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... a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating CDs and DVDs 39 5 Maintaining Your Computer 41 Caring for your computer 42 Updating Windows 42 Protecting your computer from viruses 43 Cleaning your computer 46 Cleaning the exterior 46 Cleaning the keyboard 46 Cleaning the computer display 47 Cleaning... Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 Battery 61 CD or DVD drives 61 Computer 63 ii www.gateway.com
... a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating CDs and DVDs 39 5 Maintaining Your Computer 41 Caring for your computer 42 Updating Windows 42 Protecting your computer from viruses 43 Cleaning your computer 46 Cleaning the exterior 46 Cleaning the keyboard 46 Cleaning the computer display 47 Cleaning... Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 Battery 61 CD or DVD drives 61 Computer 63 ii www.gateway.com
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www.gateway.com 5 You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index.
www.gateway.com 5 You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index.
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... help Many programs provide information online so you are using the Internet, sending a fax, and changing power-saving settings as well as other topics. www.gateway.com 7 Online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a ... on your hard drive. You can research a topic or learn how to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click...
... help Many programs provide information online so you are using the Internet, sending a fax, and changing power-saving settings as well as other topics. www.gateway.com 7 Online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a ... on your hard drive. You can research a topic or learn how to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click...
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Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your computer screen for setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is perpendicular ... desk and chair When you are parallel to the floor Screen is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. 20 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for long periods of time.
Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your computer screen for setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is perpendicular ... desk and chair When you are parallel to the floor Screen is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. 20 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for long periods of time.
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... Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. To turn off your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it up your computer When you ...cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby, the power indicator flashes. While in Windows to "wake" it . 24 www.gateway.com Important If for about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby mode, move ...
... Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. To turn off your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it up your computer When you ...cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby, the power indicator flashes. While in Windows to "wake" it . 24 www.gateway.com Important If for about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Standby mode, move ...
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... not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. www.gateway.com 25 Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off , press and hold the power button ...for about five seconds, then release it on again. The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it . Restarting (rebooting...
... not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. www.gateway.com 25 Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off , press and hold the power button ...for about five seconds, then release it on again. The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it . Restarting (rebooting...
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... the keyboard Function keys Editing buttons Internet buttons Indicators Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional Numeric keys keypad Keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. 26 www.gateway.com See the program documentation to start program actions. Press these keys to move the...
... the keyboard Function keys Editing buttons Internet buttons Indicators Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional Numeric keys keypad Keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. 26 www.gateway.com See the program documentation to start program actions. Press these keys to move the...
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...), and E (Explorer utility). Press the corresponding key to move the cursor up, down, right, or left. Using the keyboard Feature Icon Indicators Windows keys Application key Description Show if your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Press one of these keys to open the... Windows Start menu. www.gateway.com 27 These keys can also be used in Windows. Directional keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to activate the function. Press this key to access shortcut...
...), and E (Explorer utility). Press the corresponding key to move the cursor up, down, right, or left. Using the keyboard Feature Icon Indicators Windows keys Application key Description Show if your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Press one of these keys to open the... Windows Start menu. www.gateway.com 27 These keys can also be used in Windows. Directional keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to activate the function. Press this key to access shortcut...
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...and Audio Devices. Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Desktop PC Back" on page 12. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Chapter 3: Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can use the audio jacks for... more than the default audio device, you are universal jacks. The Control Panel window opens. Configuring the audio jacks If the back of ...
...and Audio Devices. Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Desktop PC Back" on page 12. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Chapter 3: Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can use the audio jacks for... more than the default audio device, you are universal jacks. The Control Panel window opens. Configuring the audio jacks If the back of ...
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... which has been included on your computer. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Creating CDs and DVDs You can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see ...CDs, see "Playing CDs" in Using Your Computer which has been included on a single disc. Playing a CD Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: ■ Play music CDs ■ Create MP3 music files from a music CD to your hard drive, copy or ...
... which has been included on your computer. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Creating CDs and DVDs You can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see ...CDs, see "Playing CDs" in Using Your Computer which has been included on a single disc. Playing a CD Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: ■ Play music CDs ■ Create MP3 music files from a music CD to your hard drive, copy or ...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 41
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 41
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... computer To extend the life of your computer: ■ When transporting your computer, we recommend that you put it running smoothly. To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to extreme temperature changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for an...online extension of updates that helps you can result in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. 42 www.gateway.com Type the keyword Windows Update in extremely expensive repairs that are not covered under your computer. Dust and dirt can erase data on both ...
... computer To extend the life of your computer: ■ When transporting your computer, we recommend that you put it running smoothly. To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to extreme temperature changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for an...online extension of updates that helps you can result in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. 42 www.gateway.com Type the keyword Windows Update in extremely expensive repairs that are not covered under your computer. Dust and dirt can erase data on both ...
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Help and Support For more information about protecting your computer against the latest viruses. ■ Making sure the Windows Security Center is a program that you with the highest level of protection. www.gateway.com 43 Protect your computer from a virus by: ■ Registering your copy of time because they are activated on a certain...
Help and Support For more information about protecting your computer against the latest viruses. ■ Making sure the Windows Security Center is a program that you with the highest level of protection. www.gateway.com 43 Protect your computer from a virus by: ■ Registering your copy of time because they are activated on a certain...
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To restore your computer to the original configuration: 1 Turn on your computer to restore your computer, then press F11. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Restoring your system Restoring your computer to the original configuration If Windows does not start or if the two previous procedures do not correct the problem, you may need to the original configuration. www.gateway.com 49
To restore your computer to the original configuration: 1 Turn on your computer to restore your computer, then press F11. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Restoring your system Restoring your computer to the original configuration If Windows does not start or if the two previous procedures do not correct the problem, you may need to the original configuration. www.gateway.com 49
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... Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on your computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. 56 www.gateway.com When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module should...
... Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on your computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. 56 www.gateway.com When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module should...
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To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. DVD drives See "CD or DVD drives" on page 61. The file is lit continuously ...A file was accidentally deleted If a file was emptied before you want to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. 64 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Non-system disk" or "Disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the diskette... checking on the diskette. For more information, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in Windows while holding down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored.
To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. DVD drives See "CD or DVD drives" on page 61. The file is lit continuously ...A file was accidentally deleted If a file was emptied before you want to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. 64 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Non-system disk" or "Disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the diskette... checking on the diskette. For more information, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in Windows while holding down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored.
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... appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory...
... appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory...
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..., call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that all messages are correct. If your Control Panel is disabled before using the modem. The Control Panel window opens. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Contact your telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone... more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to temporarily disable the service. www.gateway.com 69
..., call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that all messages are correct. If your Control Panel is disabled before using the modem. The Control Panel window opens. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Contact your telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone... more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to temporarily disable the service. www.gateway.com 69
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..., then click Properties. Handshaking is noisy when it dials and connects When your modem tries to connect to another modem, it begins handshaking. www.gateway.com 71 See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ If the modem shares...9632; Shut down the modem volume. You may cause problems with no data, or if you can turn down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Troubleshooting The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that the line connected to the modem is working and plugged...
..., then click Properties. Handshaking is noisy when it dials and connects When your modem tries to connect to another modem, it begins handshaking. www.gateway.com 71 See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ If the modem shares...9632; Shut down the modem volume. You may cause problems with no data, or if you can turn down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Troubleshooting The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that the line connected to the modem is working and plugged...
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The Control Panel window opens. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The computer is running but there is plugged in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting...Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you know works to your hard drive. Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on your computer. 72 www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Monitor The screen resolution is in ...
The Control Panel window opens. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The computer is running but there is plugged in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting...Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you know works to your hard drive. Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on your computer. 72 www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Monitor The screen resolution is in ...