8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 4
... 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
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 6
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
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 8
... to your online User Guide. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Your User Guide is an in this guide may vary... hard drive. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your computer's label. For all ...may look different than 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 ...
... to your online User Guide. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Your User Guide is an in this guide may vary... hard drive. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your computer's label. For all ...may look different than 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 ...
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 9
... these numbers to activate Windows. 3 Serial number Technical Support telephone number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the top of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label ...on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call for ...
... these numbers to activate Windows. 3 Serial number Technical Support telephone number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the top of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label ...on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call for ...
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 19
... use a pillow or cushion to focus on distant objects. Do not use your computer in 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 the ... chair that the desk is at the same height and distance as the monitor. • Avoid focusing your eyes on your eyes. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your computer screen for your...
... use a pillow or cushion to focus on distant objects. Do not use your computer in 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 the ... chair that the desk is at the same height and distance as the monitor. • Avoid focusing your eyes on your eyes. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your computer screen for your...
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 23
www.gateway.com 5 To open your online User Guide. Waking up . When you can run programs... been turned completely off your computer. Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to turn off or slow down most system operations to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep... 17 While in Sleep mode, press the power button. 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 power button flashes. In order to power down to ...
www.gateway.com 5 To open your online User Guide. Waking up . When you can run programs... been turned completely off your computer. Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to turn off or slow down most system operations to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep... 17 While in Sleep mode, press the power button. 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 power button flashes. In order to power down to ...
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 25
...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 ...to adjust the volume. Press these buttons to launch 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, or to find out more ...
...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 ...to adjust the volume. Press these buttons to launch 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, or to find out more ...
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 26
... to access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to open the Windows Start menu. Sleep button Function keys Audio playback Application buttons buttons Indicators Windows keys Application key Navigation keys Numeric keypad 20 Press this key to type numbers when ...keys to open utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). 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 feature is turned on. ...
... to access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to open the Windows Start menu. Sleep button Function keys Audio playback Application buttons buttons Indicators Windows keys Application key Navigation keys Numeric keypad 20 Press this key to type numbers when ...keys to open utilities like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer). 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 feature is turned on. ...
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 27
... files and to start program actions. 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...a line, up the page, down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of these keys to open the Windows Start menu. Press these keys to activate your Internet home page, search for different purposes. Press this button to open utilities like F (Find...
... files and to start program actions. 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...a line, up the page, down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of these keys to open the Windows Start menu. Press these keys to activate your Internet home page, search for different purposes. Press this button to open utilities like F (Find...
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 32
... data, and recording video and data to build a music library For more information about playing CDs, see your computer's CD drive. Use a music program or Windows Media Player on your music files to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and HD-DVD discs. DVD-RAM/-RW Blu-ray Disc HD-DVD...
... data, and recording video and data to build a music library For more information about playing CDs, see your computer's CD drive. Use a music program or Windows Media Player on your music files to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and HD-DVD discs. DVD-RAM/-RW Blu-ray Disc HD-DVD...
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 36
To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the keyboard. The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume. 3 To... 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. To restore volume, click it again. 30 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume ...
To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer. To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the keyboard. The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to decrease volume. 3 To... 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. To restore volume, click it again. 30 CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume ...
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 37
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 the window 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. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider 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 Type adjusting volume in the top-right corner of the window 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. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to close it.
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 38
... other device Important Before you need to configure the audio jacks for your speaker setup. This means that they are universal 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...
... other device Important Before you need to configure the audio jacks for your speaker setup. This means that they are universal 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...
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 50
... memory module should secure the memory module automatically. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on your computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. When the module is displayed. 42
... memory module should secure the memory module automatically. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on your computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. When the module is displayed. 42
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 57
... computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it 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 notes from Step 2. 12 Replace the side panel by following the...
... computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it 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 notes from Step 2. 12 Replace the side panel by following the...
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 65
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
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 66
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.
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 70
... For information on your computer and keep your online User Guide. Help For more information, see "Windows Update" in your computer up-to-date. Updating Windows Windows Update helps you keep it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. New ... discs (CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs) get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your computer. Type windows update in a circle, using a product made especially for your online User Guide. To clean an optical disc: 1 Wipe from frequent handling...
... For information on your computer and keep your online User Guide. Help For more information, see "Windows Update" in your computer up-to-date. Updating Windows Windows Update helps you keep it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. New ... discs (CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs) get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your computer. Type windows update in a circle, using a product made especially for your online User Guide. To clean an optical disc: 1 Wipe from frequent handling...
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 71
... back up files. 63 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on the Internet.
... back up files. 63 Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To fix the problem, click on the Internet.
8512418 - Gateway Reference Guide
Page 72
CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Drive space information appears. 64 The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties.
CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Drive space information appears. 64 The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties.