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improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and Tools. Select a task and ...
improving performance Keep your hard drive (click Advanced Tools, then click Open Disk Defragmenter) 19 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Performance Information and Tools. Select a task and ...
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..., click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish. 21 Before you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make sure that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre...
..., click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish. 21 Before you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make sure that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre...
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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. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. 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
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. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. 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
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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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...file cabinet. To view the drives, folders, and files on the menu bar starts an action such as a CD or DVD drive. Viewing drives Help For more than one drive. Hard drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 Clicking the ...maximize button again restores the window to a button on the taskbar. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. Drives are like you would store information in a file cabinet. www.gateway...
...file cabinet. To view the drives, folders, and files on the menu bar starts an action such as a CD or DVD drive. Viewing drives Help For more than one drive. Hard drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 Clicking the ...maximize button again restores the window to a button on the taskbar. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. Drives are like you would store information in a file cabinet. www.gateway...
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... you want to go , you place a copy of a file or folder into more information, see "Shortcuts" on the Windows clipboard. The new folder is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is 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 the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you want to go in files. They can paste copies of the file or folder on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder...
... you want to go , you place a copy of a file or folder into more information, see "Shortcuts" on the Windows clipboard. The new folder is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is 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 the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you want to go in files. They can paste copies of the file or folder on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder...
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... the list. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Windows asks you if you are stored on your hard drive, you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle Bin. Windows...
... the list. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Windows asks you if you are stored on your hard drive, you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Empty the Recycle Bin. Windows...
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...your music files. 3 Insert a music CD into compact files without noticeably sacrificing quality. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your computer's hard drive as it is saved. Tip For more information about ripping music from copy-protected CDs. Using Windows Media Player, you can copy the tracks... from a music CD to your hard drive. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Right-click the Rip tab, then click Format, then click Windows Media Audio or mp3 to select the ...
...your music files. 3 Insert a music CD into compact files without noticeably sacrificing quality. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your computer's hard drive as it is saved. Tip For more information about ripping music from copy-protected CDs. Using Windows Media Player, you can copy the tracks... from a music CD to your hard drive. Windows Media Player opens. 2 Right-click the Rip tab, then click Format, then click Windows Media Audio or mp3 to select the ...
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...not allowed. 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 15 characters with no blank spaces. If you have a name, type a unique computer name in the Workgroup box. The System and...setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you are prompted to 15 characters with no blank spaces. www.gateway.com Setting up a network. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any computer name on the network...
...not allowed. 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 15 characters with no blank spaces. If you have a name, type a unique computer name in the Workgroup box. The System and...setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you are prompted to 15 characters with no blank spaces. www.gateway.com Setting up a network. Before you begin setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any computer name on the network...
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... your Internet service provider. Follow the instructions included with your access point. Then you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. Help For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on page 50. • Connect your printer to your router or access point if...
... your Internet service provider. Follow the instructions included with your access point. Then you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. Help For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on page 50. • Connect your printer to your router or access point if...
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...Help box, then press ENTER. The password feature is very secure, and you cannot bypass it . You have to return your computer to Gateway so we can remember. Use a password that would be able to replace your computer with a call to your insurance agent, you will have..., then click Help and Support. Type user accounts in computer security is preventing your computer from using your computer. Startup and hard drive password Use a startup and hard drive password to the Kensington lock slot on your computer or access your files. These passwords are set in the My Documents folder...
...Help box, then press ENTER. The password feature is very secure, and you cannot bypass it . You have to return your computer to Gateway so we can remember. Use a password that would be able to replace your computer with a call to your insurance agent, you will have..., then click Help and Support. Type user accounts in computer security is preventing your computer from using your computer. Startup and hard drive password Use a startup and hard drive password to the Kensington lock slot on your computer or access your files. These passwords are set in the My Documents folder...
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... click Save changes. 73 To change power saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. Type power plan or power management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power...
... click Save changes. 73 To change power saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. Type power plan or power management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power...
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... that help you use it may be a powerful tool, but it more easily. 74 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...
... that help you use it may be a powerful tool, but it more easily. 74 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...
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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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... 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. The Support page also has links to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. For all other software • Controlling audio and video...
... 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. The Support page also has links to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. For all other software • Controlling audio and video...
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Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Media navigation interface Optical disc drive Optical disc drive (optional) Multimedia panel Digital media manager USB ports Optical drive eject buttons Power button/ power indicator Backup button Removable hard drive carriers 6
Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Media navigation interface Optical disc drive Optical disc drive (optional) Multimedia panel Digital media manager USB ports Optical drive eject buttons Power button/ power indicator Backup button Removable hard drive carriers 6
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... keyboard, or mouse) into the digital media manager (memory card reader). buttons Power button/power indicator Press this jack. Removable hard drive carriers Install a new hard drive to one of two-channel (stereo) audio to this jack. ■ V (yellow) RCA jack-Connect an RCA cable for... into these ports. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on page 34. www.gateway.com Component Description Media navigation Press these buttons to open the optical drive disc tray. Multimedia panel Connect multimedia devices to these ports and jacks. (available ports may vary...
... keyboard, or mouse) into the digital media manager (memory card reader). buttons Power button/power indicator Press this jack. Removable hard drive carriers Install a new hard drive to one of two-channel (stereo) audio to this jack. ■ V (yellow) RCA jack-Connect an RCA cable for... into these ports. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on page 34. www.gateway.com Component Description Media navigation Press these buttons to open the optical drive disc tray. Multimedia panel Connect multimedia devices to these ports and jacks. (available ports may vary...
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Creating discs Recording to optical discs You can use the disc burning program on a Blu-ray-compatible player or a Blu-ray drive-equipped computer. Creating audio and video files You can also create video files from home video. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can hold 50 GB ... 23 hours of standard-definition video, or about creating CDs and DVDs, see your data. For more information about playing Blu-ray Discs, see 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. For...
Creating discs Recording to optical discs You can use the disc burning program on a Blu-ray-compatible player or a Blu-ray drive-equipped computer. Creating audio and video files You can also create video files from home video. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can hold 50 GB ... 23 hours of standard-definition video, or about creating CDs and DVDs, see your data. For more information about playing Blu-ray Discs, see 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. For...