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... eSupport 4 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Front 10 Back 12 Right side 14 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 15 Accessories 16 3 Getting...discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 19 Protecting from power source problems 20 Starting your computer 20 Waking up your computer 21 Turning off your computer 22 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 23 Using the cord cover 24 Locking your computer 25 Adjusting the ...
... eSupport 4 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Front 10 Back 12 Right side 14 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 15 Accessories 16 3 Getting...discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 19 Protecting from power source problems 20 Starting your computer 20 Waking up your computer 21 Turning off your computer 22 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 23 Using the cord cover 24 Locking your computer 25 Adjusting the ...
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...Using the CD or DVD drive" on page 43 and "Creating CDs and DVDs" on -screen display) and adjust the computer display settings. www.gateway.com 11 For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 40. Use these buttons to store smaller files on page 41. For more information..., see "Using the diskette drive" on page 43. To access this jack to turn the power on your drive, see "Using the memory card reader" on diskettes. Diskette drive or memory card reader CD/DVD/Recordable drive Power...
...Using the CD or DVD drive" on page 43 and "Creating CDs and DVDs" on -screen display) and adjust the computer display settings. www.gateway.com 11 For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 40. Use these buttons to store smaller files on page 41. For more information..., see "Using the diskette drive" on page 43. To access this jack to turn the power on your drive, see "Using the memory card reader" on diskettes. Diskette drive or memory card reader CD/DVD/Recordable drive Power...
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Chapter 3 Getting Started ■ Using your computer safely ■ Protecting your computer from power source problems ■ Turning your computer on and off ■ Adjusting the volume ■ Using the keyboard and the mouse ■ Using the computer display ■ Installing peripheral devices 17
Chapter 3 Getting Started ■ Using your computer safely ■ Protecting your computer from power source problems ■ Turning your computer on and off ■ Adjusting the volume ■ Using the keyboard and the mouse ■ Using the computer display ■ Installing peripheral devices 17
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...-in Standby, the power indicator flashes. While in variable speed fan. If your computer is running at times to set up your computer. www.gateway.com 21 Both the system fan and processor can run at different speeds at high speed and a decrease in the fan noise when it switches...proper system cooling. Waking up . In addition, your hard drive. 3 If you have not used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, it up your computer When you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the on your computer uses a powerful processor...
...-in Standby, the power indicator flashes. While in variable speed fan. If your computer is running at times to set up your computer. www.gateway.com 21 Both the system fan and processor can run at different speeds at high speed and a decrease in the fan noise when it switches...proper system cooling. Waking up . In addition, your hard drive. 3 If you have not used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, it up your computer When you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the on your computer uses a powerful processor...
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... modem cable from the wall outlets. Important If for about five seconds, then release it. 22 www.gateway.com Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Windows shuts down... and turns off your computer, press and hold the power button for some reason you turn off your computer. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To turn off your computer, certain components in the power ...
... modem cable from the wall outlets. Important If for about five seconds, then release it. 22 www.gateway.com Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. Windows shuts down... and turns off your computer, press and hold the power button for some reason you turn off your computer. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To turn off your computer, certain components in the power ...
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...Click End Task. 4 Click X in the top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to restart (reboot) your computer does not respond, turn it . When the checks are not responding. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer. If closing unresponsive programs does... may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off , press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. www.gateway.com 23 Important If your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. ...
...Click End Task. 4 Click X in the top-right corner of the regular startup process, a program to restart (reboot) your computer does not respond, turn it . When the checks are not responding. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer. If closing unresponsive programs does... may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off , press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. www.gateway.com 23 Important If your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. ...
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For more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 26 www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the overall volume and the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control ... Windows, see "Using the keyboard" on your computer. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 27.
For more information, see "Adjusting the Volume" in your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 26 www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks For instructions on how to adjust the overall volume and the volume of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control ... Windows, see "Using the keyboard" on your computer. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of specific sound devices in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 27.
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Using the keyboard Standard keyboard This keyboard is turned on. Press these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is the basic model of a document. Function keys Navigation keys Indicators Windows ... beginning of a document, or to the end of keyboard available with other keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). www.gateway.com 27 Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. Press the corresponding key to find out more about the function key actions. Function...
