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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Front Important Your computer's hardware options , port locations, and indicators may vary from this illustration. Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video in jack (optional) Audio left in jack (optional) Audio right in jack (optional) IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Optical disc drive (optional) Power button IR sensor IR learning indicator (red) Bluetooth activity indicator (blue) Wireless network connection indicator (green) 6
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Front Important Your computer's hardware options , port locations, and indicators may vary from this illustration. Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video in jack (optional) Audio left in jack (optional) Audio right in jack (optional) IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Optical disc drive (optional) Power button IR sensor IR learning indicator (red) Bluetooth activity indicator (blue) Wireless network connection indicator (green) 6
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...camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these jacks. Connect your video camera to a folder on drive type). 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 ...memory card from your memory card to these ports. The activity indicator inside teh button lights while files are being copied. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. For more...
...camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these jacks. Connect your video camera to a folder on drive type). 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 ...memory card from your memory card to these ports. The activity indicator inside teh button lights while files are being copied. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. For more...
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... as printers, scanners, and speakers. You may have a 56K modem that came with a standard telephone line to connect to the setup poster. 2 Press the power button on , check the power cable connections.
... as printers, scanners, and speakers. You may have a 56K modem that came with a standard telephone line to connect to the setup poster. 2 Press the power button on , check the power cable connections.
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...In order to power down most system operations to "wake" it has been turned completely off your computer, press and hold the power button for files. www.gateway.com 5 To open your online User Guide. From that menu, you left them. Putting your computer into Sleep mode is the easiest ...up your computer, certain components in your computer's Start menu, click (Start). If your computer is much faster than turning on the power button flashes. Waking your computer from the wall outlets. Important If you turn off your computer Tip For more information on the keyboard or press ...
...In order to power down most system operations to "wake" it has been turned completely off your computer, press and hold the power button for files. www.gateway.com 5 To open your online User Guide. From that menu, you left them. Putting your computer into Sleep mode is the easiest ...up your computer, certain components in your computer's Start menu, click (Start). If your computer is much faster than turning on the power button flashes. Waking your computer from the wall outlets. Important If you turn off your computer Tip For more information on the keyboard or press ...
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... completely disconnect all power (such as for servicing internal components), also disconnect the power cord. If the computer remains in Sleep mode, press the power button. OR Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE twice. 18 To turn off your computer, press a key on again. - The computer saves your session and partially shuts down...
... completely disconnect all power (such as for servicing internal components), also disconnect the power cord. If the computer remains in Sleep mode, press the power button. OR Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE twice. 18 To turn off your computer, press a key on again. - The computer saves your session and partially shuts down...
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www.gateway.com 2 If your audio files and to open the Windows Start menu. Each program uses... with other keys to adjust the volume. See the program documentation to turn off, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off (about five seconds), then press it again to find out more about the function key..., such as the F9-F12 keys. 19 Using the keyboard The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons. Function keys Audio playback keys Windows key Fn key Application Navigation keys Numeric keypad key Feature Icon Description Function keys...
www.gateway.com 2 If your audio files and to open the Windows Start menu. Each program uses... with other keys to adjust the volume. See the program documentation to turn off, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off (about five seconds), then press it again to find out more about the function key..., such as the F9-F12 keys. 19 Using the keyboard The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons. Function keys Audio playback keys Windows key Fn key Application Navigation keys Numeric keypad key Feature Icon Description Function keys...
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Press these keys to copy, cut, and paste objects. Press these keys to move the cursor and to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is a device that controls the pointer movement on . Using the mouse Scroll wheel Right button Left button The mouse is turned on the computer display. This illustration shows the standard mouse. 20 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Feature Icon Application key Navigation keys Numeric keypad Description Press this key to access shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows.
Press these keys to copy, cut, and paste objects. Press these keys to move the cursor and to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is a device that controls the pointer movement on . Using the mouse Scroll wheel Right button Left button The mouse is turned on the computer display. This illustration shows the standard mouse. 20 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Feature Icon Application key Navigation keys Numeric keypad Description Press this key to access shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows.
