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...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 Setting up your computer desk and chair 13 Setting up your computer and computer accessories 13 Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 14 Protecting... 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 Using the ...
...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 Setting up your computer desk and chair 13 Setting up your computer and computer accessories 13 Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 14 Protecting... 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 Using the ...
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11 Maintaining Your Computer 161 Caring for your computer 162 Protecting your computer from viruses 164 Managing hard drive space 167 Checking hard drive space 167 Using Disk Cleanup 168 Checking the hard drive for errors 169 Defragmenting the hard ...
11 Maintaining Your Computer 161 Caring for your computer 162 Protecting your computer from viruses 164 Managing hard drive space 167 Checking hard drive space 167 Using Disk Cleanup 168 Checking the hard drive for errors 169 Defragmenting the hard ...
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...or more of memory. A UPS uses a battery to increase your internal storage space, try adding more memory. A UPS may also provide protection from data loss during a power failure so you can hold as much as multimedia games or graphics programs, use magnetic tape cartridges to back... expensive, but usually they should, try replacing your computer correctly. Uninterruptible power supplies A standby, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) protects your computer from power surges. With a recordable CD or DVD drive, you are printing large documents. If your hard drive. www...
...or more of memory. A UPS uses a battery to increase your internal storage space, try adding more memory. A UPS may also provide protection from data loss during a power failure so you can hold as much as multimedia games or graphics programs, use magnetic tape cartridges to back... expensive, but usually they should, try replacing your computer correctly. Uninterruptible power supplies A standby, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) protects your computer from power surges. With a recordable CD or DVD drive, you are printing large documents. If your hard drive. www...
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2 Getting Started Read this chapter to find out how to: ■ Use your computer safely ■ Protect your computer from power source problems ■ Start and turn off your computer ■ Use the keyboard ■ Use the mouse ■ Use the computer display ■ Install peripheral devices 11
2 Getting Started Read this chapter to find out how to: ■ Use your computer safely ■ Protect your computer from power source problems ■ Start and turn off your computer ■ Use the keyboard ■ Use the mouse ■ Use the computer display ■ Install peripheral devices 11
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...UPS, a UPS lets you run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your computer. Protecting from power source problems Protecting from reaching your computer normally. Warning High voltages can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss ...or system damage. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. Protect your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. www.gateway...
...UPS, a UPS lets you run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your computer. Protecting from power source problems Protecting from reaching your computer normally. Warning High voltages can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss ...or system damage. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. Protect your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. www.gateway...
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..., then click the arrow. Click a link on the browser address bar. - If applicable, follow the instructions provided on page 164. To protect your computer depends on file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder that you want to download. 3 Create or locate the folder where... you want to your computer against viruses, make sure that you scan the files you created. 7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it. www.gateway.com 61 OR - Help and Support For more information, see "Protecting your computer from a computer on your computer.
..., then click the arrow. Click a link on the browser address bar. - If applicable, follow the instructions provided on page 164. To protect your computer depends on file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder that you want to download. 3 Create or locate the folder where... you want to your computer against viruses, make sure that you scan the files you created. 7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it. www.gateway.com 61 OR - Help and Support For more information, see "Protecting your computer from a computer on your computer.
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... playable sides, place the disc so the name of the side you place a single-sided disc in the tray with the label facing up. www.gateway.com 85 The CD or DVD drive tray opens. The CD or DVD drive tray closes. Manual eject hole Activity indicator Eject button 2 Place the..., make sure that the label side is facing up . Using the CD or DVD drive Inserting a CD or DVD Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button next to play is facing up . 3 Press the eject button again.
... playable sides, place the disc so the name of the side you place a single-sided disc in the tray with the label facing up. www.gateway.com 85 The CD or DVD drive tray opens. The CD or DVD drive tray closes. Manual eject hole Activity indicator Eject button 2 Place the..., make sure that the label side is facing up . Using the CD or DVD drive Inserting a CD or DVD Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button next to play is facing up . 3 Press the eject button again.
