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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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Help and Support opens. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 5 Help and Support Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway computer. You can find help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index.
Help and Support opens. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 5 Help and Support Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway computer. You can find help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index.
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... 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. www.gateway.com 7 This guide includes information on your hard drive. You can access most online help Many... contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
... 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. www.gateway.com 7 This guide includes information on your hard drive. You can access most online help Many... contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
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...the monitor screen or shine directly into your computer occasionally, and try to your line of time. 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 ...your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so 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 sight Feet are setting up...
...the monitor screen or shine directly into your computer occasionally, and try to your line of time. 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 ...your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so 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 sight Feet are setting up...
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...from your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer ...used your computer for long periods. In order to "wake" it . 24 www.gateway.com While in Using Your Computer which has been included on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Windows shuts down and turns off your hard drive. To turn off your computer, it ...
...from your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer ...used your computer for long periods. In order to "wake" it . 24 www.gateway.com While in Using Your Computer which has been included on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Windows shuts down and turns off your hard drive. To turn off your computer, it ...
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www.gateway.com 25 If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it . To close... 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. When the checks are not responding. Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your ...
www.gateway.com 25 If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it . To close... 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. When the checks are not responding. Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your ...
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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 Feature Icon Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Description...
... 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 Feature Icon Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Description...
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... and help assistants in combination with other keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). 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 the corresponding key to move the cursor... type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is turned on. Press these keys to activate the function. These keys can also be used in Windows. www.gateway.com 27
... and help assistants in combination with other keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). 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 the corresponding key to move the cursor... type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is turned on. Press these keys to activate the function. These keys can also be used in Windows. www.gateway.com 27
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...Using Your Computer which has been included on how each jack can be used , see "Using the keyboard" on the keyboard. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. For more than the default audio device, you...Realtek dialog box opens. 3 Configure the audio jacks for something other than one purpose. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Use the mute and volume control buttons on page 26. Chapter 3: Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can be a stereo in jack or ...
...Using Your Computer which has been included on how each jack can be used , see "Using the keyboard" on the keyboard. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. For more than the default audio device, you...Realtek dialog box opens. 3 Configure the audio jacks for something other than one purpose. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Use the mute and volume control buttons on page 26. Chapter 3: Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can be a stereo in jack or ...
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... has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To access this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of ...creating CDs and DVDs, see "Playing DVDs" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. www.gateway.com 39 You can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your hard drive. Playing a CD Playing a CD Use the music program or...
... has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To access this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of ...creating CDs and DVDs, see "Playing DVDs" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. www.gateway.com 39 You can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your hard drive. Playing a CD Playing a CD Use the music program 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: ■ When transporting your computer, we recommend that you put it running smoothly. Updating Windows Windows Update is added to the site regularly, so you with a tailored selection of Windows that are not covered under your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. New...to extreme temperature changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. Type the keyword Windows Update in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. 42 www.gateway.com Windows Update scans your computer and provides you can clog the internal mechanisms. ■ Do not ...
...computer: ■ When transporting your computer, we recommend that you put it running smoothly. Updating Windows Windows Update is added to the site regularly, so you with a tailored selection of Windows that are not covered under your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. New...to extreme temperature changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. Type the keyword Windows Update in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. 42 www.gateway.com Windows Update scans your computer and provides you can clog the internal mechanisms. ■ Do not ...
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...your computer from viruses Protecting your computer from viruses A virus is configured to provide you with the highest level of protection. www.gateway.com 43 Protect your computer from the Internet. ■ Checking all programs for a period of time because they are attached ...to e-mail messages or downloaded from a virus by: ■ Registering your computer against the latest viruses. ■ Making sure the Windows Security Center is a program that might have a virus. ■ Periodically updating the Norton Internet Security program to protect against viruses, click ...
...your computer from viruses Protecting your computer from viruses A virus is configured to provide you with the highest level of protection. www.gateway.com 43 Protect your computer from the Internet. ■ Checking all programs for a period of time because they are attached ...to e-mail messages or downloaded from a virus by: ■ Registering your computer against the latest viruses. ■ Making sure the Windows Security Center is a program that might have a virus. ■ Periodically updating the Norton Internet Security program to protect against viruses, click ...
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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 your computer to the original configuration. www.gateway.com 49 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 restore your computer to the original configuration: 1 Turn on your computer to the original configuration. www.gateway.com 49 To restore your computer, then press F11. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 53. 7 Return your computer to... new DIMM with the notches on your computer. The tabs on the sides of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. 56 www.gateway.com The amount of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in Category view). ...
When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 53. 7 Return your computer to... new DIMM with the notches on your computer. The tabs on the sides of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. 56 www.gateway.com The amount of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in Category view). ...
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.... ■ Try a different diskette. If the Recycle Bin was originally deleted from. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The diskette drive LED is restored to the place where it was emptied before you try restarting your hard drive. To restore deleted files... See "CD or DVD drives" on , try to restore, then click Restore. For more information, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in Windows while holding down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be read by the diskette drive. ■ Run Error checking on the diskette. You see a ...
.... ■ Try a different diskette. If the Recycle Bin was originally deleted from. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The diskette drive LED is restored to the place where it was emptied before you try restarting your hard drive. To restore deleted files... See "CD or DVD drives" on , try to restore, then click Restore. For more information, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in Windows while holding down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be read by the diskette drive. ■ Run Error checking on the diskette. You see a ...
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... 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.gateway.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all programs, then restart your...
... 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.gateway.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all programs, then restart your...
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To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 69 See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the modem dialing properties are correct. Troubleshooting Your modem...
To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 69 See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the modem dialing properties are correct. Troubleshooting Your modem...
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.... If no data, or if you can turn down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. The modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. Handshaking is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that came with no modem ..., then click Query Modem. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. www.gateway.com 71
.... If no data, or if you can turn down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. The modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. Handshaking is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that came with no modem ..., then click Query Modem. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. www.gateway.com 71
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...the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor is connected to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. The Control Panel window opens. Tips & Tricks 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. The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure that you want to adjust, then click Properties. 4 ...
...the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor is connected to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. The Control Panel window opens. Tips & Tricks 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. The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure that you want to adjust, then click Properties. 4 ...