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... after setting up your hard drive. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. For help and information about using your telephone to the telephone jack. 6 Connect the power cord Connect the power cable to... 5 Connect the network (optional) Connect the network (RJ45) cable to the modem jack and the telephone wall jack. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. MAN GERSHWIN SETUP POSTER R1 5/07 WARNING: To protect your system from image shown. Actual product may vary with options)...
... after setting up your hard drive. SEE YOUR ONLINE DOCUMENTATION. To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. For help and information about using your telephone to the telephone jack. 6 Connect the power cord Connect the power cable to... 5 Connect the network (optional) Connect the network (RJ45) cable to the modem jack and the telephone wall jack. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. MAN GERSHWIN SETUP POSTER R1 5/07 WARNING: To protect your system from image shown. Actual product may vary with options)...
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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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...; Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 The Support page also has links to -read manual that are specific to your model of Gateway computer. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your computer because hardware...guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your computer's label. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to additional...
...; Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 The Support page also has links to -read manual that are specific to your model of Gateway computer. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your computer because hardware...guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your computer's label. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to additional...
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... will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call for your operating system. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your computer includes the...
... will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call for your operating system. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your computer includes the...
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... so it supports the lower curve of your eyes. You can avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your spine. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. • Position... good posture. • Select a flat surface for long periods of the computer desk so your work area. 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 ...
... so it supports the lower curve of your eyes. You can avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your spine. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. • Position... good posture. • Select a flat surface for long periods of the computer desk so your work area. 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 ...
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...enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. Although it does not turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer to "wake" it has been turned completely off. When you left them. In order to save power. ... press the power button. If the computer remains in Sleep mode, the power indicator on using your computer's menus, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Windows to turn your computer completely off, it . Important If for some reason you turn off your computer Warning When you cannot use ...
...enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. Although it does not turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer to "wake" it has been turned completely off. When you left them. In order to save power. ... press the power button. If the computer remains in Sleep mode, the power indicator on using your computer's menus, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Windows to turn your computer completely off, it . Important If for some reason you turn off your computer Warning When you cannot use ...
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...Internet buttons 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 SCROLL ...also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is active. Press the corresponding key to start program actions. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Premium multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document.
...Internet buttons 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 SCROLL ...also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is active. Press the corresponding key to start program actions. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Premium multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document.
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...Application key Description Press one of keys and buttons. 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 Elite multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has ...is active. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on. These keys can also be used in Windows. Press this key to move the cursor up, down, right, or left. Directional keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to open utilities...
...Application key Description Press one of keys and buttons. 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 Elite multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has ...is active. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on. These keys can also be used in Windows. Press this key to move the cursor up, down, right, or left. Directional keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to open utilities...
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...Press the arrow keys to access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to the end of a document, or to open the Windows Start menu. Press these buttons to open utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). Press these keys to move the...keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is turned on. 21 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 move the ...
...Press the arrow keys to access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to the end of a document, or to open the Windows Start menu. Press these buttons to open utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). Press these keys to move the...keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is turned on. 21 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 move the ...
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...'s CD drive. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, playing Blu-ray Discs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs and DVD-RAM, DVD-R, or DVD-RW discs. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs and HD-DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to build... a music library For more information about playing CDs, see your drive for... DVD-RAM/-RW Blu-ray Disc HD-DVD Use your online User Guide. 26 Use a music program or Windows Media Player on your optical drive has this logo... A standard compact disc (CD) can hold ...
...'s CD drive. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, playing Blu-ray Discs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs and DVD-RAM, DVD-R, or DVD-RW discs. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs and HD-DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to build... a music library For more information about playing CDs, see your drive for... DVD-RAM/-RW Blu-ray Disc HD-DVD Use your online User Guide. 26 Use a music program or Windows Media Player on your optical drive has this logo... A standard compact disc (CD) can hold ...
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... external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in your speakers' controls or the Windows volume controls. To restore volume, click it again. 30 To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 19. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using...
... external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in your speakers' controls or the Windows volume controls. To restore volume, click it again. 30 To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 19. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using...
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www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it. Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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
www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it. Help For more information about adjusting the volume, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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
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... default audio device, you install a printer, scanner, or other device Important Before you need to configure the audio jacks for your computer. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your audio device(s) to your speaker setup. To configure the audio jacks...
... default audio device, you install a printer, scanner, or other device Important Before you need to configure the audio jacks for your computer. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your audio device(s) to your speaker setup. To configure the audio jacks...
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The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. When the module is displayed. 42 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the ...
The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. When the module is displayed. 42 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the ...
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... external cables and the power cord. 14 Turn on your computer. 15 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 the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 11... page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your computer on its side. If you are replacing a drive, use your computer. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your notes from the system board. 49 Replacing the heat sink and...
... external cables and the power cord. 14 Turn on your computer. 15 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 the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 11... page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your computer on its side. If you are replacing a drive, use your computer. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your notes from the system board. 49 Replacing the heat sink and...
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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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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 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.
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... a circle, using a product made especially for your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Type windows update in your online User Guide. Use Windows Update to choose updates for the purpose. Windows Update can always get dirty from the center to the edge, not around in your online User Guide.... For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning optical discs Optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and Blu-...
... a circle, using a product made especially for your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Type windows update in your online User Guide. Use Windows Update to choose updates for the purpose. Windows Update can always get dirty from the center to the edge, not around in your online User Guide.... For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning optical discs Optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and Blu-...
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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 To learn ... Internet. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts.
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 To learn ... Internet. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts.