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...site 3 Using eSupport 4 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories 16 3 Getting Started 19 Working... 26 Using the mouse 28 Connecting the modem 30 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
...site 3 Using eSupport 4 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories 16 3 Getting Started 19 Working... 26 Using the mouse 28 Connecting the modem 30 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory ...card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Web Site: Online Support: Tech Support Hours: 5am to 12pm PST Gateway...
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory ...card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Web Site: Online Support: Tech Support Hours: 5am to 12pm PST Gateway...
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... For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 32. You can also configure the power button to access Gateway's Web site and Gateway Customer Care. Contains information about your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page ... other peripheral device" on or off. Headphone jack Gateway help resources and Customer Care information Gateway model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB...
... For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 32. You can also configure the power button to access Gateway's Web site and Gateway Customer Care. Contains information about your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page ... other peripheral device" on or off. Headphone jack Gateway help resources and Customer Care information Gateway model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack USB ports (optional) Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 12 www.gateway.com
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack USB ports (optional) Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 12 www.gateway.com
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... This jack is color-coded blue. This jack is color-coded red or pink. If you have this switch is operating in here. www.gateway.com 13 Plug a microphone into this connector. This jack is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. In other peripheral device" on your ...computer, make sure that this optional monitor port, plug your computer is in video port. Desktop PC Back Component Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cord into this jack. Plug a serial device (such as a ...
... This jack is color-coded blue. This jack is color-coded red or pink. If you have this switch is operating in here. www.gateway.com 13 Plug a microphone into this connector. This jack is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. In other peripheral device" on your ...computer, make sure that this optional monitor port, plug your computer is in video port. Desktop PC Back Component Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cord into this jack. Plug a serial device (such as a ...
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... 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. www.gateway.com 55 OR - Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. When the module is shown...
... 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. www.gateway.com 55 OR - Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. When the module is shown...
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... when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you still get the error, your modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is set... up modem, make sure that your account with your ISP may be having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that...click Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your computer 66 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 68.
... when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you still get the error, your modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is set... up modem, make sure that your account with your ISP may be having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that...click Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your computer 66 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 68.
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See "Desktop PC Back" on page 66. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set correctly. 68 www.gateway.com Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Help and ...
See "Desktop PC Back" on page 66. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set correctly. 68 www.gateway.com Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Help and ...
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... send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that came with your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the telephone line is not in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that the line connected to... is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 70 www.gateway.com If your Control Panel is limited to 33.6K. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone...
... send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that came with your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the telephone line is not in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that the line connected to... is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 70 www.gateway.com If your Control Panel is limited to 33.6K. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone...
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.... For more information about display types, see "Cleaning the mouse" on page 46. Contact your computer. ■ Change the display settings. www.gateway.com 73 Tips & Tricks For more information about setting up a network in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 81. For more ...information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in your home, see your monitor documentation) or turn off your computer and monitor, leave them off for at least a half hour...
.... For more information about display types, see "Cleaning the mouse" on page 46. Contact your computer. ■ Change the display settings. www.gateway.com 73 Tips & Tricks For more information about setting up a network in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 81. For more ...information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in your home, see your monitor documentation) or turn off your computer and monitor, leave them off for at least a half hour...
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...walls, floors, and doors. The access point is made up a wireless Ethernet network is affected by the distance between your computers. www.gateway.com 85 The network is the central control point for the network. Each of the computers or Ethernet-ready devices communicate with IEEE 802.11a...an access point, you can join a wireless Ethernet network and access a wired Ethernet network. The most common way to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card (notebook), or USB adapter. The following is an example of a wireless network is the cable or DSL modem that shows how an access point...
...walls, floors, and doors. The access point is made up a wireless Ethernet network is affected by the distance between your computers. www.gateway.com 85 The network is the central control point for the network. Each of the computers or Ethernet-ready devices communicate with IEEE 802.11a...an access point, you can join a wireless Ethernet network and access a wired Ethernet network. The most common way to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card (notebook), or USB adapter. The following is an example of a wireless network is the cable or DSL modem that shows how an access point...
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... the router or access point with the patterns described in the router or access point literature ■ Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer ■ Turn off all of your Internet service provider www...
... the router or access point with the patterns described in the router or access point literature ■ Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer ■ Turn off all of your Internet service provider www...
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Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 1 Front 2 Back 4 Identifying your model 6 Gateway model number 6 Gateway serial number 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Finding your specifications 7 Accessories 8 2 Getting Started 11 Working safely 12 Reducing eye strain 12 Setting up your computer desk ... the mouse 23 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 24 3 Getting Help 25 Help and Support 26 Searching for a topic 26 Online help 27 Gateway Web site 28 Using eSupport 28 4 Windows Basics 31 About the Windows environment 32 Using the...
Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 1 Front 2 Back 4 Identifying your model 6 Gateway model number 6 Gateway serial number 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Finding your specifications 7 Accessories 8 2 Getting Started 11 Working safely 12 Reducing eye strain 12 Setting up your computer desk ... the mouse 23 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 24 3 Getting Help 25 Help and Support 26 Searching for a topic 26 Online help 27 Gateway Web site 28 Using eSupport 28 4 Windows Basics 31 About the Windows environment 32 Using the...
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Adding icons to the desktop 35 Identifying window items 36 Working with files and folders 38 Viewing drives 38 Creating folders 39 Copying and moving files and folders 41 Deleting ...
Adding icons to the desktop 35 Identifying window items 36 Working with files and folders 38 Viewing drives 38 Creating folders 39 Copying and moving files and folders 41 Deleting ...
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... types 117 Using a media card 118 8 Customizing Your Computer 119 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 120 Adjusting the color depth 120 Adjusting the screen resolution 122 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 123 Changing the desktop background 125 Selecting a screen saver 126 Changing the mouse settings 128 Adding and modifying user...
... types 117 Using a media card 118 8 Customizing Your Computer 119 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 120 Adjusting the color depth 120 Adjusting the screen resolution 122 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 123 Changing the desktop background 125 Selecting a screen saver 126 Changing the mouse settings 128 Adding and modifying user...
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4 Windows Basics Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Use the Windows desktop ■ Manage files and folders ■ Work with documents ■ Use shortcuts 31
4 Windows Basics Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Use the Windows desktop ■ Manage files and folders ■ Work with documents ■ Use shortcuts 31
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Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your computer is the Windows desktop. Chapter 4: Windows Basics About the Windows environment After your computer starts, the first screen you open programs and perform other tasks. Help and Support For more information about the Windows XP desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The desktop is like the top of the desktop as your personalized work space where you see is set up. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box , then click the arrow. 32 www.gateway.com Think of a real desk.
Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your computer is the Windows desktop. Chapter 4: Windows Basics About the Windows environment After your computer starts, the first screen you open programs and perform other tasks. Help and Support For more information about the Windows XP desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The desktop is like the top of the desktop as your personalized work space where you see is set up. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box , then click the arrow. 32 www.gateway.com Think of a real desk.
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...Click a program's button on the taskbar to use the Recycle Bin, see "Deleting files and folders" on the right. Using the desktop Using the desktop The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. The Recycle Bin is the bar at the bottom of the computer... 43. You must empty the Recycle Bin to programs, files, help for Windows and other programs, and computer tools and utilities. www.gateway.com 33 Desktop elements Description The taskbar is where files, folders, and programs that are stored. Click the Start button, then open the program's window....
...Click a program's button on the taskbar to use the Recycle Bin, see "Deleting files and folders" on the right. Using the desktop Using the desktop The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. The Recycle Bin is the bar at the bottom of the computer... 43. You must empty the Recycle Bin to programs, files, help for Windows and other programs, and computer tools and utilities. www.gateway.com 33 Desktop elements Description The taskbar is where files, folders, and programs that are stored. Click the Start button, then open the program's window....
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... related files, programs, or commands. 3 Click a file or program to see all programs and files in the Search box , then click the arrow. 34 www.gateway.com The Start menu opens showing you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next to it . Help and Support... folders, and more information about the Windows XP Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. When you the first level of the Windows desktop. Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start menu.
... related files, programs, or commands. 3 Click a file or program to see all programs and files in the Search box , then click the arrow. 34 www.gateway.com The Start menu opens showing you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next to it . Help and Support... folders, and more information about the Windows XP Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. When you the first level of the Windows desktop. Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start menu.
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Help and Support For more information about desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. To add icons to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). www.gateway.com 35 Type the keyword desktop icons in the Search box , then click the arrow. A shortcut ...icon for a program that you want to add to the desktop: 1 Click Start, then click ...
Help and Support For more information about desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. To add icons to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). www.gateway.com 35 Type the keyword desktop icons in the Search box , then click the arrow. A shortcut ...icon for a program that you want to add to the desktop: 1 Click Start, then click ...