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... the number on the setup poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for easyto-understand information on using your User Guide for problems and conflicts and ® lets you know computers. You can trust, talk to learn more about it...
... the number on the setup poster that came with your computer. • BigFix*-Pre-installed for you on your Gateway computer, BigFix checks your computer for easyto-understand information on using your User Guide for problems and conflicts and ® lets you know computers. You can trust, talk to learn more about it...
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... is where you type in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is a linked Web page If your online user guide. Click on your computer to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you move over something, it takes you! 10 To learn... more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you're on it and see where it 's a link. Type in your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you 've connected...
... is where you type in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is a linked Web page If your online user guide. Click on your computer to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you move over something, it takes you! 10 To learn... more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you're on it and see where it 's a link. Type in your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you 've connected...
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... and type the e-mail address of the person that you want to send a message to your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address Type the... the To box [email protected] Type a short description of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your online user guide. 11 Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send.
... and type the e-mail address of the person that you want to send a message to your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail. This is the user name part of an e-mail address This is usually free with e-mail and is the Internet domain name part of an e-mail address Type the... the To box [email protected] Type a short description of your message here For more information about e-mail, see"Using the Internet"in your online user guide. 11 Your message will arrive at most e-mail addresses in the Subject box, type the e-mail message, then click Send.
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To listen to a music CD or watch a movie on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. for your computer, then click the Play button ( ). Enjoy listening to play a DVD Songs or scene selections...
To listen to a music CD or watch a movie on your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. You can also control the volume here. 12 For more information about using media, see your new Gateway computer. for your computer, then click the Play button ( ). Enjoy listening to play a DVD Songs or scene selections...
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... Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on the item and selecting Add to save by right-clicking on your Gateway computer. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to the Music folder. Note: you want to create a DVD For more information about using... Media Player. Click Burn, then select the items you must have a DVD burner to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. When your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13
... Windows Media Player and put a blank, writable DVD into the DVD burner on the item and selecting Add to save by right-clicking on your Gateway computer. rip, burn, play Create a custom music CD with easy-to the Music folder. Note: you want to create a DVD For more information about using... Media Player. Click Burn, then select the items you must have a DVD burner to create MP3s of home movies or special videos. When your online user guide or Windows Help and Support. 13
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... 360-Reduces the chances of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you if something is detected 14 For more information on security, see"Protecting...
... 360-Reduces the chances of a virus affecting your computer • BigFix-Monitors your computer for problems, and alerts you keep your online user guide. keeping your computer safe Your Gateway computer comes with hardware and software features that can help you if something is detected 14 For more information on security, see"Protecting...
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Guard against spyware, pop-ups, and other unwanted software Select and control the type and level of protection you want for your computer For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in security features designed to protect you, your family, and your online user guide. 15 To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center. securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in your computers.
Guard against spyware, pop-ups, and other unwanted software Select and control the type and level of protection you want for your computer For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in security features designed to protect you, your family, and your online user guide. 15 To view or change Windows Vista security settings, click (Start), Control Panel, Security, then click Security Center. securing the perimeter Windows Vista provides built-in your computers.
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To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. up-to-date security Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep your online user guide. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem.
To run Windows Update, click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Update and download high-priority updates. up-to-date security Windows Update If a hacker finds a way to bypass the security features built into Windows Vista, Microsoft creates a high-priority Windows update to keep your online user guide. You can schedule automatic updates with Windows Update 16 For more information on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your computer secure. You should update Windows regularly to fix the problem.
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Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your subscription to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. For more information on . You need to -date protection. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to extend your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17
Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your subscription to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. For more information on . You need to -date protection. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to extend your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your user guide. 17
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..."Protecting your Computer"in your computer for information about updates specific to your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more information on the Internet. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your online user guide.
..."Protecting your Computer"in your computer for information about updates specific to your computer Click here to go directly to the Gateway Web support site Click here, then click Tutorial to learn more information on the Internet. secure with Big Fix BigFix Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your online user guide.
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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 safely and comfortably 12 ...
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 safely and comfortably 12 ...
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CHAPTER1 About This Reference • About this guide • Accessing the online User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • For more information 1
CHAPTER1 About This Reference • About this guide • Accessing the online User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • For more information 1
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...; Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that identifies your computer model and serial...
...; Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to -read manual that identifies your computer model and serial...
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... about the Internet" in : Plug an external audio input source (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: Stereo in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. 10 Lets you can record... sound on page 30. Plug your computer (Default). This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30.
... about the Internet" in : Plug an external audio input source (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: Stereo in the online User Guide. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. 10 Lets you can record... sound on page 30. Plug your computer (Default). This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30.
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www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer's power cable. 2 Use a tool such as this switch is located on page 8. Connecting ... this when your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory, but you set to match the electrical service available in your online User Guide. In the United States, the utility power is operating in an environment such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to...
www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer's power cable. 2 Use a tool such as this switch is located on page 8. Connecting ... this when your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory, but you set to match the electrical service available in your online User Guide. In the United States, the utility power is operating in an environment such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to...
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... Down option in your computer will not be used your computer for files. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your online User Guide. When you turn off your computer from the wall outlets. In order to turn off your computer after it may enter a power-saving mode called...). Putting your computer into Sleep mode is in Sleep mode, press a key on your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer. Waking up . If your online User Guide.
... Down option in your computer will not be used your computer for files. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your online User Guide. When you turn off your computer from the wall outlets. In order to turn off your computer after it may enter a power-saving mode called...). Putting your computer into Sleep mode is in Sleep mode, press a key on your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer. Waking up . If your online User Guide.
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.... This is called right-clicking. Position the pointer over the object. Release the button to clean the mouse, see the "Customizing" chapter in your online User Guide. Quickly press and release the right mouse button once. For more information about how to the appropriate part of the computer display. Move (drag) the...
.... This is called right-clicking. Position the pointer over the object. Release the button to clean the mouse, see the "Customizing" chapter in your online User Guide. Quickly press and release the right mouse button once. For more information about how to the appropriate part of the computer display. Move (drag) the...
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... to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. For more information about playing Blu-ray Discs, see your online User Guide. For more information about playing DVDs, see your online User Guide. 25 Use a music program or Windows Media Player on a single disc. Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc ...Blu-ray Disc can hold 50 GB of files, about 23 hours of standard-definition video, or about playing CDs, see your online User Guide. www.gateway.com Playing discs Playing a CD Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. A standard compact disc (CD) can hold an entire...
... to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. For more information about playing Blu-ray Discs, see your online User Guide. For more information about playing DVDs, see your online User Guide. 25 Use a music program or Windows Media Player on a single disc. Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc ...Blu-ray Disc can hold 50 GB of files, about 23 hours of standard-definition video, or about playing CDs, see your online User Guide. www.gateway.com Playing discs Playing a CD Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. A standard compact disc (CD) can hold an entire...
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...can also create video files from music CDs. Copying optical discs You can copy optical discs to your computer. For more information, see your online User Guide. SMC/XD memory slot SD/MMC Serial slot 26 CF I/II/MD slot MS Serial slot USB ports One-touch Copy button For more . Using... a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. You can also use the memory card reader to your online User Guide. For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more...
...can also create video files from music CDs. Copying optical discs You can copy optical discs to your computer. For more information, see your online User Guide. SMC/XD memory slot SD/MMC Serial slot 26 CF I/II/MD slot MS Serial slot USB ports One-touch Copy button For more . Using... a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. You can also use the memory card reader to your online User Guide. For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more...
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... the jumper as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that are using the new hard drive as instructed by the drive's user guide. 5 Slide the new hard drive into the cage, then secure it to the cage using either the two screws you removed previously or mounting screws...
... the jumper as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that are using the new hard drive as instructed by the drive's user guide. 5 Slide the new hard drive into the cage, then secure it to the cage using either the two screws you removed previously or mounting screws...