8512561 - Gateway One Setup Guide
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...Windows Setup instructions. Product specifications subject to a power outlet. 3 Install the mouse and keyboard batteries. All other countries. To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For help and information about using . Actual product may vary from image shown. in the ...8482; and USB ports, headphone and microphone jacks Wireless keyboard Web cam connector SETUP GUIDE Slot-load DVD-RW drive Listen to the mini USB port on the top of Gateway, Inc. Tip: If the mouse and keyboard do not work, see the User Guide or Reference Guide...
...Windows Setup instructions. Product specifications subject to a power outlet. 3 Install the mouse and keyboard batteries. All other countries. To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For help and information about using . Actual product may vary from image shown. in the ...8482; and USB ports, headphone and microphone jacks Wireless keyboard Web cam connector SETUP GUIDE Slot-load DVD-RW drive Listen to the mini USB port on the top of Gateway, Inc. Tip: If the mouse and keyboard do not work, see the User Guide or Reference Guide...
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...repetitive strain 14 Protecting from power source problems 15 Starting your computer 16 Turning off your computer 17 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 18 Multifunction keyboard 19 Special-function 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 Using the Start menu 34 i
...repetitive strain 14 Protecting from power source problems 15 Starting your computer 16 Turning off your computer 17 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 18 Multifunction keyboard 19 Special-function 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 Using the Start menu 34 i
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... 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...
... 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...
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...cards 222 CD, DVD, or recordable drives 222 Cleaning CDs and DVDs 224 Computer 224 File management 225 Hard drive 225 Internet 226 Keyboard 228 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...
...cards 222 CD, DVD, or recordable drives 222 Cleaning CDs and DVDs 224 Computer 224 File management 225 Hard drive 225 Internet 226 Keyboard 228 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...
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...more information about your computer and a device that uses media cards, such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this drive to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your computer does not respond to transfer data between your drive, see "...DVD drive" on page 84. To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 84. www.gateway.com 3 You can also configure the power button to another computer. Press this drive for storing files or transferring files to operate in this...
...more information about your computer and a device that uses media cards, such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this drive to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your computer does not respond to transfer data between your drive, see "...DVD drive" on page 84. To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 84. www.gateway.com 3 You can also configure the power button to another computer. Press this drive for storing files or transferring files to operate in this...
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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. 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
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Before turning on your computer, make sure that this when your area. PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port Monitor ports Audio jacks Modem jack Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug a monitor into one of the world, such as a printer) into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as ... Plug the power cable into this jack. If your optional modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct power available. www.gateway.com 5 If your computer is operating in the United States. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camera) into this...
Before turning on your computer, make sure that this when your area. PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port Monitor ports Audio jacks Modem jack Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug a monitor into one of the world, such as a printer) into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as ... Plug the power cable into this jack. If your optional modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct power available. www.gateway.com 5 If your computer is operating in the United States. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camera) into this...
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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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... is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. ■ Position your chair so the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow. www.gateway.com 13 Working safely Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up your computer so the... helps you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. ■ Adjust the height of the computer desk so your keyboard and mouse at the same height and distance as the computer display. You should be perpendicular to distribute your weight evenly on the chair and...
... is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. ■ Position your chair so the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow. www.gateway.com 13 Working safely Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up your computer so the... helps you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. ■ Adjust the height of the computer desk so your keyboard and mouse at the same height and distance as the computer display. You should be perpendicular to distribute your weight evenly on the chair and...
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...ALT+DEL, then click Task Manager. To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds and turn it off... that are not responding. Chapter 2: Getting Started Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not respond, turn it . 18 www.gateway.com If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer.
...ALT+DEL, then click Task Manager. To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds and turn it off... that are not responding. Chapter 2: Getting Started Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not respond, turn it . 18 www.gateway.com If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer.
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This key can also be used in Windows. www.gateway.com 19 See the program documentation to activate the function. Move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. Press this key to open ... other keys to open the Windows Start menu. Use these keys... Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. Start program actions. 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...
This key can also be used in Windows. www.gateway.com 19 See the program documentation to activate the function. Move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. Press this key to open ... other keys to open the Windows Start menu. Use these keys... Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. Start program actions. 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...
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Multifunction keyboard www.gateway.com 21 Open your Web browser. Internet Open your e-mail program. Search Open online search. Special-function buttons Icons E-mail Press to...
Multifunction keyboard www.gateway.com 21 Open your Web browser. Internet Open your e-mail program. Search Open online search. Special-function buttons Icons E-mail Press to...
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... the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then press ENTER. Help and Support For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 53 Shortcuts Shortcuts The following table shows a few shortcuts that run in the list. Cut a file, folder, text, or... item, then press CTRL + C. To... The file or folder is permanently deleted. Close the active window or program Press ALT + F4. Type the keyword Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Recycle Bin.
... the file or folder, press F2, type the new name, then press ENTER. Help and Support For more information about Windows keyboard shortcuts, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 53 Shortcuts Shortcuts The following table shows a few shortcuts that run in the list. Cut a file, folder, text, or... item, then press CTRL + C. To... The file or folder is permanently deleted. Close the active window or program Press ALT + F4. Type the keyword Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Recycle Bin.
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... computer, you are using hardware controls: ■ If you may have additional volume controls available through the Start menu. For more information, see "Multifunction keyboard" on the keyboard. Depending on the sound hardware installed in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click/Double-click the Adjust the system volume or... on the front of the speakers. -ORUse the volume control buttons on page 19. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 78 www.gateway.com If your control panel is in your computer. The Control Panel window opens.
... computer, you are using hardware controls: ■ If you may have additional volume controls available through the Start menu. For more information, see "Multifunction keyboard" on the keyboard. Depending on the sound hardware installed in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click/Double-click the Adjust the system volume or... on the front of the speakers. -ORUse the volume control buttons on page 19. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 78 www.gateway.com If your control panel is in your computer. The Control Panel window opens.
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...Click Start, Turn off computer, then click Standby. Always save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive. Standby mode On Enter Hibernate Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer... the mouse or press a key on page 134. The next time you turn off . www.gateway.com 131 If power is interrupted, the information is in Standby mode, it reads the memory information... is ... You may not want is not saved to the hard drive, then turns your keyboard. Using power saving modes If your work before using Hibernate mode" on your computer completely off...
...Click Start, Turn off computer, then click Standby. Always save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive. Standby mode On Enter Hibernate Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer... the mouse or press a key on page 134. The next time you turn off . www.gateway.com 131 If power is interrupted, the information is in Standby mode, it reads the memory information... is ... You may not want is not saved to the hard drive, then turns your keyboard. Using power saving modes If your work before using Hibernate mode" on your computer completely off...
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Maintenance task Check for viruses Manage hard drive space Clean up hard drives Scan hard drive for your computer Use the following table to set up files Clean computer case Clean keyboard Clean computer screen Clean mouse Immediately Monthly When needed after purchase X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X See... Caring for errors Defragment hard drive Back up a regular maintenance schedule. page 164 page 167 page 168 page 169 page 171 page 173 page 175 page 176 page 176 page 177 www.gateway.com 163
Maintenance task Check for viruses Manage hard drive space Clean up hard drives Scan hard drive for your computer Use the following table to set up files Clean computer case Clean keyboard Clean computer screen Clean mouse Immediately Monthly When needed after purchase X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X See... Caring for errors Defragment hard drive Back up a regular maintenance schedule. page 164 page 167 page 168 page 169 page 171 page 173 page 175 page 176 page 176 page 177 www.gateway.com 163
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...file is running, do not use a file, Windows must search for the pieces of the drive. www.gateway.com 171 While the Disk Defragmenter program is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the file and put them back together. This...stores them in different places on the drive can improve hard drive performance. This is called fragmentation, and it to defragment, for your keyboard or mouse because using them may stop and restart the defragmenting process. In order for example Local Disk (C:), then click Properties. To ...
...file is running, do not use a file, Windows must search for the pieces of the drive. www.gateway.com 171 While the Disk Defragmenter program is stored as one unit rather than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the file and put them back together. This...stores them in different places on the drive can improve hard drive performance. This is called fragmentation, and it to defragment, for your keyboard or mouse because using them may stop and restart the defragmenting process. In order for example Local Disk (C:), then click Properties. To ...
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... screen), and wipe the screen with the cloth. Chapter 9: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. - Squirt a little cleaner on the cloth (never directly ...on the keyboard, turn the keyboard upside down. If the keyboard does not work after it again. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the screen), and wipe the screen with the cloth. 176 www.gateway...
... screen), and wipe the screen with the cloth. Chapter 9: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. - Squirt a little cleaner on the cloth (never directly ...on the keyboard, turn the keyboard upside down. If the keyboard does not work after it again. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the screen), and wipe the screen with the cloth. 176 www.gateway...
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Warning Do not try to open the monitor case. Also, opening your computer case. To do so is not full. 220 www.gateway.com First steps Try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is disconnected, energy stored in the ... ■ Make sure that your hard drive is extremely dangerous. Even if the power is turned on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as the keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. ■ If you are damaged, if your computer and contact a qualified computer technician.
Warning Do not try to open the monitor case. Also, opening your computer case. To do so is not full. 220 www.gateway.com First steps Try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is disconnected, energy stored in the ... ■ Make sure that your hard drive is extremely dangerous. Even if the power is turned on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as the keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. ■ If you are damaged, if your computer and contact a qualified computer technician.
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... Doctor or a third-party diagnostic program to make sure that might be stuck, then restart your computer. 228 www.gateway.com Memory You see "Installing memory" on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that nothing is failing. You see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure that a key is not stuck...
... Doctor or a third-party diagnostic program to make sure that might be stuck, then restart your computer. 228 www.gateway.com Memory You see "Installing memory" on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that nothing is failing. You see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure that a key is not stuck...