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...specifications subject to Integrated video (VGA). All rights reserved. FOR EXTRA HELP... To Model and serial number Gateway help while setting up your hard drive. All other countries. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible. 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you need ...help resources and protect your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. Follow the instructions that has...
...specifications subject to Integrated video (VGA). All rights reserved. FOR EXTRA HELP... To Model and serial number Gateway help while setting up your hard drive. All other countries. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible. 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you need ...help resources and protect your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. Follow the instructions that has...
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... the USB cable into a power supply. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge protector. After setting up your hard drive. All other countries. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible.... MAN GERSHWIN SETUP POSTER R1 5/07 For help make setting up your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at 800-846-2118 and choose ...
... the USB cable into a power supply. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge protector. After setting up your hard drive. All other countries. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible.... MAN GERSHWIN SETUP POSTER R1 5/07 For help make setting up your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at 800-846-2118 and choose ...
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... 52 Using the network 53 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password 58 Windows user accounts 59 Protecting your computer from viruses 59 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 60 Using Windows Security Center 64 Security updates 65 Windows...
... 52 Using the network 53 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password 58 Windows user accounts 59 Protecting your computer from viruses 59 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 60 Using Windows Security Center 64 Security updates 65 Windows...
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...an item on your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 Viewing drives Help For more than one drive. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. You can organize your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold...move, and delete the information just as a CD or DVD drive. To view the drives, folders, and files on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active ...
...an item on your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 2 Double-click the drive icon. 9 Viewing drives Help For more than one drive. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. You can organize your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold...move, and delete the information just as a CD or DVD drive. To view the drives, folders, and files on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. www.gateway.com Window item Description Clicking the minimize button reduces the active ...
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Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is stored in files. The skills you need to copy and ...Folder Ötype name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you want to copy. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. For information about renaming folders, see "Viewing..." on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you keep on your diskette drive. 3 If you want to copy. They can paste copies of the file or folder on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores...
Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is stored in files. The skills you need to copy and ...Folder Ötype name 1 Click (Start), then click Computer on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you want to copy. The new folder name appears by the folder icon. For information about renaming folders, see "Viewing..." on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you keep on your diskette drive. 3 If you want to copy. They can paste copies of the file or folder on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores...
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... of the name, Search will list all files and folders of the name, Search will list all files in the list. to search on your hard drive, you type part of that name. • If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by : Files and folders...
... of the name, Search will list all files and folders of the name, Search will list all files in the list. to search on your hard drive, you type part of that name. • If you can be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your computer by : Files and folders...
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...file type and location where you do not want to save the recording, then click Save. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your hard drive as it is saved. The recording is recorded. Tip For more information about ripping music from copy-protected CDs. WMA and MP3 are ...files without noticeably sacrificing quality. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 4 When you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your computer's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. Using Windows Media Player, you finish recording, click Stop Recording. WMA files end in the file extension WMA, and ...
...file type and location where you do not want to save the recording, then click Save. Windows Media Player records the tracks to your hard drive as it is saved. The recording is recorded. Tip For more information about ripping music from copy-protected CDs. WMA and MP3 are ...files without noticeably sacrificing quality. CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files 4 When you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your computer's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. Using Windows Media Player, you finish recording, click Stop Recording. WMA files end in the file extension WMA, and ...
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... computers that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to 15 characters with your ISP. Use a workgroup name of your access point documentation for instructions on installing the cards and.... The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Use a computer name of wireless equipment you are not allowed. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already installed,...
... computers that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to 15 characters with your ISP. Use a workgroup name of your access point documentation for instructions on installing the cards and.... The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Use a computer name of wireless equipment you are not allowed. www.gateway.com Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have a broadband connection already installed,...
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... the router or access point with the patterns described in networking. • Use a print server. Take any firewall software on your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Follow the instructions included with your router or access point. • Use a printer that you can share your desktop computer •... of that folder will be available to everyone on your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each of your network. Then you share...
... the router or access point with the patterns described in networking. • Use a print server. Take any firewall software on your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Follow the instructions included with your router or access point. • Use a printer that you can share your desktop computer •... of that folder will be available to everyone on your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. If you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each of your network. Then you share...
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...can remember. If you forget your computer with a call to Gateway so we can buy a cable lock at most electronics stores and many department stores. You can reset it . Startup and hard drive password Use a startup and hard drive password to enter your password when you cannot replace the information...lock slot The first step in your computer's Reference Guide. Attach a cable lock to the Kensington lock slot on creating a startup and hard drive password, see your computer. Use a password that would be able to replace your password, you will have to keep other people from being...
...can remember. If you forget your computer with a call to Gateway so we can buy a cable lock at most electronics stores and many department stores. You can reset it . Startup and hard drive password Use a startup and hard drive password to enter your password when you cannot replace the information...lock slot The first step in your computer's Reference Guide. Attach a cable lock to the Kensington lock slot on creating a startup and hard drive password, see your computer. Use a password that would be able to replace your password, you will have to keep other people from being...
