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Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 1 Front 2 Back 4 Identifying your model 6 Gateway model number 6 Gateway serial number 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Finding your specifications 7 Accessories 8 2 Getting Started 11 Working safely 12 Reducing eye strain 12 ...buttons 20 Mouse 22 Using the mouse 23 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 24 3 Getting Help 25 Help and Support 26 Searching for a topic 26 Online help 27 Gateway Web site 28 Using eSupport 28 4 Windows Basics 31 About the Windows environment 32 Using the desktop 33 ...
Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 1 Front 2 Back 4 Identifying your model 6 Gateway model number 6 Gateway serial number 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Finding your specifications 7 Accessories 8 2 Getting Started 11 Working safely 12 Reducing eye strain 12 ...buttons 20 Mouse 22 Using the mouse 23 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 24 3 Getting Help 25 Help and Support 26 Searching for a topic 26 Online help 27 Gateway Web site 28 Using eSupport 28 4 Windows Basics 31 About the Windows environment 32 Using the desktop 33 ...
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... Memory 228 Modem 229 Monitor 233 Mouse 235 Power 235 Printer 236 Sound 237 Using the BIOS Setup utility 238 Telephone support 240 Before calling Gateway Technical Support 240 Telephone support 241 Tutoring and training 242 Self-help 242 Tutoring 242 Training 243 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 245 Index 255 vi
... Memory 228 Modem 229 Monitor 233 Mouse 235 Power 235 Printer 236 Sound 237 Using the BIOS Setup utility 238 Telephone support 240 Before calling Gateway Technical Support 240 Telephone support 241 Tutoring and training 242 Self-help 242 Tutoring 242 Training 243 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 245 Index 255 vi
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... The label on the customer invoice that identifies your computer model. Click Start, Help and Support, then click View product serial number. Gateway serial number You can locate the Gateway serial number: ■ Printed on a white sticker on the back of your computer case. ■ ...Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the side of your computer case contains information that came with your computer. Gateway Technical Support will need this section are for assistance. The invoice also contains your customer ID number. ■ Displayed in ...
... The label on the customer invoice that identifies your computer model. Click Start, Help and Support, then click View product serial number. Gateway serial number You can locate the Gateway serial number: ■ Printed on a white sticker on the back of your computer case. ■ ...Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the side of your computer case contains information that came with your computer. Gateway Technical Support will need this section are for assistance. The invoice also contains your customer ID number. ■ Displayed in ...
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www.gateway.com 7 The eSupport page also has links to the My Computer Info link in Help and Support or visit Gateway's eSupport page at support.gateway.com. For more information about your specifications For more information, see "Using eSupport" on page 28. Finding your specifications Finding your computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, go to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications.
www.gateway.com 7 The eSupport page also has links to the My Computer Info link in Help and Support or visit Gateway's eSupport page at support.gateway.com. For more information about your specifications For more information, see "Using eSupport" on page 28. Finding your specifications Finding your computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, go to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications.
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... computers, play multiplayer games, and even share one Internet connection. You can attach your computers wirelessly. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Accessories Gateway offers accessories that you can view and edit on your computer. Home networking kit With a home networking kit, you can network..., or "link", two or more computers in a file. Imaging equipment A digital camera lets you take movies that can help you...
... computers, play multiplayer games, and even share one Internet connection. You can attach your computers wirelessly. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Accessories Gateway offers accessories that you can view and edit on your computer. Home networking kit With a home networking kit, you can network..., or "link", two or more computers in a file. Imaging equipment A digital camera lets you take movies that can help you...
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... your shoulders relax while you type. ■ Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use the keyboard and mouse. www.gateway.com 13 Working safely Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up your computer so the display is no higher than... not adjustable or is too tall, consider using a keyboard drawer. ■ Use an adjustable chair that the desk is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. ■ Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms...
... your shoulders relax while you type. ■ Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the seat, or use the keyboard and mouse. www.gateway.com 13 Working safely Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up your computer so the display is no higher than... not adjustable or is too tall, consider using a keyboard drawer. ■ Use an adjustable chair that the desk is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. ■ Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms...
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... function keys for different purposes. Press the corresponding key to find out more about the function key actions. www.gateway.com 19 Multifunction keyboard Multifunction keyboard Function keys Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application Directional key keys Numeric keypad Press...program documentation to activate the function. Show if your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). Use these ...
... function keys for different purposes. Press the corresponding key to find out more about the function key actions. www.gateway.com 19 Multifunction keyboard Multifunction keyboard Function keys Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application Directional key keys Numeric keypad Press...program documentation to activate the function. Show if your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). Use these ...
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... E-mail Internet Special-function buttons Icons Previous Play/Pause Press to... Return to the next CD track or DVD chapter. Help Open online help. 20 www.gateway.com Stop Next Volume down Mute Help Search Volume up Increase the volume. Decrease the volume. My Documents Open the My Documents folder. Mute Turn off all...
... E-mail Internet Special-function buttons Icons Previous Play/Pause Press to... Return to the next CD track or DVD chapter. Help Open online help. 20 www.gateway.com Stop Next Volume down Mute Help Search Volume up Increase the volume. Decrease the volume. My Documents Open the My Documents folder. Mute Turn off all...
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.... After doing this, you plug it into the appropriate port. Help and Support For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword installing devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. 24 www.gateway.com IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play... IEEE 1394 or USB device for detailed information and installation instructions. Chapter 2: Getting Started Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device, see "Checking Out Your Gateway Computer" on page 1.
.... After doing this, you plug it into the appropriate port. Help and Support For more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword installing devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. 24 www.gateway.com IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play... IEEE 1394 or USB device for detailed information and installation instructions. Chapter 2: Getting Started Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device, see "Checking Out Your Gateway Computer" on page 1.
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3 Getting Help This chapter tells you about additional information resources available to access: ■ Help and Support ■ Online help you use your computer. Read this chapter to learn how to help ■ Gateway Web site 25
3 Getting Help This chapter tells you about additional information resources available to access: ■ Help and Support ■ Online help you use your computer. Read this chapter to learn how to help ■ Gateway Web site 25
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... the Search box. Chapter 3: Getting Help Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to your Gateway computer. These topics are relevant to help you quickly discover and use the...
... the Search box. Chapter 3: Getting Help Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to your Gateway computer. These topics are relevant to help you quickly discover and use the...
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Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so you can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. www.gateway.com 27 You can search for information by clicking a Help button.
Online help Online help Many programs provide information online so you can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. www.gateway.com 27 You can search for information by clicking a Help button.
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... provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about connecting to the Internet, see "Using the Internet" on page 55. Chapter 3: Getting Help Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is represented by a menu across the top of the Web page. 28 www...
... provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about connecting to the Internet, see "Using the Internet" on page 55. Chapter 3: Getting Help Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is represented by a menu across the top of the Web page. 28 www...
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...Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to access product documentation, specifications, and guides. Account Info Click Account Info to help you have. Gateway Web site Support Home To get specific information about your computer, type your serial number into the My Support box, then ...For more information, see "Finding your computer. By entering your serial number, you get specific documents related to access an extensive library of Gateway telephone numbers for me. You can also browse through a step-by-step wizard to articles and videos on page 7. For more information...
...Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to access product documentation, specifications, and guides. Account Info Click Account Info to help you have. Gateway Web site Support Home To get specific information about your computer, type your serial number into the My Support box, then ...For more information, see "Finding your computer. By entering your serial number, you get specific documents related to access an extensive library of Gateway telephone numbers for me. You can also browse through a step-by-step wizard to articles and videos on page 7. For more information...
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Chapter 3: Getting Help 30 www.gateway.com
Chapter 3: Getting Help 30 www.gateway.com
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The desktop is the Windows desktop. Chapter 4: Windows Basics About the Windows environment After your computer starts, the first screen you open programs and perform other tasks. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box , then click the arrow. 32 www.gateway.com Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your personalized work space where you see is like the top of the desktop as your computer is set up. Think of a real desk. Help and Support For more information about the Windows XP desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support.
The desktop is the Windows desktop. Chapter 4: Windows Basics About the Windows environment After your computer starts, the first screen you open programs and perform other tasks. Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box , then click the arrow. 32 www.gateway.com Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your personalized work space where you see is like the top of the desktop as your computer is set up. Think of a real desk. Help and Support For more information about the Windows XP desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... empty the Recycle Bin to programs, files, help for Windows and other programs, and computer tools and utilities. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is where files, folders, and programs that you discarded are running. Click the Start button, then open the program's window. www.gateway.com 33 The Recycle Bin is the...
... empty the Recycle Bin to programs, files, help for Windows and other programs, and computer tools and utilities. Desktop elements Description The taskbar is where files, folders, and programs that you discarded are running. Click the Start button, then open the program's window. www.gateway.com 33 The Recycle Bin is the...
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... files, programs, or commands. 3 Click a file or program to open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows XP Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. To use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on the lower left of... menu items. 2 Click All Programs to see all programs and files in the Search box , then click the arrow. 34 www.gateway.com
... files, programs, or commands. 3 Click a file or program to open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, and more information about the Windows XP Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. To use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on the lower left of... menu items. 2 Click All Programs to see all programs and files in the Search box , then click the arrow. 34 www.gateway.com
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... want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). www.gateway.com 35 Help and Support For more information about desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. Using the desktop Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add to the desktop...
... want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). www.gateway.com 35 Help and Support For more information about desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support. Using the desktop Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add to the desktop...
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...on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. Clicking an item on the taskbar. Help and Support For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its own menus, icons, and controls.... Type the keyword window in the taskbar opens the window again. www.gateway.com 37 Clicking the program button in the Search...
...on the menu bar starts an action such as Print or Save. Clicking an item on the taskbar. Help and Support For more information about windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its own menus, icons, and controls.... Type the keyword window in the taskbar opens the window again. www.gateway.com 37 Clicking the program button in the Search...
