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... it was working better Click here to see details about the components of your system Click here to adjust how quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your computer in top running system. improving performance Keep your hard...
... it was working better Click here to see details about the components of your system Click here to adjust how quickly your computer goes into power-saving modes Click here to do maintenance, such as Disk Cleanup, or to defragment your computer in top running system. improving performance Keep your hard...
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www.gateway.com Changing system sounds 70 Changing mouse settings 71 Adding and modifying user accounts 71 Changing power-saving settings 73 Changing the power plan 73 Changing accessibility settings 74 Using the Ease of Access Center 75 Using voice recognition 76 Setting up parental controls 76 Filtering Internet access 77 Scheduling computer and Internet use 78 Restricting game access 78 Restricting specific programs 80 Creating activity reports 80 Notices 81 iii
www.gateway.com Changing system sounds 70 Changing mouse settings 71 Adding and modifying user accounts 71 Changing power-saving settings 73 Changing the power plan 73 Changing accessibility settings 74 Using the Ease of Access Center 75 Using voice recognition 76 Setting up parental controls 76 Filtering Internet access 77 Scheduling computer and Internet use 78 Restricting game access 78 Restricting specific programs 80 Creating activity reports 80 Notices 81 iii
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...numbers and characters from that shown below.) Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Button(s) Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons... Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Functions Give you direct access to make selections, navigate back to the previous screen, ...
...numbers and characters from that shown below.) Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Button(s) Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons... Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Functions Give you direct access to make selections, navigate back to the previous screen, ...
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... networking is made up your wireless computers. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer on the... As each computer is connected to communicate. Plug the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on the DSL or cable modem. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the DSL or cable modem and is...
... networking is made up your wireless computers. With a wireless home network, you can set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer on the... As each computer is connected to communicate. Plug the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on the DSL or cable modem. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the DSL or cable modem and is...
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... turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your router or access point is set up, log onto one of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your computer. To add a printer to the network, do one of the window. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer...
... turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your router or access point is set up, log onto one of the devices, then power them as though they were attached directly to your computer. To add a printer to the network, do one of the window. CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer...
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CHAPTER7 Customizing Windows • Changing screen settings • Changing system sounds • Changing mouse settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing power-saving settings • Changing accessibility settings • Setting up parental controls 63
CHAPTER7 Customizing Windows • Changing screen settings • Changing system sounds • Changing mouse settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing power-saving settings • Changing accessibility settings • Setting up parental controls 63
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... ports), you can use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click to roughly double the size of the primary display, or as Resolution or Color...in this monitor. 69 Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to accommodate additional windows. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. If your computer's ...
... ports), you can use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click to roughly double the size of the primary display, or as Resolution or Color...in this monitor. 69 Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to accommodate additional windows. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box, click Identify Monitors. If your computer's ...
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...gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. Type power plan or power management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To change 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 The Select a power plan dialog box opens. 2 Click a power plan (default plans shown): • Balanced uses several ...
...gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. Type power plan or power management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To change 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 The Select a power plan dialog box opens. 2 Click a power plan (default plans shown): • Balanced uses several ...
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...screen instructions. Changing accessibility settings Your computer can change advanced power settings, click Change plan settings, Change advanced power settings. 5 Change the settings you want, then click OK. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 To change : • Power-down times for your hard drive, wireless network adapter,..., processor, and expansion cards • Behavior of your computer's power button 6 Click Save changes. 7 To create a new power plan, on the left side of the Select a power plan window click Create a power plan, then follow the on the screen are difficult to see,...
...screen instructions. Changing accessibility settings Your computer can change advanced power settings, click Change plan settings, Change advanced power settings. 5 Change the settings you want, then click OK. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 To change : • Power-down times for your hard drive, wireless network adapter,..., processor, and expansion cards • Behavior of your computer's power button 6 Click Save changes. 7 To create a new power plan, on the left side of the Select a power plan window click Create a power plan, then follow the on the screen are difficult to see,...
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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 ... area network (PAN) 42 playing audio CD 29 audio file 28 multimedia files 28 music CD 29 video files 28 Windows Media Player file 28 power changing plans 73 plans 73 schemes 73 printer adding Bluetooth 53 sharing 51 printing documents 15 files across network 53 programs closing 16 opening 7 restricting...
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 ... area network (PAN) 42 playing audio CD 29 audio file 28 multimedia files 28 music CD 29 video files 28 Windows Media Player file 28 power changing plans 73 plans 73 schemes 73 printer adding Bluetooth 53 sharing 51 printing documents 15 files across network 53 programs closing 16 opening 7 restricting...
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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 ...up your computer desk and chair 13 Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 14 Preparing power connections 14 Protecting from power source problems 14 Checking the voltage selection 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 15 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 ...
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 ...up your computer desk and chair 13 Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . . 14 Preparing power connections 14 Protecting from power source problems 14 Checking the voltage selection 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 15 Connecting a dial-up modem 16 ...
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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 ... Try these steps first 70 Error messages 71 Internet and networking 72 Internet 72 Modem (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...
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 ... Try these steps first 70 Error messages 71 Internet and networking 72 Internet 72 Modem (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...
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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 (remote control) activity indicator (red) Bluetooth activity indicator (blue) Wireless network connection indicator (green) 6 Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options 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 (remote control) activity indicator (red) Bluetooth activity indicator (blue) Wireless network connection indicator (green) 6 Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options may vary from this illustration.
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..., or Blu-ray drive. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 23. Press this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and... programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending 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 ...
..., or Blu-ray drive. Connect your drive, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 23. Press this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and... programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending 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 ...
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... 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 (optional) Description The switch is set to the correct voltage for your area. Make sure that this port. 8 Plug the power cord into this is preset at the factory. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Back Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations ...
... 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 (optional) Description The switch is set to the correct voltage for your area. Make sure that this port. 8 Plug the power cord into this is preset at the factory. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Back Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations ...
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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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...when you cannot run your computer long enough to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to save your work and shut down your computer and peripheral devices by using...that they are in a relaxed position when you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your computer. If you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far...
...when you cannot run your computer long enough to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to save your work and shut down your computer and peripheral devices by using...that they are in a relaxed position when you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your computer. If you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far...
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... jack on the back of the world, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to 115V or 230V. The power supply should be set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be equipped with a built-in another country). If your computer is...located on the back of your computer. 2 Insert the other areas of your computer, near the power cable connector. Connecting to a broadband modem or network Important Your computer may be damaged. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer to a cable or DSL ...
... jack on the back of the world, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to 115V or 230V. The power supply should be set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be equipped with a built-in another country). If your computer is...located on the back of your computer. 2 Insert the other areas of your computer, near the power cable connector. Connecting to a broadband modem or network Important Your computer may be damaged. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer to a cable or DSL ...
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... it switches to normal speed. 3 If you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. In addition, your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat and has its setup instructions. 16 You may have a 56K modem that came with each device for the first time, follow... at times to ensure correct system cooling. Both the system fan and processor fan can connect a telephone to the PHONE jack on , check the power cable connections. Your computer may notice an increase in , variable-speed fan. Important Your computer has a built-in the fan noise when the fan...
... it switches to normal speed. 3 If you can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. In addition, your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat and has its setup instructions. 16 You may have a 56K modem that came with each device for the first time, follow... at times to ensure correct system cooling. Both the system fan and processor fan can connect a telephone to the PHONE jack on , check the power cable connections. Your computer may notice an increase in , variable-speed fan. Important Your computer has a built-in the fan noise when the fan...
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...information on using your computer's menus, see the "Customizing" chapter in Sleep mode, press a key on the keyboard or press the power button to remove all electrical power from a Sleep state is in your computer Tip For more information about five seconds, then release it. Waking up . Turning off or... and modem cable when your computer will not be used for several minutes, it does turn off . 17 www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. From that menu, you turn your computer after it up your online User Guide....
...information on using your computer's menus, see the "Customizing" chapter in Sleep mode, press a key on the keyboard or press the power button to remove all electrical power from a Sleep state is in your computer Tip For more information about five seconds, then release it. Waking up . Turning off or... and modem cable when your computer will not be used for several minutes, it does turn off . 17 www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. From that menu, you turn your computer after it up your online User Guide....