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Gateway FX6800 Reference Manual (154 pages)
Gateway FX6800: Reference Guide
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 7.16 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: About this Reference
7
About this Guide
8
Accessing the Online User Guide
8
Gateway Contact Information
9
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
9
Chapter 2: Checking out Your Computer
11
Front
12
Back
14
Chapter 3: Setting up and Getting Started
17
Working Safely and Comfortably
18
Reducing Eye Strain
19
Setting up Your Computer Desk and Chair
19
Sitting at Your Computer
20
Avoiding Discomfort and Injury from Repetitive Strain
20
Preparing Power Connections
20
Protecting from Power Source Problems
20
Checking the Voltage Selection
21
Connecting to a Broadband Modem or Network
21
Connecting a Dial-Up Modem
22
Starting Your Computer
22
Waking up Your Computer
23
Turning off Your Computer
23
Restarting (Rebooting) Your Computer
24
Using the Keyboard
25
Premium Multimedia Keyboard Features
25
Elite Multimedia Keyboard Features
26
Using the Mouse
28
Adjusting the Volume
30
Configuring the Audio Jacks
32
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Device
32
Chapter 4: Advanced Hardware Setup
35
Setting up Your Crossfire Video Cards
36
Setting up RAID
39
About RAID
39
RAID for Performance
39
RAID for Security
40
RAID for Both: Performance and Security
41
Preparing Your Computer for RAID
42
Configuring RAID
42
Deleting a Raid Volume
44
Adding or Replacing a RAID Drive
45
Getting Help
46
Overclocking the Processor
46
Setting up Multiple Monitors
47
Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer
49
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
50
Opening the Case
51
Removing the Side Panel
51
Removing the Front Bezel
53
Closing the Case
54
Replacing the Front Bezel
54
Replacing the Side Panel
54
Adding or Replacing Memory
55
Replacing the System Battery
57
Adding or Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
59
Replacing the Memory Card Reader
60
Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive
62
Replacing the Front Fan
65
Replacing the Rear Fan
67
Replacing the Power Supply
69
Replacing the Heat Sink and Processor
70
Replacing the I/O Board
72
Adding or Replacing an Expansion Card
74
Replacing the System Board
76
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Computer
83
Setting up a Maintenance Schedule
84
Caring for Your Computer
84
Cleaning Your Computer
85
Cleaning the Exterior
86
Cleaning the Keyboard
86
Cleaning the Monitor
87
Cleaning the Mouse
87
Cleaning Optical Discs
87
Updating Windows
88
Using Bigfix
88
Managing Hard Drive Space
88
Checking Hard Drive Space
89
Deleting Unnecessary Files
90
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
90
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
92
Backing up Files
93
Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
94
Moving from Your Old Computer
95
Moving with Windows Easy Transfer
95
Moving Files and Settings Manually
96
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
99
Safety Guidelines
100
First Steps
100
Troubleshooting
101
Add-In Cards
101
Audio
101
CD or DVD Drives
101
DVD Drives
103
Ethernet
103
File Management
104
Hard Drive
105
Internet
106
Keyboard
107
Media Center
108
Memory
111
Memory Card Reader
111
Modem (Cable or DSL)
112
Modem (Dial-Up)
112
Monitor
115
Mouse
117
Networks
117
Passwords
117
Power
118
Printer
118
Sound
119
Recovering Your System
120
Recovering Pre-Installed Software and Drivers
121
Using Microsoft System Restore
127
Recovering Your System to Its Factory Condition
130
Recovering Your System Using the Windows DVD
131
Telephone Support
131
Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
131
Telephone Numbers
132
Self-Help
133
Tutoring
134
Training
134
Chapter 8: Legal Notices
135
Important Safety Information
136
Setting up Your System
136
Care During Use
137
Replacement Parts and Accessories
137
Regulatory Compliance
137
United States of America
137
Fcc Declaration of Conformity
138
Laser Safety Statement
140
External Television Antenna Grounding
140
Lightning Protection
140
Environmental Information
142
Macrovision Statement
143
Index
145
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Gateway FX6800 Reference Manual (136 pages)
Gateway FX6710: Reference Guide
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 6.44 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
Digital Media Manager
14
Media Control Panel
14
Multimedia Panel
15
Back
16
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
25
Turning off Your Computer
25
Restarting (Rebooting) Your Computer
26
Opening the Hideaway Port Panels
27
Using the Keyboard
27
Using the Mouse
29
Using Optical Drives
31
Features
31
Loading an Optical Disc
31
Identifying Optical Drive Types
32
Playing Discs
33
Creating Discs
34
Using the Digital Media Manager
35
Memory Card Types
35
Using a Memory Card
36
Using the Copy Button
36
Adjusting the Volume
37
Configuring the Audio Jacks
39
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Device
40
Chapter 4: Advanced Hardware Setup
41
Setting up Multiple Monitors
42
Using a Removable Hard Drive
42
Setting up RAID
42
About RAID
42
RAID 0 for Performance
42
RAID 1 for Security
44
RAID 5 and 10 for both Performance and Security
44
Preparing Your Computer for RAID
46
Configuring RAID
46
Getting Help
47
Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer
