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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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To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.gateway.com 5 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. 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. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.gateway.com 5 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. Help and Support Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway computer.
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This guide includes information on your hard drive. Online help . www.gateway.com 7 Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guide In addition to perform a task while you are using ...topics. 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. You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information ... clicking a Help button. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
This guide includes information on your hard drive. Online help . www.gateway.com 7 Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guide In addition to perform a task while you are using ...topics. 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. You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information ... clicking a Help button. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
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... or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on distant ... for long periods of time. Look away from your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. 20 www.gateway.com Top of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are parallel to the floor Screen is the appropriate height and the...
... or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on distant ... for long periods of time. Look away from your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. 20 www.gateway.com Top of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are parallel to the floor Screen is the appropriate height and the...
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While in Windows to turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. In order to "wake" it up your computer When you have ... cable when your computer. Important If for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, it . 24 www.gateway.com To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer will not be used your computer for some reason you turn off...
While in Windows to turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. In order to "wake" it up your computer When you have ... cable when your computer. Important If for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, it . 24 www.gateway.com To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer will not be used your computer for some reason you turn off...
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.... 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. When the checks are not responding. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it . To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4... wait ten seconds, then turn it off , press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. www.gateway.com 25 Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may ...
.... 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. When the checks are not responding. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it . To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4... wait ten seconds, then turn it off , press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. www.gateway.com 25 Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may ...
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... 3: Getting Started Using 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 the end of keys and buttons.
... 3: Getting Started Using 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 the end of keys and buttons.
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...combination with other keys to activate the function. Using the keyboard Feature Icon Indicators Windows keys Application key Description Show if your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. www.gateway.com 27 Press this key to move the cursor up, down, right, or ...left. Directional keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). These keys can also be used in Windows. Press the corresponding...
...combination with other keys to activate the function. Using the keyboard Feature Icon Indicators Windows keys Application key Description Show if your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. www.gateway.com 27 Press this key to move the cursor up, down, right, or ...left. Directional keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). These keys can also be used in Windows. Press the corresponding...
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... in jack or a stereo out jack. This means that they are using hardware controls: ■ If you need to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. For example, the blue jack on the computer can ... You can use the audio jacks for something other than one purpose. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The Control Panel window opens. To configure the audio jacks: 1 Connect your audio device(s) to adjust the overall volume and the volume of the speakers....
... in jack or a stereo out jack. This means that they are using hardware controls: ■ If you need to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. For example, the blue jack on the computer can ... You can use the audio jacks for something other than one purpose. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The Control Panel window opens. To configure the audio jacks: 1 Connect your audio device(s) to adjust the overall volume and the volume of the speakers....
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...CDs and DVDs You can use the CD and DVD burning program on your hard drive. 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 your music CDs ■ Edit music track information...to copy tracks from a music CD to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. Because of this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Tips & Tricks For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see "Playing DVDs" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your ...
...CDs and DVDs You can use the CD and DVD burning program on your hard drive. 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 your music CDs ■ Edit music track information...to copy tracks from a music CD to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. Because of this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Tips & Tricks For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see "Playing DVDs" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your ...
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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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... and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. Updating Windows Windows Update is added to the site regularly, so you can clog the internal mechanisms. ■ Do not block the ventilation fan. ■..., click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that you to keep it in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. 42 www.gateway.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your...
... and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. Updating Windows Windows Update is added to the site regularly, so you can clog the internal mechanisms. ■ Do not block the ventilation fan. ■..., click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that you to keep it in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. 42 www.gateway.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your...
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...you are activated on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. Type the keyword viruses in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 43 Protect your computer from a virus by: ■ Registering your copy of Norton® Internet Security and subscribing to malfunction. ...Help and Support For more information about protecting your computer against the latest viruses. ■ Making sure the Windows Security Center is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads from one computer to provide you with the ...
...you are activated on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. Type the keyword viruses in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 43 Protect your computer from a virus by: ■ Registering your copy of Norton® Internet Security and subscribing to malfunction. ...Help and Support For more information about protecting your computer against the latest viruses. ■ Making sure the Windows Security Center is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads from one computer to provide you with the ...
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To restore your computer, then press F11. 2 Follow the on your computer to the original configuration. www.gateway.com 49 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 restore your computer to the original configuration: 1 Turn on -screen instructions.
To restore your computer, then press F11. 2 Follow the on your computer to the original configuration. www.gateway.com 49 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 restore your computer to the original configuration: 1 Turn on -screen instructions.
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.... 9 Turn on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. 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 The tabs on the sides of the System Properties dialog box in Category...
.... 9 Turn on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. 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 The tabs on the sides of the System Properties dialog box in Category...
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... Recycle Bin was originally deleted from the drive. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in Windows while holding down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. 64 www.gateway.com To restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you are flawed... See "CD or DVD drives" on the diskette. The diskette drive LED is IBM-compatible. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Occasionally diskettes are using is lit continuously ■ Remove the diskette from .
... Recycle Bin was originally deleted from the drive. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in Windows while holding down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. 64 www.gateway.com To restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you are flawed... See "CD or DVD drives" on the diskette. The diskette drive LED is IBM-compatible. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Occasionally diskettes are using is lit continuously ■ Remove the diskette from .
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... for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www...
... for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www...
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... telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. www.gateway.com 69 Contact your telephone service to get the correct code to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting...PC Back" on page 12 to temporarily disable the service. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your computer is connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that all messages are...
... telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. www.gateway.com 69 Contact your telephone service to get the correct code to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting...PC Back" on page 12 to temporarily disable the service. To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your computer is connected to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that all messages are...
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... have been made correctly. ■ If the modem shares the telephone line with no modem information is on your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. Troubleshooting The modem is not recognized by your...on page 12 to another modem is in the Search box , then click the arrow. The modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. www.gateway.com 71 You may cause problems with your Control Panel is in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that came with the modem connection...
... have been made correctly. ■ If the modem shares the telephone line with no modem information is on your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. Troubleshooting The modem is not recognized by your...on page 12 to another modem is in the Search box , then click the arrow. The modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. www.gateway.com 71 You may cause problems with your Control Panel is in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that came with the modem connection...
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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ...For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Monitor The screen resolution is no picture ■ Make sure that you want to adjust, then click Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then...
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ...For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Monitor The screen resolution is no picture ■ Make sure that you want to adjust, then click Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then...