8512561 - Gateway One Setup Guide
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.... FOR EXTRA HELP... CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. For help and information about using . WEB CAM Connect to the mini USB port on your hard drive. All rights reserved. MAN MOZART SETUP PSTR R0 8/07 TV TUNER See the Reference Guide for information on the power, then follow the Windows Setup instructions. See the...
.... FOR EXTRA HELP... CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. For help and information about using . WEB CAM Connect to the mini USB port on your hard drive. All rights reserved. MAN MOZART SETUP PSTR R0 8/07 TV TUNER See the Reference Guide for information on the power, then follow the Windows Setup instructions. See the...
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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 Setting up your... 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 Using the Start menu 34 i
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 Setting up your... 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 Using the Start menu 34 i
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... 39 Copying and moving files and folders 41 Deleting files and folders 43 Browsing for files and folders 44 Searching for files 46 Using the Windows Search utility 47 Working with documents 49 Creating a new document 49 Saving a document 50 Opening a document 51 Printing a document 52 Shortcuts 53 5 Using the Internet...
... 39 Copying and moving files and folders 41 Deleting files and folders 43 Browsing for files and folders 44 Searching for files 46 Using the Windows Search utility 47 Working with documents 49 Creating a new document 49 Saving a document 50 Opening a document 51 Printing a document 52 Shortcuts 53 5 Using the Internet...
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7 Using Multimedia 77 Adjusting the volume 78 Recording and playing audio 80 Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player 82 Using the CD or DVD drive 84 Identifying drive types 84 Inserting a CD or DVD 85 Listening to CDs 86 Using ... Your Computer 119 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 120 Adjusting the color depth 120 Adjusting the screen resolution 122 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 123 Changing the desktop background 125 Selecting a screen saver 126 Changing the mouse settings 128 Adding and modifying user accounts 129 Power management ...
7 Using Multimedia 77 Adjusting the volume 78 Recording and playing audio 80 Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player 82 Using the CD or DVD drive 84 Identifying drive types 84 Inserting a CD or DVD 85 Listening to CDs 86 Using ... Your Computer 119 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 120 Adjusting the color depth 120 Adjusting the screen resolution 122 Changing the colors on your Windows desktop 123 Changing the desktop background 125 Selecting a screen saver 126 Changing the mouse settings 128 Adding and modifying user accounts 129 Power management ...
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... 151 Using your computer on a network 152 Installing and configuring your computer for Ethernet networking 152 10 Moving from Your Old Computer 153 Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 154 Transferring files 155 Finding your files 155 Transferring Internet settings 157 Setting up your ISP 157 Transferring your...
... 151 Using your computer on a network 152 Installing and configuring your computer for Ethernet networking 152 10 Moving from Your Old Computer 153 Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 154 Transferring files 155 Finding your files 155 Transferring Internet settings 157 Setting up your ISP 157 Transferring your...
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... Cleaning the mouse 177 12 Restoring Software 179 Using the Restoration CDs 180 Reinstalling device drivers 181 Updating device drivers 183 Reinstalling programs 184 Reinstalling Windows 186 13 Upgrading Your Computer 189 Selecting a place to work 190 Gathering the tools you need 190 Preventing static electricity discharge 191 Opening the case...
... Cleaning the mouse 177 12 Restoring Software 179 Using the Restoration CDs 180 Reinstalling device drivers 181 Updating device drivers 183 Reinstalling programs 184 Reinstalling Windows 186 13 Upgrading Your Computer 189 Selecting a place to work 190 Gathering the tools you need 190 Preventing static electricity discharge 191 Opening the case...
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... Screen is perpendicular to focus on your computer display for setting up a safe and comfortable work area. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your computer display and light shining directly into your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Top of... can avoid glare on your computer display. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on distant objects. 12 www.gateway.com
... Screen is perpendicular to focus on your computer display for setting up a safe and comfortable work area. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your computer display and light shining directly into your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Top of... can avoid glare on your computer display. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on distant objects. 12 www.gateway.com
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www.gateway.com 17 In order to turn off your computer. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer will not be used for long periods. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer: 1 Click ...Turn Off. To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for some reason you turn off your computer, certain components in Windows to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets. Turning off your computer Turning off your computer Tips & Tricks When you cannot use the...
www.gateway.com 17 In order to turn off your computer. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer will not be used for long periods. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer: 1 Click ...Turn Off. To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for some reason you turn off your computer, certain components in Windows to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets. Turning off your computer Turning off your computer Tips & Tricks When you cannot use the...
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...to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL, then click Task Manager. The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are not responding. Important If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse... your computer. To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 If your computer does not respond, turn it . 18 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Getting Started Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds and turn it off , press...
...to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL, then click Task Manager. The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are not responding. Important If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse... your computer. To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 If your computer does not respond, turn it . 18 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Getting Started Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds and turn it off , press...
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... more about the function key actions. Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. www.gateway.com 19 Function keys Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad To... Move the cursor up the page, down the ... like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). Multifunction keyboard Multifunction keyboard Function keys Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application Directional key keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is turned on....
... more about the function key actions. Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. www.gateway.com 19 Function keys Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad To... Move the cursor up the page, down the ... like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). Multifunction keyboard Multifunction keyboard Function keys Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application Directional key keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is turned on....
