8512561 - Gateway One Setup Guide
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...load DVD-RW drive Listen to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. WEB CAM Connect to a power outlet. 3 Install the mouse and keyboard batteries. See the Reference Guide for additional help and .... Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer. 4 Turn on syncing them with the computer. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. Tip: If the mouse and keyboard do not work, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that has been included on other countries. in the...
...load DVD-RW drive Listen to change without notice. © 2007 Gateway, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. WEB CAM Connect to a power outlet. 3 Install the mouse and keyboard batteries. See the Reference Guide for additional help and .... Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer. 4 Turn on syncing them with the computer. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. Tip: If the mouse and keyboard do not work, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that has been included on other countries. in 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... 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...
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... 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...
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... 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 131 Using power saving modes 131 iii
... 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 131 Using power saving modes 131 iii
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... 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 programs 184 Reinstalling Windows 186 13...
... 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 programs 184 Reinstalling Windows 186 13...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...camera to transfer data between your computer and a device that uses media cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. www.gateway.com 3 Front Component CD/DVD drive Media card reader Diskette drive Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 (FireWire) USB ports Reset button Power indicator Power... button Icon Description Use this drive to listen to mouse or keyboard input. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. Press this button to ...
...camera to transfer data between your computer and a device that uses media cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. www.gateway.com 3 Front Component CD/DVD drive Media card reader Diskette drive Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 (FireWire) USB ports Reset button Power indicator Power... button Icon Description Use this drive to listen to mouse or keyboard input. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. Press this button to ...
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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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.... Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (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. Plug a modem cable into this port. Back Component Power connector Voltage switch PS.../2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cable into this jack. The power supply should always be set to 230. Plug a microphone, speakers, or headphones into these screws before opening the case. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" on page 24. www.gateway.com ...
.... Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (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. Plug a modem cable into this port. Back Component Power connector Voltage switch PS.../2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cable into this jack. The power supply should always be set to 230. Plug a microphone, speakers, or headphones into these screws before opening the case. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" on page 24. www.gateway.com ...
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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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... of your thighs. ■ Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. You can use the keyboard and mouse. Setting up your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up your computer desk and chair, make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and... or slightly below the level of sight. ■ Place your shoulders relax while you use a pillow or cushion to your line 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 display is no higher than...
... of your thighs. ■ Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine. You can use the keyboard and mouse. Setting up your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up your computer desk and chair, make sure that is comfortable, distributes your weight evenly, and... or slightly below the level of sight. ■ Place your shoulders relax while you use a pillow or cushion to your line 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 display is no higher than...
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... computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL, then click Task Manager. Chapter 2: Getting Started Restarting (rebooting) your computer 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 it . 18 www...
... computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL, then click Task Manager. Chapter 2: Getting Started Restarting (rebooting) your computer 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 it . 18 www...
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You can use the scroll wheel on the display. You can use the left and right buttons on the mouse to select objects on the mouse to move the mouse, the pointer (arrow) on the computer display. Right button Left button Scroll wheel As you move through a document. Chapter 2: Getting Started Mouse The mouse is not available in the same direction. This illustration shows the standard mouse. This feature is a device that controls the pointer movement on the display moves in all programs. 22 www.gateway.com
You can use the scroll wheel on the display. You can use the left and right buttons on the mouse to select objects on the mouse to move the mouse, the pointer (arrow) on the computer display. Right button Left button Scroll wheel As you move through a document. Chapter 2: Getting Started Mouse The mouse is not available in the same direction. This illustration shows the standard mouse. This feature is a device that controls the pointer movement on the display moves in all programs. 22 www.gateway.com
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...press and release the right mouse button once. This action is called clicking. www.gateway.com 23 Move the pointer on page 128. Quickly press and release the left mouse button once. For instructions on how to clean the mouse, see "Changing the mouse settings" on the computer ...display Do this... Move the mouse around on the mouse pad. Release the...
...press and release the right mouse button once. This action is called clicking. www.gateway.com 23 Move the pointer on page 128. Quickly press and release the left mouse button once. For instructions on how to clean the mouse, see "Changing the mouse settings" on the computer ...display Do this... Move the mouse around on the mouse pad. Release the...
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The Start menu opens showing you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next to it . Help and Support For more using the Start menu. To use the Start ... 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 Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start menu. When you the first level of the Windows desktop.
The Start menu opens showing you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next to it . Help and Support For more using the Start menu. To use the Start ... 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 Type the keyword Windows Start menu in the Start menu. When you the first level of the Windows desktop.
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... for that you use frequently. To add icons to the desktop: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the program that program appears on the desktop. Help and Support For more information about desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support.... www.gateway.com 35 Using the desktop Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop...
... for that you use frequently. To add icons to the desktop: 1 Click Start, then click All Programs. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the program that program appears on the desktop. Help and Support For more information about desktop icons, click Start, then click Help and Support.... www.gateway.com 35 Using the desktop Adding icons to the desktop You may want to add to the desktop. 3 Click Send To, then click Desktop...
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... when you decide what folder you want the file or folder to go , you paste it there. www.gateway.com 41 A copy of a file or folder into more information, see "Viewing drives" on page 38 and...-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on page 46. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you can paste copies of the file or folder appears in (the destination... until you need to copy and move files are called copying, cutting, and pasting. For more than one place, but as soon as you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. To copy a file...
... when you decide what folder you want the file or folder to go , you paste it there. www.gateway.com 41 A copy of a file or folder into more information, see "Viewing drives" on page 38 and...-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Copy on page 46. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you can paste copies of the file or folder appears in (the destination... until you need to copy and move files are called copying, cutting, and pasting. For more than one place, but as soon as you remove the file or folder from the clipboard. To copy a file...
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... folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 46. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you want to move. Chapter 4: Windows Basics To move a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or...
... folders, click Start, then click Help and Support. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. 3 Click Cut on page 46. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you want to move. Chapter 4: Windows Basics To move a file or folder to another folder: 1 Locate the file or...
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Link Web page Linked Web page www.gateway.com 59 You can contain text, animations, music, and other Web sites by moving the mouse pointer over it. Web pages can use any of the commercially available Web browsers, like Microsoft Internet Explorer (which are electronic documents that gives you ...
Link Web page Linked Web page www.gateway.com 59 You can contain text, animations, music, and other Web sites by moving the mouse pointer over it. Web pages can use any of the commercially available Web browsers, like Microsoft Internet Explorer (which are electronic documents that gives you ...
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Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Change screen and display settings ■ Change the background and screen saver ■ Adjust the mouse settings ■ Add, change, and switch user accounts ■ Adjust power management settings 119 8 Customizing Your Computer This chapter provides information about customizing your computer by changing settings in Windows.
Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Change screen and display settings ■ Change the background and screen saver ■ Adjust the mouse settings ■ Add, change, and switch user accounts ■ Adjust power management settings 119 8 Customizing Your Computer This chapter provides information about customizing your computer by changing settings in Windows.
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The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click one of the tabs to save changes. 128 www.gateway.com If your mouse settings. 4 Click OK to change your mouse settings: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Chapter 7: Customizing Your Computer Changing the mouse settings You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. To change your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Mouse icon.
The Mouse Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click one of the tabs to save changes. 128 www.gateway.com If your mouse settings. 4 Click OK to change your mouse settings: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Chapter 7: Customizing Your Computer Changing the mouse settings You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. To change your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Mouse icon.