8512561 - Gateway One Setup Guide
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...data cable to the power module, then connect the AC power cable to the power module and to position the display at www.gateway.com. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. OPTIONS REMOTE ...CONTROL Install batteries before using your Gateway computer, see the Reference Guide for information on the power, then follow the Windows Setup instructions. Tip: If the mouse and keyboard...
...data cable to the power module, then connect the AC power cable to the power module and to position the display at www.gateway.com. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. OPTIONS REMOTE ...CONTROL Install batteries before using your Gateway computer, see the Reference Guide for information on the power, then follow the Windows Setup instructions. Tip: If the mouse and keyboard...
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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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Adding icons to the desktop 35 Identifying window items 36 Working with files and folders 38 Viewing drives 38 Creating folders 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 55 Learning about the Internet 56 Setting up an Internet account 57 Accessing your Internet account 58 Using the World Wide Web 59 ...
Adding icons to the desktop 35 Identifying window items 36 Working with files and folders 38 Viewing drives 38 Creating folders 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 55 Learning about the Internet 56 Setting up an Internet account 57 Accessing your Internet account 58 Using the World Wide Web 59 ...
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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 MUSICMATCH 88 Playing CDs 88 Creating MP3 music files 90 Editing track information 91 Building a music library 93 Changing the music library display settings 94 Listening to Internet radio 95 Using advanced features 95 Playing a DVD 95 Creating CDs and DVDs 97 Copying a CD or DVD 98 Creating a data CD or DVD 102 Copying music ...
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 MUSICMATCH 88 Playing CDs 88 Creating MP3 music files 90 Editing track information 91 Building a music library 93 Changing the music library display settings 94 Listening to Internet radio 95 Using advanced features 95 Playing a DVD 95 Creating CDs and DVDs 97 Copying a CD or DVD 98 Creating a data CD or DVD 102 Copying music ...
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Changing power settings 132 Changing the power scheme 132 Changing advanced power settings 133 Activating and using Hibernate mode 134 Setting up an uninterruptible power supply 136 9 Networking Your Computer 139 Benefits of networking 140 Sharing a single Internet connection 140 Sharing drives 140 Sharing peripheral devices 141 Streaming audio and video files 141 Playing multi-player games 141 Selecting a network connection 142 Wired Ethernet network 142 Wireless Ethernet network 142 Using a wired Ethernet network 143 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet 143 Example ...
Changing power settings 132 Changing the power scheme 132 Changing advanced power settings 133 Activating and using Hibernate mode 134 Setting up an uninterruptible power supply 136 9 Networking Your Computer 139 Benefits of networking 140 Sharing a single Internet connection 140 Sharing drives 140 Sharing peripheral devices 141 Streaming audio and video files 141 Playing multi-player games 141 Selecting a network connection 142 Wired Ethernet network 142 Wireless Ethernet network 142 Using a wired Ethernet network 143 Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet 143 Example ...
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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 drive 171 Backing up files 173 Using the Scheduled Task Wizard 173 Cleaning your computer 175 Cleaning the exterior 175 Cleaning the keyboard 176 Cleaning the computer screen 176 Cleaning the mouse 177 12 Restoring Software 179 Using the Restoration CDs 180 Reinstalling device drivers 181 Updating device drivers 183 Reinstalling ...
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 drive 171 Backing up files 173 Using the Scheduled Task Wizard 173 Cleaning your computer 175 Cleaning the exterior 175 Cleaning the keyboard 176 Cleaning the computer screen 176 Cleaning the mouse 177 12 Restoring Software 179 Using the Restoration CDs 180 Reinstalling device drivers 181 Updating device drivers 183 Reinstalling ...
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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...
... 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...
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1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer This chapter introduces you to the basic features of Authenticity ■ How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of your computer 1 Read this chapter to learn: ■ How to identify the features of your computer ■ How to locate your computer's model and serial number ■ How to locate the specifications for your computer ■ What accessories are available for your Gateway computer.
1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer This chapter introduces you to the basic features of Authenticity ■ How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of your computer 1 Read this chapter to learn: ■ How to identify the features of your computer ■ How to locate your computer's model and serial number ■ How to locate the specifications for your computer ■ What accessories are available for your Gateway computer.
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CD/DVD drive Media card reader Diskette drive Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 port USB ports Reset button Power indicator Power button 2 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Front Your computer may contain any of the following components.
CD/DVD drive Media card reader Diskette drive Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 port USB ports Reset button Power indicator Power button 2 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Front Your computer may contain any of the following components.
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... this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable CDs (depending on drive type). www.gateway.com 3 Turns on . To identify your computer does not respond to mouse or keyboard input. Diskettes are useful for more information on changing the power...
... this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable CDs (depending on drive type). www.gateway.com 3 Turns on . To identify your computer does not respond to mouse or keyboard input. Diskettes are useful for more information on changing the power...
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Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port USB ports Monitor ports Audio jacks Modem jack Thumbscrew Parallel port Ethernet (network) jack Thumbscrew Telephone jack 4 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Back Your computer may contain any of the following components.
Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port USB ports Monitor ports Audio jacks Modem jack Thumbscrew Parallel port Ethernet (network) jack Thumbscrew Telephone jack 4 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Back Your computer may contain any of the following components.
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... or other areas of these ports. Plug a monitor into these ports. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" on page 56. www.gateway.com 5 Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camera) into this port. Plug a serial device (such as a USB ...Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into one of the world, such as a printer) into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page ...
... or other areas of these ports. Plug a monitor into these ports. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" on page 56. www.gateway.com 5 Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camera) into this port. Plug a serial device (such as a USB ...Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into one of the world, such as a printer) into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page ...
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...computer case. ■ Printed on the customer invoice that identifies your computer. The invoice also contains your operating system. 6 www.gateway.com Gateway Technical Support will need this section are for assistance. Click Start, Help and Support, then click View product serial number. Label... information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway serial number You can locate the Gateway serial number: ■ Printed on a white sticker on the back of your computer case contains information that came ...
...computer case. ■ Printed on the customer invoice that identifies your computer. The invoice also contains your operating system. 6 www.gateway.com Gateway Technical Support will need this section are for assistance. Click Start, Help and Support, then click View product serial number. Label... information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway serial number You can locate the Gateway serial number: ■ Printed on a white sticker on the back of your computer case contains information that came ...
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www.gateway.com 7 Finding your specifications Finding your computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, go to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 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.
www.gateway.com 7 Finding your specifications Finding your computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, go to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. 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.
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...are available. After you have set up a home network, you can view and edit on linked computers, play multiplayer games, and even share one Internet connection. For more information, see "Connecting a digital camera" on page 139. Imaging equipment A digital camera lets you take movies that .... Two types of using your computer. For more information, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 113. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Accessories Gateway offers accessories that can help you can network, or "link", two or more computers in your home. You can attach your computers ...
...are available. After you have set up a home network, you can view and edit on linked computers, play multiplayer games, and even share one Internet connection. For more information, see "Connecting a digital camera" on page 139. Imaging equipment A digital camera lets you take movies that .... Two types of using your computer. For more information, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 113. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Accessories Gateway offers accessories that can help you can network, or "link", two or more computers in your home. You can attach your computers ...
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Tape drive cartridges can store 2 GB, 20 GB, 40 GB, 130 GB, or more information about installing a larger drive, see "Creating CDs and DVDs" on page 136. If your programs are running temporarily during a total power failure. ... inkjet printers. TBU drives, like tape recorders, use a lot of data. A UPS uses a battery to back up an uninterruptible power supply" on page 97. www.gateway.com 9 Writable CDs can save your work and shut down your computer from power surges. If you are printing large documents. A UPS may also provide...
Tape drive cartridges can store 2 GB, 20 GB, 40 GB, 130 GB, or more information about installing a larger drive, see "Creating CDs and DVDs" on page 136. If your programs are running temporarily during a total power failure. ... inkjet printers. TBU drives, like tape recorders, use a lot of data. A UPS uses a battery to back up an uninterruptible power supply" on page 97. www.gateway.com 9 Writable CDs can save your work and shut down your computer from power surges. If you are printing large documents. A UPS may also provide...
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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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... 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 Chapter 2: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for long periods of display is not higher than eye level...
... 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 Chapter 2: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for long periods of display is not higher than eye level...