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• Some disorders of the hands, wrists, arms, neck, shoulders, legs and 

back may be associated with, or aggravated by certain repetitive 
actions. To reduce your risk of developing these disorders, type with 
your wrists straight and your hands and wrists floating above the 
keyboard. If you experience periods of pain, tingling, numbness or 
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 history of 
epilepsy.

Содержание NV51B

Страница 1: ... 1 User s Guide Gateway NV51B ...

Страница 2: ...lling or removing the battery pack 32 Charging the battery 33 Checking the battery level 34 Optimizing battery life 34 Battery low warning 34 Software 36 Using Windows and your software 36 Welcome Center 36 Internet security offer 36 Productivity software 37 Gateway Recovery Management 37 Gateway Updater 38 Playing multimedia files 39 Playing DVD movies 42 Social networks optional 44 Internet 49 F...

Страница 3: ...nse 104 Index 107 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 Copyright 2010 All Rights Reserved Gateway NV51B User Guide Original Issue 24 November 2010 ...

Страница 4: ...st check the wireless features of your computer are on and that the router or modem you want to connect to is also correctly configured If wireless is not on press the communication key to open the Launch Manager and make sure Wi Fi is On Your computer will detect and display any available networks select your network and enter the password if required After a short delay your computer should conn...

Страница 5: ...pate in customer surveys The latest news from Gateway How to register During the initial startup of your computer a window will invite you to register Please fill in the information and click Next The second window you ll see contains optional fields that will help us to provide you with a more personable customer service experience Another option Another way to register your Gateway product is to...

Страница 6: ... restore or reinstall applications and drivers provided by Gateway See page 80 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 Also save your proof of purchase Before you call us please write d...

Страница 7: ... gateway com Check out the Support section it contains 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 ...

Страница 8: ...e that vibrates or used when taking 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...

Страница 9: ...onnecting the power cable from the computer Three pin power cords are connected to a grounded power outlet The power outlet is easily accessible 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 On...

Страница 10: ... 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 is damaged cut or frayed l...

Страница 11: ...nce in a while Do not use your computer if you are tired To protect your hearing when using speakers or 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 peop...

Страница 12: ...d If you experience periods of pain tingling numbness or 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 do...

Страница 13: ...Getting to know your computer 13 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup instructions let us show you around your new Gateway computer ...

Страница 14: ...DISPLAY 1 2 3 Icon Item Description 1 Webcam Web camera for video communication 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 3 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output ...

Страница 15: ...dicator Turns the computer on and off Indicates the computer s power status 5 HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Communication indicator Indicates the computer s wireless connectivity device status 6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer Special keys are described on page 17 ...

Страница 16: ... the computer s power status Battery indicator Indicates the computer s battery status Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging Fully charged The light shows blue when in AC mode 9 Click buttons left and right The left and right side of the button function as left and right selection buttons 10 Speaker For audio output Icon Function Description Social Networking Opens the Social...

Страница 17: ... Decreases the sound volume Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn Hotkey for second function Activates a second function on certain keys E g press and hold the Fn key to activate the Communication key Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn F1 Gateway MyBackup Allows you to create backup copies of your computer either the entire system or only selected files and folders Create a regular sche...

Страница 18: ...pad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off Fn F7 Play Pause Play or pause a selected media file Fn F8 Stop Stop playing the selected media file Fn F9 Previous Return to the previous media file Fn F10 Next Jump to the next media file Fn F11 Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Fn F12 Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn Home Scrolls to the beginning of a document Fn En...

Страница 19: ...olls down a page in a document Icon Item Description 1 2 in 1 card reader Accepts one Secure Digital SD or SDHC card or MultiMediaCard MMC Push to remove install the card Only one card can operate at any given time Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack Hotkey Icon Function Description ...

Страница 20: ...y VGA port Connects to a display device e g external monitor LCD projector 4 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network 5 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections 6 USB ports Connect to USB devices e g USB mouse USB camera 7 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones Headphones speaker line out jack Connects to audio line out devices e g...

Страница 21: ...rive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive 5 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off Carefully insert a straightened paper clip to eject the optical drive tray ...

Страница 22: ...rap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack Icon Item Description ...

Страница 23: ...ol and slide to release 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position 5 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover or obstruct the openings Icon Item Description ...

Страница 24: ...of digital cameras PDAs MP3 players and mobile phones Your computer includes a multi in 1 card reader that can read MMC Multi Media Card SD cards including SDHC versions xD Picture Card and MS Memory Stick card 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 a...

Страница 25: ...will open showing the contents of the card Removing a card from an memory card reader 1 Click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area next to the clock 2 Click on Eject SD Card or the name of the device 3 Wait until a Safe to Remove Hardware message is displayed 4 Remove the card Built in networking The built in networking allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet base...

