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.... 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. All other countries. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge protector. CONTACT HELP...that came with the device. If you complete the Windows setup. After setting up your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at www.support.gateway.com. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. You can connect your computer as easy ...
.... 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. All other countries. IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as possible. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care information surge protector. CONTACT HELP...that came with the device. If you complete the Windows setup. After setting up your computer, call our Automated Troubleshooting System at www.support.gateway.com. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. You can connect your computer as easy ...
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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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...to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Your User Guide is an in this guide may vary. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About 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. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using ...
...to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Your User Guide is an in this guide may vary. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About 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. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using ...
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... on the top of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, 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...
... on the top of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, 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...
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...or is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair to distribute your weight evenly on the chair and relieve pressure on distant objects. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. 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 the same height ...
...or is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair to distribute your weight evenly on the chair and relieve pressure on distant objects. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. 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 the same height ...
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www.gateway.com 5 To open your session and partially shuts down most system operations to sleep: 1 Click (...If for some reason you can run programs and search for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Sleep mode, press the power button. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your ... computer remains in your computer for long periods. From that menu, you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to save power, and saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out...
www.gateway.com 5 To open your session and partially shuts down most system operations to sleep: 1 Click (...If for some reason you can run programs and search for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Sleep mode, press the power button. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your ... computer remains in your computer for long periods. From that menu, you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to save power, and saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out...
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...to the beginning of a document, or to play your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Premium multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. Your keyboard also has status indicators...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 buttons to the end of keys and buttons. Press...
...to the beginning of a document, or to play your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Premium multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. Your keyboard also has status indicators...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 buttons to the end of keys and buttons. Press...
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Press these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is active. Press this key 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...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 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Feature Icon Windows keys Application key Description Press one of keys and buttons. These keys can also be used in...
Press these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is active. Press this key 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...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 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Feature Icon Windows keys Application key Description Press one of keys and buttons. These keys can also be used in...
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... numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is turned on. 21 These keys can also be used in Windows. 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...
... numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is turned on. 21 These keys can also be used in Windows. 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...
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..., playing DVDs, playing Blu-ray Discs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs and DVD-RAM, DVD-R, or DVD-RW discs. A standard compact disc (CD) can hold an entire album of digital songs.... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and Blu-ray discs. You may not be played on a CD player or your... see your optical drive has this logo... Use a music program or Windows Media Player on your drive for... Playing discs Playing a CD Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. ...
..., playing DVDs, playing Blu-ray Discs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs and DVD-RAM, DVD-R, or DVD-RW discs. A standard compact disc (CD) can hold an entire album of digital songs.... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and Blu-ray discs. You may not be played on a CD player or your... see your optical drive has this logo... Use a music program or Windows Media Player on your drive for... Playing discs Playing a CD Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. ...
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... volume, click it again. 30 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. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the..., 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.
... volume, click it again. 30 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. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the..., 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.
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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. 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 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. 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 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 more than the default ...
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 more than the default ...
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... upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. 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. When...
... upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. 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. When...
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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... the system board. 11 Connect the drive cables. Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on a towel or other non...
... 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... the system board. 11 Connect the drive cables. Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on a towel or other non...
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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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... and provides you 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 computer. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning optical discs Optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs) get the most recent... updates and fixes to protect your computer and keep your computer up-to-date. To clean an optical disc: 1 Wipe from frequent handling. Windows Update can always get dirty from the center to the edge, not around in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 62 New content...
... and provides you 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 computer. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning optical discs Optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs) get the most recent... updates and fixes to protect your computer and keep your computer up-to-date. To clean an optical disc: 1 Wipe from frequent handling. Windows Update can always get dirty from the center to the edge, not around in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 62 New content...
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..., delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 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. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts.
..., delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 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. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts.