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Contents Getting started with Windows 4 Windows Welcome Center 7 Getting help 8 Internet 10 E-mail 11 Using CDs and DVDs 12 Safety and security 14 Improving performance 19 Restoring your system 20
Contents Getting started with Windows 4 Windows Welcome Center 7 Getting help 8 Internet 10 E-mail 11 Using CDs and DVDs 12 Safety and security 14 Improving performance 19 Restoring your system 20
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... box. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. When your online user guide. 11 Add a description in seconds. welcome to your Internet account. Staying in touch with family and friends is easy with e-mail and is the Internet domain...
... box. Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send. When your online user guide. 11 Add a description in seconds. welcome to your Internet account. Staying in touch with family and friends is easy with e-mail and is the Internet domain...
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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows ...5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 9 Viewing drives 9 Creating folders 10 Copying and moving files and folders 10 Deleting files and folders 11...
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows ...5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 9 Viewing drives 9 Creating folders 10 Copying and moving files and folders 10 Deleting files and folders 11...
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... security settings" on your computer are available. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Other buttons on page 11. Click the Start button, then open the program's window. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The desktop is set below...
... security settings" on your computer are available. For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. Other buttons on page 11. Click the Start button, then open the program's window. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The desktop is set below...
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... files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you decide to their original locations. 11 Eventually the trash can , called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Viewing drives"...to move . Help For more information, see "Shortcuts" on how to restore. To recover files or folders from its new location and is emptied. www.gateway.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. To move a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the ...
... files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you decide to their original locations. 11 Eventually the trash can , called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you want to select multiple files and folders, see "Viewing drives"...to move . Help For more information, see "Shortcuts" on how to restore. To recover files or folders from its new location and is emptied. www.gateway.com 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder, right-click. 6 Click Paste. To move a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the ...
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... Fax and Scan. To create a cover page template, you want to the Dialing Rules dialog box. 13 Click OK. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 11 Highlight your fax. You are returned to send, then click Send. On this template, you insert information fields that you can create your own cover...
... Fax and Scan. To create a cover page template, you want to the Dialing Rules dialog box. 13 Click OK. CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxing 11 Highlight your fax. You are returned to send, then click Send. On this template, you insert information fields that you can create your own cover...
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... MP3 file 32 music file 32 video DVD 35 WMA file 32 customizing 63 cutting files and folders 10 D deleting files and folders 6, 11, 16 desktop adding icon 8 adding shortcut 8 adjusting settings 64 changing background 65 changing color scheme 65 extending 69 selecting screen saver 66 using... 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2...
... MP3 file 32 music file 32 video DVD 35 WMA file 32 customizing 63 cutting files and folders 10 D deleting files and folders 6, 11, 16 desktop adding icon 8 adding shortcut 8 adjusting settings 64 changing background 65 changing color scheme 65 extending 69 selecting screen saver 66 using... 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2...
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...files and folders 12, 13 Help and Support topics 2 folders copying 10, 16 creating 10 cutting 10 deleting 6, 11, 16 finding 12, 13 moving 10 opening 9 pasting 10, 16 recovering 11 renaming 16 searching for 12, 13 sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing list 9 G gadgets adding 67 changing 67 ...configuring 67 configuring Sidebar 68 using control panel 68 game access restricting 78 Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Web ...
...files and folders 12, 13 Help and Support topics 2 folders copying 10, 16 creating 10 cutting 10 deleting 6, 11, 16 finding 12, 13 moving 10 opening 9 pasting 10, 16 recovering 11 renaming 16 searching for 12, 13 sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing list 9 G gadgets adding 67 changing 67 ...configuring 67 configuring Sidebar 68 using control panel 68 game access restricting 78 Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Web ...
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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... audio file 31 CD tracks 32 recovering files and folders 11 Recycle Bin 6 deleting files and folders 11 emptying 12 recovering files and folders 11 remote control Windows Media Center 40 removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 16 renaming files and folders 16 resolution changing ...screen 64 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 48 example network 42 setting up 44, 45 using 42 S saving documents 14 ...
www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9 programs 7 optical... audio file 31 CD tracks 32 recovering files and folders 11 Recycle Bin 6 deleting files and folders 11 emptying 12 recovering files and folders 11 remote control Windows Media Center 40 removing files and folders 6, 11, 12, 16 renaming files and folders 16 resolution changing ...screen 64 restoring files and folders 11 router configuring 48 example network 42 setting up 44, 45 using 42 S saving documents 14 ...