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Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to search for and access these topics. You must be connected to the Internet to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway computer. To view a topic, click the topic name in the Search box. You...are relevant to view. These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered in the Search Results list. 26 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Help Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information by clicking a link,...
Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to search for and access these topics. You must be connected to the Internet to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway computer. To view a topic, click the topic name in the Search box. You...are relevant to view. These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered in the Search Results list. 26 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Help Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information by clicking a link,...
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4 Windows Basics Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Use the Windows desktop ■ Manage files and folders ■ Work with documents ■ Use shortcuts 31
4 Windows Basics Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Use the Windows desktop ■ Manage files and folders ■ Work with documents ■ Use shortcuts 31
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Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box , then click the arrow. 32 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about the Windows XP desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The desktop is like the top of the desktop as your personalized work space where you see is set up. Chapter 4: Windows Basics About the Windows environment After your computer starts, the first screen you open programs and perform other tasks. Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your computer is the Windows desktop. Think of a real desk.
Type the keyword Windows desktop in the Search box , then click the arrow. 32 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about the Windows XP desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support. The desktop is like the top of the desktop as your personalized work space where you see is set up. Chapter 4: Windows Basics About the Windows environment After your computer starts, the first screen you open programs and perform other tasks. Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your computer is the Windows desktop. Think of a real desk.
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... button provides access to permanently delete them from your computer. Click the Start button, then open the program's window. You must empty the Recycle Bin to programs, files, help for Windows and other programs, and computer tools and utilities. The Recycle Bin is the bar at the bottom of the... page 43. For instructions on how to open a file or program by clicking an item on the taskbar represent programs that are stored. www.gateway.com 33 Other buttons on the menu that you discarded are running. Click a program's button on the taskbar to use the Recycle Bin, see...
... button provides access to permanently delete them from your computer. Click the Start button, then open the program's window. You must empty the Recycle Bin to programs, files, help for Windows and other programs, and computer tools and utilities. The Recycle Bin is the bar at the bottom of the... page 43. For instructions on how to open a file or program by clicking an item on the taskbar represent programs that are stored. www.gateway.com 33 Other buttons on the menu that you discarded are running. Click a program's button on the taskbar to use the Recycle Bin, see...
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... the Windows desktop. Chapter 4: Windows Basics Using the Start menu You can start programs, open it , another menu, called a submenu, opens and reveals related files, programs, or commands. 3 Click a file or program to see all programs and files in the Search box , then click the arrow. 34 www.gateway.com ...Help and Support For more using the Start menu. Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start menu. To use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on the lower...
... the Windows desktop. Chapter 4: Windows Basics Using the Start menu You can start programs, open it , another menu, called a submenu, opens and reveals related files, programs, or commands. 3 Click a file or program to see all programs and files in the Search box , then click the arrow. 34 www.gateway.com ...Help and Support For more using the Start menu. Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start menu. To use the Start menu: 1 Click the Start button on the lower...
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Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize 36 www.gateway.com Chapter 4: Windows Basics Identifying window items When you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the My Computer window. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop.
Title bar Menu bar Close Maximize Minimize 36 www.gateway.com Chapter 4: Windows Basics Identifying window items When you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the My Computer window. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop.
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...the taskbar. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. Type the keyword window in the taskbar opens the window again. Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the menu bar starts an...windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that shows the window title. Identifying window items Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. www.gateway...
...the taskbar. Clicking the close button closes the active window or program. Type the keyword window in the taskbar opens the window again. Clicking the minimize button reduces the active window to a button on the menu bar starts an...windows include these items: Window item Description The title bar is the horizontal bar at the top of a window that shows the window title. Identifying window items Every program window looks a little different because each has its former size. Clicking the maximize button again restores the window to fit the entire computer display. www.gateway...
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...for example, Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. Viewing drives Drives are like you would store information in a file cabinet. Drives 38 www.gateway.com To view the drives on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. A computer almost always has more drives such... as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet. You may also have more than one drive. You can organize your files and programs to suit your computer: ■ Click Start, then click My Computer on the Start menu....
...for example, Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. Viewing drives Drives are like you would store information in a file cabinet. Drives 38 www.gateway.com To view the drives on your preferences much like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. A computer almost always has more drives such... as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet. You may also have more than one drive. You can organize your files and programs to suit your computer: ■ Click Start, then click My Computer on the Start menu....
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... the new folder. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is created. 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. Chapter 4: Windows Basics To create a folder: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer on page 53. 40 www.gateway.com The new folder is your hard drive. If you do not see the contents of the drive...
... the new folder. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is created. 5 Type a name for the folder, then press ENTER. Chapter 4: Windows Basics To create a folder: 1 Click Start, then click My Computer on page 53. 40 www.gateway.com The new folder is your hard drive. If you do not see the contents of the drive...
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... the file or folder on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. Then the clipboard contains the new information only. For more than one place, but as soon as you copy or cut and paste a file or folder, you remove... the file or folder from the clipboard. www.gateway.com 41 When you cut a different file or folder, the original file or...
... the file or folder on the pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on the Windows clipboard, which temporarily stores it there. Then the clipboard contains the new information only. For more than one place, but as soon as you copy or cut and paste a file or folder, you remove... the file or folder from the clipboard. www.gateway.com 41 When you cut a different file or folder, the original file or...