norton Internet Security 40 43 O optical drive 18 optical drives inserting a disc 19 ...

Page 97: ...49 60 Windows Action Center 47 61 setting up computer 12 area 12 broadband network 17 chair 12 keyboard 14 monitor 14 mouse 14 power cable 17 Software Removing software 56 Software License 92 Spyware 40 System Restore 58 System tools Disk Cleanup 54 Disk Defragmenter 55 Error checking 53 Windows System Restore 58 T turning off computer 18 software shutdown 18 suspend mode 18 turning on computer 18...

Page 98: ...51 W Warranty 6 Welcome Center 25 WiFi 34 Windows System Restore 58 Using Windows 25 Welcome Center 25 Windows Action Center 47 61 Windows automatic updates 49 61 Windows Defender 50 Windows Media Center 26 27 Windows Media Player 26 27 Windows Remote Assistance 62 V12A2 ...

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