49
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
50
Opening the Case
51
Removing the Left Side Panel
51
Removing the Right Side Panel
52
Removing the Front Bezel
53
Closing the Case
54
Replacing the Front Bezel
54
Replacing the Side Panels
54
Adding or Replacing Memory
54
Adding or Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
56
Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive
58
Adding or Replacing an Internal Hard Drive
58
Adding a Removable Hard Drive
61
Replacing the Power Supply
64
Adding or Replacing an Expansion Card
66
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Computer
69
Setting up a Maintenance Schedule
70
Caring for Your Computer
71
Cleaning Your Computer
72
Cleaning the Exterior
72
Cleaning the Keyboard
73
Cleaning the Monitor
73
Cleaning the Mouse
73
Cleaning Optical Discs
74
Updating Windows
74
Using Bigfix
75
Managing Hard Drive Space
76
Checking Hard Drive Space
76
Deleting Unnecessary Files
77
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
78
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
79
Backing up Files
80
Backing up Files
82
Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
83
Moving from Your Old Computer
84
Transferring Files and Settings Automatically
84
Transferring Files and Settings Manually
85
Finding Other Files
86
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
87
Safety Guidelines
88
Try These Steps First
88
Error Messages
89
Internet and Networking
90
Internet
90
Modem (Cable or DSL)
91
Modem (Dial-Up)
92
Networking
94
Power
95
Display
95
Printing
96
Optical Discs
97
Memory Card Reader
98
Mouse
98
Keyboard
99
Files
99
Memory
102
Audio
102
Passwords
103
Expansion Cards
103
Media Center
104
Checking for Device Problems
106
Recovering Your System
107
Creating Recovery Discs
108
Recovering Pre-Installed Software and Drivers
110
Returning to a Previous System Condition
111
Returning Your System to Its Factory Condition
112
Technical Support
115
Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
115
Calling Customer Care
115
Appendix A: Legal Notices
117
Important Safety Information
118
Setting up Your System
118
Care During Use
118
Replacement Parts and Accessories
119
Regulatory Compliance
119
United States of America
119
Fcc Declaration of Conformity
120
Laser Safety Statement
121
External Television Antenna Grounding
122
Lightning Protection
122
Environmental Information
124
Macrovision Statement
125
Index
127
Gateway FX6800 User Manual (94 pages)
Gateway Personal Computer User Guide
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 6.43 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
Contacting Gateway
9
Getting Help for Windows Media Center
9
Using Online Help
9
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
24
Accessing Your Internet Account
25
Using the World Wide Web
25
Connecting to a Web Site
25
Downloading Files
26
Using E-Mail
26
Sending E-Mail
26
Checking Your E-Mail
27
Using Windows Fax and Scan
27
Sending a Fax
27
Faxing a Scanned Document or from Programs
31
Canceling a Fax
31
Receiving and Viewing a Fax
32
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files
33
Playing Music and Movies
34
Playing Audio and Video Files
34
Playing Optical Discs
35
Creating Audio Files and Music Libraries
37
Creating Music Files
37
Building a Music Library
39
Editing Track Information
39
Creating Music Cds and Video Dvds
40
Creating a Music CD
40
Creating a Video DVD
41
Creating and Copying Data Discs
43
Creating a Data Disc
43
Using Windows Media Center
44
Starting Windows Media Center
44
Using the Media Center Remote Control
46
Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer
47
Introduction to Networking
48
Networking Terms You Should Know
48
Ethernet Networking
48
Wired Ethernet Networking
48
Wireless Ethernet Networking
51
Establishing Your Ethernet Network Connection
53
Connecting to a Wireless Ethernet Network
54
Testing Your Network
56
Adding a Printer to Your Network
56
Sharing Resources
56
Using the Network
58
Bluetooth Networking
59
Chapter 6: Protecting Your Computer
61
Hardware Security
62
Kensington Lock Slot
62
Data Security
62
Startup and Hard Drive Password
62
Windows User Accounts
62
Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
63
Using Norton 360
63
Using Windows Security Center
66
Security Updates
67
Windows Update
67
Bigfix
68
Chapter 7: Customizing Windows
69
Changing Screen Settings
70
Changing Color Depth and Screen Resolution
70
Changing the Appearance of Windows and Backgrounds
71
Selecting a Screen Saver
72
Changing Gadgets
73
Setting up Multiple Monitors
75
Changing System Sounds
76
Changing Mouse Settings
77
Adding and Modifying User Accounts
77
Changing Power-Saving Settings
79
Changing the Power Plan
79
Changing Accessibility Settings
80
Using the Ease of Access Center
81
Using Voice Recognition
82
Setting up Parental Controls
82
Filtering Internet Access
83
Scheduling Computer and Internet Use
84
Restricting Game Access
84
Restricting Specific Programs
86
Creating Activity Reports
86
Notices
87
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Gateway FX6800 Starter Manual (46 pages)
Gateway DX4710: Quick Start
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 10.21 MB
Gateway FX6800 Setup Manual (2 pages)
Gateway FX6800: Install Guide
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 5.26 MB
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