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www.gateway.com Component Icon Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 keyboard port Integrated monitor (VGA) port ESATA port USB ports Headphone/analog speakers jack (green) -ORFront speakers ... the power cord into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 17. Plug your front left side panel. 11 Remove these ports. Connect a VGA monitor to remove the left and right speakers into this jack. This jack is not installed. Plug an optical cable...
www.gateway.com Component Icon Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 keyboard port Integrated monitor (VGA) port ESATA port USB ports Headphone/analog speakers jack (green) -ORFront speakers ... the power cord into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 17. Plug your front left side panel. 11 Remove these ports. Connect a VGA monitor to remove the left and right speakers into this jack. This jack is not installed. Plug an optical cable...
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... provided with the drive. 7 Install the hard drive cage back into the computer by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panels" on page 48. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer with the slots on the bottom of the computer. Hard drive cage...
... provided with the drive. 7 Install the hard drive cage back into the computer by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panels" on page 48. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer with the slots on the bottom of the computer. Hard drive cage...
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CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 9 Tighten the thumbscrew on the expansion card cover. 10 Return your computer to its upright position. 11 Replace the side panels by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panels" on page 48. 62
CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 9 Tighten the thumbscrew on the expansion card cover. 10 Return your computer to its upright position. 11 Replace the side panels by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panels" on page 48. 62
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... AC power connector 11 accessories safety precautions 113 application key 22 audio audio in jack 12 center speaker jack 11 configuring jacks 33 front speaker jack 11 headphone jack 11 line in jack 12 line out jack 11 microphone jack 11 muting 31 rear speaker jack 12 recording 28 S/PDIF jack 11 side speaker jack ...12 subwoofer jack 11 audio CD cleaning 68 audio in jack ...
... AC power connector 11 accessories safety precautions 113 application key 22 audio audio in jack 12 center speaker jack 11 configuring jacks 33 front speaker jack 11 headphone jack 11 line in jack 12 line out jack 11 microphone jack 11 muting 31 rear speaker jack 12 recording 28 S/PDIF jack 11 side speaker jack ...12 subwoofer jack 11 audio CD cleaning 68 audio in jack ...
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..., 17 external audio 11, 12 external speakers 11 Firewire 12, 34 front speaker 11 headphone 11 i.Link 12 IEEE 1394 12 keyboard 7, 11 line in 11, 12 line out 11 microphone 11 modem 11 mouse 7, 11, 12 network 12, 17 power 11 power cord 11 printer 7, 11 PS/2 keyboard 11 PS/2 mouse 12 rear speakers 12 scanner 7, 11 side speaker 12 subwoofer 11 universal aduio 33...
..., 17 external audio 11, 12 external speakers 11 Firewire 12, 34 front speaker 11 headphone 11 i.Link 12 IEEE 1394 12 keyboard 7, 11 line in 11, 12 line out 11 microphone 11 modem 11 mouse 7, 11, 12 network 12, 17 power 11 power cord 11 printer 7, 11 PS/2 keyboard 11 PS/2 mouse 12 rear speakers 12 scanner 7, 11 side speaker 12 subwoofer 11 universal aduio 33...
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... 14 Error-checking 72, 95 Ethernet jack 12 Ethernet network connecting 17 jack 17 expansion card adding 60 replacing 60 external audio jack 11, 12 F fan variable-speed 18 files backing up 74 deleting 71 finding 80 opening 24 transferring 79 troubleshooting 93 types 79 finding ... Fn key 22 folders opening 24 fragmentation 73 front bezel removing 47, 48 replacing 48 function keys 22 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3, 109 serial number 3, 109 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 104 re-installing programs 104 re-installing software 104 H hard drive adding 52 backing...
... 14 Error-checking 72, 95 Ethernet jack 12 Ethernet network connecting 17 jack 17 expansion card adding 60 replacing 60 external audio jack 11, 12 F fan variable-speed 18 files backing up 74 deleting 71 finding 80 opening 24 transferring 79 troubleshooting 93 types 79 finding ... Fn key 22 folders opening 24 fragmentation 73 front bezel removing 47, 48 replacing 48 function keys 22 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3, 109 serial number 3, 109 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 104 re-installing programs 104 re-installing software 104 H hard drive adding 52 backing...
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...side panel 45, 46 Internet troubleshooting 84, 87 J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 21 cleaning 67 features 21 PS/2 port 11 troubleshooting 93 USB port 7, 11 keys and buttons application 22 audio playback 22 Fn 22 124 function 22 mouse 23 navigating 22 numeric 22 Windows 22 L labels ...Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3, 109 serial number 3, 109 LCD panel cleaning 67 troubleshooting 89, 91 line in jack 11, 12 line out jack 11 M maintenance backing up files 74 BigFix 69 checking for drive errors 72, 95 checking hard drive space 70 cleaning case 66 cleaning ...
...side panel 45, 46 Internet troubleshooting 84, 87 J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 21 cleaning 67 features 21 PS/2 port 11 troubleshooting 93 USB port 7, 11 keys and buttons application 22 audio playback 22 Fn 22 124 function 22 mouse 23 navigating 22 numeric 22 Windows 22 L labels ...Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3, 109 serial number 3, 109 LCD panel cleaning 67 troubleshooting 89, 91 line in jack 11, 12 line out jack 11 M maintenance backing up files 74 BigFix 69 checking for drive errors 72, 95 checking hard drive space 70 cleaning case 66 cleaning ...
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...gateway.com installing 48 replacing 48 troubleshooting 96 memory card reader 7 inserting card 30 locating 6 memory card types supported 29 removing card 30 using 29 Memory Stick 29 microphone jack 7, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3, 109 modem cable 17 connecting 17 dial-up 17 DSL 17 jack 17 modem jack 11..., and programs 24 pointer 23 PS/2 port 12 right-clicking 24 scroll wheel 24 selecting screen objects 24 troubleshooting 92 USB port 7, 11 moving files from old computer 78, 79 pointer 23, 24 screen objects 24 settings from old computer 78 MP3 player memory cards 29 ...
...gateway.com installing 48 replacing 48 troubleshooting 96 memory card reader 7 inserting card 30 locating 6 memory card types supported 29 removing card 30 using 29 Memory Stick 29 microphone jack 7, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3, 109 modem cable 17 connecting 17 dial-up 17 DSL 17 jack 17 modem jack 11..., and programs 24 pointer 23 PS/2 port 12 right-clicking 24 scroll wheel 24 selecting screen objects 24 troubleshooting 92 USB port 7, 11 moving files from old computer 78, 79 pointer 23, 24 screen objects 24 settings from old computer 78 MP3 player memory cards 29 ...
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... 27 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 34 USB support for 34 pointer moving 23, 24 ports See connections power button 7 connector 11 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 16 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 89 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 18 power button 7 power supply replacing 58... 20 recording audio files 28 optical discs 28 recovering defaults 106 drivers 101, 104 programs 101, 104 software 101, 104 system 101 with Gateway Recovery Center 104 with Windows System Restore 105 re-installing defaults 106 drivers 101, 104 programs 101, 104 software 101, 104 Windows 101 with...
... 27 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 34 USB support for 34 pointer moving 23, 24 ports See connections power button 7 connector 11 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 16 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 89 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 18 power button 7 power supply replacing 58... 20 recording audio files 28 optical discs 28 recovering defaults 106 drivers 101, 104 programs 101, 104 software 101, 104 system 101 with Gateway Recovery Center 104 with Windows System Restore 105 re-installing defaults 106 drivers 101, 104 programs 101, 104 software 101, 104 Windows 101 with...
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www.gateway.com Restore 105 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 24 S S/PDIF out 11 safety avoiding repetitive strain 16 general precautions 112 guidelines for troubleshooting 82 posture 16 reducing eye strain 15 setting up computer 15 sitting at computer ..., 46 replacing 45, 46 sleep mode 19 using 19 SmartMedia 29 software re-installing 101, 104 sound adjusting 31 controls 31 muting 31 speaker jack 11 speakers configuring 33 Standby mode 7 starting computer 18 programs 24 starting computer 7 static electricity 44 surge protector 16 system identification label 3, 109 T Task Schdeuler 77...
www.gateway.com Restore 105 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 24 S S/PDIF out 11 safety avoiding repetitive strain 16 general precautions 112 guidelines for troubleshooting 82 posture 16 reducing eye strain 15 setting up computer 15 sitting at computer ..., 46 replacing 45, 46 sleep mode 19 using 19 SmartMedia 29 software re-installing 101, 104 sound adjusting 31 controls 31 muting 31 speaker jack 11 speakers configuring 33 Standby mode 7 starting computer 18 programs 24 starting computer 7 static electricity 44 surge protector 16 system identification label 3, 109 T Task Schdeuler 77...
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... 68 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 88 working safely 14 X xD 29 Z Zip drive 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 16 updating Windows 68 UPS 16 USB port 7, 11, 34 V video playing 27, 28 volume adjusting 31 adjusting dial-up modem 87 controls 31 muting 31 W waking computer 19 Windows Product Key Code 3 Windows...
... 68 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 88 working safely 14 X xD 29 Z Zip drive 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 16 updating Windows 68 UPS 16 USB port 7, 11, 34 V video playing 27, 28 volume adjusting 31 adjusting dial-up modem 87 controls 31 muting 31 W waking computer 19 Windows Product Key Code 3 Windows...