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... System Properties dialog box. www.gateway.com 3 You will need this information to save. 4 Determine which operating system your computer uses by right-clicking the My Computer icon (located on the General tab of your operating system are listed on the Desktop or the Start menu), then ... working. ■ The documentation that came with your computer. Important If you do not have printed documentation, go to the Gateway Web site (www.support.gateway.com) and print the appropriate document before starting the installation procedure. 3 If you want to partition the hard drive.
... System Properties dialog box. www.gateway.com 3 You will need this information to save. 4 Determine which operating system your computer uses by right-clicking the My Computer icon (located on the General tab of your operating system are listed on the Desktop or the Start menu), then ... working. ■ The documentation that came with your computer. Important If you do not have printed documentation, go to the Gateway Web site (www.support.gateway.com) and print the appropriate document before starting the installation procedure. 3 If you want to partition the hard drive.
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Go to "To complete drive installation:" on the system board. www.gateway.com 33 The Serial ATA drive does not use the master/slave configuration, so connect the signal cable to either Serial ATA host adapter. 4 Go ... to one of the host adapter connectors on page 33. Connecting the drive cables If you replaced the master (boot) drive and the Windows® desktop appears after restarting your computer, the hard drive installation procedure is complete. To complete drive installation: 1 Replace your computer case cover. OR -
Go to "To complete drive installation:" on the system board. www.gateway.com 33 The Serial ATA drive does not use the master/slave configuration, so connect the signal cable to either Serial ATA host adapter. 4 Go ... to one of the host adapter connectors on page 33. Connecting the drive cables If you replaced the master (boot) drive and the Windows® desktop appears after restarting your computer, the hard drive installation procedure is complete. To complete drive installation: 1 Replace your computer case cover. OR -
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... the new hard drive or if the new hard drive does not seem to be working correctly, go to "Partitioning the new drive" on the Desktop or the Start menu), then click Properties. Chapter 4: Installing the New Drive If you replaced a master (boot) drive and do not have your computer to... opens. 7 Check for a yellow circle with your original system CDs, go to www.support.gateway.com to reinstall the drivers. If you find any drivers you need. Tips & Tricks If you do not see the Windows desktop, or you are finished. If there are none, you replaced or added an additional slave...
... the new hard drive or if the new hard drive does not seem to be working correctly, go to "Partitioning the new drive" on the Desktop or the Start menu), then click Properties. Chapter 4: Installing the New Drive If you replaced a master (boot) drive and do not have your computer to... opens. 7 Check for a yellow circle with your original system CDs, go to www.support.gateway.com to reinstall the drivers. If you find any drivers you need. Tips & Tricks If you do not see the Windows desktop, or you are finished. If there are none, you replaced or added an additional slave...
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5 Setting Up the New Drive Automatically If you replaced a master (boot) drive and you do not see the Windows desktop when you replaced or added an additional slave drive, go to "Setting up the hard drive" on page 41. 35 If you start your computer, go to "Setting up the New Drive Manually" on page 36.
5 Setting Up the New Drive Automatically If you replaced a master (boot) drive and you do not see the Windows desktop when you replaced or added an additional slave drive, go to "Setting up the hard drive" on page 41. 35 If you start your computer, go to "Setting up the New Drive Manually" on page 36.
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.... 13 When prompted, press Y to accept the License Agreement. 14 Wait while the setup program copies files to the Windows desktop. The Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your drivers and programs. Your computer restarts several times during this process. OR - Installation of Windows (XP...of Windows w/ special HDD controllers. This is the most commonly selected option. - If your computer restarts, do so. 17 When the Gateway Application Loader has finished, click OK to go to the hard drive. When your computer includes a hard drive that requires a special hard...
.... 13 When prompted, press Y to accept the License Agreement. 14 Wait while the setup program copies files to the Windows desktop. The Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your drivers and programs. Your computer restarts several times during this process. OR - Installation of Windows (XP...of Windows w/ special HDD controllers. This is the most commonly selected option. - If your computer restarts, do so. 17 When the Gateway Application Loader has finished, click OK to go to the hard drive. When your computer includes a hard drive that requires a special hard...
