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Gateway Profile 4 User Manual (284 pages)

Gateway Desktop Computer User's Guide

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop | Size: 9.61 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 Checking out Your Gateway Profile

9
- Front
  10
- Back
  12
- Right Side
  14
- Identifying Your Model
  16
- Finding Your Specifications
  17
- Accessories
  19
2 Getting Started

21
- Working Safely
  22
- Protecting from Power Source Problems
  25
- Starting Your Computer
  26
- Turning off Your Computer
  27
- Restarting (Rebooting) Your Computer
  28
- Multifunction Keyboard
  29
  - Special-Function Buttons
    30
- Mouse
  32
  - Using the Mouse
    33
- Computer Display
  34
  - External Controls
    34
  - OSD Options
    35
- Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device
  38
3 Getting Help

39
- Helpspot
  40
  - Searching for a Topic
    42
  - Helpspot Videos
    43
- Online Help
  44
- Gateway Web Site
  45
  - Using Esupport
    46
4 Windows Basics

47
- About the Windows Environment
  48
- Using the Desktop
  49
  - Using the Start Menu
    50
  - Adding Icons to the Desktop
    51
- Identifying Window Items
  52
- Working with Files and Folders
  54
  - Viewing Drives
    54
  - Creating Folders
    55
  - Copying and Moving Files and Folders
    57
  - Deleting Files and Folders
    59
  - Browsing for Files and Folders
    60
- Searching for Files
  62
  - Using the Windows Search Utility
    63
- Working with Documents
  65
  - Creating a New Document
    65
  - Saving a Document
    66
  - Opening a Document
    67
  - Printing a Document
    68
- Shortcuts
  69
5 Using the Internet

71
- Learning about the Internet
  72
- Setting up an Internet Account
  74
  - Accessing Your Internet Account
    74
- Using the World Wide Web
  76
  - Connecting to a Web Site
    77
  - Downloading Files
    78
- Using E-Mail
  79
  - Sending E-Mail
    79
  - Checking Your E-Mail
    80
6 Using Multimedia

81
- Using the Diskette Drive
  82
- Using the CD or DVD Drive
  84
  - Identifying Drive Types
    84
  - Inserting a CD or DVD
    85
- Adjusting the Volume
  87
  - Adjusting the Volume in Windows XP
    87
  - Adjusting the Volume in Windows 2000
    90
- Listening to Cds
  92
  - Listening to Cds in Windows XP
    92
  - Listening to Cds in Windows 2000
    94
- Recording and Playing Audio
  95
- Playing Audio and Video Files with the Windows Media Player
  97
- Playing a DVD
  98
- Using Musicmatch
  100
  - Playing Cds
    100
  - Creating MP3 Music Files
    102
  - Editing Track Information
    104
  - Building a Music Library
    105
  - Changing the Music Library Display Settings
    106
  - Listening to Internet Radio
    107
  - Using Advanced Features
    108
- Using a Recordable Drive
  108
  - Creating Data Cds
    108
- Creating Music Cds
  113
- Copying Cds
  118
7 Using Phonetools

121
- Sending and Receiving Faxes
  122
  - Setting up Your Cover Page
    122
  - Sending a Fax
    125
  - Faxing from Programs
    127
  - Receiving and Viewing a Fax
    127
8 Customizing Your Computer

129
- Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
  130
  - Adjusting the Color Depth
    130
  - Adjusting the Screen Resolution
    132
  - Changing the Colors on Your Windows Desktop
    133
  - Changing the Desktop Background
    136
  - Selecting a Screen Saver
    139
- Changing the Mouse Settings
  141
- Programming the Multifunction Keyboard
  143
- Adding and Modifying User Accounts
  146
- Power Management
  148
  - Using Power Saving Modes
    149
  - Changing Power Settings
    149
  - Changing the Power Scheme
    150
  - Changing Advanced Power Settings
    151
  - Activating and Using Hibernate Mode
    153
  - Setting up an Uninterruptible Power Supply
    155
9 Networking Your Computer