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... the pointer over the object. Move the pointer on the computer display Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the left mouse button. This is not available in all programs. To... If you move the mouse, the pointer (arrow) on the display moves in the same direction. This... it in the middle of the mouse pad, then continue moving the mouse. Select an object on the computer display Move the mouse around. www.gateway.com As you reach the edge of your mouse pad and need to move through a document. You can use the scroll wheel on the display...
... the pointer over the object. Move the pointer on the computer display Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the left mouse button. This is not available in all programs. To... If you move the mouse, the pointer (arrow) on the display moves in the same direction. This... it in the middle of the mouse pad, then continue moving the mouse. Select an object on the computer display Move the mouse around. www.gateway.com As you reach the edge of your mouse pad and need to move through a document. You can use the scroll wheel on the display...
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... and dragging. For instructions on how to drop the object where you want it down. Do this... This is called right-clicking. Release the button to clean the mouse, see the "Customizing" chapter in your online User Guide. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To... Move (drag)... the object to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left mouse button and hold it . Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right mouse button once. For more information about how to the appropriate part of the computer display.
... and dragging. For instructions on how to drop the object where you want it down. Do this... This is called right-clicking. Release the button to clean the mouse, see the "Customizing" chapter in your online User Guide. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To... Move (drag)... the object to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left mouse button and hold it . Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right mouse button once. For more information about how to the appropriate part of the computer display.
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...RW Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, and creating CDs. 23 Important When you want to play is facing up . 3 Press the eject button to close the tray. If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the drive's disc tray for ... CD Installing... programs, playing audio CDs, and accessing data. www.gateway.com Using optical drives Features Your optical drive has the following drive types. Press the drive's eject button, then look on the optical disc drive.
...RW Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, and creating CDs. 23 Important When you want to play is facing up . 3 Press the eject button to close the tray. If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the drive's disc tray for ... CD Installing... programs, playing audio CDs, and accessing data. www.gateway.com Using optical drives Features Your optical drive has the following drive types. Press the drive's eject button, then look on the optical disc drive.
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... files from music CDs. SMC/XD memory slot SD/MMC Serial slot 26 CF I/II/MD slot MS Serial slot USB ports One-touch Copy button For more information, see your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information, see your computer. Using...
... files from music CDs. SMC/XD memory slot SD/MMC Serial slot 26 CF I/II/MD slot MS Serial slot USB ports One-touch Copy button For more information, see your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information, see your computer. Using...
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... taskbar. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume. 3 To mute the...
... taskbar. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume. 3 To mute the...
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Thumbscrew Thumbscrew 5 Slide the side panel toward the back of the left side panel Warning To avoid exposure to internal components. www.gateway.com Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 35 To ... on page 34. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button for ten seconds to drain any residual power from your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Removing the...
Thumbscrew Thumbscrew 5 Slide the side panel toward the back of the left side panel Warning To avoid exposure to internal components. www.gateway.com Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 35 To ... on page 34. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button for ten seconds to drain any residual power from your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Removing the...
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...that user. Modem (cable or DSL) My computer cannot connect to the Internet. • Make sure that your modem is set up correctly. www.gateway.com People are sending you e-mails, but you are not case-sensitive. • If possible, contact the intended recipient by using another method, then... ask them • Click the Receive or Send and Receive button in your Internet service provider (ISP) is connected to verify their e-mail address. This checks your mail server for technical support. 73
...that user. Modem (cable or DSL) My computer cannot connect to the Internet. • Make sure that your modem is set up correctly. www.gateway.com People are sending you e-mails, but you are not case-sensitive. • If possible, contact the intended recipient by using another method, then... ask them • Click the Receive or Send and Receive button in your Internet service provider (ISP) is connected to verify their e-mail address. This checks your mail server for technical support. 73
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... jack 10 recording 26 S/PDIF jack 9 side speaker jack 10 subwoofer jack 10 audio CD cleaning 56 audio in jack 10 audio jacks 7 audio playback buttons 19 B backing up files 62 BigFix 57 Blu-ray playing 25 recording 26 Blu-ray drive locating drive 7 broadband connection 15 modem 15 broadband connection...
