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Gateway FX541XT Reference Manual (164 pages)
Gateway FX540: Reference Guide
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 9.43 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: About this Reference
7
About this Guide
8
Accessing Your Online User Guide
8
Gateway Contact Information
9
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
9
Chapter 2: Checking out Your Computer
11
Front
12
Back
14
Video Card Ports
17
Chapter 3: Setting up and Getting Started
19
Working Safely and Comfortably
20
Reducing Eye Strain
21
Setting up Your Computer Desk and Chair
21
Sitting at Your Computer
22
Avoiding Discomfort and Injury from Repetitive Strain
22
Preparing Power Connections
22
Protecting from Power Source Problems
22
Connecting to a Broadband Modem or Network
23
Connecting a Dial-Up Modem
23
Starting Your Computer
24
Waking up Your Computer
24
Turning off Your Computer
25
Restarting (Rebooting) Your Computer
26
Using the Keyboard
27
Premium Multimedia Keyboard Features
27
Elite Multimedia Keyboard Features
28
Using the Mouse
30
Using Optical Drives
32
Features
32
Loading an Optical Disc
32
Identifying Optical Drive Types
33
Playing Discs
34
Creating Discs
36
Using the Memory Card Reader
36
Memory Card Types
37
Using a Memory Card
37
Adjusting the Volume
38
Configuring the Audio Jacks
40
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Device
41
Chapter 4: Advanced Hardware Setup
43
Setting up Dual Video Cards
44
Setting up Multiple Monitors
46
Setting up RAID
47
About RAID
47
RAID 0 for Performance
47
RAID 1 for Security
48
RAID 5 and 10 for both Performance and Security
49
Preparing Your Computer for RAID
50
Configuring RAID
51
Getting Help
52
Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer
53
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
54
Opening the Case
55
Removing the Side Panel
55
Removing the Front Bezel
57
Closing the Case
58
Replacing the Front Bezel
58
Replacing the Side Panel
58
Adding or Replacing Memory
59
Adding or Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
61
Replacing the Memory Card Reader
63
Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive
65
Replacing the Front Fan
67
Replacing the Rear Fan
70
Replacing the Power Supply
72
Replacing the Heat Sink and Processor
73
Replacing the I/O Board
75
Adding or Replacing an Expansion Card
77
Replacing the System Battery
80
Replacing the System Board
81
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Computer
89
Setting up a Maintenance Schedule
90
Caring for Your Computer
91
Cleaning Your Computer
92
Cleaning the Exterior
92
Cleaning the Keyboard
93
Cleaning the Monitor
93
Cleaning the Mouse
93
Cleaning Optical Discs
94
Updating Windows
94
Using Bigfix
95
Managing Hard Drive Space
96
Checking Hard Drive Space
96
Deleting Unnecessary Files
97
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
98
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
99
Backing up Files
100
Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
102
Moving from Your Old Computer
103
Transferring Files and Settings Automatically
103
Transferring Files and Settings Manually
104
Finding Other Files
105
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
107
Safety Guidelines
108
First Steps
108
Troubleshooting
109
Add-In Cards
109
Audio
109
CD or DVD Drives
109
Display
111
DVD Drives
111
Ethernet
111
Expansion Cards
112
File Management
112
Hard Drive
113
Internet
114
Keyboard
115
Media Center
116
Memory
119
Memory Card Reader
119
Modem (Cable or DSL)
120
Modem (Dial-Up)
120
Monitor
123
Mouse
124
Networks
125
Passwords
125
Power
125
Printer
126
Sound
127
Restoring Your Computer
128
Recovering Your System
128
Recovering Pre-Installed Software and Drivers
129
Using Microsoft System Restore
134
Recovering Your System to Its Factory Condition
137
Recovering Your System Using the Windows DVD
138
Telephone Support
139
Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
139
Telephone Numbers
140
Self-Help
141
Tutoring
141
Training
141
Appendix A: Legal Notices
143
Important Safety Information
144
Setting up Your System
144
Care During Use
144
Replacement Parts and Accessories
145
Regulatory Compliance
145
United States of America
145
Fcc Declaration of Conformity
146
Laser Safety Statement
147
External Television Antenna Grounding
148
Lightning Protection
148
Environmental Information
150
Macrovision Statement
151
Index
153
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Gateway FX541XT User Manual (96 pages)
Gateway Desktop Computer User Guide
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 7.88 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
CHAPTER 1 Getting Help
7
Thank You for Purchasing Our Computer
8
Using the Gateway Web Site
8
Using Help and Support
8
Searching for a Topic
9
Getting Help for Windows Media Center
9
Using Online Help
10
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
10
CHAPTER 2 Using Windows
11
Using the Windows Desktop
12
Using the Start Menu
13
Adding Icons to the Desktop
14
Identifying Window Items
14
Working with Files and Folders
15
Viewing Drives
15
Creating Folders
16
Copying and Moving Files and Folders
16
Deleting Files and Folders
17
Searching for Files
18
Using the Windows Search
18
Browsing for Files and Folders
19
Working with Documents
19
Creating a New Document
20
Saving a Document
20
Opening a Document
20
Printing a Document
21
Shortcuts
22
Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing
23
Learning about the Internet
24
Setting up an Internet Account
25
Accessing Your Internet Account
25
Using the World Wide Web
25
Connecting to a Web Site
26
Downloading Files
27
Using E-Mail
27
Sending E-Mail
27
Checking Your E-Mail
28
Using Windows Fax and Scan
28
Sending a Fax
29
Receiving and Viewing a Fax
33
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files
35
Playing Music and Movies
36
Playing Audio and Video Files
36
Playing Optical Discs
37
Creating Audio Files and Music Libraries
39
Creating Music Files
39
Building a Music Library
41
Editing Track Information
41
Creating Music Cds and Video Dvds
42
Creating a Music CD
42
Creating a Video DVD
43
Creating and Copying Data Discs
45
Creating a Data Disc
45
Using Windows Media Center
46
Starting Windows Media Center
46
Using the Media Center Remote Control
48
Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer
49
Introduction to Networking
50
Networking Terms You Should Know
50
Ethernet Networking
50
Wired Ethernet Networking
50
Setting up Wired Ethernet Network Hardware
52
Wireless Ethernet Networking
53
Establishing Your Ethernet Network Connection
55
Testing Your Network
58
Adding a Printer to Your Network
58
Sharing Resources
58
Using the Network
59
Bluetooth Networking
61
Chapter 6: Protecting Your Computer
63
Hardware Security
64
Kensington Lock Slot
64
Data Security
64
Startup and Hard Drive Password
64
Windows User Accounts
65
Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
65
Using Mcafee Securitycenter
66
Using Windows Security Center
70
Security Updates
71
Windows Update
71
Bigfix
72
Chapter 7: Customizing Windows
73
Changing Screen Settings
74
Changing Color Depth and Screen Resolution
74
Changing the Appearance of Windows and Backgrounds
75
Selecting a Screen Saver
76
Changing Gadgets
77
Setting up Multiple Monitors
79
Changing System Sounds
80
Changing Mouse Settings
81
Adding and Modifying User Accounts
82
Changing Power-Saving Settings
83
Changing the Power Plan
83
Changing Accessibility Settings
85
Using the Ease of Access Center
85
Using Voice Recognition
86
Setting up Parental Controls
86
Filtering Internet Access
87
Scheduling Computer and Internet Use
88
Restricting Game Access
88
Restricting Specific Programs
90
Creating Activity Reports
90
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