Страница 26: ...SB peripherals without taking up system resources Certain computers may include one or more USB 3 0 ports These resemble standard USB ports except they include additional internal connections and are blue You may use USB 3 0 compatible devices with these ports to benefit from faster transfer speeds ...

Страница 27: ...nnection 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 sure that the current resolution and refresh rate do not exceed the specifications of the monitor If necessary change the display settings used by the computer Note ...

Страница 28: ... 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 port disables...

Страница 29: ... computer was purchased The power adapter provides adequate power to run your computer and recharge the battery pack at the same time Caution Do not cover or place objects on the AC adapter Keeping the adapter clear of objects allows the adapter to cool properly during use Only use the AC adapter that is supplied with your computer Although other adapters may look similar using them can damage you...

Страница 30: ...nology standards Delivers a battery low warning The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapter Your computer supports charge in use enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer However recharging with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a power...

Страница 31: ...t you should follow 1 Insert the new battery without turning the computer on 2 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery 3 Disconnect the AC adapter 4 Turn on the computer and operate using battery power 5 Fully deplete the battery 6 Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times Use this ...

Страница 32: ...s adversely affected by the following usage patterns Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted If you want to use constant AC power you are advised to remove the battery pack after it is fully charged Not discharging and recharging the battery to its extremes as described above Frequent use the more you use the battery the faster it will reach the end of its effective life ...

Страница 33: ... battery from the battery bay Charging the battery To charge the battery first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay Plug the AC adapter into the computer and connect to a mains power outlet You can continue to operate your computer on AC power while your battery is charging However charging the battery with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge tim...

Страница 34: ...dvised to follow the suggestions set out below Purchase an extra battery pack Use AC power whenever possible reserving battery for on the go use Eject a PC Card if it is not being used as it will continue to draw power for selected models Store the battery pack in a cool dry place The recommended temperature is 10 C 50 F to 30 C 86 F Higher temperatures cause the battery to self discharge faster E...

Страница 35: ...er into the computer and then connect to the mains power supply 2 Save all necessary files 3 Resume work Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly An extra fully charged battery pack is available 1 Save all necessary files 2 Close all applications 3 Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer 4 Replace the battery pack 5 Turn on the computer and resume work The ...

Страница 36: ... have 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 Se...

Страница 37: ...day projects with Office 2010 Photo editing Easily edit and print your photos with Windows Live Photo Gallery Then share them on Facebook YouTube or Windows Live Search Decide with Bing Find and organize the answers you need using Bing 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 ...

Страница 38: ...s for updates every day but if you want to see if updates are available you can start the check at any time 1 Click on Start All Programs Gateway Gateway Updater or double click the Gateway Updater icon on the desktop 2 Gateway Updater will search the Gateway support website for updates for your computer and display a list of available updates 3 Select the updates you wish to install and click on ...

Страница 39: ...ed by Gateway to provide an improved media experience Windows Media Player Windows Media Player may be used to play MP3 or WMA audio files CDs or most video files Note It is not recommended that you use Windows Media Player to play DVD movies Other media players such as Windows Media Center provide additional playback options Windows Media Center optional Certain computers include all in one media...

Страница 40: ...he media program it will start a setup wizard which will configure some basic settings If available select the Express setup option you may then configure additional options as needed Note If you have an Internet connection the Guide Electronic Program Guide allows you to view a list of current TV shows This shows channel and network information as well as the title description and scheduled broad...

Страница 41: ... a dialog box and ask you to choose how you want to play it If Windows asks you to select a DVD player we recommend that you always choose the DVD player included with your software collection e g PowerDVD or Windows Media Player Playing downloaded files Downloaded files may work with the media programs installed on your computer or may require specific programs Files that include DRM functions ma...

Страница 42: ...layed through your speakers Why do I get a message that says my computer is missing a codec If you get a message that says that your computer is missing a codec it may be because you are using a file that was compressed 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 er...

Страница 43: ...k does not reset the number of times the region code has been set 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds Note To change the region code insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive Please refer to the online help for more information Region code Country or region 1 USA Canada 2 Europe Middle East South Africa Japan 3 Southeast Asia Taiwan South Korea 4 Latin Ame...

Страница 44: ...and posted images as they happen a visible notification will alert you whenever a friend or subscription shows some activity If your computer s keyboard features the optional Social Networks key normally the top right key press it to display the Social Networks application Log in or Sign up The top of the application shows your profile picture and account information from Facebook If you have not ...

Страница 45: ...our account name and password for each network or to create a new account if you do not have one Note Note down all information you use for new accounts including the account name email address and password Keep this information hidden in a safe place so you may refer to it when you access your accounts in the future Facebook If you already have a Facebook account click the Log In button to activa...

Страница 46: ...authorized access your profile picture and status information will be displayed You may update this information with a click Quick actions Click on a link to see more in a new window I e click on a Facebook entry to open your Facebook account and view the entire entry click on a YouTube video title to view the video Enter your status in the What s on your mind box and click Share You friends on Fa...

