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... have a speaker bar, follow the instructions that came with the device. CONTACT HELP. If you complete the Windows setup. To Model and serial number Gateway help while setting up your system from image shown. WARNING: To protect your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting ...wall jack. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of your hard drive. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. Icons and color coding help and information ...
... have a speaker bar, follow the instructions that came with the device. CONTACT HELP. If you complete the Windows setup. To Model and serial number Gateway help while setting up your system from image shown. WARNING: To protect your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting ...wall jack. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of your hard drive. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. Icons and color coding help and information ...
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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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...more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your computer's label. ...Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to this guide...
...more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your computer's label. ...Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. The Support page also has links to this guide...
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... 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 will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your computer model and serial number. Serial number...
... 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 will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for your computer model and serial number. Serial number...
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... Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are positioned parallel to the floor when you can use the keyboard and touchpad. 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 the computer desk and screen so you use a pillow or cushion to focus on distant objects. 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 ...
... Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are positioned parallel to the floor when you can use the keyboard and touchpad. 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 the computer desk and screen so you use a pillow or cushion to focus on distant objects. 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 ...
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...disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer from the wall outlets. Important If for files. www.gateway.com 5 To open your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you can run programs... computer completely off, it does turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on using your online User Guide. Putting your computer into Sleep mode is in your...
...disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer from the wall outlets. Important If for files. www.gateway.com 5 To open your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you can run programs... computer completely off, it does turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on using your online User Guide. Putting your computer into Sleep mode is in your...
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...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 keys to copy, cut, and paste. Press these buttons ... line, to the end of a line, up the page, down the page, to the beginning of keys and buttons. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Premium multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document, or to adjust the volume. Press ...
...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 keys to copy, cut, and paste. Press these buttons ... line, to the end of a line, up the page, down the page, to the beginning of keys and buttons. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Premium multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document, or to adjust the volume. Press ...
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...key 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. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard ...), and E (Computer). Sleep button Function keys Audio playback Application buttons buttons Indicators Windows keys Application key Navigation keys Numeric keypad 20 Directional keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to open the Windows Start menu. Press these keys to access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with...
...key 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. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard ...), and E (Computer). Sleep button Function keys Audio playback Application buttons buttons Indicators Windows keys Application key Navigation keys Numeric keypad 20 Directional keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to open the Windows Start menu. Press these keys to access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with...
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...these keys to open utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). 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 these buttons to launch your audio files and to adjust the volume. Press these keys to activate ...
...these keys to open utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). 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 these buttons to launch your audio files and to adjust the volume. Press these keys to activate ...
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.... RECORDER Your drive type is... 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. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started If your drive for... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs,... playing Blu-ray Discs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and HD-DVD discs. Use a music program or Windows Media Player on a CD player or your computer.
.... RECORDER Your drive type is... 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. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started If your drive for... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs,... playing Blu-ray Discs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and HD-DVD discs. Use a music program or Windows Media Player on a CD player or your computer.
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To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 19. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer. For more information, see "Using ..., click (Mute). 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 restore volume, click it again. 30 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of...
To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 19. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer. For more information, see "Using ..., click (Mute). 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 restore volume, click it again. 30 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of...
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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 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. www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer.
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 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. www.gateway.com 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer.
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The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your computer. You use the audio jacks for something other peripheral device, ...
The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your computer. You use the audio jacks for something other peripheral device, ...
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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. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches ...
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. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches ...
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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... Connect the drive cables. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips...
... 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... Connect the drive cables. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips...
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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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...) get the most recent updates and fixes to -date. Use Windows Update to choose updates for the purpose. Help For more information, see "Windows Update" in your computer and keep your computer. Windows Update can always get dirty from the center to the site regularly..., so you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you keep it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Type windows update in a circle, using a product made ...
...) get the most recent updates and fixes to -date. Use Windows Update to choose updates for the purpose. Help For more information, see "Windows Update" in your computer and keep your computer. Windows Update can always get dirty from the center to the site regularly..., so you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you keep it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. Type windows update in a circle, using a product made ...
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Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. To start BigFix: 1 ... icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 To fix the problem, click on the Internet. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial.
Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. To start BigFix: 1 ... icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 To fix the problem, click on the Internet. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial.