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Gateway 510XL User Manual

Gateway 510XL User Manual (272 pages)

Gateway 510XL: User Guide

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop | Size: 3.73 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Checking out Your Gateway Computer

9
- Front
  10
- Back
  12
- Identifying Your Model
  15
- Finding Your Specifications
  16
- Accessories
  17
2 Getting Started

19
3 Getting Help

31
- Help and Support
  32
  - Searching for a Topic
    32
- Online Help
  33
- Gateway Web Site
  34
  - Using Esupport
    34
4 Windows Basics

37
- About the Windows Environment
  38
- Using the Desktop
  39
  - Using the Start Menu
    40
  - Adding Icons to the Desktop
    41
- Identifying Window Items
  42
- Working with Files and Folders
  44
  - Viewing Drives
    44
  - Creating Folders
    45
  - Copying and Moving Files and Folders
    47
  - Deleting Files and Folders
    49
  - Browsing for Files and Folders
    50
- Searching for Files
  52
  - Using the Windows Search Utility
    53
- Working with Documents
  55
  - Creating a New Document
    55
  - Saving a Document
    56
  - Opening a Document
    57
  - Printing a Document
    58
- Shortcuts
  59
5 Using the Internet

61
- Learning about the Internet
  62
- Setting up an Internet Account
  63
  - Accessing Your Internet Account
    64
- Using the World Wide Web
  65
  - Connecting to a Web Site
    66
  - Downloading Files
    67
- Using E-Mail
  68
  - Sending E-Mail
    68
  - Checking Your E-Mail
    69
6 Sending and Receiving Faxes

71
- Installing and Configuring Fax
  72
  - Installing Fax
    72
  - Configuring Fax
    73
- Sending a Simple Fax
  75
- Setting up Your Cover Page Template
  77
- Faxing from Programs
  78
- Faxing a Scanned Document
  78
- Receiving and Viewing a Fax
  79
- Canceling a Fax
  79
- Automatically Retry Sending a Fax
  80
- Automatically Cancelling a Fax
  81
7 Using Multimedia

83
- Adjusting the Volume
  84
- Recording and Playing Audio
  86
- Playing Audio and Video Files with the Windows Media Player
  88
- Using the CD or DVD Drive
  90
  - Identifying Drive Types
    90
  - Inserting a CD or DVD
    91
- Listening to Cds
  92
- Using MUSICMATCH
  94
  - Playing Cds
    94
  - Creating MP3 Music Files
    96
  - Editing Track Information
    97
  - Building a Music Library
    99
  - Changing the Music Library Display Settings
    100
  - Listening to Internet Radio
    101
  - Using Advanced Features
    101
- Playing a DVD
  102
- Creating Cds and Dvds
  103
  - Copying a CD or DVD
    104
  - Creating a Data CD or DVD
    108
  - Copying Music Tracks
    111
  - Creating a Music CD
    114
  - Advanced Features
    118
- Connecting a Digital Camera
  119
- Connecting a Digital Video Camera
  120
- Creating Video Dvds
  120
8 Customizing Your Computer

123
- Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
  124
  - Adjusting the Color Depth
    124
  - Adjusting the Screen Resolution
    126
  - Changing the Colors on Your Windows Desktop
    127
  - Changing the Desktop Background
    129
  - Selecting a Screen Saver
    130
- Changing the Mouse Settings
  132
- Adding and Modifying User Accounts
  133
- Power Management
  135
  - Using Power Saving Modes
    135
  - Changing Power Settings
    136
  - Changing the Power Scheme
    136
  - Changing Advanced Power Settings
    137
  - Activating and Using Hibernate Mode
    138
  - Setting up an Uninterruptible Power Supply
    140
9 Networking Your Computer

143
10 Moving from Your Old Computer

157
- Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
  158
- Transferring Files
  159
  - Finding Your Files
    159
- Transferring Internet Settings
  161
- Installing Your Old Printer or Scanner
  162
  - Installing a USB Printer or Scanner
    162
  - Installing a Parallel Port Printer
    163
- Installing Your Old Programs
  164
11 Maintaining Your Computer

165
- Caring for Your Computer
  166
- Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
  168
- Managing Hard Drive Space
  171
  - Checking Hard Drive Space
    171
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    172
  - Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
    173
  - Defragmenting the Hard Drive
    175
  - Backing up Files
    177
  - Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
    177
- Cleaning Your Computer
  179
  - Cleaning the Exterior
    179
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    180
  - Cleaning the Computer Screen
    180
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    181
12 Restoring Software

183
- Using the Restoration Cds
  184
- Reinstalling Device Drivers
  185
- Updating Device Drivers
  187
- Reinstalling Programs
  188
- Reinstalling Windows
  190
13 Upgrading Your Computer

193
- Selecting a Place to Work
  194
- Gathering the Tools You Need
  194
  - Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
    195
- Opening the Case
  196
  - Removing the Side Panel
    196
  - Removing the Front Bezel
    199
- Closing the Case
  200
  - Replacing the Side Panel
    200
  - Replacing the Front Bezel
    201
- Adding or Replacing a CD, DVD, or Diskette Drive
  202
- Replacing the Hard Drive
  205
- Adding or Replacing Add-In Cards
  207
- Replacing the Power Supply
  210
- Replacing the System Board
  213
- Installing Memory
  215
- Replacing the System Battery
  219
14 Troubleshooting

221
- Safety Guidelines
  222
- First Steps
  222
- Software Support Tools
  223
- Troubleshooting
  224
  - Add-In Cards
    224
  - CD, DVD, or Recordable Drives
    224
  - Cleaning Cds and Dvds
    226
  - Computer
    226
  - File Management
    227
  - Hard Drive
    227
  - Internet
    228
  - Keyboard
    230
  - Memory
    230
  - Modem (Dial-Up)
    231
  - Monitor
    235
  - Mouse
    237
  - Power
    237
  - Printer
    238
  - Sound
    239
  - Using the BIOS Setup Utility
    240
- Telephone Support
  242
  - Before Calling Gateway Technical Support
    242
  - Telephone Support
    243
- Tutoring and Training
  244
  - Self-Help
    244
  - Tutoring
    244
  - Training
    245
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

247
- Important Safety Information
  247
- Regulatory Compliance Statements
  249
- United States of America
  249
- Laser Safety Statement
  252
- Macrovision Statement
  255
Index

257

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