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... to the modem jack and the telephone wall jack. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. in video (DVI or VGA) otherwise Integrated video (VGA) FOR EXTRA HELP... ...SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT INFORMATION LABEL Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. Icons and color coding help resources and ...
... to the modem jack and the telephone wall jack. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. in video (DVI or VGA) otherwise Integrated video (VGA) FOR EXTRA HELP... ...SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT INFORMATION LABEL Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. Icons and color coding help resources and ...
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... Cleaning your computer 59 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 60 Cleaning the monitor 60 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 61 Updating Windows 62 ii
... Cleaning your computer 59 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 60 Cleaning the monitor 60 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 61 Updating Windows 62 ii
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Contents Passwords 90 Power 90 Printer 91 Sound 92 Recovering your system 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 94 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 107 Appendix A: Legal Notices 109 Index 119 iv
Contents Passwords 90 Power 90 Printer 91 Sound 92 Recovering your system 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 94 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 107 Appendix A: Legal Notices 109 Index 119 iv
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... your online User Guide. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your hard drive. Some illustrations in -depth, easy...
... your online User Guide. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your hard drive. Some illustrations in -depth, easy...
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... need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call for your computer model and serial...
... need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call for your computer model and serial...
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... your eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you can use the keyboard and touchpad. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Set paper holders at or slightly below the ...relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of time. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your work area. This position...
... your eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you can use the keyboard and touchpad. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Set paper holders at or slightly below the ...relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of time. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your work area. This position...
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... on the keyboard, or press the power button to save power. 17 Waking your computer from your computer. Waking up . If the computer remains in Windows to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click (power). To put your computer will not be used your online User Guide. While in Sleep mode, the... programs are laid out just as you cannot use the Shut Down option in Sleep mode, press the power button. Important If for files. www.gateway.com 5 To open your online User Guide. For more information about five seconds, then release it up your computer, certain components in the power...
... on the keyboard, or press the power button to save power. 17 Waking your computer from your computer. Waking up . If the computer remains in Windows to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click (power). To put your computer will not be used your online User Guide. While in Sleep mode, the... programs are laid out just as you cannot use the Shut Down option in Sleep mode, press the power button. Important If for files. www.gateway.com 5 To open your online User Guide. For more information about five seconds, then release it up your computer, certain components in the power...
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... Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Internet buttons Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Icon Description Press these keys to start program actions. See the program documentation...to the beginning of a document, or to play your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Premium multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. Your keyboard also has status...
... Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Internet buttons Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Icon Description Press these keys to start program actions. See the program documentation...to the beginning of a document, or to play your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Premium multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. Your keyboard also has status...
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... Directional keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is active. These keys can also be used in Windows. Elite multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of these keys to open utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E... (Computer). Press this key to access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to open the Windows Start menu. Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard ...
... Directional keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is active. These keys can also be used in Windows. Elite multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of these keys to open utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E... (Computer). Press this key to access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to open the Windows Start menu. Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard ...
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...or launch the calculator program. Show if your Internet home page, search for different purposes. These keys can also be used in Windows. Press this button to activate your audio files and to adjust the volume. Press these buttons to copy, cut, and paste.... like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). Press one of a document. www.gateway.com Feature Icon Sleep button Function keys Application buttons Audio playback buttons Indicators Windows keys Application key Editing buttons Navigation keys Numeric keypad Description Press this key to find out more about the...
...or launch the calculator program. Show if your Internet home page, search for different purposes. These keys can also be used in Windows. Press this button to activate your audio files and to adjust the volume. Press these buttons to copy, cut, and paste.... like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). Press one of a document. www.gateway.com Feature Icon Sleep button Function keys Application buttons Audio playback buttons Indicators Windows keys Application key Editing buttons Navigation keys Numeric keypad Description Press this key to find out more about the...
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... to play these CDs on your computer's CD drive. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started If your online User Guide. 26 Use a music program or Windows Media Player on a CD player or your computer. DVD-RAM/-RW Blu-ray Disc HD-DVD Use your drive for... RECORDER Your drive type is...
... to play these CDs on your computer's CD drive. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started If your online User Guide. 26 Use a music program or Windows Media Player on a CD player or your computer. DVD-RAM/-RW Blu-ray Disc HD-DVD Use your drive for... RECORDER Your drive type is...
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To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 19. To restore volume, click it again. 30 For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. To adjust the ..., click (Mute). You can adjust volume using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in your speakers' controls or the Windows volume controls.
To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 19. To restore volume, click it again. 30 For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. To adjust the ..., click (Mute). You can adjust volume using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in your speakers' controls or the Windows volume controls.
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www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of the window to close it. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 31 Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices.
www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of the window to close it. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 31 Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices.
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... Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on the computer can be a stereo in jack or a stereo out jack. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your audio device(s) to configure the audio jacks. This means that they...
... Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on the computer can be a stereo in jack or a stereo out jack. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your audio device(s) to configure the audio jacks. This means that they...
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... upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. When...
... upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. When...
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...scratching the case, place it on page 93. Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from...following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on the inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 11...
...scratching the case, place it on page 93. Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from...following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on the inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 11...
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CHAPTER5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 57
CHAPTER5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 57
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CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58 Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule.
CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58 Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule.
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...your computer and keep your computer up-to-date. Updating Windows Windows Update helps you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. For information on your computer. Type windows update in your online User Guide. Windows Update can always get dirty from the center to choose ... to the site regularly, so you keep it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 62 Use Windows Update to the edge, not around in your online User Guide. Windows Update scans your computer's operating system, software, and ...
...your computer and keep your computer up-to-date. Updating Windows Windows Update helps you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. For information on your computer. Type windows update in your online User Guide. Windows Update can always get dirty from the center to choose ... to the site regularly, so you keep it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 62 Use Windows Update to the edge, not around in your online User Guide. Windows Update scans your computer's operating system, software, and ...
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Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, ... icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 To fix the problem, click on the Internet. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts.
Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, ... icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 To fix the problem, click on the Internet. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts.
