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...Reference Guide that came with it ® into one of your hard drive. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. CONTACT HELP. When prompted, enter 531 followed by country or region. 4 Connect the modem (optional) Connect ... as easy as a printer or scanner, after setting up your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at www.support.gateway.com. If you complete the Windows setup. Product specifications subject to the modem jack and the telephone wall jack. SETTING UP YOUR...
...Reference Guide that came with it ® into one of your hard drive. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. CONTACT HELP. When prompted, enter 531 followed by country or region. 4 Connect the modem (optional) Connect ... as easy as a printer or scanner, after setting up your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at www.support.gateway.com. If you complete the Windows setup. Product specifications subject to the modem jack and the telephone wall jack. SETTING UP YOUR...
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... Cleaning your computer 59 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 60 Cleaning the monitor 60 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 61 Updating Windows 62 ii
... Cleaning your computer 59 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 60 Cleaning the monitor 60 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 61 Updating Windows 62 ii
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Contents Passwords 90 Power 90 Printer 91 Sound 92 Recovering your system 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 94 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 107 Appendix A: Legal Notices 109 Index 119 iv
Contents Passwords 90 Power 90 Printer 91 Sound 92 Recovering your system 93 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 94 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 104 Telephone numbers 105 Self-help 106 Tutoring 106 Training 107 Appendix A: Legal Notices 109 Index 119 iv
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... your hard drive. The Support page also has links to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your model of Gateway computer. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your computer's label. For all other software ... instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional...
... your hard drive. The Support page also has links to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your model of Gateway computer. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your computer's label. For all other software ... instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional...
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... these numbers to activate Windows. 3 Serial number Technical Support telephone number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the top of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label ...on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call for your ...
... these numbers to activate Windows. 3 Serial number Technical Support telephone number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the top of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label ...on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call for your ...
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... computer desk and screen so you can use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support. 13 Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Set paper holders at or slightly below... the level of time. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. Setting up your...
... computer desk and screen so you can use a pillow or cushion to provide extra back support. 13 Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Set paper holders at or slightly below... the level of time. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. Setting up your...
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When you have not used for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from a Sleep state is the...down to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click (power). From that menu, you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to save power. 17 We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer after it may enter a power-... not be used your computer, certain components in Sleep mode, press the power button. www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer.
When you have not used for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from a Sleep state is the...down to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click (power). From that menu, you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to save power. 17 We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer after it may enter a power-... not be used your computer, certain components in Sleep mode, press the power button. www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer.
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... Indicators Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Internet buttons Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Icon Description Press these buttons to play your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or... of a line, up the page, down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to start program actions. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Premium multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. Each program uses different function keys for...
... Indicators Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Internet buttons Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Icon Description Press these buttons to play your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or... of a line, up the page, down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to start program actions. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Premium multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. Each program uses different function keys for...
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Directional keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to open the Windows Start menu. Sleep button Function keys Audio playback Application buttons buttons Indicators Windows keys Application key Navigation keys Numeric keypad 20 These keys can also be used in Windows. Press this key to access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with ...keyboard has several different types of these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Feature Icon Windows keys Application key Description Press one of keys and buttons.
Directional keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to open the Windows Start menu. Sleep button Function keys Audio playback Application buttons buttons Indicators Windows keys Application key Navigation keys Numeric keypad 20 These keys can also be used in Windows. Press this key to access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with ...keyboard has several different types of these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Feature Icon Windows keys Application key Description Press one of keys and buttons.
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... end of a document, or to find out more about the function key actions. www.gateway.com Feature Icon Sleep button Function keys Application buttons Audio playback buttons Indicators Windows keys Application key Editing buttons Navigation keys Numeric keypad Description Press this key to access shortcut... menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to open the Windows Start menu. Press the arrow keys to start program actions. Press these keys to move the cursor. Press these buttons to...
... end of a document, or to find out more about the function key actions. www.gateway.com Feature Icon Sleep button Function keys Application buttons Audio playback buttons Indicators Windows keys Application key Editing buttons Navigation keys Numeric keypad Description Press this key to access shortcut... menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to open the Windows Start menu. Press the arrow keys to start program actions. Press these keys to move the cursor. Press these buttons to...
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..., playing audio CDs, playing DVDs and HD-DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and Blu-ray discs. Use a music program or Windows Media Player on a CD player or your computer. RECORDER Your drive type is... Playing discs Playing a CD Important... Some music CDs have copy protection software. DVD-RAM/-RW Blu-ray Disc HD-DVD Use your drive for... Installing programs...
..., playing audio CDs, playing DVDs and HD-DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and Blu-ray discs. Use a music program or Windows Media Player on a CD player or your computer. RECORDER Your drive type is... Playing discs Playing a CD Important... Some music CDs have copy protection software. DVD-RAM/-RW Blu-ray Disc HD-DVD Use your drive for... Installing programs...
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...volume You can also adjust the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 19. You can adjust volume using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices ...in your speakers' controls or the Windows volume controls. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer. The volume control slider opens. 2 ...
...volume You can also adjust the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 19. You can adjust volume using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices ...in your speakers' controls or the Windows volume controls. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer. The volume control slider opens. 2 ...
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www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 31 Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of the window to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to close it.
www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. The Volume Mixer dialog box opens, where you can click and drag sliders for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 31 Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of the window to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to close it.
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... instructions. The Realtek dialog box opens. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the...
... instructions. The Realtek dialog box opens. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the...
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... should secure the memory module automatically. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your 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), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The tabs on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you...
... should secure the memory module automatically. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your 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), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The tabs on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you...
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If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on the inside of case 10 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive ... avoid scratching the case, place it on inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 11 Connect the drive cables. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your system" on page 93. For more stability, place your computer on...
If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on the inside of case 10 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive ... avoid scratching the case, place it on inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 11 Connect the drive cables. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your system" on page 93. For more stability, place your computer on...
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CHAPTER5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 57
CHAPTER5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 57
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Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58
Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58
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...selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on running smoothly. Help For more information, see "Windows Update" in your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Windows Update can always get dirty from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made... especially for your online User Guide. Type windows update in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 62 CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning optical discs Optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and ...
...selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on running smoothly. Help For more information, see "Windows Update" in your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Windows Update can always get dirty from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made... especially for your online User Guide. Type windows update in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 62 CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning optical discs Optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and ...
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Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2...and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. It automatically gathers information about BigFix...
Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2...and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. It automatically gathers information about BigFix...