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www.gateway.com 3 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you ... 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). •...
www.gateway.com 3 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you ... 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). •...
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..., then click the sound scheme you want associated with the event. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 9 To use the second monitor or projector as Windows startup and shut down, logging on your changes. 70
..., then click the sound scheme you want associated with the event. CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows 9 To use the second monitor or projector as Windows startup and shut down, logging on your changes. 70
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...as much as 4,700 MB of memory. Writable DVDs can save your work and shut down your programs are running temporarily during a total power failure. TBU drives, like...keep your computer running more slowly than inkjet printers when you need a tape backup (TBU) drive. www.gateway.com 9 Laser printers are better than you computer. With a recordable CD or DVD drive, you can... need to back up files, then removing them from your entire system, you can store 2 GB, 20 GB, 40 GB, 130 GB, or more information about using recordable drives, see "Setting up your hard drive. For more ...
...as much as 4,700 MB of memory. Writable DVDs can save your work and shut down your programs are running temporarily during a total power failure. TBU drives, like...keep your computer running more slowly than inkjet printers when you need a tape backup (TBU) drive. www.gateway.com 9 Laser printers are better than you computer. With a recordable CD or DVD drive, you can... need to back up files, then removing them from your entire system, you can store 2 GB, 20 GB, 40 GB, 130 GB, or more information about using recordable drives, see "Setting up your hard drive. For more ...
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... your computer normally. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. Protect your computer during a power failure. www.gateway.com 15 Protecting from power source problems Protecting from reaching your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. Although you cannot run your...
... your computer normally. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. Protect your computer during a power failure. www.gateway.com 15 Protecting from power source problems Protecting from reaching your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. Although you cannot run your...
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... you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. www.gateway.com 17 The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. We recommend disconnecting the power cord...
... you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. www.gateway.com 17 The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. We recommend disconnecting the power cord...
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Always save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive. In Standby mode, your computer reduces or turns off . Using power saving modes If your computer ...and you want to shut down your computer completely off the power to be hold SHIFT, then click Hibernate.... information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you plan to most devices except memory. www.gateway.com 131 Power management Power management Computer equipment can account for only a short time. In Hibernate mode Exit Hibernate mode Press the ...
Always save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive. In Standby mode, your computer reduces or turns off . Using power saving modes If your computer ...and you want to shut down your computer completely off the power to be hold SHIFT, then click Hibernate.... information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you plan to most devices except memory. www.gateway.com 131 Power management Power management Computer equipment can account for only a short time. In Hibernate mode Exit Hibernate mode Press the ...
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... does not detect the printer, go to the next step. 5 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com 159 Because most installation software is in the Search box , then click the arrow. The Add Printer wizard opens. 7 Install your printer...scanner Installing a parallel port printer You can usually install parallel port printers by following the on -screen instructions. To install your old printer: 1 Shut down and turn off your computer. 2 Connect your parallel port printer. 3 Turn on your printer, then turn on your computer. 4 If Windows...
... does not detect the printer, go to the next step. 5 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com 159 Because most installation software is in the Search box , then click the arrow. The Add Printer wizard opens. 7 Install your printer...scanner Installing a parallel port printer You can usually install parallel port printers by following the on -screen instructions. To install your old printer: 1 Shut down and turn off your computer. 2 Connect your parallel port printer. 3 Turn on your printer, then turn on your computer. 4 If Windows...
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Your computer is cooled by air circulated through your computer. www.gateway.com 175 Always turn off your computer and other parts of your system. With your computer turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from ... that has a narrow, straw-like extension ■ Isopropyl alcohol ■ Cotton swabs ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through the vents on components. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock...
Your computer is cooled by air circulated through your computer. www.gateway.com 175 Always turn off your computer and other parts of your system. With your computer turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from ... that has a narrow, straw-like extension ■ Isopropyl alcohol ■ Cotton swabs ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through the vents on components. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock...
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... avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 192 www.gateway.com Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 191. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral...
... avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 192 www.gateway.com Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 191. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral...
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... utility" on page 238. 2 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the utility. 3 Shut down your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 212 www.gateway.com Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 192. 5 For more stability...
... utility" on page 238. 2 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the utility. 3 Shut down your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 212 www.gateway.com Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 192. 5 For more stability...
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... your drive type, see "Cleaning CDs and DVDs" on page 84. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that you have installed the required software. Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer...may be able to play these CDs on page 206. For more information, see "Using the BIOS Setup utility" on page 181. 222 www.gateway.com For more information on using the BIOS Setup utility, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on page 238. ■ Make sure that the disc...
... your drive type, see "Cleaning CDs and DVDs" on page 84. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that you have installed the required software. Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer...may be able to play these CDs on page 206. For more information, see "Using the BIOS Setup utility" on page 181. 222 www.gateway.com For more information on using the BIOS Setup utility, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on page 238. ■ Make sure that the disc...
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... software. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs and DVDs" on page 181. To be read by the DVD drive. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Clean the disc. www.gateway.com 223 For more information, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on page 224. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more...
... software. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs and DVDs" on page 181. To be read by the DVD drive. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Clean the disc. www.gateway.com 223 For more information, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on page 224. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. For more...
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...the computer ■ Make sure that came with your computer. The server cannot be accessed Mondays from 8:00 a.m. to access the Internet. To access the Gateway dial-up server. Your ISP may cause problems with another modem is in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that the line connected to 33...only sends and receives faxes at which you have been made correctly. ■ If the modem shares the telephone line with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart your system has a v.92 modem, the speed at 14,400 bps even though you can upload (send) data is limited to ...
...the computer ■ Make sure that came with your computer. The server cannot be accessed Mondays from 8:00 a.m. to access the Internet. To access the Gateway dial-up server. Your ISP may cause problems with another modem is in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that the line connected to 33...only sends and receives faxes at which you have been made correctly. ■ If the modem shares the telephone line with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart your system has a v.92 modem, the speed at 14,400 bps even though you can upload (send) data is limited to ...
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...; Try a mouse you have an optical mouse, clean the mouse by plugging a working by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. www.gateway.com 235 Help and Support For a video tutorial about cleaning the mouse, click Start, Help and Support, Video tutorials, Maintaining your computer. ■... the device driver. Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your computer, then click Cleaning the mouse. For more information, see "Cleaning the mouse" on to control precisely, cleaning the...
...; Try a mouse you have an optical mouse, clean the mouse by plugging a working by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. www.gateway.com 235 Help and Support For a video tutorial about cleaning the mouse, click Start, Help and Support, Video tutorials, Maintaining your computer. ■... the device driver. Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your computer, then click Cleaning the mouse. For more information, see "Cleaning the mouse" on to control precisely, cleaning the...
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... pasting 53 renaming files and folders 53 selecting adjacent items in list 53 selecting items in list 53 switching between files, folders, or programs 53 shutting down computer 17, 18 side panel removing 192 replacing 192 small office network 140 software See programs sound adjusting 20, 78 controls 20, 78 muting...
... pasting 53 renaming files and folders 53 selecting adjacent items in list 53 selecting items in list 53 switching between files, folders, or programs 53 shutting down computer 17, 18 side panel removing 192 replacing 192 small office network 140 software See programs sound adjusting 20, 78 controls 20, 78 muting...
Starter Guide
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... to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and change settings, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here... to start a program, find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer.
... to access the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, access networking, and change settings, or even shut down your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. getting things started The Start menu is where it all your programs Type here... to start a program, find a file or folder Click here Click here to put your to lock your computer in computer Sleep mode Click here to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer.
