Gateway NV77H Operation & User’s Manual

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• Gateway NV77H, 106 PACKAGING The packaging of this product is compliant with the European Environmental Directive 94/62/EC from December 20 th 1994 and its equivalent in the French Legislation by the Decree 98-638 from july 20 th 1998. C OMPLIANT WITH RUSSIAN REGULATORY CERTIFICATION

• Gateway NV77H, Software license - 111 The Free Software is distributed in the hope that, but it will be useful WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The provisions of the GNU General Public License shall always apply. You may access http://www.gnu.org directly to obtain a copy of the GPL or write to the free Software 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 softwar

• 50 The first button, and the section viewed when a tab is first selected, are the News Feed (for Facebook), Most Viewed for YouTube and Contacts for Flickr. If there are more entries than can be shown on on page, use the arrows in the bottom bar to see more pages. Changing settings Click the settings icon to access settings for the social networks. Live Update - If the

• Gateway NV77H, Recovery - 93 • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive is still working, see “ Recovering from the hard drive during startup ” on page 94. • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see “ Recovering from your recovery discs ” on page 94. Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on the Restore tab, then Restore system to factory default. The Confirm Restoration dialog b

• Gateway NV77H, 68 you to login or provide other sensitive data. Another sign that you have a secure connection is the small lock icon in the bottom of your web browser (usually the right-hand corner). • Pay attention to privacy policies on Web sites and in software. It is important to understand how an organization might collect 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 im

• Gateway NV77H, Computer Basics - 9 • Is not placed on a carpet or any other surface that may have an electrical charge. Cables Make sure that: • Cables are not strained and that there is no risk of people walking or tripping over them. • Other devices do not crush the cables. • The power cable is connected to the computer before connecting the power cable to the AC power outlet. • The power cable is unplugged from the power outlet before disconnecting the power cable from the computer. • Three-pin power cords are connected to a grounded power outlet. • The power outlet is

• Gateway NV77H, Index - 115 right .................................................................. 23 W Warranty.................................................................... 7 Welcome Center ................................................ 39 WiFi............................................................................ 55 Windows System Restore ........................................... 80 Using Windows .......................................... 39 Welcome Center........................................ 39 Windows Action Center ......... 69, 70, 82 Windows auto

• Gateway NV77H, Starting your computer - 5 Alternatively, use a network cable to connect directly to a network port on your router. Please refer to your ISP or router’s guide. 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 registe

• Gateway NV77H, 102 EN60950-1: Product Safety. If your computer includes a telecommunication network board, the input/output socket is classified as Telecommunication Network Voltage (TNV-3). Note for computers equipped with wireless controllers and wired modems: Hereby, Gateway, declares that the wireless devices provided with this computer include a low power radio transmitter in full compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/05/EC for Low Voltage, EMC and RF of the R&TTE. EN300328 - Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM). EN301489-1/-7/-17/-2

• Gateway NV77H, Getting to know your computer - 15 TOP VIEW - 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.

• Gateway NV77H, 10 Cleaning your computer • Always unplug your computer from the power outlet before cleaning it. • Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, use a damp cloth instead. • Never spray cleaning product directly on the screen. • If you spill liquid on your computer, switch it off immediately, unplug the AC adapter, remove the battery and make sure it is completely dry before switching it on again. Wait overnight if necessary. Note: If your computer includes slots for memory cards or expansion devices, plastic ’d

• Gateway NV77H, 100 Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada. T ELECOMMUNICATIONS PER INDUSTRY CANADA CS-03 (FOR PRODUCTS FITTED WITH AN IC- COMPLIANT MODEM) The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operation, and safety requirements. The Department does not guarante

• Gateway NV77H, Regulatory information - 99 − Perform such activities in the off-peak hours such as early morning or late evenings. The United States Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine 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

• Internet - 63 actually monitor keystrokes and capture passwords, posing a serious security risk. What is malware? Malicious software, also known as malware , is software designed 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- ma

• Gateway NV77H, 82 Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are installed. This option allows you to create your own restore points when you need to. 1. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System. Click on System protection in the sidebar and then click the Create... button. 2. Enter a description to identify this restore point. System Restore automatically adds 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,

• Gateway NV77H, Helpdesk - 79 2. Uninstall the programs you no longer use: Click on Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. 3. Archive files on an external hard disk drive, recordable CDs or DVDs (if your computer is equipped with a CD or DVD writer) and delete them from 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 tas

• Gateway NV77H, 20 Hotkeys The computer uses hotkeys (key combinations) to access function keys and navigation commands. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key (bottom left) before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. − Note: It is not necessary to press the Fn key to use the F1 to F12 function keys when starting your computer or when using the BIOS. To swap the hotkey and special function of the F1 to F12 keys, change the function key setting in the BIOS (to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your computer, then select the Main menu and change Function key behavior to Function keys). Hotkey Function Description Fn + Special keys (see

• Gateway NV77H, Regulatory information - 105 During product certification, Gateway used the following cable quality: − USB2.0 Certified Cables from Hama 46778 − IEEE1394 shielded FireWire from Hama 50011 − RCA-RCA shielded Audio/Video Cables from Thomson KHC001M, KHC012M, KHC028M − Stereo Jack shielded Audio cables from Hama 43330H, 42714H Heat Build-up and Portable Computers The AC adapter and the underside of the computer can become hot after prolonged use. Sustained physical contact with either should be avoided. C HASSIS COVER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Before removing the chassis cover to service or modify the equipment, you m

• Getting to know your computer - 21 FRONT VIEW 1 REAR VIEW 1 # Icon Item Description 1 Multi-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD- Picture Card (xD). − 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.

• Gateway NV77H, Internet - 73 Caution: Please note that most security software suites provide similar functionality and will disable Windows Defender in order to improve system performance. User Account Control The User Accounts control panel can help prevent unauthorized changes to your computer. User Accounts will ask you for permission or an administrator password before performing actions that could potentially affect your computer's operation or that change settings that affect other users. When you see a User Account message, read it carefully, and then make sure the name of the a

• Gateway NV77H, 24 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. 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 7 DC-in jack Connects to your computer’s AC adapter. # Icon Item Description

• Gateway NV77H, Internet - 57 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) Turning on/off a wireless network connection Most computers feature a ‘WiFi’ button that turns the network connection on or off. 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. Warning: Using wireless devices while fl

• Gateway NV77H, Internet - 69 hard to believe, ask for someone else's opinion, read the fine print, or even better, simply ignore it. Review bank and credit card statements regularly The impact of identity theft and online crimes can be greatly reduced if you can 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 unus

• Gateway NV77H, Getting to know your computer - 23 RIGHT VIEW 2134567 7 Headphones / speaker jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). − Supports compatible 3.5 mm headsets with built-in microphone (e.g. Acer smart handheld headsets). # Icon Item Description 1USB port Connect to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). − If the port is black, it is USB 2.0 compatible, if the port is blue (optional) it is also USB 3.0 compatible. 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up

• Gateway NV77H, 90 If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see “ Returning your system to its factory condition ” on page 92. Types of recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the software and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. You can recover using either your hard drive or the backup you have created. • New software - If you need to recover software that did not come pre-ins

• 48 YouTube If you already have a YouTube account, enter the account information and click the Log In button to activate access, otherwise select Sign up to YouTube to create an account. flickr If you already have a flickr account, click the Log In button to activate access, otherwise select Sign up to flickr to create an account. Confirm that you authorise full access,

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