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... in the list, press and hold down the SHIFT key, then click the last item in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the list. Do this... Permanently delete a file or folder Click the file or folder, then press SHIFT + DELETE. The file or folder is... the item, then press CTRL + C. program Switch to paste the object, then press CTRL + V. To... CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. The file or folder is permanently deleted.
... in the list, press and hold down the SHIFT key, then click the last item in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the list. Do this... Permanently delete a file or folder Click the file or folder, then press SHIFT + DELETE. The file or folder is... the item, then press CTRL + C. program Switch to paste the object, then press CTRL + V. To... CHAPTER 2: Using Windows Shortcuts Help For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. The file or folder is permanently deleted.
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... Access Center: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Ease of Access Center. You can press keys on the on-screen keyboard by clicking them with your mouse. • Start Narrator reads on-screen text and describes graphics. • Set up High Contrast changes the Windows ...to Windows: • Start Magnifier provides a close-up view of the area near your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on the screen. www.gateway.com Using the Ease of Access Center Use the Ease of Access Center to use • Use text or visual alternatives for sounds...
... Access Center: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Ease of Access Center. You can press keys on the on-screen keyboard by clicking them with your mouse. • Start Narrator reads on-screen text and describes graphics. • Set up High Contrast changes the Windows ...to Windows: • Start Magnifier provides a close-up view of the area near your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on the screen. www.gateway.com Using the Ease of Access Center Use the Ease of Access Center to use • Use text or visual alternatives for sounds...
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Index A access point setting up 47 using 46 accessibility high contrast color scheme 74 Magnifier 74 Narrator 74 on-screen keyboard 74 settings 74 accessing shared drives 52 shared files 52 shared folders 52 accounts Internet 18 ISP 18 user 71 Windows user 56 adding... scheme 65 extending 69 selecting screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives mapping...
Index A access point setting up 47 using 46 accessibility high contrast color scheme 74 Magnifier 74 Narrator 74 on-screen keyboard 74 settings 74 accessing shared drives 52 shared files 52 shared folders 52 accounts Internet 18 ISP 18 user 71 Windows user 56 adding... scheme 65 extending 69 selecting screen saver 66 using 6 using Start menu 7 DHCP 42, 48 disconnecting from Internet 18 display using screen saver 66 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 20 drivers updating 2 drives mapping...
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... sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing list 9 G gadgets adding 67 changing 67 configuring 67 configuring Sidebar 68 using control panel 68 game access restricting 78 Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 42 H HD-DVD playing 29 help Media Center 3 84 online... connecting to 19 disconnecting from 18 setting up account 18 IP address 42 entering 48 ISP See Internet service provider K Kensington lock slot 56 keyboard on-screen 74 shortcuts 16 L labels model number 3 serial number 3 LAN 42 LCD panel using screen saver 66 links 19 local area ...
... sharing 51 un-sharing 51 viewing list 9 G gadgets adding 67 changing 67 configuring 67 configuring Sidebar 68 using control panel 68 game access restricting 78 Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Web address 2 Web site 2 Gigabit Ethernet 42 H HD-DVD playing 29 help Media Center 3 84 online... connecting to 19 disconnecting from 18 setting up account 18 IP address 42 entering 48 ISP See Internet service provider K Kensington lock slot 56 keyboard on-screen 74 shortcuts 16 L labels model number 3 serial number 3 LAN 42 LCD panel using screen saver 66 links 19 local area ...
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www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9 programs 7 optical disc creating data 37 playing 29 Outlook 18 Outlook ... 71 sharing drives 51 folders 51 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing windows 16 copying 16 deleting files and folders 16 keyboard 16 pasting 16 renaming files and folders 16 selecting adjacent items in list 16 selecting items in list 16 switching between files, folders, or programs...
www.gateway.com updating 59 O online help 2, 3 opening documents 14 files 7 files across network 52 folders 9 programs 7 optical disc creating data 37 playing 29 Outlook 18 Outlook ... 71 sharing drives 51 folders 51 printer 51 shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 16 closing windows 16 copying 16 deleting files and folders 16 keyboard 16 pasting 16 renaming files and folders 16 selecting adjacent items in list 16 selecting items in list 16 switching between files, folders, or programs...
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 Working ... modem 16 Starting your computer 16 Waking up your computer 17 Turning off your computer 17 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 18 Using the keyboard 19 Using the mouse 20 Using optical drives 23 Features 23 Loading an optical disc 23 Identifying optical drive types 23 Playing discs 25 ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 11 Working ... modem 16 Starting your computer 16 Waking up your computer 17 Turning off your computer 17 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 18 Using the keyboard 19 Using the mouse 20 Using optical drives 23 Features 23 Loading an optical disc 23 Identifying optical drive types 23 Playing discs 25 ...
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... Setting up a maintenance schedule 52 Creating system recovery discs 52 Caring for your computer 53 Cleaning your computer 54 Cleaning the exterior 54 Cleaning the keyboard 55 Cleaning the monitor 55 Cleaning the mouse 55 Cleaning optical discs 56 Updating Windows 56 Using BigFix 57 Managing hard drive space 58 Checking...
... Setting up a maintenance schedule 52 Creating system recovery discs 52 Caring for your computer 53 Cleaning your computer 54 Cleaning the exterior 54 Cleaning the keyboard 55 Cleaning the monitor 55 Cleaning the mouse 55 Cleaning optical discs 56 Updating Windows 56 Using BigFix 57 Managing hard drive space 58 Checking...
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www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... (cable or DSL 73 Modem (dial-up 74 Networking 76 Power 77 Display 77 Printing 78 Optical discs 79 Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating...
www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... (cable or DSL 73 Modem (dial-up 74 Networking 76 Power 77 Display 77 Printing 78 Optical discs 79 Memory card reader 80 Mouse 80 Keyboard 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating...
