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Gateway GM5446E Reference Manual (132 pages)
Gateway GM5416: Reference Guide
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 6.3 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
22
Connecting a Dial-Up Modem
22
Starting Your Computer
23
Waking up Your Computer
23
Turning off Your Computer
24
Restarting (Rebooting) Your Computer
25
Using the Keyboard
26
Premium Multimedia Keyboard Features
26
Elite Multimedia Keyboard Features
27
Using the Mouse
29
Adjusting the Volume
31
Configuring the Audio Jacks
33
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Device
34
Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer
35
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
36
Opening the Case
37
Removing the Side Panel
37
Removing the Front Bezel
38
Closing the Case
39
Replacing the Front Bezel
39
Replacing the Side Panel
40
Replacing the Color Panel
40
Installing Memory
43
Adding or Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
45
Replacing the Memory Card Reader
47
Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive
49
Replacing the Heat Sink and Processor
51
Adding or Replacing an Expansion Card
53
Replacing the System Battery
55
Replacing the System Board
57
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer
59
Setting up a Maintenance Schedule
60
Caring for Your Computer
60
Cleaning Your Computer
61
Cleaning the Exterior
62
Cleaning the Keyboard
62
Cleaning the Monitor
63
Cleaning the Mouse
63
Cleaning Optical Discs
63
Updating Windows
64
Using Bigfix
64
Managing Hard Drive Space
64
Checking Hard Drive Space
65
Deleting Unnecessary Files
66
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
66
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
68
Backing up Files
69
Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
70
Moving from Your Old Computer
71
Moving with Windows Easy Transfer
71
Moving Files and Settings Manually
72
CHAPTER6 Troubleshooting
75
Safety Guidelines
76
First Steps
76
Troubleshooting
77
Add-In Cards
77
Audio
77
CD or DVD Drives
77
Diskette Drive
79
DVD Drives
80
Ethernet
80
File Management
81
Hard Drive
82
Internet
83
Keyboard
84
Media Center
85
Memory
88
Memory Card Reader
88
Modem (Cable or DSL)
89
Modem (Dial-Up)
89
Monitor
92
Mouse
94
Networks
94
Passwords
94
Power
94
Printer
95
Sound
96
Recovering Your System
97
Recovering Pre-Installed Software and Drivers
98
Using Microsoft System Restore
104
Recovering Your System to Its Factory Condition
107
Recovering Your System Using the Windows DVD
108
Telephone Support
108
Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
108
Telephone Numbers
109
Self-Help
110
Tutoring
111
Training
111
Chapter 7: Legal Notices
113
Important Safety Information
114
Setting up Your System
114
Care During Use
115
Replacement Parts and Accessories
115
Regulatory Compliance
116
United States of America
116
Fcc Declaration of Conformity
116
Laser Safety Statement
118
External Television Antenna Grounding
118
Lightning Protection
119
Environmental Information
120
Macrovision Statement
121
Index
123
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Gateway GM5446E User Manual (96 pages)
Gateway Desktop Computer User Guide
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 7.67 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
9
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 Vista
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 Faxes
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
28
Checking Your E-Mail
28
Using Faxes
29
Using Windows Fax and Scan
29
Sending a Fax
29
Receiving and Viewing a Fax
33
Chapter 4: Using Drives and Media Files
35
Using the Memory Card Reader
36
Memory Card Types
36
Using a Memory Card
36
Using the Diskette Drive
37
Using an Optical Drive
37
Identifying Drive Types
37
Inserting an Optical Disc
38
Playing a CD
39
Playing a DVD
39
Playing a Blu-Ray Disc
39
Playing an HD-DVD
39
Recording to Optical Discs
39
Creating Audio and Video Files
39
Copying Optical Discs
39
Playing Music and Movies
40
Playing Audio and Video Files
40
Playing Optical Discs
41
Creating Audio Files and Music Libraries
43
Creating Music Files
43
Building a Music Library
45
Editing Track Information
45
Creating Music Cds and Video Dvds
46
Creating a Music CD
46
Creating a Video DVD
47
Creating and Copying Data Discs
49
Creating a Data Disc
49
Using Windows Media Center
50
Starting Windows Media Center
50
Using the Media Center Remote Control
52
Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer
53
Introduction to Networking
54
Making Sure Your Broadband Connection Works
54
Networking Terms You Should Know
54
Wired Ethernet Networking
54
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet
54
Using a Router
54
Setting up Wired Ethernet Network Hardware
56
Wireless Ethernet Networking
57
Wireless Ethernet Standards
57
Using an Access Point
58
Setting up Wireless Ethernet Network Hardware
59
Setting up Your Network Connection
59
Naming the Computers and the Workgroup
59
Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol
60
Connecting to a Wireless Ethernet Network
60
Wireless Security
62
Testing Your Network
62
Adding a Printer to Your Network
62
Sharing Resources
63
Sharing Drives and Printers
63
Using the Network
64
Viewing Shared Drives and Folders
64
Creating a Shortcut to a Network Drive
65
Opening Files Across the Network
65
Copying Files Across the Network
65
Printing Files Across the Network
65
Chapter 6: Protecting Your Computer
67
Hardware Security
68
Kensington Lock Slot
68
Data Security
68
Startup and Hard Drive Password
68
Windows User Accounts
68
Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
69
Using Mcafee Securitycenter
69
Using Windows Security Center
73
Security Updates
74
Windows Update
74
Bigfix
75
Chapter 7: Customizing Windows
77
Changing Screen Settings
78
Changing Color Depth and Screen Resolution
78
Changing the Appearance of Windows and Backgrounds
79
Selecting a Screen Saver
80
Changing Gadgets
81
Setting up Multiple Monitors
83
Changing System Sounds
84
Changing Mouse Settings
85
Adding and Modifying User Accounts
86
Changing Power-Saving Settings
87
Changing the Power Scheme
87
Changing Accessibility Settings
89
Using the Ease of Access Center
89
Using Voice Recognition
90
Gateway GM5446E Starter Manual (46 pages)
8511921 - Gateway Getting Started Guide for Windows Vista (English/French)
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.49 MB
Table of Contents
Thank You
2
We Do Windows
4
Getting Things Started
5
Maintaining Order
6
Need Additional Help
8
For Your Listening and Viewing Pleasure
12
Keeping Your Computer Safe
14
Mcafee Securitycenter
17
Improving Performance
19
Prepare to Recover
21
Reinstalling the Operating System
22
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Gateway GM5446E Setup Manual (2 pages)
Gateway FX7020: Setup Guide
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 0.24 MB
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