Страница 47: ...alert bar below to see the full window with a summary of your friends activities Note Do not use the X icon to exit Social Networks unless you want to stop sending or receiving updates Use the arrow in the top bar to display the alert bar Checking your news feeds and information Select the tab for the network you want to view A series of buttons for the network are available for each network Hover...

Страница 48: ...to see more pages Changing settings Click the settings icon to access settings for the social networks Live Update If the Live Update button is active you may download and install an updated version of the Social Networks application Click the tab for a network to see specific settings you may set how often a network is checked the refresh frequency and logout from specifc networks in this section...

Страница 49: ...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...

Страница 50: ... hour DSL e g ADSL DSL Digital 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 som...

Страница 51: ...resources When you set up a network 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 ea...

Страница 52: ...ing 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 set...

Страница 53: ...etwork cables RJ45 Turning on off a wireless network connection If your computer has wireless access but does not feature a Communication button you may turn your wireless network on or off or control what is shared over the network with the network management options Click on Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Страница 54: ...you have your Internet access installed and you are connected click on the Internet Explorer shortcut located on the Windows desktop and take your Internet experience to a new level Internet Explorer features The image below shows the Internet Explorer browser s start page A brief description of some key aspects of the browser are listed below 9 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 10 8 ...

Страница 55: ...directly to the address you typed 6 Tabs View multiple sites in a single browser window by switching from one site to another through tabs at the top of the browser frame 7 RSS feeds Allow you to keep up with your favorite websites in an automated manner An icon on the toolbar indicates that the site offers a subscription feed that will notify you when content is updated Your browser delivers the ...

Страница 56: ...ar 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 dedicated to provide you with on going personalized support Check out our Support section to get help tailored to your needs www gateway com is your gateway to a world of online activities and services visit us re...

Страница 57: ...eb 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 Gateway guarantees that your computer was 100 virus free at the time of purchase and does not cover damages due to viruses What is spyware Spyware refers to gene...

Страница 58: ...r 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 Internet connection from unwanted connections...

Страница 59: ...updates One of the best ways to keep attackers away from your computer is to apply 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 ...

Страница 60: ... such as attacks from ever reaching your computer The next line of defense many times is your antivirus software which monitors all online activities 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 ...

Страница 61: ...out of the wrong hands Strong passwords have eight characters or more and use a combination of letters numbers and symbols e g Avoid using any of the following as your password your login name anything based on your personal information such 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...

Страница 62: ...s that are entirely numbers where there are normally words and anything else out of the ordinary Additionally phishing messages will often tell you that you have to act quickly to keep your account open update your security or urge you to provide information immediately or else something bad will happen Don t take the bait Don t respond to email messages that ask for personal information Legitimat...

Страница 63: ...ect and use your personal information before you share it with them Guard your email address Spammers and phishers sometimes send millions of messages to email addresses that may or may not exist in hopes of finding a potential victim Responding to these messages or even downloading images ensures you will be added to their lists for more of the same messages in the future Also be careful when pos...

Страница 64: ... catch it shortly after your data is stolen or when the first use of your information is attempted One of the easiest ways to get the tip off that something has gone wrong is by reviewing the monthly statements provided by your bank and credit card companies for anything out of the ordinary Additionally many banks and services use fraud prevention systems that call out unusual purchasing behavior ...

Страница 65: ...ion Center Alternatively if a security alert has been reported in the Notification Area next to the clock then you can click on the notification balloon or double click on the small Security Alert icon The Action Center indicates the status and settings used for important applications that protect your computer In addition Windows Firewall Windows Defender and Windows Automatic Updates are provide...

Страница 66: ...l settings click on Start Control Panel System and Security Windows Firewall Note When you first start to use a Firewall it is in a Learning mode you may see pop up windows alerting you that certain programs you know and trust wish to 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 conne...

Страница 67: ...e your computing experience and help protect your computer against new viruses and attacks Windows Defender Windows Defender helps protect your computer against malicious and unwanted software such as spyware and adware Windows Defender is installed and turned on by default To help protect your privacy and your computer Windows Defender includes real time protection options Real time protection al...

Страница 68: ... or an administrator password before performing actions that could potentially affect your computer s operation or that change settings that affect other users When you see a User Account 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 p...

Страница 69: ...ess Internet Explorer security settings 1 In Internet Explorer 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 sof...

Страница 70: ...ure 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 Sta...

Страница 71: ...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 ...

Страница 72: ... 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 while...

Страница 73: ... 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...

Страница 74: ...e 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 folder in...

Страница 75: ... 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...

Страница 76: ...o 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 fro...

Страница 77: ...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 ...

Страница 78: ...rforms 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 regu...

Страница 79: ... 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 ...

Страница 80: ...ware 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 Gateway then click on Gateway Recovery Management ...

Страница 81: ...Windows 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 driver and application backup disc Important We recommend that you create each type of recovery disc as soon as possible ...

Страница 82: ...Disc 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 ...

Страница 83: ...es burning it 4 Remove the disc 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 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 ...

Страница 84: ...reinstalling the software or the device drivers To recover software and drivers that were pre installed at the factory see Recovering pre installed software and drivers on page 85 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...

Страница 85: ...New software If you need to recover software that did not come pre installed on your computer you need to follow that 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 To recover your pre installed software and drivers 1 Click on Start All Programs Gateway t...

Страница 86: ... complete the installation Repeat this step for each item 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 addit...

Страница 87: ...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...

Страница 88: ... 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 then c...

Страница 89: ... 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...

Страница 90: ... 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 ...

Страница 91: ...Low power Radio transmitter type devices radio frequency RF wireless communication devices operating in the 2 4 GHz band and or 5 15 5 35 GHz band may be present embedded in your computer system This section is only applicable if these devices are present Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices Wireless devices that may be in your system are only qualified for use in t...

Страница 92: ... installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determ...

Страница 93: ...o 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 Ringer Equivalence Number REN is used to determine the number of devices which may be connected to the telepho...

Страница 94: ...chine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at 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 documenta...

Страница 95: ... a wireless device near the body this does not include extremities is typical This device should be used more than 8 inches 20 cm from the body when wireless devices are on The power output of the wireless device or devices which may be embedded in your computer is well below the RF exposure limits as set by Industry Canada Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions 1 This...

Страница 96: ...ified connector assembly The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications compan...

Страница 97: ...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 the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC issued by the Council of the Europ...

Страница 98: ...r 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 interference The manu...

Страница 99: ...he equipment 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 ...

Страница 100: ...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 shielded FireW...

Страница 101: ... optical 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 P...

Страница 102: ...ISO 11469 This label allows a quick recognition of the material and eases its valorisation Likewise desktop computers are designed to be easily dismantled with screws being replaced by clips PRODUCT DISPOSAL The 2002 96 EC Directive known as Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive requires that used electrical and electronic products must be disposed of separately from normal hous...

Страница 103: ...tion scheme where available or ask your distributor or local authority what infrastructures you can use Your efforts will enable the safe collection recycling and destruction of used batteries and will help protect the environment and reduce health hazards Caution Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Mercury advisory ...

Страница 104: ...e computer system the unopened software packet s if any as well as the accompanying terms including 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 o...

Страница 105: ...D disc portion of the SOFTWARE if any to a single hard disk provided you keep the original solely for backup or archival purposes You may not copy the CD and or DVD disc portion of the SOFTWARE or the written materials accompanying the SOFTWARE 3 Other restrictions You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE but you may transfer the SOFTWARE and accompanying written materials on a permanent basis provi...

Страница 106: ... Foundation Inc and request a copy The address of the Free Software Foundation Inc is 59 Temple Place Suite 330 Boston MA 02111 1307 USA For a period of 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 up...

Страница 107: ...maximizing life 31 optimizing 34 removing 33 using the first time 31 Blu ray 40 brightness hotkeys 18 Browser 54 C Cables 9 99 charging checking level 34 Cleaning your computer 10 Codec 42 computer features 13 on indicator 16 Computer environment 8 connections network 25 D Disk Cleanup 71 Disk Defragmenter 72 display hotkeys 18 Download 41 Drives Memory card reader 24 DSL 50 DVD 42 DVD movies play...

Страница 108: ...agement 73 Health precautions 11 Helpdesk 70 Hibernation mode hotkey 18 hotkeys 17 I Interference 98 Internet Connection 49 50 Firewall 58 66 Internet Service Provider ISP 49 K keyboard hotkeys 17 L LAN Local Area Network 51 Last Known Good Configuration 77 left view 19 M Maintenance HDD management 73 System tools 74 Malware 58 Memory card reader 24 Modem 50 Multimedia files 39 ...

Страница 109: ...estore points 76 S Safe Computing 70 Safety precautions 8 Security Antivirus 59 Updates 67 77 Windows Action Center 65 77 Software Removing software 73 Software License 104 speakers hotkey 17 18 Spyware 57 System Restore 75 System tools Disk Cleanup 71 Disk Defragmenter 72 Error checking 70 Windows System Restore 75 T TV tuner 39 U Uninstalling hardware 25 universal serial bus 26 Update Windows au...

Страница 110: ...ranty 7 Welcome Center 36 WiFi 51 Windows System Restore 75 Using Windows 36 Welcome Center 36 Windows Action Center 65 77 Windows automatic updates 67 78 Windows Defender 67 Windows Media Center 39 Windows Media Player 39 Windows Remote Assistance 79 ...

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