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Gateway DX4320 User Manual (278 pages)
Gateway 710XL: User Guide
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 4.15 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Checking out Your Gateway Computer
9
Front
10
Back
12
Identifying Your Model
14
Gateway Model Number
14
Gateway Serial Number
14
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
14
Finding Your Specifications
15
Accessories
16
2 Getting Started
19
Working Safely
20
Reducing Eye Strain
20
Setting up Your Computer Desk and Chair
21
Setting up Your Computer and Computer Accessories
21
Sitting at Your Computer
22
Avoiding Discomfort and Injury from Repetitive Strain
22
Protecting from Power Source Problems
23
Starting Your Computer
24
Turning off Your Computer
25
Restarting (Rebooting) Your Computer
26
Multifunction Keyboard
27
Special-Function Buttons
28
Mouse
30
Using the Mouse
31
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device
32
3 Getting Help
33
Help and Support
34
Searching for a Topic
34
Online Help
35
Gateway Web Site
36
Using Esupport
36
4 Windows Basics
39
About the Windows Environment
40
Using the Desktop
41
Using the Start Menu
42
Adding Icons to the Desktop
43
Identifying Window Items
44
Working with Files and Folders
46
Viewing Drives
46
Creating Folders
47
Copying and Moving Files and Folders
49
Deleting Files and Folders
51
Browsing for Files and Folders
52
Searching for Files
54
Using the Windows Search Utility
55
Working with Documents
57
Creating a New Document
57
Saving a Document
58
Opening a Document
59
Printing a Document
60
Shortcuts
61
5 Using the Internet
63
Learning about the Internet
64
Setting up an Internet Account
65
Accessing Your Internet Account
66
Using the World Wide Web
67
Connecting to a Web Site
68
Downloading Files
69
Using E-Mail
70
Sending E-Mail
70
Checking Your E-Mail
71
6 Sending and Receiving Faxes
73
Installing and Configuring Fax
74
Installing Fax
74
Configuring Fax
75
Sending a Simple Fax
77
Setting up Your Cover Page Template
79
Faxing from Programs
80
Faxing a Scanned Document
80
Receiving and Viewing a Fax
81
Canceling a Fax
81
Automatically Retry Sending a Fax
82
Automatically Cancelling a Fax
83
7 Using Multimedia
85
Adjusting the Volume
86
Recording and Playing Audio
88
Playing Audio and Video Files with the Windows Media Player
90
Using the CD or DVD Drive
92
Identifying Drive Types
92
Inserting a CD or DVD
93
Listening to Cds
94
Using MUSICMATCH
96
Playing Cds
96
Creating MP3 Music Files
98
Editing Track Information
99
Building a Music Library
101
Changing the Music Library Display Settings
102
Listening to Internet Radio
103
Using Advanced Features
103
Playing a DVD
103
Creating Cds and Dvds
105
Copying a CD or DVD
106
Creating a Data CD or DVD
110
Copying Music Tracks
113
Creating a Music CD
116
Advanced Features
120
Connecting a Digital Camera
121
Connecting a Digital Video Camera
122
Creating Video Dvds
122
Using the Optional Diskette Drive
124
Using the Optional Media Card Reader
125
Media Card Types
125
Using a Media Card
126
8 Customizing Your Computer
127
Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
128
Adjusting the Color Depth
128
Adjusting the Screen Resolution
130
Changing the Colors on Your Windows Desktop
131
Changing the Desktop Background
133
Selecting a Screen Saver
134
Changing the Mouse Settings
136
Adding and Modifying User Accounts
137
Power Management
139
Using Power Saving Modes
139
Changing Power Settings
140
Changing the Power Scheme
140
Changing Advanced Power Settings
141
Activating and Using Hibernate Mode
142
Setting up an Uninterruptible Power Supply
144
9 Networking Your Computer
147
Benefits of Networking
148
Sharing a Single Internet Connection
148
Sharing Drives
148
Sharing Peripheral Devices
149
Streaming Audio and Video Files
149
Playing Multi-Player Games
149
Selecting a Network Connection
150
Wired Ethernet Network
150
Wireless Ethernet Network
150
Using a Wired Ethernet Network
151
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet
151
Example Wired Ethernet Network
152
Equipment You Need for a Wired Ethernet Network
153
Using a Wireless Ethernet Network
154
Wireless Ethernet Speed and Frequency
154
Example Access Point Wireless Ethernet Network
156
Equipment You Need for an Access Point Wireless Ethernet Network
157
Example Peer-To-Peer Wireless Ethernet Network
158
Equipment You Need for a Peer-To-Peer Wireless Ethernet Network
159
For more Information
159
Using Your Computer on a Network
160
Installing and Configuring Your Computer for Ethernet Networking
160
10 Moving from Your Old Computer
161
Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
162
Transferring Files
163
Finding Your Files
163
Transferring Internet Settings
165
Setting up Your ISP
165
Transferring Your E-Mail and Address Book
166
Transferring Your Internet Shortcuts
166
Installing Your Old Printer or Scanner
166
Installing a USB Printer or Scanner
166
Installing a Parallel Port Printer
167
Installing Your Old Programs
168
11 Maintaining Your Computer
169
Caring for Your Computer
170
Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
172
Managing Hard Drive Space
175
Checking Hard Drive Space
175
Using Disk Cleanup
176
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
177
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
179
Backing up Files
181
Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
181
Cleaning Your Computer
183
Cleaning the Exterior
183
Cleaning the Keyboard
184
Cleaning the Computer Screen
184
Cleaning the Mouse
185
12 Restoring Software
187
Using the Restoration Cds
188
Reinstalling Device Drivers
189
Updating Device Drivers
191
Reinstalling Programs
192
Reinstalling Windows
194
13 Upgrading Your Computer
197
Selecting a Place to Work
198
Gathering the Tools You Need
198
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
199
Opening the Case
200
Removing the Side Panel
200
Removing the Front Bezel
203
Closing the Case
204
Replacing the Side Panel
204
Replacing the Front Bezel
205
Adding or Replacing a CD, DVD, or Diskette Drive
206
Replacing the Hard Drive
211
Adding or Replacing Add-In Cards
214
Installing Memory
216
Replacing the System Battery
220
Replacing the Power Supply
222
Replacing the System Board
224
14 Troubleshooting
227
Safety Guidelines
228
First Steps
228
Software Support Tools
229
Troubleshooting
230
Add-In Cards
230
CD, DVD, or Recordable Drives
230
Cleaning Cds and Dvds
232
Computer
232
File Management
233
Hard Drive
233
Internet
234
Keyboard
236
Memory
236
Modem
237
Monitor
241
Mouse
243
Power
243
Printer
244
Sound
245
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
246
Telephone Support
248
Before Calling Gateway Technical Support
248
Telephone Support
249
Tutoring and Training
250
Self-Help
250
Tutoring
250
Training
251
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
253
Important Safety Information
253
Regulatory Compliance Statements
255
United States of America
255
Laser Safety Statement
258
Macrovision Statement
261
Index
263
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Gateway DX4320 Hardware Installation Manual (64 pages)
HardDrive Installation
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 5.68 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Preparing for Installation
5
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
8
2 Removing an Existing Drive
9
3 Configuring the New Drive
13
Configuring the New IDE Drive
14
Setting the IDE Jumpers
16
Configuring the New SCSI Drive
18
Setting the SCSI Jumpers
20
Configuring the New Serial ATA Drive
23
4 Installing the New Drive
25
Installing the Drive in Your Computer
26
Installing the Additional Fan
30
Connecting the Drive Cables
32
5 Setting up the New Drive Automatically
39
Setting up the Hard Drive
40
Using the Red Drivers CD
40
Using the System Restoration Kit
42
Using the System Restoration CD
43
6 Setting up the New Drive Manually
45
Partitioning the New Drive
45
Determining Which File System to Use
46
Creating a Primary Partition
47
Creating the Extended Partition
50
Creating an NTFS Partition in Windows NT 4.0
51
Creating an NTFS Partition in Windows XP
52
Formatting the New Drive
54
Formatting a Primary Partition Using DOS
54
Formatting a Partition or Slave Drive Using Windows
56
7 Troubleshooting
57
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
59
Regulatory Compliance Statements
59
United States of America
59
Laser Safety Statement
61
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