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... uses, right-click the My Computer icon (located on your operating system are not sure which file system to manually customize the partitions on the Desktop or the Start menu), then click Properties. If you want to use. 2 Create a primary partition. 3 Create the extended partition. 41 The name and version of...
... uses, right-click the My Computer icon (located on your operating system are not sure which file system to manually customize the partitions on the Desktop or the Start menu), then click Properties. If you want to use. 2 Create a primary partition. 3 Create the extended partition. 41 The name and version of...
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...do not want to reinstall the drivers. The Device Manager window opens. - OR - If there are finished. - Your computer starts formatting. www.gateway.com 51 When formatting is complete, the program asks if you want to label the drive. 6 If you are none, you do not have ...Install the operating system using the operating system CD that originally came with your computer. 8 Right-click the My Computer icon (located on the Desktop or the Start menu), then click Properties. In Windows Me or Windows 98, click the Device Manager tab. Formatting the New Drive 5 Select Y....
...do not want to reinstall the drivers. The Device Manager window opens. - OR - If there are finished. - Your computer starts formatting. www.gateway.com 51 When formatting is complete, the program asks if you want to label the drive. 6 If you are none, you do not have ...Install the operating system using the operating system CD that originally came with your computer. 8 Right-click the My Computer icon (located on the Desktop or the Start menu), then click Properties. In Windows Me or Windows 98, click the Device Manager tab. Formatting the New Drive 5 Select Y....
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... primary partition of a boot drive before following this procedure. The Format Local Disk window opens. 4 Select the drive format options, then click Start. 52 www.gateway.com The My Computer window opens. - Chapter 6: Setting up the New Drive Manually Formatting a partition or slave drive using DOS" on your...
... primary partition of a boot drive before following this procedure. The Format Local Disk window opens. 4 Select the drive format options, then click Start. 52 www.gateway.com The My Computer window opens. - Chapter 6: Setting up the New Drive Manually Formatting a partition or slave drive using DOS" on your...
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Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 1 Front 2 Back 4 Identifying your model 6 Gateway model number 6 Gateway serial number 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Finding your specifications 7 Accessories 8 2 Getting Started 11 Working safely 12 Reducing eye strain 12 Setting up your computer desk ... the mouse 23 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 24 3 Getting Help 25 Help and Support 26 Searching for a topic 26 Online help 27 Gateway Web site 28 Using eSupport 28 4 Windows Basics 31 About the Windows environment 32 Using the...
Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 1 Front 2 Back 4 Identifying your model 6 Gateway model number 6 Gateway serial number 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Finding your specifications 7 Accessories 8 2 Getting Started 11 Working safely 12 Reducing eye strain 12 Setting up your computer desk ... the mouse 23 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 24 3 Getting Help 25 Help and Support 26 Searching for a topic 26 Online help 27 Gateway Web site 28 Using eSupport 28 4 Windows Basics 31 About the Windows environment 32 Using the...
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Adding icons to the desktop 35 Identifying window items 36 Working with files and folders 38 Viewing drives 38 Creating folders 39 Copying and moving files and folders 41 Deleting ...
Adding icons to the desktop 35 Identifying window items 36 Working with files and folders 38 Viewing drives 38 Creating folders 39 Copying and moving files and folders 41 Deleting ...
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... types 117 Using a media card 118 8 Customizing Your Computer 119 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 120 Adjusting the color depth 120 Adjusting the screen resolution 122 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 123 Changing the desktop background 125 Selecting a screen saver 126 Changing the mouse settings 128 Adding and modifying user...
... types 117 Using a media card 118 8 Customizing Your Computer 119 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 120 Adjusting the color depth 120 Adjusting the screen resolution 122 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 123 Changing the desktop background 125 Selecting a screen saver 126 Changing the mouse settings 128 Adding and modifying user...
