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Gateway GT5426E Reference Manual (132 pages)

Gateway GM5416: Reference Guide

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop | Size: 6.3 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: About this Reference

7
Chapter 2: Checking out Your Computer

11
- Front
  12
- Back
  14
Chapter 3: Setting up and Getting Started

17
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
- 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

Gateway GT5426E User Manual (96 pages)

Gateway Desktop Computer User Guide

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop | Size: 7.67 MB

Table of Contents
3
CHAPTER 1 Getting Help

7
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
Chapter 6: Protecting Your Computer

67
- Hardware Security
  68
  - Kensington Lock Slot
    68
- Data Security
  68
- Security Updates
  74
  - Windows Update
    74
  - Bigfix
    75
Chapter 7: Customizing Windows

77

Gateway GT5426E Starter Manual (46 pages)

8511921 - Gateway Getting Started Guide for Windows Vista (English/French)

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.49 MB

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

Gateway GT5426E Setup Manual (2 pages)

Gateway FX7020: Setup Guide

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.24 MB

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Gateway GT5426E Reference Manual (132 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: About this Reference

Chapter 2: Checking out Your Computer

Chapter 3: Setting up and Getting Started

Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer

Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer

CHAPTER6 Troubleshooting

Chapter 7: Legal Notices

Index

Gateway GT5426E User Manual (96 pages)

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 Getting Help

CHAPTER 2 Using Windows Vista

Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxes

Chapter 4: Using Drives and Media Files

Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer

Chapter 6: Protecting Your Computer

Chapter 7: Customizing Windows

Gateway GT5426E Starter Manual (46 pages)

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Gateway GT5426E Setup Manual (2 pages)

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