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Your Gateway Computer user'sguide Customizing Troubleshooting
Your Gateway Computer user'sguide Customizing Troubleshooting
Gateway 510-Series Computer User's Guide
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Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 1 Front 2 Back 4 Identifying your model 7 Gateway model number 7 Gateway serial number 7 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 7 Finding your specifications 8 Accessories 9 2 Getting Started 11 Working safely 12 Reducing eye strain 12 Setting ...Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 21 3 Getting Help 23 Help and Support 24 Searching for a topic 24 Online help 25 Gateway Web site 26 Using eSupport 26 4 Windows Basics 29 About the Windows environment 30 Using the desktop 31 Using the Start menu 32 Adding icons...
Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 1 Front 2 Back 4 Identifying your model 7 Gateway model number 7 Gateway serial number 7 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 7 Finding your specifications 8 Accessories 9 2 Getting Started 11 Working safely 12 Reducing eye strain 12 Setting ...Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 21 3 Getting Help 23 Help and Support 24 Searching for a topic 24 Online help 25 Gateway Web site 26 Using eSupport 26 4 Windows Basics 29 About the Windows environment 30 Using the desktop 31 Using the Start menu 32 Adding icons...
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Identifying window items 34 Working with files and folders 36 Viewing drives 36 Creating folders 37 Copying and moving files and folders 39 Deleting files and folders 41 Browsing for files and folders 42 Searching for files 44 Using the Windows Search utility 45 Working with documents 47 Creating a new document 47 Saving a document 48 Opening a document 49 Printing a document 50 Shortcuts 51 5 Using the Internet 53 Learning about the Internet 54 Setting up an Internet account 55 Accessing your Internet account 56 Using the World Wide Web 57 Connecting to a Web site 58 ...
Identifying window items 34 Working with files and folders 36 Viewing drives 36 Creating folders 37 Copying and moving files and folders 39 Deleting files and folders 41 Browsing for files and folders 42 Searching for files 44 Using the Windows Search utility 45 Working with documents 47 Creating a new document 47 Saving a document 48 Opening a document 49 Printing a document 50 Shortcuts 51 5 Using the Internet 53 Learning about the Internet 54 Setting up an Internet account 55 Accessing your Internet account 56 Using the World Wide Web 57 Connecting to a Web site 58 ...
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Recording and playing audio 78 Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player 80 Using the CD or DVD drive 82 Identifying drive types 82 Inserting a CD or DVD 83 Listening to CDs 84 Using MUSICMATCH 86 Playing CDs 86 Creating MP3 music files 88 Editing track information 89 Building a music library 91 Changing the music library display settings 92 Listening to Internet radio 93 Using advanced features 93 Playing a DVD 94 Creating CDs and DVDs 95 Copying a CD or DVD 96 Creating a data CD or DVD 100 Copying music tracks 103 Creating a music CD 106 Advanced ...
Recording and playing audio 78 Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player 80 Using the CD or DVD drive 82 Identifying drive types 82 Inserting a CD or DVD 83 Listening to CDs 84 Using MUSICMATCH 86 Playing CDs 86 Creating MP3 music files 88 Editing track information 89 Building a music library 91 Changing the music library display settings 92 Listening to Internet radio 93 Using advanced features 93 Playing a DVD 94 Creating CDs and DVDs 95 Copying a CD or DVD 96 Creating a data CD or DVD 100 Copying music tracks 103 Creating a music CD 106 Advanced ...
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9 Networking Your Computer 135 Benefits of networking 136 Sharing a single Internet connection 136 Sharing drives 136 Sharing peripheral devices 137 Streaming audio and video files 137 Playing multi-player games 137 Selecting a network connection 138 Wired Ethernet network 138 Wireless Ethernet network 138 Using a wired Ethernet network 139 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet 139 Example wired Ethernet network 140 Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network 141 Using a wireless Ethernet network 142 Wireless Ethernet speed and frequency 142 Example access point ...
9 Networking Your Computer 135 Benefits of networking 136 Sharing a single Internet connection 136 Sharing drives 136 Sharing peripheral devices 137 Streaming audio and video files 137 Playing multi-player games 137 Selecting a network connection 138 Wired Ethernet network 138 Wireless Ethernet network 138 Using a wired Ethernet network 139 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet 139 Example wired Ethernet network 140 Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network 141 Using a wireless Ethernet network 142 Wireless Ethernet speed and frequency 142 Example access point ...
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Using Disk Cleanup 164 Checking the hard drive for errors 165 Defragmenting the hard drive 167 Backing up files 169 Using the Scheduled Task Wizard 169 Cleaning your computer 171 Cleaning the exterior 171 Cleaning the keyboard 172 Cleaning the computer screen 172 Cleaning the mouse 173 12 Restoring Software 175 Using the Restoration CDs 176 Reinstalling device drivers 177 Updating device drivers 179 Reinstalling programs 180 Reinstalling Windows 182 13 Upgrading Your Computer 185 Selecting a place to work 186 Gathering the tools you need 186 Preventing static electricity ...
Using Disk Cleanup 164 Checking the hard drive for errors 165 Defragmenting the hard drive 167 Backing up files 169 Using the Scheduled Task Wizard 169 Cleaning your computer 171 Cleaning the exterior 171 Cleaning the keyboard 172 Cleaning the computer screen 172 Cleaning the mouse 173 12 Restoring Software 175 Using the Restoration CDs 176 Reinstalling device drivers 177 Updating device drivers 179 Reinstalling programs 180 Reinstalling Windows 182 13 Upgrading Your Computer 185 Selecting a place to work 186 Gathering the tools you need 186 Preventing static electricity ...
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CD, DVD, or recordable drives 216 Cleaning CDs and DVDs 218 Computer 218 File management 219 Hard drive 219 Internet 220 Keyboard 222 Memory 222 Modem (dial-up 223 Monitor 227 Mouse 229 Power 229 Printer 230 Sound 231 Using the BIOS Setup utility 232 Telephone support 234 Before calling Gateway Technical Support 234 Telephone support 235 Tutoring and training 236 Self-help 236 Tutoring 236 Training 237 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 239 Index 249 vi
CD, DVD, or recordable drives 216 Cleaning CDs and DVDs 218 Computer 218 File management 219 Hard drive 219 Internet 220 Keyboard 222 Memory 222 Modem (dial-up 223 Monitor 227 Mouse 229 Power 229 Printer 230 Sound 231 Using the BIOS Setup utility 232 Telephone support 234 Before calling Gateway Technical Support 234 Telephone support 235 Tutoring and training 236 Self-help 236 Tutoring 236 Training 237 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 239 Index 249 vi
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Read this chapter to learn: ■ How to identify the features of your computer ■ How to locate your computer's model and serial number ■ How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity ■ How to the basic features of your computer 1 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer This chapter introduces you to locate the specifications for your computer ■ What accessories are available for your Gateway computer.
Read this chapter to learn: ■ How to identify the features of your computer ■ How to locate your computer's model and serial number ■ How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity ■ How to the basic features of your computer 1 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer This chapter introduces you to locate the specifications for your computer ■ What accessories are available for your Gateway computer.
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Front Your computer may contain any of the following components. DVD/CD drive (optional) CD/DVD eject button Reset button Hard drive indicator 3.5-inch drive bay covers Power indicator Power button IEEE 1394 port Port door USB ports 2 www.gateway.com
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Front Your computer may contain any of the following components. DVD/CD drive (optional) CD/DVD eject button Reset button Hard drive indicator 3.5-inch drive bay covers Power indicator Power button IEEE 1394 port Port door USB ports 2 www.gateway.com
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... 21. Power indicator Turns on when computer power is accessed. For more information about your computer does not respond to mouse or keyboard input. www.gateway.com 3 To identify your drive type and for more information on changing the power button setting, see "Identifying drive types" on page 82. For more...
... 21. Power indicator Turns on when computer power is accessed. For more information about your computer does not respond to mouse or keyboard input. www.gateway.com 3 To identify your drive type and for more information on changing the power button setting, see "Identifying drive types" on page 82. For more...
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Back Your computer may contain any of Authenticity (located on the side removable cover) Telephone jack 4 www.gateway.com Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port Monitor port USB ports Microphone jack Headphone/analog speakers (Line out 1) jack Modem jack GATEWAY SERIAL NO. Case cover thumbscrew Gateway serial number PS/2 mouse port Parallel port System label Ethernet (network) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Case cover screw Microsoft Certificate of the following components.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Back Your computer may contain any of Authenticity (located on the side removable cover) Telephone jack 4 www.gateway.com Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port Monitor port USB ports Microphone jack Headphone/analog speakers (Line out 1) jack Modem jack GATEWAY SERIAL NO. Case cover thumbscrew Gateway serial number PS/2 mouse port Parallel port System label Ethernet (network) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Case cover screw Microsoft Certificate of the following components.
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... page 21. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. For more information, see "Gateway serial number" on your area. This jack is color-coded lime green. Back Component Icon Description Power connector Plug the power cable into this ...For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 21. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.gateway.com 5 Plug a serial device (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this when your computer is preset at the factory ...
... page 21. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. For more information, see "Gateway serial number" on your area. This jack is color-coded lime green. Back Component Icon Description Power connector Plug the power cable into this ...For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 21. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.gateway.com 5 Plug a serial device (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this when your computer is preset at the factory ...
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... Includes your Windows product key. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. 6 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 7. Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this port. ...This jack is color-coded blue. Contains your computer's model number. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Component Parallel port System label Ethernet (network) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity" on page 7.
... Includes your Windows product key. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. 6 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Identifying your model" on page 7. Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this port. ...This jack is color-coded blue. Contains your computer's model number. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Component Parallel port System label Ethernet (network) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity" on page 7.
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Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance. Gateway serial number You can locate the Gateway serial number: ■ Printed on a white sticker on the front or back of your computer case includes the ...9632; Printed on the back of your computer case contains information that came with your operating system. Gateway Technical Support will need this section are for your computer. www.gateway.com 7 The invoice also contains your computer model. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and...
Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for assistance. Gateway serial number You can locate the Gateway serial number: ■ Printed on a white sticker on the front or back of your computer case includes the ...9632; Printed on the back of your computer case contains information that came with your operating system. Gateway Technical Support will need this section are for your computer. www.gateway.com 7 The invoice also contains your computer model. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and...
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For more information about your specifications For more information, see "Using eSupport" on page 26. 8 www.gateway.com The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Finding your computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's eSupport page at support.gateway.com.
For more information about your specifications For more information, see "Using eSupport" on page 26. 8 www.gateway.com The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Finding your computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's eSupport page at support.gateway.com.
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...on your computer. A scanner copies an image, such as documents. For more computers in your computer. www.gateway.com 9 To order accessories, visit the Accessory Superstore at accessories.gateway.com. The most of using your home. Using an inkjet color printer, you can print pictures, banners, ... you can access the files, drives, and printers on a Web site. Two types of printers to link your computer. Accessories Accessories Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most common types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white.
...on your computer. A scanner copies an image, such as documents. For more computers in your computer. www.gateway.com 9 To order accessories, visit the Accessory Superstore at accessories.gateway.com. The most of using your home. Using an inkjet color printer, you can print pictures, banners, ... you can access the files, drives, and printers on a Web site. Two types of printers to link your computer. Accessories Accessories Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most common types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white.
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... large documents. For more information about using recordable drives, see "Creating CDs and DVDs" on page 95. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive, but usually they should, try replacing your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Writable ..., or more information about installing a larger drive, see "Setting up a UPS, see "Replacing the hard drive" on page 132. 10 www.gateway.com For more of memory. TBU drives, like tape recorders, use a lot of data. Memory Large programs, such as multimedia games or graphics ...
... large documents. For more information about using recordable drives, see "Creating CDs and DVDs" on page 95. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Laser printers and cartridges are more expensive, but usually they should, try replacing your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Writable ..., or more information about installing a larger drive, see "Setting up a UPS, see "Replacing the hard drive" on page 132. 10 www.gateway.com For more of memory. TBU drives, like tape recorders, use a lot of data. Memory Large programs, such as multimedia games or graphics ...
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2 Getting Started Read this chapter to find out how to: ■ Use your computer safely ■ Protect your computer from power source problems ■ Start and turn off your computer ■ Use the keyboard ■ Use the mouse ■ Use the computer display ■ Install peripheral devices 11
2 Getting Started Read this chapter to find out how to: ■ Use your computer safely ■ Protect your computer from power source problems ■ Start and turn off your computer ■ Use the keyboard ■ Use the mouse ■ Use the computer display ■ Install peripheral devices 11
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... computer display or shine directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and computer so you can avoid glare on distant objects. 12 www.gateway.com Look away from your line of time. Top of display is perpendicular to your display occasionally, and try to focus on your computer display...
... computer display or shine directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and computer so you can avoid glare on distant objects. 12 www.gateway.com Look away from your line of time. Top of display is perpendicular to your display occasionally, and try to focus on your computer display...
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... the lower curve of your elbow. You should be perpendicular to your line of sight. ■ Place your keyboard and mouse at a comfortable distance. www.gateway.com 13 You can use a pillow or cushion to reach them without stretching. ■ Set paper holders at or slightly below the level of your...
... the lower curve of your elbow. You should be perpendicular to your line of sight. ■ Place your keyboard and mouse at a comfortable distance. www.gateway.com 13 You can use a pillow or cushion to reach them without stretching. ■ Set paper holders at or slightly below the level of your...