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improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Click here to return your computer to a previous state when it was working better Click here ...
improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Click here to return your computer to a previous state when it was working better Click here ...
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... sure that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make a backup of the software that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 prepare to recover When you have... blank discs ready. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc.
... sure that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make a backup of the software that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory default disc or, to finish. 21 prepare to recover When you have... blank discs ready. To create discs, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click Create driver and application backup disc.
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If you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer's software up to finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory.
If you restore your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer's software up to finish. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23 IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory.
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... 50 Using the network 52 Bluetooth networking 53 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 55 Hardware security 56 Kensington lock slot 56 Data security 56 Startup and hard drive password 56 Windows user accounts 56 Protecting your computer from viruses 57 Using Norton 360 57 Using Windows Security Center 60 Security updates 61 Windows...
... 50 Using the network 52 Bluetooth networking 53 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 55 Hardware security 56 Kensington lock slot 56 Data security 56 Startup and hard drive password 56 Windows user accounts 56 Protecting your computer from viruses 57 Using Norton 360 57 Using Windows Security Center 60 Security updates 61 Windows...
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...a button on the taskbar. You can organize your files and programs to fit the entire computer display. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. To view the drives, folders, and files on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. Viewing...close button closes the active window or program. Type files and folders in the taskbar opens the window again. Hard drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to its former size. Working with files ...
...a button on the taskbar. You can organize your files and programs to fit the entire computer display. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. To view the drives, folders, and files on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. Viewing...close button closes the active window or program. Type files and folders in the taskbar opens the window again. Hard drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to its former size. Working with files ...
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...created. 5 Type a name for files" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you keep on your diskette drive (if installed). 3 If you want to copy. When you copy and paste a file or folder, you place a copy of a file or folder into more ... Windows clipboard. Files are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you want to put the new folder. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is stored in a file cabinet. The skills you cut and paste a file or folder, you remove the file or folder from...
...created. 5 Type a name for files" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you keep on your diskette drive (if installed). 3 If you want to copy. When you copy and paste a file or folder, you place a copy of a file or folder into more ... Windows clipboard. Files are much like paper documents-letters, spreadsheets, and pictures-that you want to put the new folder. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is stored in a file cabinet. The skills you cut and paste a file or folder, you remove the file or folder from...
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Windows permanently deletes all of that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop. These files cannot be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly ...
Windows permanently deletes all of that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop. These files cannot be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly ...
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... are methods for the recording, specify the file type and location where you finish recording, click Stop Recording. A progress bar appears next to your hard drive. You cannot copy tracks from CDs, click the Rip tab, then click Help with Ripping. 32 To create WMA or MP3 files: 1 Click ...ripping music from copy-protected CDs. The Save As dialog box opens. 5 Type a name for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your computer's hard drive as it is saved. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to record, then click Start Rip. Creating WMA and MP3 music files Important Some music...
... are methods for the recording, specify the file type and location where you finish recording, click Stop Recording. A progress bar appears next to your hard drive. You cannot copy tracks from CDs, click the Rip tab, then click Help with Ripping. 32 To create WMA or MP3 files: 1 Click ...ripping music from copy-protected CDs. The Save As dialog box opens. 5 Type a name for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your computer's hard drive as it is saved. The Rip screen opens. 5 Click to record, then click Start Rip. Creating WMA and MP3 music files Important Some music...
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...network, make sure that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to find out how soon after the installation the line will be unique on your computer does not already have a name, type ... 15 characters with no blank spaces. Establishing your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already ...
...network, make sure that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to find out how soon after the installation the line will be unique on your computer does not already have a name, type ... 15 characters with no blank spaces. Establishing your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already ...
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...in networking. • Use a print server. Then you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer are shared, you can : • View a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers •...• Temporarily turn off any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the window. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can access them back on. • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. ...
...in networking. • Use a print server. Then you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer are shared, you can : • View a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers •...• Temporarily turn off any actions suggested. • If you are using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the window. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can access them back on. • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. ...
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...computer security is preventing your Reference Guide. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer Hardware security Although you may be hard for someone else to guess. Attach a cable lock to enter your password when you can also limit... your computer to your insurance agent, you cannot replace the information stored on creating a startup and hard drive password, see your computer from using your computer's BIOS setup utility. If you forget your password,...able to replace your computer with a call to Gateway so we can buy a cable lock at most electronics stores and many department stores.
...computer security is preventing your Reference Guide. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer Hardware security Although you may be hard for someone else to guess. Attach a cable lock to enter your password when you can also limit... your computer to your insurance agent, you cannot replace the information stored on creating a startup and hard drive password, see your computer from using your computer's BIOS setup utility. If you forget your password,...able to replace your computer with a call to Gateway so we can buy a cable lock at most electronics stores and many department stores.
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... saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. You can select one of power settings) let you want, then click Save changes. 73 Help For more information about power plans, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power...
... saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. You can select one of power settings) let you want, then click Save changes. 73 Help For more information about power plans, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power...
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CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 To change : • Power-down times for your hard drive, wireless network adapter, USB devices, and processor • Power management settings for your display, processor, and expansion cards • Behavior of your computer's power button 6 ...
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 To change : • Power-down times for your hard drive, wireless network adapter, USB devices, and processor • Power management settings for your display, processor, and expansion cards • Behavior of your computer's power button 6 ...
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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...78 restricting programs 80 scheduling computer use 78 scheduling Internet access 78 setting up 76 time limits,setting 78 password hard drive 56 startup 56 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 42...accounts 56 Windows Security Center 60 Windows Update 61 wireless Ethernet 50 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 71 sharing drives 51 folders 51 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing windows 16 copying 16 deleting ...
www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9...78 restricting programs 80 scheduling computer use 78 scheduling Internet access 78 setting up 76 time limits,setting 78 password hard drive 56 startup 56 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 42...accounts 56 Windows Security Center 60 Windows Update 61 wireless Ethernet 50 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 71 sharing drives 51 folders 51 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing windows 16 copying 16 deleting ...
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...Configuring the audio jacks 33 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 34 Chapter 4: Advanced Hardware Setup 35 Setting up multiple monitors 36 Using a removable hard drive 36 Setting up RAID 36 About RAID 36 RAID 0 for performance 36 RAID 1 for security 38 RAID 5 and 10 for both performance and security .... front bezel 48 Replacing the side panels 48 Adding or replacing memory 48 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 50 Adding or replacing a hard drive 52 Adding or replacing an internal hard drive 52 Adding a removable hard drive 55 Replacing the power supply 58 ii
...Configuring the audio jacks 33 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 34 Chapter 4: Advanced Hardware Setup 35 Setting up multiple monitors 36 Using a removable hard drive 36 Setting up RAID 36 About RAID 36 RAID 0 for performance 36 RAID 1 for security 38 RAID 5 and 10 for both performance and security .... front bezel 48 Replacing the side panels 48 Adding or replacing memory 48 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 50 Adding or replacing a hard drive 52 Adding or replacing an internal hard drive 52 Adding a removable hard drive 55 Replacing the power supply 58 ii
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www.gateway.com Adding or replacing an expansion card 60 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 63 Setting up a maintenance schedule 64 Caring for your computer 65 Cleaning your ... monitor 67 Cleaning the mouse 67 Cleaning optical discs 68 Updating Windows 68 Using BigFix 69 Managing hard drive space 70 Checking hard drive space 70 Deleting unnecessary files 71 Checking the hard drive for errors 72 Defragmenting the hard drive 73 Backing up files 74 Backing up files 76 Scheduling maintenance tasks 77 Moving from your old...
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing an expansion card 60 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 63 Setting up a maintenance schedule 64 Caring for your computer 65 Cleaning your ... monitor 67 Cleaning the mouse 67 Cleaning optical discs 68 Updating Windows 68 Using BigFix 69 Managing hard drive space 70 Checking hard drive space 70 Deleting unnecessary files 71 Checking the hard drive for errors 72 Defragmenting the hard drive 73 Backing up files 74 Backing up files 76 Scheduling maintenance tasks 77 Moving from your old...
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... (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. For more information For more information... about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your online User Guide. CHAPTER 1: About ...
... (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. For more information For more information... about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your online User Guide. CHAPTER 1: About ...
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Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Digital media manager USB ports Media navigation interface Optical disc drive Optical disc drive (optional) Multimedia panel Optical drive eject buttons Power button/ power indicator Backup button Removable hard drive carriers 6
Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Digital media manager USB ports Media navigation interface Optical disc drive Optical disc drive (optional) Multimedia panel Optical drive eject buttons Power button/ power indicator Backup button Removable hard drive carriers 6
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...The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on page 76. For more information, see "Adding a removable hard drive" on page 55 and "Backing up important files to the hard drives for analog video to this jack. ■ USB ports-Connect USB devices to these ports. ■ IEEE...or off. Backup button Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs. Multimedia panel Connect multimedia devices to these buttons to control media playback. www.gateway.com Component Description Media navigation Press ...
...The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on page 76. For more information, see "Adding a removable hard drive" on page 55 and "Backing up important files to the hard drives for analog video to this jack. ■ USB ports-Connect USB devices to these ports. ■ IEEE...or off. Backup button Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs. Multimedia panel Connect multimedia devices to these buttons to control media playback. www.gateway.com Component Description Media navigation Press ...
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...DVDs, see your online User Guide. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can use the disc burning program on a Blu-ray-compatible player or a Blu-ray drive-equipped computer. Creating discs Recording to your data. Blu-ray Discs can store much more . CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Playing a Blu-ray ... a music CD to optical discs You can hold 50 GB of files, about 23 hours of standard-definition video, or about nine hours of your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more data than a DVD. For more information, see your online User Guide....
...DVDs, see your online User Guide. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can use the disc burning program on a Blu-ray-compatible player or a Blu-ray drive-equipped computer. Creating discs Recording to your data. Blu-ray Discs can store much more . CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Playing a Blu-ray ... a music CD to optical discs You can hold 50 GB of files, about 23 hours of standard-definition video, or about nine hours of your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more data than a DVD. For more information, see your online User Guide....