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...A small container to hold hardware parts, such as screws, while you are working. ■ The documentation that you are listed on the Desktop or the Start menu), then clicking Properties. You will need this information to save. 4 Determine which operating system 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. ...
...A small container to hold hardware parts, such as screws, while you are working. ■ The documentation that you are listed on the Desktop or the Start menu), then clicking Properties. You will need this information to save. 4 Determine which operating system 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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... either Serial ATA host adapter. 4 Go to "To complete drive installation:" on the system board. www.gateway.com 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. Go to one of the...
... either Serial ATA host adapter. 4 Go to "To complete drive installation:" on the system board. www.gateway.com 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. Go to one of the...
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...slave drive, go to "Partitioning the new drive" on page 41. - If your original system CDs, go to "Troubleshooting" on page 53. 34 www.gateway.com The System Properties dialog box opens. 6 In Windows XP or Windows 2000, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. OR - If you ...to create a customized partition, go to "Setting Up the New Drive Automatically" on page 35. 5 Right-click the My Computer icon (located on the Desktop or the Start menu), then click Properties. The Device Manager window opens. - If you find any drivers you need. If there are none, you ...
...slave drive, go to "Partitioning the new drive" on page 41. - If your original system CDs, go to "Troubleshooting" on page 53. 34 www.gateway.com The System Properties dialog box opens. 6 In Windows XP or Windows 2000, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. OR - If you ...to create a customized partition, go to "Setting Up the New Drive Automatically" on page 35. 5 Right-click the My Computer icon (located on the Desktop or the Start menu), then click Properties. The Device Manager window opens. - If you find any drivers you need. If there are none, you ...
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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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... Drivers CD and insert the blue Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive, then press any key to the hard drive. The Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your computer includes a hard drive that requires a special hard drive driver, for example, a Serial ATA drive, then...controllers. Installation of Windows (XP or 2000). When your computer restarts, do so. 17 When the Gateway Application Loader has finished, click OK to go to the Windows desktop. OR - www.gateway.com 37 Do not press any keys or buttons during this process. This is the most commonly ...
... Drivers CD and insert the blue Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive, then press any key to the hard drive. The Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your computer includes a hard drive that requires a special hard drive driver, for example, a Serial ATA drive, then...controllers. Installation of Windows (XP or 2000). When your computer restarts, do so. 17 When the Gateway Application Loader has finished, click OK to go to the Windows desktop. OR - www.gateway.com 37 Do not press any keys or buttons during this process. This is the most commonly ...
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... (located on the General tab of the System Properties dialog box. Complete these three procedures, in this chapter only if you are listed 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 6 Setting up the New Drive...
... (located on the General tab of the System Properties dialog box. Complete these three procedures, in this chapter only if you are listed 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 6 Setting up the New Drive...
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...OR - www.gateway.com 51 If there are none, you find any of your computer. 8 Right-click the My Computer icon (located on the Desktop or the Start ...menu), then click Properties. Tips & Tricks If you do not want to label the partition, press ENTER. - If you want to label the drive. 6 If you do not have your computer to download any drivers you want to any yellow circles, use the red Drivers CD, the Gateway... CD that originally came with your original system CDs, go to www.support.gateway.com to reinstall the drivers. In Windows Me or Windows 98, click the...
...OR - www.gateway.com 51 If there are none, you find any of your computer. 8 Right-click the My Computer icon (located on the Desktop or the Start ...menu), then click Properties. Tips & Tricks If you do not want to label the partition, press ENTER. - If you want to label the drive. 6 If you do not have your computer to download any drivers you want to any yellow circles, use the red Drivers CD, the Gateway... CD that originally came with your original system CDs, go to www.support.gateway.com to reinstall the drivers. In Windows Me or Windows 98, click the...
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...this procedure. Click Start, then click My Computer. The Format Local Disk window opens. 4 Select the drive format options, then click Start. 52 www.gateway.com OR- To format a partition or slave drive in Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, or Windows 95: 1 Double-click ...the My Computer icon on your desktop. The My Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the hard drive you want to format. 3 Click Format. Chapter 6: Setting up the New Drive Manually Formatting...
...this procedure. Click Start, then click My Computer. The Format Local Disk window opens. 4 Select the drive format options, then click Start. 52 www.gateway.com OR- To format a partition or slave drive in Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, or Windows 95: 1 Double-click ...the My Computer icon on your desktop. The My Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the hard drive you want to format. 3 Click Format. Chapter 6: Setting up the New Drive Manually Formatting...
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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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Help and Support For more information about the Windows XP desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your computer is the Windows desktop. The desktop is like the top of the desktop as your personalized work space where you see is set up. 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
Help and Support For more information about the Windows XP desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your computer is the Windows desktop. The desktop is like the top of the desktop as your personalized work space where you see is set up. 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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...taskbar to use the Recycle Bin, see "Deleting files and folders" on the taskbar represent programs that you discarded are running. www.gateway.com 33 The Start button provides access to permanently delete them from your computer. For instructions on how to open the program's window....the Start button on the left and a clock on the right. Other buttons on page 43. Using the desktop Using the desktop The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is where files, folders, and programs that are stored.
...taskbar to use the Recycle Bin, see "Deleting files and folders" on the taskbar represent programs that you discarded are running. www.gateway.com 33 The Start button provides access to permanently delete them from your computer. For instructions on how to open the program's window....the Start button on the left and a clock on the right. Other buttons on page 43. Using the desktop Using the desktop The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is where files, folders, and programs that are stored.
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... 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. When you the first level of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens showing you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has...
... 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. When you the first level of the Windows desktop. The Start menu opens showing you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has...
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A shortcut icon for a program that you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). www.gateway.com 35 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 use frequently. Help and Support...
A shortcut icon for a program that you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). www.gateway.com 35 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 use frequently. Help and Support...
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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. 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.
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... to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you cut or copy again. To copy a file or folder to go in the new location. www.gateway.com 41 Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders The skills you place a copy of the file or folder on the... 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 page 46. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you paste it there.
... to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you cut or copy again. To copy a file or folder to go in the new location. www.gateway.com 41 Working with files and folders Copying and moving files and folders The skills you place a copy of the file or folder on the... 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 page 46. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you paste it there.
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... 4: Windows Basics To move a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move . A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 46. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you moved appears in the Search box , then...
... 4: Windows Basics To move a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or folder you want to move . A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 46. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you moved appears in the Search box , then...
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...or folder that you are organized in the same way as a real file cabinet in that may have to search through levels of your Windows desktop. Help and Support For more levels than a file cabinet, in the bin. Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the Recycle Bin. Windows... 2 Click File, then click Empty Recycle Bin. This is usually on a drive inside yet another folder, and so on the desktop. It is called browsing. 44 www.gateway.com Windows drives, folders, and files are sure that you usually will have many levels (usually many more information about emptying the...
...or folder that you are organized in the same way as a real file cabinet in that may have to search through levels of your Windows desktop. Help and Support For more levels than a file cabinet, in the bin. Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the Recycle Bin. Windows... 2 Click File, then click Empty Recycle Bin. This is usually on a drive inside yet another folder, and so on the desktop. It is called browsing. 44 www.gateway.com Windows drives, folders, and files are sure that you usually will have many levels (usually many more information about emptying the...