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...... Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. After setting up your computer as easy as a printer or scanner, after setting up your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into the back of your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at www.support.gateway.com. Product ...specifications subject to Integrated video (VGA). 3 Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into one of Gateway, Inc. Note: If you complete the Windows setup.
...... Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. After setting up your computer as easy as a printer or scanner, after setting up your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into the back of your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at www.support.gateway.com. Product ...specifications subject to Integrated video (VGA). 3 Connect the speakers* (optional) 1 Plug the audio cable into one of Gateway, Inc. Note: If you complete the Windows setup.
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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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...files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This 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 online User Guide. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide may ...
...files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This 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 online User Guide. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide may ...
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... Care will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your computer includes the product key code for assistance. ...
... Care will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your computer includes the product key code for assistance. ...
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...eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of time. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. This position lets... your spine. 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 ...
...eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you type. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of time. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. This position lets... your spine. 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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www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from ...not be used your computer, certain components in your computer to remove all electrical power from a Sleep state is in Windows to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. If your computer is much faster than turning on ...your computer Warning When you can run programs and search for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in the power supply and system board remain energized. To put your online User Guide. Waking up . ...
www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from ...not be used your computer, certain components in your computer to remove all electrical power from a Sleep state is in Windows to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. If your computer is much faster than turning on ...your computer Warning When you can run programs and search for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in the power supply and system board remain energized. To put your online User Guide. Waking up . ...
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Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Premium multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. Show if your Internet home page or ... buttons 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 keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the...
Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Premium multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. Show if your Internet home page or ... buttons 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 keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the...
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... in combination with other keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is active. Press these keys to open the Windows Start menu. Directional keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left. Your keyboard also ...has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on. 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 several different types of these keys to open...
... in combination with other keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is active. Press these keys to open the Windows Start menu. Directional keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left. Your keyboard also ...has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on. 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 several different types of these keys to open...
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... audio files and to adjust the volume. Press these keys to move the cursor. 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 play your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Each program uses...
... audio files and to adjust the volume. Press these keys to move the cursor. 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 play your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Each program uses...
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... 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. You may not be played on your computer to: • Play music... files from your music CDs • Edit music track information • Use your music files to CDs and DVD-RAM, DVD-R, or DVD-RW discs. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs and HD-DVDs, accessing data, and... Setting Up and Getting Started If your drive for... Use a music program or Windows Media Player on a CD player or your online User Guide. 26
... 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. You may not be played on your computer to: • Play music... files from your music CDs • Edit music track information • Use your music files to CDs and DVD-RAM, DVD-R, or DVD-RW discs. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs and HD-DVDs, accessing data, and... Setting Up and Getting Started If your drive for... Use a music program or Windows Media Player on a CD player or your online User Guide. 26
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... overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer. To restore volume, click it again. 30 To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 19. 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. The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume. 3 To mute...
... overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer. To restore volume, click it again. 30 To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 19. 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. The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume. 3 To mute...
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Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner 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.
Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner 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.
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... your audio device(s) to configure the audio jacks for more than the default audio device, you need to configure the audio jacks. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the...
... your audio device(s) to configure the audio jacks for more than the default audio device, you need to configure the audio jacks. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the...
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... the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. 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 memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. 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...
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www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. For more stability, place your primary drive, install Windows using the new hard drive as your computer on inside of case 10 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable ...
www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. For more stability, place your primary drive, install Windows using the new hard drive as your computer on inside of case 10 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable ...
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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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...added to the site regularly, so you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you keep it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in the Search Help box, then... press ENTER. 62 Updating Windows Windows Update helps you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to choose updates for the purpose. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning ...
...added to the site regularly, so you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you keep it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in the Search Help box, then... press ENTER. 62 Updating Windows Windows Update helps you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to choose updates for the purpose. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning ...
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... detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. 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. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn... 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.
... detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. 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. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn... 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.