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Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu.
Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them Add icons of your own This is the Windows desktop Click (Start) to access programs and to turn off your computer 4 For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. Other icons may be added depending on your screen is the Windows desktop. we do Windows After you start your computer and complete the Windows® setup, the first thing you'll see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support in the Start menu.
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Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you're on it and see where it takes you! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" ...;ng the 'net Explore the World Wide Web with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The address bar is where you type in your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you 've connected with. Click on your computer to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you move over...
Type in an Internet address, such as www.gateway.com, click Go, and you're on it and see where it takes you! 10 To learn more about the Internet, see "Using the Internet" ...;ng the 'net Explore the World Wide Web with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The address bar is where you type in your pointer arrow turns into a hand when you 've connected with. Click on your computer to the Internet, click (Start), then click Internet or the ISP you move over...
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virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your subscription to -date protection. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. For more information on . You need to extend your user guide. 17
virus-free with virus, spyware, firewall, and phishing protection turned on security, see"Protecting Your Computer"in your subscription to -date protection. Keep virus definitions current to ensure up-to update Norton 360 after the complimentary trial period ends. To run Norton 360, click (Start), All Programs, Norton 360, then click Norton 360. Your computer came with Norton 360 Norton 360 Norton 360 helps protect your computer from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. For more information on . You need to extend your user guide. 17
8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide
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... information about printing documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. The document prints. To print a document: 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper. 2 Start the program and open . 4 Double-click the document file name. Type printing in the Search Help box, then...4 Set the print options, then click Print. Help For more information about opening files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 15 www.gateway.com 3 Click Folders to open the Folders list, then click the folder you must have access to open the document. 3 Click File, then click...
... information about printing documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. The document prints. To print a document: 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper. 2 Start the program and open . 4 Double-click the document file name. Type printing in the Search Help box, then...4 Set the print options, then click Print. Help For more information about opening files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 15 www.gateway.com 3 Click Folders to open the Folders list, then click the folder you must have access to open the document. 3 Click File, then click...
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...Fax and Scan lets you prepare to one local fax modem, although you specified. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is turned on page 57. To check your e-mail using Windows Mail: 1 Connect to the e-mail address you can connect your dial-up modem. For ...Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan comes pre-installed with your computer from viruses, check any e-mail attachments using anti-virus software. www.gateway.com 5 Type the subject of the window. 21 For more information, see the online help for attaching it to multiple fax servers or devices...
...Fax and Scan lets you prepare to one local fax modem, although you specified. Windows Fax and Scan opens. 2 If Windows Fax and Scan is turned on page 57. To check your e-mail using Windows Mail: 1 Connect to the e-mail address you can connect your dial-up modem. For ...Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan comes pre-installed with your computer from viruses, check any e-mail attachments using anti-virus software. www.gateway.com 5 Type the subject of the window. 21 For more information, see the online help for attaching it to multiple fax servers or devices...
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www.gateway.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle ...to play an optical disc: Shortcut Insert disc ➧ Windows Media Player automatically plays 1 Make sure that the speakers are turned on or headphones are all optical discs. CDs, DVDs, HD-DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs are plugged in and that use... information about using Windows Media Player, click Help. Playing optical discs Optical discs are flat discs that the volume is turned up. 2 Insert an optical disc into the optical disc drive. 29 You may not be able to the next ...
www.gateway.com 3 Click one of the following to control playback: Repeat Rewind Fast forward Volume Shuffle ...to play an optical disc: Shortcut Insert disc ➧ Windows Media Player automatically plays 1 Make sure that the speakers are turned on or headphones are all optical discs. CDs, DVDs, HD-DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs are plugged in and that use... information about using Windows Media Player, click Help. Playing optical discs Optical discs are flat discs that the volume is turned up. 2 Insert an optical disc into the optical disc drive. 29 You may not be able to the next ...
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... Current wireless Ethernet standards include the following: • 802.11a - 54Mbps • 802.11b - 11Mbps • 802.11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 45 www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer is identified by a label or a switch. Plug the other end into a grounded...
... Current wireless Ethernet standards include the following: • 802.11a - 54Mbps • 802.11b - 11Mbps • 802.11g - 54Mbps • 802.11n - 540Mbps 45 www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer is identified by a label or a switch. Plug the other end into a grounded...
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... the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is a language computers use to talk to your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. We recommend you turned on your network need to your computer. When networking is set up the network connection on your computer and workgroup the first time you use...
... the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is a language computers use to talk to your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. We recommend you turned on your network need to your computer. When networking is set up the network connection on your computer and workgroup the first time you use...
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...information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with the patterns described in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off any actions suggested. • If you are unable to connect to the documentation that your home network is plugged in and ...Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Take any firewall software on . • Refer to your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that has built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Adding a printer to your...
...information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with the patterns described in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off any actions suggested. • If you are unable to connect to the documentation that your home network is plugged in and ...Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Take any firewall software on . • Refer to your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that has built-in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Adding a printer to your...
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All shared drives and folders are displayed, click the option bar under the menu bar, then click Turn on network discover and file sharing. 3 Double-click the name of the drive or folder can : • View shared drives and folders • Map a network ...
All shared drives and folders are displayed, click the option bar under the menu bar, then click Turn on network discover and file sharing. 3 Double-click the name of the drive or folder can : • View shared drives and folders • Map a network ...
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www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect to a Bluetooth personal area network: 1 Turn on -screen instructions. To print files across the network, you must install the.... Important Your computer may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. To install a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. ...
www.gateway.com Printing files across the network Important Before you can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you want to connect to a Bluetooth personal area network: 1 Turn on -screen instructions. To print files across the network, you must install the.... Important Your computer may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. To install a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Bluetooth Devices. ...
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...security is preventing your computer from using your computer. If you forget your password, you will have to enter your password when you turn on your computer. Kensington lock slot The first step in computer security is very secure, and you cannot replace the information stored ... utility. Windows user accounts Windows lets you can also limit the programs that a user can remember. You have to return your computer to Gateway so we can buy a cable lock at most electronics stores and many department stores. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer Hardware security Although you may...
...security is preventing your computer from using your computer. If you forget your password, you will have to enter your password when you turn on your computer. Kensington lock slot The first step in computer security is very secure, and you cannot replace the information stored ... utility. Windows user accounts Windows lets you can also limit the programs that a user can remember. You have to return your computer to Gateway so we can buy a cable lock at most electronics stores and many department stores. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer Hardware security Although you may...
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...this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need to accommodate additional windows. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the primary monitor (both ...the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click to roughly double the size of the primary display, or as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in...
...this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need to accommodate additional windows. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on the screen of each monitor. 8 To use the second monitor or projector as a "mirror" (duplicate) of the primary monitor (both ...the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click to roughly double the size of the primary display, or as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in...
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www.gateway.com Changing mouse settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. To change between user accounts without turning off your computer. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you do not want . Adding and modifying user accounts You can adjust the ...
www.gateway.com Changing mouse settings Help For more information about mouse settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. To change between user accounts without turning off your computer. The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 2 Change the settings you do not want . Adding and modifying user accounts You can adjust the ...
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Type power plan or power management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. To change power ...saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. You can select one of power settings) let you want, then click Save changes. 73 The Select a power plan dialog box opens. 2 Click a power...
Type power plan or power management in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com Changing power-saving settings Changing the power plan Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. To change power ...saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. You can select one of power settings) let you want, then click Save changes. 73 The Select a power plan dialog box opens. 2 Click a power...
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The Speech Recognition Options window opens. 2 Click one of the following settings to start setting up speech recognition: • Start Speech Recognition turns on page 71. Setting up parental controls You can use parental controls to create typed text from your voice. To set up parental controls for ...
The Speech Recognition Options window opens. 2 Click one of the following settings to start setting up speech recognition: • Start Speech Recognition turns on page 71. Setting up parental controls You can use parental controls to create typed text from your voice. To set up parental controls for ...
8513029R - Gateway Setup Guide
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...cations subject to a DVI video port. P RW0 9 0 0 0 0 1 For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. For help make setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on your telephone to the telephone jack. 5 ...wireless mouse or keyboard, follow the instructions that came with your online User Guide. 6 Connect the power cord 7 Turn on the power ( ) Connect the power cable to Turn on the monitor and the computer, then plug it . 4 Connect the modem (optional) Connect the telephone modem cable...
...cations subject to a DVI video port. P RW0 9 0 0 0 0 1 For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. For help make setting up your computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on your telephone to the telephone jack. 5 ...wireless mouse or keyboard, follow the instructions that came with your online User Guide. 6 Connect the power cord 7 Turn on the power ( ) Connect the power cable to Turn on the monitor and the computer, then plug it . 4 Connect the modem (optional) Connect the telephone modem cable...
8513217 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide
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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Digital media manager 8 Media control panel 8 Multimedia panel 8 Back 9 ... 16 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 17 Connecting a dial-up modem 17 Starting your computer 18 Waking up your computer 19 Turning off your computer 19 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 20 Opening the hideaway port panels 21 Using the keyboard 21 Using the mouse 23 ...
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5 Front 6 Digital media manager 8 Media control panel 8 Multimedia panel 8 Back 9 ... 16 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 17 Connecting a dial-up modem 17 Starting your computer 18 Waking up your computer 19 Turning off your computer 19 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 20 Opening the hideaway port panels 21 Using the keyboard 21 Using the mouse 23 ...
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... devices into these carriers, then back up files" on page 29. Optical drive eject Press these buttons to control media playback. www.gateway.com Component Description Media navigation Press these buttons to open the optical drive disc tray. Digital media manager Insert a memory card from a...jack-Connect an RCA cable for removable storage. Removable hard drive carriers Install a new hard drive to one of two-channel (stereo) audio to turn the power on . USB ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard,...
... devices into these carriers, then back up files" on page 29. Optical drive eject Press these buttons to control media playback. www.gateway.com Component Description Media navigation Press these buttons to open the optical drive disc tray. Digital media manager Insert a memory card from a...jack-Connect an RCA cable for removable storage. Removable hard drive carriers Install a new hard drive to one of two-channel (stereo) audio to turn the power on . USB ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard,...
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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 • Opening the hideaway port panels • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the digital media manager • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 13
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 • Opening the hideaway port panels • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the digital media manager • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 13