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...the back of your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. CONTACT HELP. Product specifications subject to Add-in video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner...came with them. 2 Connect the monitor (depending on using your system from image shown. If you complete the Windows setup. To Model and serial number Gateway help while setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on your model) If available, connect ...
...the back of your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Follow the Windows setup screen instructions. CONTACT HELP. Product specifications subject to Add-in video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner...came with them. 2 Connect the monitor (depending on using your system from image shown. If you complete the Windows setup. To Model and serial number Gateway help while setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on your model) If available, connect ...
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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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... has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide, your User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information,... see your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in this guide may vary. Some illustrations in...
... has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide, your User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information,... see your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in this guide may vary. Some illustrations in...
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... 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 operating system. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your computer model and...
... 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 operating system. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your computer model and...
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www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into 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...
www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into 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...
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...and partially shuts down to turn off your online User Guide. Waking up . Important If for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the keyboard, or press the power button to "wake" it does turn off...unplug the power cord and modem cable from a Sleep state is in your computer, certain components in Sleep mode, press the power button. www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer for several minutes, it has been turned completely off. Turning off your computer Warning When you left them. In...
...and partially shuts down to turn off your online User Guide. Waking up . Important If for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the keyboard, or press the power button to "wake" it does turn off...unplug the power cord and modem cable from a Sleep state is in your computer, certain components in Sleep mode, press the power button. www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer for several minutes, it has been turned completely off. Turning off your computer Warning When you left them. In...
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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. Each program uses...out more about the function key actions. Show if your audio files and to the end of keys and buttons. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Premium multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. Your keyboard also has status...
...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. Each program uses...out more about the function key actions. Show if your audio files and to the end of keys and buttons. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Premium multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. Your keyboard also has status...
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... down, right, or left. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Feature Icon Windows keys Application key Description Press one of keys and buttons. Press this key to open the Windows Start menu. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned... open utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). Sleep button Function keys Audio playback Application buttons buttons Indicators Windows keys Application key Navigation keys Numeric keypad 20 These keys can also be used in combination with other keys to access shortcut menus and ...
... down, right, or left. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Feature Icon Windows keys Application key Description Press one of keys and buttons. Press this key to open the Windows Start menu. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned... open utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). Sleep button Function keys Audio playback Application buttons buttons Indicators Windows keys Application key Navigation keys Numeric keypad 20 These keys can also be used in combination with other keys to access shortcut menus and ...
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...the function. These keys can also be used in Windows. Press this button to find out more about the function key actions. 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 ... line, to the end of a line, up the page, down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to open the Windows Start menu. Each program uses different function keys for files, or launch the calculator program. Press the corresponding key to move the cursor. Press...
...the function. These keys can also be used in Windows. Press this button to find out more about the function key actions. 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 ... line, to the end of a line, up the page, down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to open the Windows Start menu. Each program uses different function keys for files, or launch the calculator program. Press the corresponding key to move the cursor. Press...
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Use a music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: • Play music CDs • Create MP3 music files ...recording video and data to build a music library For more information about playing CDs, see your music files to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and HD-DVD discs. You may not be played on your computer's CD drive. Installing programs, ... Discs, accessing data, and recording video and data to play these CDs on a CD player or your computer. DVD-RAM/-RW Blu-ray Disc HD-DVD Use your optical drive has this logo... Playing discs Playing a CD Important Some music...
Use a music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: • Play music CDs • Create MP3 music files ...recording video and data to build a music library For more information about playing CDs, see your music files to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and HD-DVD discs. You may not be played on your computer's CD drive. Installing programs, ... Discs, accessing data, and recording video and data to play these CDs on a CD player or your computer. DVD-RAM/-RW Blu-ray Disc HD-DVD Use your optical drive has this logo... Playing discs Playing a CD Important Some music...
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... mute the volume, click (Mute). To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 19. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You... the keyboard. 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
... mute the volume, click (Mute). To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 19. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You... the keyboard. 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
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Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it. Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. 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 the window to close it. Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of general volume (such as the volume used for individual devices. 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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... Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on the computer can be a stereo in jack or a stereo out jack. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your audio device(s) to configure the audio jacks. For more of your...
... Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on the computer can be a stereo in jack or a stereo out jack. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your audio device(s) to configure the audio jacks. For more of your...
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When the module is displayed. 42 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading ...
When the module is displayed. 42 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The amount of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading ...
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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 case 10 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive... your system, see "Recovering your system" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Unplug the heat sink fan cable from the system board. 49 www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. For more stability, place your computer on its side.
... 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 case 10 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive... your system, see "Recovering your system" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Unplug the heat sink fan cable from the system board. 49 www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. For more stability, place your computer on its side.
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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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...your computer and provides you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Updating Windows Windows Update helps you keep it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in your online User ... with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on running smoothly. Help For more information, see "Windows Update" in your online User Guide. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning optical discs Optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray...
...your computer and provides you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Updating Windows Windows Update helps you keep it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in your online User ... with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on running smoothly. Help For more information, see "Windows Update" in your online User Guide. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning optical discs Optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray...
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... from BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 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. www...
... from BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 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. www...