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Gateway LX6810 Reference Manual (136 pages)

Gateway LX6810: Reference Guide

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop | Size: 6.41 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: About this Reference

7
Chapter 2: Checking out Your Computer

11
- Front
  12
  - Digital Media Manager
    14
  - Media Control Panel
    14
  - Multimedia Panel
    14
- Back
  15
Chapter 3: Setting up and Getting Started

19
- Working Safely and Comfortably
  20
- 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
    35
  - 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
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
CHAPTER7 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
- Technical Support
  115
  - Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
    115
  - Calling Customer Care
    115
Appendix A: Legal Notices

117
- 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 LX6810 User Manual (94 pages)

Gateway Personal Computer User Guide

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop | Size: 6.43 MB

Table of Contents
3
CHAPTER 1 Getting Help

7
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
- Bluetooth Networking
  59
Chapter 6: Protecting Your Computer

61
- Hardware Security
  62
  - Kensington Lock Slot
    62
- Data Security
  62
- Security Updates
  67
  - Windows Update
    67
  - Bigfix
    68
Chapter 7: Customizing Windows

69
- Changing Screen Settings
  70
- 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
- Notices
  87

Gateway LX6810 Starter Manual (46 pages)

Gateway DX4710: Quick Start

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop | Size: 10.21 MB

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Gateway LX6810 Reference Manual (136 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: About this Reference

Chapter 2: Checking out Your Computer

Chapter 3: Setting up and Getting Started

Chapter 4: Advanced Hardware Setup

Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer

Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Computer

CHAPTER7 Troubleshooting

Appendix A: Legal Notices

Index

Gateway LX6810 User Manual (94 pages)

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 Getting Help

CHAPTER 2 Using Windows

Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing

Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files

Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer

Chapter 6: Protecting Your Computer

Chapter 7: Customizing Windows

Gateway LX6810 Starter Manual (46 pages)

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