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4 Windows Basics Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Use the Windows desktop ■ Manage files and folders ■ Work with documents ■ Use shortcuts 31
4 Windows Basics Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Use the Windows desktop ■ Manage files and folders ■ Work with documents ■ Use shortcuts 31
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The desktop is set up. Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your computer is like the top of the desktop as your personalized work space where you see is the Windows desktop. Help and Support For more information about the Windows XP desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Think of a real desk. Chapter 4: Windows Basics About the Windows environment After your computer starts, the first screen you open programs and perform other tasks. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box , then click the arrow. 32 www.gateway.com
The desktop is set up. Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your computer is like the top of the desktop as your personalized work space where you see is the Windows desktop. Help and Support For more information about the Windows XP desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Think of a real desk. Chapter 4: Windows Basics About the Windows environment After your computer starts, the first screen you open programs and perform other tasks. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box , then click the arrow. 32 www.gateway.com
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... a clock on how to permanently delete them from your computer. Click the Start button, then open the program's window. For instructions on the right. www.gateway.com 33 You must empty the Recycle Bin to use the Recycle Bin, see "Deleting files and folders" on the taskbar to programs, files, help... access to open a file or program by clicking an item on the taskbar represent programs that opens. Other buttons on the menu that are stored. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is where files, folders, and programs that you discarded are running.
... a clock on how to permanently delete them from your computer. Click the Start button, then open the program's window. For instructions on the right. www.gateway.com 33 You must empty the Recycle Bin to use the Recycle Bin, see "Deleting files and folders" on the taskbar to programs, files, help... access to open a file or program by clicking an item on the taskbar represent programs that opens. Other buttons on the menu that are stored. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is where files, folders, and programs that you discarded are running.
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... related files, programs, or commands. 3 Click a file or program to see all programs and files in the Search box , then click the arrow. 34 www.gateway.com Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start menu. Chapter 4: Windows Basics Using the Start menu You can start programs, open it. Help...
... related files, programs, or commands. 3 Click a file or program to see all programs and files in the Search box , then click the arrow. 34 www.gateway.com Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start menu. Chapter 4: Windows Basics Using the Start menu You can start programs, open it. Help...
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www.gateway.com 35 A shortcut icon for a program that you use frequently. Type the keyword desktop icons in the Search box , then click the arrow. To add icons to the desktop: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the program that you...add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Using the desktop Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add to the desktop for that program appears on the desktop. Help and Support For more information about desktop icons, click Start, then click ...
www.gateway.com 35 A shortcut icon for a program that you use frequently. Type the keyword desktop icons in the Search box , then click the arrow. To add icons to the desktop: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the program that you...add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Using the desktop Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add to the desktop for that program appears on the desktop. Help and Support For more information about desktop icons, click Start, then click ...
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Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize 36 www.gateway.com This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. Chapter 4: Windows Basics Identifying window items When you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the My Computer window.
Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize 36 www.gateway.com This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. Chapter 4: Windows Basics Identifying window items When you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the My Computer window.
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... or copy until you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. When you decide where you want to go in the new location. www.gateway.com 41 To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want the copy to go , you paste it...the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders The skills you...
... or copy until you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. When you decide where you want to go in the new location. www.gateway.com 41 To copy a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want the copy to go , you paste it...the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders The skills you...
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... you moved appears in the Search box , then click the arrow. 42 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information, see "Viewing drives" on page 38 and "Searching for files" on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 46. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button...
... you moved appears in the Search box , then click the arrow. 42 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information, see "Viewing drives" on page 38 and "Searching for files" on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 46. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button...
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... files and folders A file or folder that you want to search through levels of your Windows desktop. Windows asks you if you are organized in the same way as a real file cabinet in that... you need is called browsing. 44 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more levels than a file cabinet, in the bin. Windows drives, folders... sure that they may be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. Chapter 4: Windows Basics To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or...
... files and folders A file or folder that you want to search through levels of your Windows desktop. Windows asks you if you are organized in the same way as a real file cabinet in that... you need is called browsing. 44 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more levels than a file cabinet, in the bin. Windows drives, folders... sure that they may be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. Chapter 4: Windows Basics To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or...