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...into the memory card reader. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Power button Plug a microphone into this jack. ... The activity indicator inside teh button lights while files are being copied. Use this button to turn the power on page 23. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert ...
...into the memory card reader. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Microphone jack Headphone jack USB ports Copy button Power button Plug a microphone into this jack. ... The activity indicator inside teh button lights while files are being copied. Use this button to turn the power on page 23. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive Video, Audio left, and Audio right jacks (optional) IEEE 1394 port Description Insert ...
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...connector. Plug the power cord into this is preset at the factory. Make sure that this port. 8 Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port HDMI jack (optional) IEEE 1394 port USB ports S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack Headphone/front speaker jack DVI port (optional) HDMI ...jack (optional) Modem jack (optional) Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port Ethernet (network) jack Rear surround speaker jack Center/subwoofer jack Audio in/side...
...connector. Plug the power cord into this is preset at the factory. Make sure that this port. 8 Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port HDMI jack (optional) IEEE 1394 port USB ports S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack Headphone/front speaker jack DVI port (optional) HDMI ...jack (optional) Modem jack (optional) Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port Ethernet (network) jack Rear surround speaker jack Center/subwoofer jack Audio in/side...
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... port and to a DVI-capable display. Plug a modem cable into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your front left and right speakers into this jack. www.gateway.com Component Icon HDMI jack IEEE 1394 port USB ports S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers.... HDMI carries a high-quality digital video and digital audio signal. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire™) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack.
... port and to a DVI-capable display. Plug a modem cable into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your front left and right speakers into this jack. www.gateway.com Component Icon HDMI jack IEEE 1394 port USB ports S/PDIF output jack Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers.... HDMI carries a high-quality digital video and digital audio signal. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire™) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack.
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CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
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...computer desk and chair, make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface for long periods of your shoulders relax while...at or slightly below the level of time. You can avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your work area. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. • ...
...computer desk and chair, make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. • Select a flat surface for long periods of your shoulders relax while...at or slightly below the level of time. You can avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your work area. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. • ...
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Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the power, network, mouse, and keyboard cables to your computer. Both the system fan and processor fan can connect a telephone to the PHONE jack on the front of the modem cable ...
Starting your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the power, network, mouse, and keyboard cables to your computer. Both the system fan and processor fan can connect a telephone to the PHONE jack on the front of the modem cable ...
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... menu, you turn your computer's menus, see the "Customizing" chapter in your computer. If your computer Tip For more information on the keyboard or press the power button to remove all electrical power from your computer's Start menu, click (Start). Waking up your computer is much faster... see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in the power supply and system board remain energized. In order to "wake" it up. www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Turning off . 17 We recommend disconnecting the ...
... menu, you turn your computer's menus, see the "Customizing" chapter in your computer. If your computer Tip For more information on the keyboard or press the power button to remove all electrical power from your computer's Start menu, click (Start). Waking up your computer is much faster... see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in the power supply and system board remain energized. In order to "wake" it up. www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Turning off . 17 We recommend disconnecting the ...
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... 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put your computer to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. The computer turns off , then turns on the keyboard or press the power button. OR Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE twice. 18 Restarting (rebooting) your computer As a troubleshooting step, you may need to the lock...
... 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put your computer to the lock icon, then click Shut Down. The computer turns off , then turns on the keyboard or press the power button. OR Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE twice. 18 Restarting (rebooting) your computer As a troubleshooting step, you may need to the lock...
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... Press these keys to turn off, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off (about the function key actions. www.gateway.com 2 If your audio files and to adjust the volume. Function keys Audio playback keys Windows key Feature Icon Function keys Audio playback ...Application Navigation keys Numeric keypad key Description Press these keys to play your computer does not turn the computer back on. Using the keyboard The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons. See the program documentation to find out more about five seconds), then press it again...
... Press these keys to turn off, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off (about the function key actions. www.gateway.com 2 If your audio files and to adjust the volume. Function keys Audio playback keys Windows key Feature Icon Function keys Audio playback ...Application Navigation keys Numeric keypad key Description Press these keys to play your computer does not turn the computer back on. Using the keyboard The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons. See the program documentation to find out more about five seconds), then press it again...
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To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 19. To restore volume, click it again. 28 For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer. The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and ... Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard.
To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 19. To restore volume, click it again. 28 For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar. To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls: • If you are using your computer. The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and ... Up and Getting Started Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard.
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...of specially coated glass and can of air with the cloth. www.gateway.com Cleaning the keyboard You should occasionally clean the keyboard to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. 2 If you may need to replace it again. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you spill liquid on the.... To clean the monitor: • To clean an LCD flat panel monitor, use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to use it . To clean the keyboard: 1 Use an aerosol can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Squirt a little cleaner on the cloth (never directly on the...
...of specially coated glass and can of air with the cloth. www.gateway.com Cleaning the keyboard You should occasionally clean the keyboard to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. 2 If you may need to replace it again. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you spill liquid on the.... To clean the monitor: • To clean an LCD flat panel monitor, use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to use it . To clean the keyboard: 1 Use an aerosol can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Squirt a little cleaner on the cloth (never directly on the...
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... for disk errors in different places on the hard drive. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for errors. In order for your keyboard or mouse because using them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Defragmenting the information stored on the drive so each file is stored..., you try to check your computer). This process slows the hard drive performance. Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is normal. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start.
... for disk errors in different places on the hard drive. Help For more information about checking the hard drive for errors. In order for your keyboard or mouse because using them in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Defragmenting the information stored on the drive so each file is stored..., you try to check your computer). This process slows the hard drive performance. Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive is normal. www.gateway.com 3 Click Check Now, then click Start.