... jack 10 recording 26 S/PDIF jack 9 side speaker jack 10 subwoofer jack 10 audio CD cleaning 56 audio in jack 10 audio jacks 7 audio playback buttons 19 B backing up files 62 BigFix 57 Blu-ray playing 25 recording 26 Blu-ray drive locating drive 7 broadband connection 15 modem 15 broadband connection...
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... 7, 9 PS/2 keyboard 8 PS/2 mouse 9 rear speaker 10 scanner 7, 9 side speaker 10 subwoofer 10 telephone 10 universal aduio 30 universal audio 84 USB 7, 9 video camera 7, 9 copy button 7 copying CDs and DVDs 26 CRT screen cleaning 55 D default printer setting 78 defragmenting hard drive 61 deleting files and folders 59 dial-up modem...
... 7, 9 PS/2 keyboard 8 PS/2 mouse 9 rear speaker 10 scanner 7, 9 side speaker 10 subwoofer 10 telephone 10 universal aduio 30 universal audio 84 USB 7, 9 video camera 7, 9 copy button 7 copying CDs and DVDs 26 CRT screen cleaning 55 D default printer setting 78 defragmenting hard drive 61 deleting files and folders 59 dial-up modem...
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... 30 side panel 35, 36 Internet troubleshooting 72, 75 J jacks audio left 7 audio right 7 See connections video 7 K keyboard buttons 19 114 cleaning 55 features 19 PS/2 port 8 troubleshooting 81 USB port 7, 9 keys and buttons application 20 audio playback 19 Fn 19 function 19 mouse 21 navigating 20 numeric 20 Windows 19 L labels...
... 30 side panel 35, 36 Internet troubleshooting 72, 75 J jacks audio left 7 audio right 7 See connections video 7 K keyboard buttons 19 114 cleaning 55 features 19 PS/2 port 8 troubleshooting 81 USB port 7, 9 keys and buttons application 20 audio playback 19 Fn 19 function 19 mouse 21 navigating 20 numeric 20 Windows 19 L labels...
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www.gateway.com defragmenting 61 deleting files 59 extending computer life 53 suggested schedule 52 using Task Scheduler 64 media card ...number 2, 99 modem cable 15 connecting 16 dial-up 16 DSL 15 jack 16 modem jack 9 monitor cleaning 55 troubleshooting 77 mouse buttons 21 changing settings 22 cleaning 55 clicking 21 double-clicking 21 moving pointer 20, 21 moving screen objects 22 opening files, folders, and... case 35 files 21 folders 21 front bezel 37 programs 21 shortcut menu 22 optical connection 9 optical drive eject button 23 eject hole 23 indicator 23 inserting disc 23 locating drive 7 115
www.gateway.com defragmenting 61 deleting files 59 extending computer life 53 suggested schedule 52 using Task Scheduler 64 media card ...number 2, 99 modem cable 15 connecting 16 dial-up 16 DSL 15 jack 16 modem jack 9 monitor cleaning 55 troubleshooting 77 mouse buttons 21 changing settings 22 cleaning 55 clicking 21 double-clicking 21 moving pointer 20, 21 moving screen objects 22 opening files, folders, and... case 35 files 21 folders 21 front bezel 37 programs 21 shortcut menu 22 optical connection 9 optical drive eject button 23 eject hole 23 indicator 23 inserting disc 23 locating drive 7 115
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... Disc 25 DVD 25 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 30 USB support for 30 pointer moving 21 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 77 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power...recovery discs 89, 92 re-installing 88 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 26 optical discs 26 recovering defaults 96 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 98 with Windows System Restore...
... Disc 25 DVD 25 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 30 USB support for 30 pointer moving 21 ports See connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 77 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power...recovery discs 89, 92 re-installing 88 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 26 optical discs 26 recovering defaults 96 drivers 88 programs 88 software 88 system 87 Windows 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows DVD 98 with Windows System Restore...