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Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in Windows. For more information about shortcuts, see your Windows or program documentation. graphic Paste a file, folder, text, or Click inside the folder or ... the last item in the Recycle Bin. The file or folder is permanently deleted. To... CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. The file or folder is not stored in the list.
Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in Windows. For more information about shortcuts, see your Windows or program documentation. graphic Paste a file, folder, text, or Click inside the folder or ... the last item in the Recycle Bin. The file or folder is permanently deleted. To... CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. The file or folder is not stored in the list.
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...use • Use text or visual alternatives for sounds 75 You can press keys on the on-screen keyboard by clicking them with your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on -screen text and describes graphics. • Set up view of Access Center to use high-contrast...Access Center to: • Use the computer without a display, mouse, or keyboard • Make the computer display easier to see • Make the mouse and keyboard easier to change several system display settings. www.gateway.com Using the Ease of Access Center Use the Ease of the area near ...
...use • Use text or visual alternatives for sounds 75 You can press keys on the on-screen keyboard by clicking them with your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on -screen text and describes graphics. • Set up view of Access Center to use high-contrast...Access Center to: • Use the computer without a display, mouse, or keyboard • Make the computer display easier to see • Make the mouse and keyboard easier to change several system display settings. www.gateway.com Using the Ease of Access Center Use the Ease of the area near ...
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Index A access point setting up 47 using 46 accessibility high contrast color scheme 74 Magnifier 74 Narrator 74 on-screen keyboard 74 settings 74 accessing shared drives 52 shared files 52 shared folders 52 accounts Internet 18 ISP 18 user 71 Windows user 56 adding... scheme 65 extending 69 selecting screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives mapping...
Index A access point setting up 47 using 46 accessibility high contrast color scheme 74 Magnifier 74 Narrator 74 on-screen keyboard 74 settings 74 accessing shared drives 52 shared files 52 shared folders 52 accounts Internet 18 ISP 18 user 71 Windows user 56 adding... scheme 65 extending 69 selecting screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives mapping...
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... sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing list 9 G gadgets adding 67 changing 67 configuring 67 configuring Sidebar 68 using control panel 68 game access restricting 78 Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 42 H HD-DVD playing 29 help Media Center 3 84 online... connecting to 19 disconnecting from 18 setting up account 18 IP address 42 entering 48 ISP See Internet service provider K Kensington lock slot 56 keyboard on-screen 74 shortcuts 16 L labels model number 3 serial number 3 LAN 42 LCD panel using screen saver 66 links 19 local area ...
... sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing list 9 G gadgets adding 67 changing 67 configuring 67 configuring Sidebar 68 using control panel 68 game access restricting 78 Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 42 H HD-DVD playing 29 help Media Center 3 84 online... connecting to 19 disconnecting from 18 setting up account 18 IP address 42 entering 48 ISP See Internet service provider K Kensington lock slot 56 keyboard on-screen 74 shortcuts 16 L labels model number 3 serial number 3 LAN 42 LCD panel using screen saver 66 links 19 local area ...
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www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9 programs 7 optical disc creating data 37 playing 29 Outlook 18 Outlook ... 71 sharing drives 51 folders 51 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing windows 16 copying 16 deleting files and folders 16 keyboard 16 pasting 16 renaming files and folders 16 selecting adjacent items in list 16 selecting items in list 16 switching between files, folders, or programs...
www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9 programs 7 optical disc creating data 37 playing 29 Outlook 18 Outlook ... 71 sharing drives 51 folders 51 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing windows 16 copying 16 deleting files and folders 16 keyboard 16 pasting 16 renaming files and folders 16 selecting adjacent items in list 16 selecting items in list 16 switching between files, folders, or programs...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 Working ... modem 16 Starting your computer 16 Waking up your computer 17 Turning off your computer 17 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 18 Using the keyboard 19 Using the mouse 20 Using optical drives 23 Features 23 Loading an optical disc 23 Identifying optical drive types 23 Playing discs 25 ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 Working ... modem 16 Starting your computer 16 Waking up your computer 17 Turning off your computer 17 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 18 Using the keyboard 19 Using the mouse 20 Using optical drives 23 Features 23 Loading an optical disc 23 Identifying optical drive types 23 Playing discs 25 ...
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... Setting up a maintenance schedule 52 Creating system recovery discs 52 Caring for your computer 53 Cleaning your computer 54 Cleaning the exterior 54 Cleaning the keyboard 55 Cleaning the monitor 55 Cleaning the mouse 55 Cleaning optical discs 56 Updating Windows 56 Using BigFix 57 Managing hard drive space 58 Checking...
... Setting up a maintenance schedule 52 Creating system recovery discs 52 Caring for your computer 53 Cleaning your computer 54 Cleaning the exterior 54 Cleaning the keyboard 55 Cleaning the monitor 55 Cleaning the mouse 55 Cleaning optical discs 56 Updating Windows 56 Using BigFix 57 Managing hard drive space 58 Checking...
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www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... (cable or DSL 73 Modem (dial-up 74 Networking 76 Power 77 Display 77 Printing 78 Optical discs 79 Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating...
www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... (cable or DSL 73 Modem (dial-up 74 Networking 76 Power 77 Display 77 Printing 78 Optical discs 79 Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating...
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... optical drive types" on your computer. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these jacks. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a...depending on or off. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Use this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card...
... optical drive types" on your computer. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these jacks. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a...depending on or off. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Use this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card...
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... this port. 8 Plug the power cord into this connector. Make sure that this illustration. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port HDMI jack (optional) IEEE 1394 port USB ports S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack Headphone/front speaker jack DVI port (...optional) HDMI jack (optional) Modem jack (optional) Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port Ethernet (network) jack Rear surround speaker jack Center/subwoofer jack Audio in/side...
... this port. 8 Plug the power cord into this connector. Make sure that this illustration. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port HDMI jack (optional) IEEE 1394 port USB ports S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack Headphone/front speaker jack DVI port (...optional) HDMI jack (optional) Modem jack (optional) Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port Ethernet (network) jack Rear surround speaker jack Center/subwoofer jack Audio in/side...
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... signal. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire™) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 30. www.gateway.com Component Icon HDMI jack IEEE 1394 port USB ports S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack (pink plug...
... signal. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire™) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 30. www.gateway.com Component Icon HDMI jack IEEE 1394 port USB ports S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack (pink plug...
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
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... 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to control your arm's height above the keyboard. • Use an adjustable chair that the desk is at the same height and distance as... • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly.... • Set paper holders at or slightly below the level of your chair so the keyboard is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface for long periods ...
... 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to control your arm's height above the keyboard. • Use an adjustable chair that the desk is at the same height and distance as... • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly.... • Set paper holders at or slightly below the level of your chair so the keyboard is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface for long periods ...
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... with a standard telephone line to connect to the Internet or fax documents. Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the power, network, mouse, and keyboard cables to your computer according to the setup poster. 2 Press the power button on the front of your computer. Important Your computer has a built-in...
... with a standard telephone line to connect to the Internet or fax documents. Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the power, network, mouse, and keyboard cables to your computer according to the setup poster. 2 Press the power button on the front of your computer. Important Your computer has a built-in...
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... the easiest way to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets. Waking your computer from a Sleep state is much faster than turning on the keyboard or press the power button to "wake" it does turn off or slow down your computer into Sleep mode is in the power supply and... mode, press a key on your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer after it has been turned completely off. 17 www.gateway.com 5 To open your online User Guide. For more information about five seconds, then release it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep.
... the easiest way to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets. Waking your computer from a Sleep state is much faster than turning on the keyboard or press the power button to "wake" it does turn off or slow down your computer into Sleep mode is in the power supply and... mode, press a key on your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer after it has been turned completely off. 17 www.gateway.com 5 To open your online User Guide. For more information about five seconds, then release it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep.
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... click (power). To restart your computer to save power. 2 To "wake" your computer, press a key on again. - The computer turns off , then turns on the keyboard or press the power button. OR Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE twice. 18 Your computer turns off . 2 To completely disconnect all power (such as for servicing...
... click (power). To restart your computer to save power. 2 To "wake" your computer, press a key on again. - The computer turns off , then turns on the keyboard or press the power button. OR Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE twice. 18 Your computer turns off . 2 To completely disconnect all power (such as for servicing...
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www.gateway.com 2 If your audio files and to adjust the volume. Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. Press this key to open utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). Your keyboard also has status indicators that have alternate functions defined, such as the F9-...Numeric keypad key Description Press these keys to turn the computer back on. Press this key in combination with keys that show which keyboard feature is active. See the program documentation to find out more about five seconds), then press it again to play your computer ...
www.gateway.com 2 If your audio files and to adjust the volume. Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. Press this key to open utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). Your keyboard also has status indicators that have alternate functions defined, such as the F9-...Numeric keypad key Description Press these keys to turn the computer back on. Press this key in combination with keys that show which keyboard feature is active. See the program documentation to find out more about five seconds), then press it again to play your computer ...
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... can also adjust the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on page 19. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the keyboard. To restore volume, click it again. 28 You can adjust volume using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices...
... can also adjust the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on page 19. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the keyboard. To restore volume, click it again. 28 You can adjust volume using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices...
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...screen), then wipe the screen with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. www.gateway.com Cleaning the keyboard You should occasionally clean the keyboard to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. 2 If you may need to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will ... down. Cleaning the monitor Caution A flat-panel display is made of specially coated glass and can of the mouse with the cloth. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you spill liquid on the screen), then wipe the screen with a damp, lint-free cloth. 55 Cleaning ...
...screen), then wipe the screen with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. www.gateway.com Cleaning the keyboard You should occasionally clean the keyboard to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. 2 If you may need to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will ... down. Cleaning the monitor Caution A flat-panel display is made of specially coated glass and can of the mouse with the cloth. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you spill liquid on the screen), then wipe the screen with a damp, lint-free cloth. 55 Cleaning ...
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If you restart your computer). www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. This process may stop and restart the defragmenting process. Help For more information about checking the hard drive ... you see a prompt asking you if you will not need the computer for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type checking for your keyboard or mouse because using them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the drive can improve hard drive...
If you restart your computer). www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. This process may stop and restart the defragmenting process. Help For more information about checking the hard drive ... you see a prompt asking you if you will not need the computer for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type checking for your keyboard or mouse because using them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the drive can improve hard drive...