Gateway DX4800 Support Question
Gateway DX4800 Support Question
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Question posted by divagutz on July 22nd, 2011
Shutting Down
My computer will stay on all day long if I am working on it. As soon as it sits idle for 10 or more minutes it shuts off completely. What is causing this?
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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on July 25th, 2011 2:32 PM
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You didn't mention the version of Windows you are using.
Assuming your using XP, right click the desktop, select Properties to load the display properties dialog. Select the Screen Saver tab, click on Power near the bottom.
Make sure that the settings are correct. This where the power saver settings are set. If they have been set very low the PC can shut off too soon.
Also check the Windows system event logs to see if there is anything related to system shutdowns. The event logs are in the Administrative Tools in Control Panel under Performance and Maintenance.
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8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 5
....
5
Click here to access the
Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used
programs
Click here to shut down your computer. Whether you want to start a program, find a file or folder
Click here Click here... to open files and folders, access networking, and change settings, or even shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer
For more information about Windows...
8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 8
Gateway's Web support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Help and Support is easily accessible. If you 're looking for. Click a link, do a search, or simply browse to find what you need additional ...
8513015 - Gateway Starter Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 11
To send e-mail, connect to your default e-mail program opens, complete any setup required, then click Create Mail and type the e-mail address of your...the To box
[email protected]
Type a short description of the person that you want to send a message to e-mail! Staying in the To box. When your ISP, click (Start), then click E-mail.
Add a description in seconds. welcome to ...
8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 3
... Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3
Chapter 2: Using Windows 5
Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8
Working with files and folders 9 Viewing drives 9 Creating folders 10 Copying and moving files and folders 10 Deleting files and folders 11
Searching for files 12 Using the Windows Search...
8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 11
CHAPTER2
Using Windows
• Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts
5
8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 12
...where files, folders, and programs that are running. CHAPTER 2: Using Windows
Using the Windows desktop
After your computer are set up. Help
For more information, see "Deleting files and folders...icon may be different from your personalized work space where you discarded are stored. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Your desktop may appear on the taskbar to ...
8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 14
...Type window in the Computer window.
You may want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop (create shortcut). Identifying window items
Help
For more information about windows, click ...press the right mouse button) the program that you want to add an icon (shortcut) to the desktop for a word or phrase in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Search box
Title bar Menu...
8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 15
...:
1 Click (Start), then click Computer. A computer almost always has more than one drive. Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its former size. Working with files and folders
You can store these files in folders and copy, move, and delete the information just as Print or Save. You can...
8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 17
... to restore. Type copying files and folders or moving files and folders in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied. You can . The file or folder you decide to ... that you want to select multiple
files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on your Windows desktop.
A pop-up
menu opens on the desktop.
3 Click Cut on how to
delete.
For instructions on the pop-up menu....
8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 19
You can narrow your Windows desktop.
It is usually on a drive inside yet another folder, and so on its menu bar.
13 So ... opens. 2 Double-click the drive or folder that you think contains the file or folder that you want to refine searches. Working with documents
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8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 45
... your TV tuner card (if installed).
• Online Media lets you play online games. • Tasks lets you set up your display and media types, shut down or restart your computer,
burn an optical disc (CD or DVD), and synchronize with another digital media device (such as an MP3 player).
•...
8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 76
... the sound file you have selected, click Test. 4 Click OK to save your Windows desktop), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on and logging off...that play for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows
9 To use the second monitor or projector as Windows startup and shut down, logging on your desk.
10 Click OK.
You can change...
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 19
... helps you maintain good posture.
• Select a flat surface for
long periods of your elbow.
You can avoid
glare on your screen and...the floor when you use the keyboard and touchpad. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look around the room, and try to focus on...screen for your computer desk. • Adjust the height of your work area. This position lets your shoulders relax while you can use a...
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 20
...work.
• Take breaks to break up the work and shut...cause data loss or system damage. Preparing power connections
Protecting from repetitive strain
• Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to save your work day...long enough to change your position, stretch your
muscles, and relieve your computer. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
Sitting...
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 23
...desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you have not used for long periods. Although it does not turn off .
17 For more information on your computer after it has been turned completely off your computer completely...cannot use the Shut Down option in Sleep mode, press the power button.
Waking your computer for several minutes, it .
We...
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 24
... and Getting Started
To put your computer to restart (reboot) your computer. The computer
saves your session and partially shuts down to the lock icon, then
click Shut Down. To turn off .
2 To completely disconnect all power (such as for servicing
internal components), also disconnect the power cord.
To restart your computer, press...
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 41
To remove the left side panel:
1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity
discharge" on page 34.
2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power
cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables.
3 Press the power button for ten seconds to drain ...
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 60
... can of air that has a narrow, straw-like
extension
• Cotton swabs • An optical disc drive cleaning kit
Cleaning the exterior
Warning
When you shut down your computer performing at its best. You may want to clean your computer and
other peripheral
devices before cleaning any water into the vents...
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 94
... discs take some or all of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. To recover your system:
1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or...your system).
For instructions on page 91.
You can use these discs later for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. If reinstalling software or drivers does not ...
8513028 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 119
...14 reducing eye strain 13 setting up computer 13 sitting at computer 12, 14 static electricity 34
scanner installing... 65, 66
shortcut menus accessing 22
shortcuts opening menu 22
shutting down computer 17, 18
side panel removing 35, 36 replacing... adjusting 28 controls 28 muting 28
speaker jack analog 9 center 10
rear 10 side 10
speakers configuring 30
Standby mode 7
starting computer 7, 16 programs...
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