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... while setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on using your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that came with the device. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. After setting up your system from image shown. All rights reserved. Note: If you have a wireless mouse or...
... while setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on using your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that came with the device. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. After setting up your system from image shown. All rights reserved. Note: If you have a wireless mouse or...
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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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... this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files •... This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your online User Guide.
... this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files •... This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your online User Guide.
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... of Authenticity label found on the top of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call for your computer model and serial number. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate...
... of Authenticity label found on the top of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call for your computer model and serial number. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate...
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www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your hands and arms are ...; Position the computer desk and screen so you can use a pillow or cushion to distribute your weight evenly on the chair and relieve pressure 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 level of...
www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your hands and arms are ...; Position the computer desk and screen so you can use a pillow or cushion to distribute your weight evenly on the chair and relieve pressure 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 level of...
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...information on the power button flashes. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer's Start menu, click (Start). www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer will not be used your online User Guide. From that menu, you have not used for long periods... your computer from the wall outlets. When you can run programs and search for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Windows to power down most system operations to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click (power). If the computer remains in Sleep mode,...
...information on the power button flashes. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer's Start menu, click (Start). www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer will not be used your online User Guide. From that menu, you have not used for long periods... your computer from the wall outlets. When you can run programs and search for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Windows to power down most system operations to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click (power). If the computer remains in Sleep mode,...
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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 activate the function. 19 www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Premium multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. Press the corresponding...
...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 activate the function. 19 www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Premium multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. Press the corresponding...
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... with other keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Feature Icon Windows keys Application key Description Press one of keys and buttons. Directional keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to type numbers when the numeric... keypad (NUM LOCK) is active. Sleep button Function keys Audio playback Application buttons buttons Indicators Windows keys Application key Navigation keys Numeric keypad 20 Elite multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of these keys to...
... with other keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Feature Icon Windows keys Application key Description Press one of keys and buttons. Directional keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to type numbers when the numeric... keypad (NUM LOCK) is active. Sleep button Function keys Audio playback Application buttons buttons Indicators Windows keys Application key Navigation keys Numeric keypad 20 Elite multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of these keys to...
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... is turned on. 21 Press this button to copy, cut, and paste. Press these keys to open the Windows Start menu. These keys can also be used in Windows. Press these buttons to the end of a document. Press these keys to move the cursor. Press these keys... to adjust the volume. 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...
... is turned on. 21 Press this button to copy, cut, and paste. Press these keys to open the Windows Start menu. These keys can also be used in Windows. Press these buttons to the end of a document. Press these keys to move the cursor. Press these keys... to adjust the volume. 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...
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... For more information about playing CDs, see your music files to CDs and DVD-RAM, DVD-R, or DVD-RW discs. Playing discs Playing a CD Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. Use a music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: • Play music CDs • Create ...MP3 music files from your music CDs • Edit music track information • Use your online User Guide. 26 DVD-RAM/-RW Blu-ray Disc HD-DVD Use your optical...
... For more information about playing CDs, see your music files to CDs and DVD-RAM, DVD-R, or DVD-RW discs. Playing discs Playing a CD Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. Use a music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: • Play music CDs • Create ...MP3 music files from your music CDs • Edit music track information • Use your online User Guide. 26 DVD-RAM/-RW Blu-ray Disc HD-DVD Use your optical...
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To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the keyboard. To restore volume, click it again. 30 The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to ..., 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. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 19. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can also ...
To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the keyboard. To restore volume, click it again. 30 The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to ..., 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. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on page 19. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can also ...
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Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of the window to close it. www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices.
Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of the window to close it. www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. 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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... your speaker setup. To use these ports to connect peripheral devices such as Firewire®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, and parallel. 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. To configure the audio...
... your speaker setup. To use these ports to connect peripheral devices such as Firewire®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, and parallel. 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. To configure the audio...
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... your computer is displayed. 42 When the module is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer. 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.
... your computer is displayed. 42 When the module is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer. 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.
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... external cables and the power cord. 14 Turn on your computer. 15 If you are using the new hard drive as 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... Connect the drive cables. 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 the...
... external cables and the power cord. 14 Turn on your computer. 15 If you are using the new hard drive as 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... Connect the drive cables. 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 the...
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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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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. 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
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...on running smoothly. New content is added to the site regularly, so you keep it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in your computer. Windows Update can always get dirty from the center to choose updates for the purpose. For more...box, then press ENTER. 62 Help For more information, see "Windows Update" in your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Updating Windows Windows Update helps you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. Type windows update in a circle, using a product made especially for your ...
...on running smoothly. New content is added to the site regularly, so you keep it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in your computer. Windows Update can always get dirty from the center to choose updates for the purpose. For more...box, then press ENTER. 62 Help For more information, see "Windows Update" in your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Updating Windows Windows Update helps you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. Type windows update in a circle, using a product made especially for your ...
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Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. To fix the ...
Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. To fix the ...