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... detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT INFORMATION LABEL Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. After setting up your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. If you complete the Windows setup. If you need help while...
... detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT INFORMATION LABEL Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. After setting up your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. If you complete the Windows setup. If you need help while...
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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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.... 2 For 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 hard drive. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that...
.... 2 For 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 hard drive. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that...
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... the top of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call for your computer model and serial ...number. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains...
... the top of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. 3 If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call for your computer model and serial ...number. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains...
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... on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Set paper holders at or slightly below the level of your elbow. If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair to provide extra back support. 13 www.gateway...
... on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Set paper holders at or slightly below the level of your elbow. If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair to provide extra back support. 13 www.gateway...
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... for some reason you can run programs and search for long periods. Important If for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in the power supply and system board remain energized. Waking your computer from a Sleep state is much faster than turning on the keyboard... From that menu, you cannot use the Shut Down option in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on your online User Guide. www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer into Sleep mode is the easiest way to power down most system operations to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click ...
... for some reason you can run programs and search for long periods. Important If for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in the power supply and system board remain energized. Waking your computer from a Sleep state is much faster than turning on the keyboard... From that menu, you cannot use the Shut Down option in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on your online User Guide. www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer into Sleep mode is the easiest way to power down most system operations to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click ...
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...also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is active. See the program documentation to activate the function. 19 www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Premium multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. Press these buttons to ... 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 the end of keys and buttons. Each...
...also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is active. See the program documentation to activate the function. 19 www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Premium multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. Press these buttons to ... 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 the end of keys and buttons. Each...
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...combination with other keys to open utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). Press these keys to open the Windows Start menu. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Feature Icon Windows keys Application key Description Press one of keys and buttons. Elite multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types... these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is active. Sleep button Function keys Audio playback Application buttons buttons Indicators Windows keys Application key Navigation keys Numeric keypad 20
...combination with other keys to open utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). Press these keys to open the Windows Start menu. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Feature Icon Windows keys Application key Description Press one of keys and buttons. Elite multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types... these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is active. Sleep button Function keys Audio playback Application buttons buttons Indicators Windows keys Application key Navigation keys Numeric keypad 20
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See the program documentation to open the Windows Start menu. These keys can also be used in Windows. Press these buttons to play your Internet home page, search for different purposes. Press the arrow keys to access shortcut menus ...like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). Show if your computer's Sleep (power-saving) mode. 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 move the cursor to the...
See the program documentation to open the Windows Start menu. These keys can also be used in Windows. Press these buttons to play your Internet home page, search for different purposes. Press the arrow keys to access shortcut menus ...like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). Show if your computer's Sleep (power-saving) mode. 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 move the cursor to the...
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...-R, DVD-RW, and HD-DVD discs. DVD-RAM/-RW Blu-ray Disc HD-DVD Use your optical drive has this logo... Use a music program or Windows Media Player on a CD player or your online User Guide. 26 Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data...
...-R, DVD-RW, and HD-DVD discs. DVD-RAM/-RW Blu-ray Disc HD-DVD Use your optical drive has this logo... Use a music program or Windows Media Player on a CD player or your online User Guide. 26 Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data...
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To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 19. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the ... the taskbar. 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 adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 19. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the ... the taskbar. 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.
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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. 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. Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of the window to close it. 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
Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. 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. Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of the window to close it. 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
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For example, the blue jack on the taskbar. 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 ...
For example, the blue jack on the taskbar. 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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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 ...
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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... and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. 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... cables and the power cord. 14 Turn on your computer. 15 If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from the system board. 49 www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your system" on page 93. To avoid scratching the case, place it...
... and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. 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... cables and the power cord. 14 Turn on your computer. 15 If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from the system board. 49 www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your system" on page 93. To avoid scratching the case, place it...
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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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...center to the edge, not around in your online User Guide. Use Windows Update to choose updates for the purpose. Type windows update in your online User Guide. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. New content is added...recent updates and fixes to protect your computer and keep your computer up-to-date. Updating Windows Windows Update helps you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. Help For more information, see "Windows Update" in a circle, using a product made especially for your computer's operating system,...
...center to the edge, not around in your online User Guide. Use Windows Update to choose updates for the purpose. Type windows update in your online User Guide. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. New content is added...recent updates and fixes to protect your computer and keep your computer up-to-date. Updating Windows Windows Update helps you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. Help For more information, see "Windows Update" in a circle, using a product made especially for your computer's operating system,...
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... alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts...
... alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts...