Using the keyboard Standard keyboard This keyboard is turned on. Press these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is the basic model of a document. Function keys Navigation keys Indicators Windows ... beginning of a document, or to the end of keyboard available with other keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). www.gateway.com 27 Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. Press the corresponding key to find out more about the function key actions. Function...
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... to learn more about function key actions. This key can also be used in Windows. Show if your computer. Multifunction keyboard This keyboard is turned on. 28 www.gateway.com Move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. Access shortcut menus and help to the end of a document. Use these...
... to learn more about function key actions. This key can also be used in Windows. Show if your computer. Multifunction keyboard This keyboard is turned on. 28 www.gateway.com Move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. Access shortcut menus and help to the end of a document. Use these...
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Volume up My Documents E-mail Internet Special-function buttons Icons Previous Play/Pause Press to open another program. You can customize this button to ... www.gateway.com 29 You can customize this button to open another program. Return to the next CD track or DVD chapter. Decrease the volume. My Documents ... or DVD chapter. Open your e-mail program. Special-function buttons Previous Stop Play/Pause Next Volume down Stop the play of CD or DVD. Mute Turn off all sound.
Volume up My Documents E-mail Internet Special-function buttons Icons Previous Play/Pause Press to open another program. You can customize this button to ... www.gateway.com 29 You can customize this button to open another program. Return to the next CD track or DVD chapter. Decrease the volume. My Documents ... or DVD chapter. Open your e-mail program. Special-function buttons Previous Stop Play/Pause Next Volume down Stop the play of CD or DVD. Mute Turn off all sound.
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...settings for the display. OSD active: Press to the settings, even if you make to deselect a menu screen. Your computer saves changes you turn off the display. adjust + adjust button button EXIT SOURCE button ■ Auto. Press again to adjust the brightness. ■ Exit/Source....about software controls, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in Windows). To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. OSD active: Press to exit the OSD. AUTO button MENU SELECT button - Press again to move through menu screens and adjust ...
...settings for the display. OSD active: Press to the settings, even if you make to deselect a menu screen. Your computer saves changes you turn off the display. adjust + adjust button button EXIT SOURCE button ■ Auto. Press again to adjust the brightness. ■ Exit/Source....about software controls, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in Windows). To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. OSD active: Press to exit the OSD. AUTO button MENU SELECT button - Press again to move through menu screens and adjust ...
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...memory card into the memory card slot as indicated in a slot at a time. Caution Do not remove the media or turn off the computer while the media reader activity indicator is blinking. Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your computer ...will not recognize your memory card reader until you turn off the computer. If you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to stop blinking, then pull the ...lose data. Also, remove the media from the reader before you restart the computer. 42 www.gateway.com
...memory card into the memory card slot as indicated in a slot at a time. Caution Do not remove the media or turn off the computer while the media reader activity indicator is blinking. Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your computer ...will not recognize your memory card reader until you turn off the computer. If you use the remove hardware icon in the taskbar to stop blinking, then pull the ...lose data. Also, remove the media from the reader before you restart the computer. 42 www.gateway.com
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2 Click Scan for Viruses area, then under Actions, click Scan. Scan 3 Click the type of scan you want to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your computer and leave it off for at least 30 seconds. 3 Turn on -screen instructions to make in the Scan for Viruses. To remove a virus: 1 If Norton AntiVirus finds a virus, follow all on your computer and rescan for the virus. 50 www.gateway.com
2 Click Scan for Viruses area, then under Actions, click Scan. Scan 3 Click the type of scan you want to remove the virus. 2 Turn off your computer and leave it off for at least 30 seconds. 3 Turn on -screen instructions to make in the Scan for Viruses. To remove a virus: 1 If Norton AntiVirus finds a virus, follow all on your computer and rescan for the virus. 50 www.gateway.com
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... 4 When the program has finished, click Finish. Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of your computer. www.gateway.com 51 Always turn off , but some electrical current still flows through your system. The LiveUpdate wizard opens. 3 Follow the on components. To update ...9632; Cotton swabs ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off your computer and other parts of air that you purchased your computer and other peripherals before cleaning any components. Use a damp, ...