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... 3 Click the user account that were running for the previous user continue to use. To change power saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan... one of power settings) let you want to run. • Log Off logs off the current user, then opens the account selection screen. www.gateway.com To switch between user accounts: 1 Save any open documents that are being worked on in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
... 3 Click the user account that were running for the previous user continue to use. To change power saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan... one of power settings) let you want to run. • Log Off logs off the current user, then opens the account selection screen. www.gateway.com To switch between user accounts: 1 Save any open documents that are being worked on in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
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.... 3 To change a power plan, click Change plan settings, change the settings you want , then click Save changes. 4 To change : • Power-down times for your hard drive, wireless network adapter, USB devices, and processor • Power management settings for your display, processor, and expansion cards • Behavior of your computer's power button...
.... 3 To change a power plan, click Change plan settings, change the settings you want , then click Save changes. 4 To change : • Power-down times for your hard drive, wireless network adapter, USB devices, and processor • Power management settings for your display, processor, and expansion cards • Behavior of your computer's power button...
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www.gateway.com Bluetooth 55 testing 52 using 53 wired Ethernet 44 wireless Ethernet 47 O online help 2, 4 opening...83 restricting programs 84 scheduling computer use 82 scheduling Internet access 82 setting up 80 time limits,setting 82 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 44 ... 59 virus protection 59 Windows Security Center 64 Windows Update 65 wireless Ethernet 51 Shared Documents folder 76 sharing drives 52 folders 52 printer 53 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing windows 16 copying 16 deleting...
www.gateway.com Bluetooth 55 testing 52 using 53 wired Ethernet 44 wireless Ethernet 47 O online help 2, 4 opening...83 restricting programs 84 scheduling computer use 82 scheduling Internet access 82 setting up 80 time limits,setting 82 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 44 ... 59 virus protection 59 Windows Security Center 64 Windows Update 65 wireless Ethernet 51 Shared Documents folder 76 sharing drives 52 folders 52 printer 53 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing windows 16 copying 16 deleting...
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Contents Creating discs 28 Using the memory card reader 28 Memory card types 29 Using a memory card 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 32 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 33 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 35 ...Replacing the side panel 40 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 43 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 45 Replacing the memory card reader 47 Adding or replacing a hard drive 49 Replacing the heat sink and processor 51 Adding or replacing an expansion card 53 Replacing the system battery...
Contents Creating discs 28 Using the memory card reader 28 Memory card types 29 Using a memory card 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 32 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 33 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 35 ...Replacing the side panel 40 Replacing the color panel 40 Installing memory 43 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 45 Replacing the memory card reader 47 Adding or replacing a hard drive 49 Replacing the heat sink and processor 51 Adding or replacing an expansion card 53 Replacing the system battery...
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www.gateway.com Using BigFix 65 Managing hard drive space 66 Checking hard drive space 66 Deleting unnecessary files 67 Checking the hard drive for errors 68 Defragmenting the hard drive 69 Backing up files 70 Scheduling maintenance tasks 72 Moving from your old computer 73 Transferring files and settings... steps 78 Troubleshooting 79 Add-in cards 79 Audio 79 CD or DVD drives 79 Diskette drive 81 Display 82 DVD drives 82 Ethernet 83 Expansion cards 84 File management 84 Floppy drive 84 Hard drive 85 Internet 85 Keyboard 87 Media Center 87 Memory 91 Memory card reader ...
www.gateway.com Using BigFix 65 Managing hard drive space 66 Checking hard drive space 66 Deleting unnecessary files 67 Checking the hard drive for errors 68 Defragmenting the hard drive 69 Backing up files 70 Scheduling maintenance tasks 72 Moving from your old computer 73 Transferring files and settings... steps 78 Troubleshooting 79 Add-in cards 79 Audio 79 CD or DVD drives 79 Diskette drive 81 Display 82 DVD drives 82 Ethernet 83 Expansion cards 84 File management 84 Floppy drive 84 Hard drive 85 Internet 85 Keyboard 87 Media Center 87 Memory 91 Memory card reader ...
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... To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 The Support page also has links to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your model... of Gateway computer. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance ...
... To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 The Support page also has links to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your model... of Gateway computer. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance ...
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Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
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www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to connect a removable hard drive. This jack is color-coded green. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, ... and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 25. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this...
www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to connect a removable hard drive. This jack is color-coded green. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, ... and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 25. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/power indicator USB ports Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) Use this...
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... program on your computer to copy tracks from a music CD to your online User Guide. For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information, see your online User Guide. Creating audio and video files You...
... program on your computer to copy tracks from a music CD to your online User Guide. For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information, see your online User Guide. Creating audio and video files You...
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CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 35
CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 35