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The Windows Media Player opens. 86 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Using MUSICMATCH" on your computer. Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may not be able to play a CD: 1 Insert a CD into the CD or DVD drive. 2 If a dialog box opens with a list of CD ...
The Windows Media Player opens. 86 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Using MUSICMATCH" on your computer. Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may not be able to play a CD: 1 Insert a CD into the CD or DVD drive. 2 If a dialog box opens with a list of CD ...
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... Using MUSICMATCH®, you can use the MUSICMATCH program to play music CDs. You may not be able to play a music CD: 1 To have copy protection software. To play these CDs on your music files to build a music library ■ Listen to the Internet before inserting your CD. 2 Insert the music... have MUSICMATCH automatically list the album, artist, and track names of your CD, connect to Internet Radio For more information on your computer. 88 www.gateway.com
... Using MUSICMATCH®, you can use the MUSICMATCH program to play music CDs. You may not be able to play a music CD: 1 To have copy protection software. To play these CDs on your music files to build a music library ■ Listen to the Internet before inserting your CD. 2 Insert the music... have MUSICMATCH automatically list the album, artist, and track names of your CD, connect to Internet Radio For more information on your computer. 88 www.gateway.com
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... you can copy the tracks from these CDs. MP3 files end in the file extension .MP3. To create MP3 files: 1 To have copy protection software. You cannot copy tracks from a music CD to the Internet before inserting your computer's hard drive as MP3 files. The musicmatch window opens.... 90 www.gateway.com Important Some music CDs have MUSICMATCH automatically list the album, artist, and track names of your CD, then use that information for digitally...
... you can copy the tracks from these CDs. MP3 files end in the file extension .MP3. To create MP3 files: 1 To have copy protection software. You cannot copy tracks from a music CD to the Internet before inserting your computer's hard drive as MP3 files. The musicmatch window opens.... 90 www.gateway.com Important Some music CDs have MUSICMATCH automatically list the album, artist, and track names of your CD, then use that information for digitally...
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... use Nero Express to copy tracks from these CDs on your computer. Some CDs have copy protection software. Creating CDs and DVDs Creating CDs and DVDs You can use your computer for other remedies. www.gateway.com 97 Important We recommend that you are uncertain about your rights, contact your hard drive...
... use Nero Express to copy tracks from these CDs on your computer. Some CDs have copy protection software. Creating CDs and DVDs Creating CDs and DVDs You can use your computer for other remedies. www.gateway.com 97 Important We recommend that you are uncertain about your rights, contact your hard drive...
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... computer, notebook, and tablet PC. - This prevents intruders from seeing the computers over the Internet. ■ A built-in firewall to protect the computers on your networked computers dynamically. A mixture of components rated at the speed of your computers, an Ethernet hub or switch with ... cable or DSL modem. ■ The ability to assign IP addresses to your network from each notebook. ■ An Ethernet router. www.gateway.com 145 Select a router that includes built-in the network. ■ Ethernet cable going from intruders trying to access your data over the ...
... computer, notebook, and tablet PC. - This prevents intruders from seeing the computers over the Internet. ■ A built-in firewall to protect the computers on your networked computers dynamically. A mixture of components rated at the speed of your computers, an Ethernet hub or switch with ... cable or DSL modem. ■ The ability to assign IP addresses to your network from each notebook. ■ An Ethernet router. www.gateway.com 145 Select a router that includes built-in the network. ■ Ethernet cable going from intruders trying to access your data over the ...
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11 Maintaining Your Computer This chapter provides basic information about maintaining your computer 161 Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Care for your computer ■ Protect your computer from viruses ■ Manage hard drive space ■ Back up files ■ Clean your computer hardware and software.
11 Maintaining Your Computer This chapter provides basic information about maintaining your computer 161 Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Care for your computer ■ Protect your computer from viruses ■ Manage hard drive space ■ Back up files ■ Clean your computer hardware and software.
