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Contents Getting started with Windows 4 Windows Welcome Center 7 Getting help 8 Internet 10 E-mail 11 Using CDs and DVDs 12 Safety and security 14 Improving performance 19 Restoring your system 20
Contents Getting started with Windows 4 Windows Welcome Center 7 Getting help 8 Internet 10 E-mail 11 Using CDs and DVDs 12 Safety and security 14 Improving performance 19 Restoring your system 20
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Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you 've connected with. Just connect your online user guide. surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web with ... address bar is a linked Web page If your way. Click on your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you move over something, it takes you! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is...
Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you 've connected with. Just connect your online user guide. surfing the 'net Explore the World Wide Web with ... address bar is a linked Web page If your way. Click on your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you move over something, it takes you! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" in the Internet address or URL (Universal Resource Locator) This is a Web page This is...
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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 ...Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 9 Viewing drives 9 Creating folders 10 Copying and moving files and folders 10...
Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3 Chapter 2: Using Windows 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 ...Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8 Working with files and folders 9 Viewing drives 9 Creating folders 10 Copying and moving files and folders 10...
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...) the file or folder that you paste it . For information about renaming folders, see "Viewing drives" on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 10
...) the file or folder that you paste it . For information about renaming folders, see "Viewing drives" on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 10
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The Location Information dialog box opens. 10 Type your information in the spaces provided, then click OK. The Dialing Rules dialog box opens. 23 If you have not set up a dialing rule, select New Rule from the menu. The Sender Information dialog box opens. 8 Type your location information, then click OK. The New Fax dialog box opens. 9 To enter optional dialing rule information, click Dialing Rule and select a rule from the menu. www.gateway.com 7 Create your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list.
The Location Information dialog box opens. 10 Type your information in the spaces provided, then click OK. The Dialing Rules dialog box opens. 23 If you have not set up a dialing rule, select New Rule from the menu. The Sender Information dialog box opens. 8 Type your location information, then click OK. The New Fax dialog box opens. 9 To enter optional dialing rule information, click Dialing Rule and select a rule from the menu. www.gateway.com 7 Create your fax, then open the Cover Page menu by clicking the arrow and selecting a cover page from the list.
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... a LAN. The primary purpose of a WAN is to a computer on a home network. The largest and most common way to one person. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. The router is an example of two or more computers...
... a LAN. The primary purpose of a WAN is to a computer on a home network. The largest and most common way to one person. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. The router is an example of two or more computers...
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...Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on the left. If one . 43 www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all of your computer is listed. Cable/DSL modem Router Equipment you need: • Two or more ...) • Ethernet cables connecting all of the network equipment When buying your router, be either standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000). The Ethernet device installed in front of Network adapters. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click ...
...Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on the left. If one . 43 www.gateway.com Attached to the router are all of your computer is listed. Cable/DSL modem Router Equipment you need: • Two or more ...) • Ethernet cables connecting all of the network equipment When buying your router, be either standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000). The Ethernet device installed in front of Network adapters. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click ...
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..., and error messages. OR Click an event in the appropriate folder. 3 To test a sound you have selected, click Test. 4 Click OK to save your desk. 10 Click OK. To change the sounds that play for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. The Sound dialog box opens. 2 Click the Sound Scheme...
..., and error messages. OR Click an event in the appropriate folder. 3 To test a sound you have selected, click Test. 4 Click OK to save your desk. 10 Click OK. To change the sounds that play for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. The Sound dialog box opens. 2 Click the Sound Scheme...
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... each program you want to restrict access to create a report for any user. The activity report includes such information as: • Top 10 Web sites visited • Most recent 10 Web sites blocked • File downloads • Applications run • Logon times 80 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 Click the level of access you...
... each program you want to restrict access to create a report for any user. The activity report includes such information as: • Top 10 Web sites visited • Most recent 10 Web sites blocked • File downloads • Applications run • Logon times 80 CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 4 Click the level of access you...
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... 18, 42, 44 CD adding tracks to library 33 creating audio 34 creating data 37 editing track information 33 playing music 29 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9, 16 window 9, 16 color changing scheme 65 depth 64 high contrast scheme 74 computers naming 47 configuring ...folders 10 D deleting files and folders 6, 11, 16 desktop adding icon 8 adding shortcut 8 adjusting settings 64 changing background 65 changing color 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 ...
... 18, 42, 44 CD adding tracks to library 33 creating audio 34 creating data 37 editing track information 33 playing music 29 clipboard 10 close button 9 closing program 9, 16 window 9, 16 color changing scheme 65 depth 64 high contrast scheme 74 computers naming 47 configuring ...folders 10 D deleting files and folders 6, 11, 16 desktop adding icon 8 adding shortcut 8 adjusting settings 64 changing background 65 changing color 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 ...
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...-sharing 51 viewing list 9 finding files and folders 12, 13 Help and Support topics 2 folders copying 10, 16 creating 10 cutting 10 deleting 6, 11, 16 finding 12, 13 moving 10 opening 9 pasting 10, 16 recovering 11 renaming 16 searching for 12, 13 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 ...
...-sharing 51 viewing list 9 finding files and folders 12, 13 Help and Support topics 2 folders copying 10, 16 creating 10 cutting 10 deleting 6, 11, 16 finding 12, 13 moving 10 opening 9 pasting 10, 16 recovering 11 renaming 16 searching for 12, 13 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 ...
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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 ... scheduling computer use 78 scheduling Internet access 78 setting up 76 time limits,setting 78 password hard drive 56 startup 56 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 42 playing audio CD 29 audio file 28 multimedia files 28 music CD 29 video files...
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 ... scheduling computer use 78 scheduling Internet access 78 setting up 76 time limits,setting 78 password hard drive 56 startup 56 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 42 playing audio CD 29 audio file 28 multimedia files 28 music CD 29 video files...
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... voice recognition 76 W WAN 42 WAV file playing 28 Web browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 42 window 8 changing colors 65 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 ...Windows changing background 65 clipboard 10 86 Search utility 12 user accounts 56 Windows Fax and Scan 21 Windows Media Center 38 help 3 starting 38 Windows Media Player building music library...
... voice recognition 76 W WAN 42 WAV file playing 28 Web browser 18, 19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 19 downloading files 20 Gateway 2 wide area network (WAN) 42 window 8 changing colors 65 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 ...Windows changing background 65 clipboard 10 86 Search utility 12 user accounts 56 Windows Fax and Scan 21 Windows Media Center 38 help 3 starting 38 Windows Media Player building music library...
8513217 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide
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... multiple monitors 36 Using a removable hard drive 36 Setting up RAID 36 About RAID 36 RAID 0 for performance 36 RAID 1 for security 38 RAID 5 and 10 for both performance and security . . . . 38 Preparing your computer for RAID 40 Configuring RAID 40 Getting help 41 Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer 43 Preventing static...
... multiple monitors 36 Using a removable hard drive 36 Setting up RAID 36 About RAID 36 RAID 0 for performance 36 RAID 1 for security 38 RAID 5 and 10 for both performance and security . . . . 38 Preparing your computer for RAID 40 Configuring RAID 40 Getting help 41 Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer 43 Preventing static...
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... Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this connector. Connect an HDMI video device to remove the left side panel. 10 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 17. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 34. Plug...
... Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this connector. Connect an HDMI video device to remove the left side panel. 10 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 17. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 34. Plug...
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... relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to focus on windows and by installing shades or curtains on distant objects. This position lets... of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you use your computer in your work area. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the screen or shine directly into your eyes. Setting up your computer...
... relieve pressure on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to focus on windows and by installing shades or curtains on distant objects. This position lets... of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you use your computer in your work area. www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the screen or shine directly into your eyes. Setting up your computer...
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.... 3 Turn off your computer, then remove the hard drive and store it in your online User Guide. Your computer supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. For more efficiently. To use a removable hard drive for use multiple hard drives more information, see "Backing up multiple monitors, see multiple hard drives as...
.... 3 Turn off your computer, then remove the hard drive and store it in your online User Guide. Your computer supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. For more efficiently. To use a removable hard drive for use multiple hard drives more information, see "Backing up multiple monitors, see multiple hard drives as...
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Maintaining simultaneous, complete copies of files across drives improves overall performance, and the parity information provides data protection. RAID 5 and 10 for security RAID 1 maintains a complete copy of all drives. Because of this error correction, small file read/write errors can be quickly and automatically fixed ...
Maintaining simultaneous, complete copies of files across drives improves overall performance, and the parity information provides data protection. RAID 5 and 10 for security RAID 1 maintains a complete copy of all drives. Because of this error correction, small file read/write errors can be quickly and automatically fixed ...
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www.gateway.com In the following graphic, each letter represents a unique block of the smallest drive. RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 1 A A C C E E B B D D F F Drawback A RAID 5 array is treated as one drive with the capacity of all but one drive failure in a RAID 10 array, your computer recognizes a single drive with ..., and 200 GB) in each column represents a separate hard drive. RAID 5 A1 A2 AP B1 BP B2 CP C1 C2 Understanding RAID 10 RAID 10 (also called RAID 1+0 or RAID 1&0) contains sets of RAID 1 mirrors acting as a single drive with 400 GB total capacity. 39 The...
www.gateway.com In the following graphic, each letter represents a unique block of the smallest drive. RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 1 A A C C E E B B D D F F Drawback A RAID 5 array is treated as one drive with the capacity of all but one drive failure in a RAID 10 array, your computer recognizes a single drive with ..., and 200 GB) in each column represents a separate hard drive. RAID 5 A1 A2 AP B1 BP B2 CP C1 C2 Understanding RAID 10 RAID 10 (also called RAID 1+0 or RAID 1&0) contains sets of RAID 1 mirrors acting as a single drive with 400 GB total capacity. 39 The...
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...are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 7 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The amount of memory in "Replacing the side panels" on page 48. 8 Reconnect the cables ... computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - www.gateway.com 4 If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module...
...are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 7 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The amount of memory in "Replacing the side panels" on page 48. 8 Reconnect the cables ... computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - www.gateway.com 4 If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module...