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... a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating CDs and DVDs 39 5 Maintaining Your Computer 41 Caring for your computer 42 Updating Windows 42 Protecting your computer from viruses 43 Cleaning your computer 46 Cleaning the exterior 46 Cleaning the keyboard 46 Cleaning the computer display 47 Cleaning... Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 Battery 61 CD or DVD drives 61 Computer 63 ii www.gateway.com
... a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating CDs and DVDs 39 5 Maintaining Your Computer 41 Caring for your computer 42 Updating Windows 42 Protecting your computer from viruses 43 Cleaning your computer 46 Cleaning the exterior 46 Cleaning the keyboard 46 Cleaning the computer display 47 Cleaning... Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 Battery 61 CD or DVD drives 61 Computer 63 ii www.gateway.com
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Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.gateway.com 5 Help and Support opens. Help and Support Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index.
Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.gateway.com 5 Help and Support opens. Help and Support Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index.
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...learn how to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the Internet, ... topics. Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guide In addition to perform a task while you can access most online help . www.gateway.com 7 You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing ...
...learn how to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the Internet, ... topics. Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guide In addition to perform a task while you can access most online help . www.gateway.com 7 You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing ...
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...your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. 20 www.gateway.com Do not use your computer in your computer screen for setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is ...perpendicular to focus on your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Top of time. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes ...
...your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. 20 www.gateway.com Do not use your computer in your computer screen for setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is ...perpendicular to focus on your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Top of time. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes ...
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To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. ... will not be used your computer for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to remove all electrical power from your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall...your computer Warning When you have not used for about five seconds, then release it. 24 www.gateway.com While in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it may enter a...
To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. ... will not be used your computer for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to remove all electrical power from your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall...your computer Warning When you have not used for about five seconds, then release it. 24 www.gateway.com While in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it may enter a...
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... corner of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not turn it . Important If your computer does... computer If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. www.gateway.com 25
... corner of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not turn it . Important If your computer does... computer If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. www.gateway.com 25
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... the keyboard Function keys Editing buttons Internet buttons Indicators Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional Numeric keys keypad Keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. 26 www.gateway.com Press these buttons to launch your audio files and to adjust the volume. Your...
... the keyboard Function keys Editing buttons Internet buttons Indicators Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional Numeric keys keypad Keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. 26 www.gateway.com Press these buttons to launch your audio files and to adjust the volume. Your...
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...Directional keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is turned on. www.gateway.com 27 Using the keyboard Feature Icon Indicators Windows keys Application key Description Show if your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Press these ...keys to open the Windows Start menu. Press this key to activate the function. Press the corresponding key to access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination...
...Directional keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is turned on. www.gateway.com 27 Using the keyboard Feature Icon Indicators Windows keys Application key Description Show if your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Press these ...keys to open the Windows Start menu. Press this key to activate the function. Press the corresponding key to access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination...
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... Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on the keyboard. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For example, the blue jack on the front of the speakers. -OR- To configure the audio jacks: 1 Connect your audio device(s) ... For more information on how each jack can be a stereo in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. The Control Panel window opens. Configuring the audio jacks If the back of specific sound devices in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 12. For ...
... Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on the keyboard. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For example, the blue jack on the front of the speakers. -OR- To configure the audio jacks: 1 Connect your audio device(s) ... For more information on how each jack can be a stereo in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. The Control Panel window opens. Configuring the audio jacks If the back of specific sound devices in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 12. For ...
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...music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. You can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your hard drive. To access this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music,... or several gigabytes of this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Tips & Tricks For more information ...
...music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. You can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your hard drive. To access this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music,... or several gigabytes of this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Tips & Tricks For more information ...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 41
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 41
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...is added to the site regularly, so you can erase data on -screen instructions. Type the keyword Windows Update in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. 42 www.gateway.com Magnetic fields can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your computer and keep ...your computer up-to extreme temperature changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. Use Windows Update to the Internet. 2 Click Start,...
...is added to the site regularly, so you can erase data on -screen instructions. Type the keyword Windows Update in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. 42 www.gateway.com Magnetic fields can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your computer and keep ...your computer up-to extreme temperature changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. Use Windows Update to the Internet. 2 Click Start,...
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Protecting your computer from viruses Protecting your computer against the latest viruses. ■ Making sure the Windows Security Center is a program that attaches itself to a file on a certain date. Some viruses go undetected for viruses before installing them. ■...; Registering your copy of time because they are activated on a computer, then spreads from one computer to the virus definition update service. www.gateway.com 43 Viruses can damage data or cause your computer. ■ Using the Norton Internet Security program to check files and programs that might ...
Protecting your computer from viruses Protecting your computer against the latest viruses. ■ Making sure the Windows Security Center is a program that attaches itself to a file on a certain date. Some viruses go undetected for viruses before installing them. ■...; Registering your copy of time because they are activated on a computer, then spreads from one computer to the virus definition update service. www.gateway.com 43 Viruses can damage data or cause your computer. ■ Using the Norton Internet Security program to check files and programs that might ...
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To restore your computer to the original configuration. www.gateway.com 49 Restoring your system Restoring your computer to the original configuration If Windows does not start or if the two previous procedures do not correct the problem, you may need to restore your computer, then press F11. 2 Follow the on your computer to the original configuration: 1 Turn on -screen instructions.
To restore your computer to the original configuration. www.gateway.com 49 Restoring your system Restoring your computer to the original configuration If Windows does not start or if the two previous procedures do not correct the problem, you may need to restore your computer, then press F11. 2 Follow the on your computer to the original configuration: 1 Turn on -screen instructions.
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... notches on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. 56 www.gateway.com When the module is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by...
... notches on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. 56 www.gateway.com When the module is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by...
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... be read by the diskette drive. ■ Run Error checking on page 61. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. File management A file was accidentally deleted If a file was deleted at a DOS prompt or in Using Your Computer which has been included...or DVD drives" on the diskette. For more information, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in Windows while holding down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. 64 www.gateway.com If the Recycle Bin was originally deleted from. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Disk is lit ...
... be read by the diskette drive. ■ Run Error checking on page 61. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. File management A file was accidentally deleted If a file was deleted at a DOS prompt or in Using Your Computer which has been included...or DVD drives" on the diskette. For more information, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in Windows while holding down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. 64 www.gateway.com If the Recycle Bin was originally deleted from. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Disk is lit ...
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... message Close all programs, then restart your computer. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support...
... message Close all programs, then restart your computer. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support...
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... the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is in the Search box , then click the arrow. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com 69 To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are correct. Help...
... the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is in the Search box , then click the arrow. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com 69 To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Also make sure that the modem dialing properties are correct. Help...
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The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that establishes connection speeds and communication ...another modem is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you can turn down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then ... line connected to the modem is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that came with your computer. www.gateway.com 71
The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that establishes connection speeds and communication ...another modem is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you can turn down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then ... line connected to the modem is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that came with your computer. www.gateway.com 71
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...center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor is connected to your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control ...Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you know works to the video port on your computer. 72 www.gateway.com The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is plugged in the Search box , then...
...center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor is connected to your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control ...Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you know works to the video port on your computer. 72 www.gateway.com The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is plugged in the Search box , then...