... 4 When the program has finished, click Finish. Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can of your computer. www.gateway.com 51 Always turn off , but some electrical current still flows through your system. The LiveUpdate wizard opens. 3 Follow the on components. To update ...9632; Cotton swabs ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off your computer and other parts of air that you purchased your computer and other peripherals before cleaning any components. Use a damp, ...
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...-like extension to replace it. Cleaning the computer display Use a soft cloth and water to use it dries, you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the inside of dust. If the keyboard does not work after it again. Squirt a little water on... be scratched or damaged by air circulated through the vents on the screen), and wipe the screen with a damp lint-free cloth 52 www.gateway.com Cleaning the mouse If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer screen or becomes difficult to drip any water into the vents...
...-like extension to replace it. Cleaning the computer display Use a soft cloth and water to use it dries, you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the inside of dust. If the keyboard does not work after it again. Squirt a little water on... be scratched or damaged by air circulated through the vents on the screen), and wipe the screen with a damp lint-free cloth 52 www.gateway.com Cleaning the mouse If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer screen or becomes difficult to drip any water into the vents...
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To clean your trackball mouse: 1 Turn the mouse upside down. 2 Rotate the retaining ring on the bottom of the mouse counter-clockwise, then remove the retaining ring and mouse ball. 3 Remove any dust, lint, or dirt from the mouse ball with a soft cloth. 4 Clean the mouse rollers with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol. Mouse rollers 5 Replace the mouse ball and lock the retaining ring into place. www.gateway.com 53
To clean your trackball mouse: 1 Turn the mouse upside down. 2 Rotate the retaining ring on the bottom of the mouse counter-clockwise, then remove the retaining ring and mouse ball. 3 Remove any dust, lint, or dirt from the mouse ball with a soft cloth. 4 Clean the mouse rollers with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol. Mouse rollers 5 Replace the mouse ball and lock the retaining ring into place. www.gateway.com 53
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...computer. Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. Before opening the case. www.gateway.com 55 Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Warning...computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to dangerous electrical voltages and ...
...computer. Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you open the computer case. Before opening the case. www.gateway.com 55 Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Warning...computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach it to dangerous electrical voltages and ...
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... cables. 3 Press the power button to drain any residual power from the case and set the panel aside. 56 www.gateway.com To remove the back panel: 1 Turn off your computer, then unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Warning To avoid ...exposure to internal components. Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and...
... cables. 3 Press the power button to drain any residual power from the case and set the panel aside. 56 www.gateway.com To remove the back panel: 1 Turn off your computer, then unplug the power cord, modem cable, and network cable before opening the case. Warning To avoid ...exposure to internal components. Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and...
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www.gateway.com 63 When the module is shown at the bottom of memory in your computer is secure, you are adding a memory module to an empty ... should secure the memory module automatically. OR If you hear a click. 5 Close the case by following the instructions in "Closing the case" on page 57. 6 Turn on the memory module bank and press firmly into the bank. Click System. The amount of the System Properties window in Category View). The tabs...
www.gateway.com 63 When the module is shown at the bottom of memory in your computer is secure, you are adding a memory module to an empty ... should secure the memory module automatically. OR If you hear a click. 5 Close the case by following the instructions in "Closing the case" on page 57. 6 Turn on the memory module bank and press firmly into the bank. Click System. The amount of the System Properties window in Category View). The tabs...
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icon in the taskbar, then select the PC Card name and Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. 2 Release the eject button by pressing the PC Card eject button once. 3 Eject the PC Card by pressing the eject button again. www.gateway.com 65 Turn off your computer. Removing a PC Card To remove a PC Card: 1 Click the remove hardware click Stop. -OR-
icon in the taskbar, then select the PC Card name and Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. 2 Release the eject button by pressing the PC Card eject button once. 3 Eject the PC Card by pressing the eject button again. www.gateway.com 65 Turn off your computer. Removing a PC Card To remove a PC Card: 1 Click the remove hardware click Stop. -OR-