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... to e-mail messages, or downloaded from one computer to another. Type the keyword viruses in the Search box , then click the arrow. 164 www.gateway.com Viruses can damage data or cause your computer against the latest viruses. Protect your computer from a virus by: ■ Using the Norton® AntiVirus program to check files and programs...
... to e-mail messages, or downloaded from one computer to another. Type the keyword viruses in the Search box , then click the arrow. 164 www.gateway.com Viruses can damage data or cause your computer against the latest viruses. Protect your computer from a virus by: ■ Using the Norton® AntiVirus program to check files and programs...
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Norton AntiVirus opens. Scan 3 Click the type of scan you want to make in the Scan for Viruses. www.gateway.com 165 Scan for viruses 2 Click Scan for Viruses area, then under Actions, click Scan. Protecting your computer from viruses To scan for viruses: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click Norton AntiVirus 2003.
Norton AntiVirus opens. Scan 3 Click the type of scan you want to make in the Scan for Viruses. www.gateway.com 165 Scan for viruses 2 Click Scan for Viruses area, then under Actions, click Scan. Protecting your computer from viruses To scan for viruses: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click Norton AntiVirus 2003.
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The LiveUpdate wizard opens. 3 Follow the on your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus protection files. 4 When the program has finished, click Finish. 166 www.gateway.com Norton AntiVirus. Chapter 9: Maintaining Your Computer To remove a virus: 1 If Norton AntiVirus finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to update your computer and rescan for at least...
The LiveUpdate wizard opens. 3 Follow the on your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus protection files. 4 When the program has finished, click Finish. 166 www.gateway.com Norton AntiVirus. Chapter 9: Maintaining Your Computer To remove a virus: 1 If Norton AntiVirus finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to update your computer and rescan for at least...
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... about backing up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword saving files in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 173 Help and Support For more information, see "Creating CDs and DVDs" on page 97. To start the Scheduled Task Wizard: 1 Click Start,...up files and removing them from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you can contact Gateway's Add-on Sales department or visit the Accessories Store at accessories.gateway.com. It also protects you from the hard drive frees space for new files on the hard drive. The Scheduled Tasks ...
... about backing up files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword saving files in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 173 Help and Support For more information, see "Creating CDs and DVDs" on page 97. To start the Scheduled Task Wizard: 1 Click Start,...up files and removing them from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you can contact Gateway's Add-on Sales department or visit the Accessories Store at accessories.gateway.com. It also protects you from the hard drive frees space for new files on the hard drive. The Scheduled Tasks ...
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... follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer. Gathering the tools you need Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ■ Always hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and... only the inside your computer. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com 191
... follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer. Gathering the tools you need Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. ■ Always hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and... only the inside your computer. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com 191
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...play these CDs on page 84. ■ Your computer may not be read by the CD or DVD drive. ■ If you have copy protection software. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that the disc label is configured .... ■ Restart your computer. ■ Clean the disc. For more information, see "Adding or replacing add-in cards" on page 181. 222 www.gateway.com Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your add-in...
...play these CDs on page 84. ■ Your computer may not be read by the CD or DVD drive. ■ If you have copy protection software. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that the disc label is configured .... ■ Restart your computer. ■ Clean the disc. For more information, see "Adding or replacing add-in cards" on page 181. 222 www.gateway.com Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut down and restart your add-in...
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..." on page 224. ■ Reinstall the DVD player program. For more information, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on page 184. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.gateway.com 223 To be read by the DVD drive. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Clean the disc. For more information, see "Reinstalling.... You may not be able to the CD or DVD drive and the IDE connector on page 78. ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. Troubleshooting ■ Open your computer case and make sure that the volume controls are turned up.
..." on page 224. ■ Reinstall the DVD player program. For more information, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on page 184. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.gateway.com 223 To be read by the DVD drive. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Clean the disc. For more information, see "Reinstalling.... You may not be able to the CD or DVD drive and the IDE connector on page 78. ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. Troubleshooting ■ Open your computer case and make sure that the volume controls are turned up.