157
10 Moving from Your Old Computer

169
- Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
  170
- Transferring Files
  171
  - Finding Your Files
    171
- Transferring Internet Settings
  173
- Installing Your Old Printer or Scanner
  174
  - Installing a USB Printer or Scanner
    174
  - Installing a Parallel Port Printer
    175
- Installing Your Old Programs
  176
11 Maintaining Your Computer

177
- Caring for Your Computer
  178
- Creating an Emergency Startup Diskette
  180
- Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
  182
- Managing Hard Drive Space
  185
  - Checking Hard Drive Space
    185
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    186
  - Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
    187
  - Defragmenting the Hard Drive
    189
  - Backing up Files
    191
  - Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
    191
- Cleaning Your Computer
  193
  - Cleaning the Exterior
    193
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    194
  - Cleaning the Computer Display
    194
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    194
12 Restoring Software

195
- Using the Restoration Cds
  196
- Reinstalling Device Drivers
  197
- Updating Device Drivers
  199
- Reinstalling Programs
  200
- Reinstalling Windows
  202
13 Upgrading Your Computer

205
- Adding PC Cards
  206
- Selecting a Place to Work
  208
- Gathering the Tools You Need
  208
- Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
  209
- Opening the Computer Case
  210
- Closing the Computer Case
  212
- Replacing Drives
  214
  - Replacing the Removable Drive Pack
    214
  - Replacing the Hard Drive
    218
- Replacing the Mini PCI Card
  222
- Installing or Replacing DIMM Memory
  227
- Using the BIOS Setup Utility
  230
14 Troubleshooting

233
- Safety Guidelines
  234
- First Steps
  235
- Software Support Tools
  235
- Troubleshooting
  236
  - CD, DVD, or Recordable Drives
    236
  - Cleaning Cds and Dvds
    238
  - Computer
    238
  - Computer Display
    239
  - Diskette Drive
    240
  - File Management
    241
  - Hard Drive
    242
  - Internet
    243
  - Keyboard
    244
  - Memory
    245
  - Modem
    246
  - Mouse
    252
  - Power
    252
  - Printer
    253
  - Sound
    255
- Telephone Support
  256
  - Before Calling Gateway Technical Support
    256
  - Telephone Support
    257
- Tutoring and Training
  258
  - Self-Help
    258
  - Tutoring
    258
  - Training
    259
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

261
- Important Safety Information
  261
- Regulatory Compliance Statements
  264
- United States of America
  264
- Laser Safety Statement
  267
Index

269

Gateway Profile 4 User Manual (280 pages)

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop | Size: 6.56 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 Checking out Your Gateway Profile

9
- Front
  10
- Back
  12
- Right Side
  14
- Identifying Your Model
  16
- Finding Your Specifications
  17
- Accessories
  19
2 Getting Started

21
- Working Safely
  22
- Protecting from Power Source Problems
  25
- Starting Your Computer
  26
- Turning off Your Computer
  27
- Restarting (Rebooting) Your Computer
  28
- Multifunction Keyboard
  29
  - Special-Function Buttons
    30
- Mouse
  32
  - Using the Mouse
    33
- Computer Display
  34
  - External Controls
    34
  - OSD Options
    35
- Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device
  38
3 Getting Help

39
- Helpspot
  40
  - Searching for a Topic
    42
  - Helpspot Videos
    43
- Do more with Gateway
  44
- Online Help
  45
- Gateway Web Site
  46
  - Using Esupport
    47
4 Windows Basics

49
- About the Windows Environment
  50
- Using the Desktop
  51
  - Using the Start Menu
    52
  - Adding Icons to the Desktop
    53
- Identifying Window Items
  54
- Working with Files and Folders
  56
  - Viewing Drives
    56
  - Creating Folders
    57
  - Copying and Moving Files and Folders
    59
  - Deleting Files and Folders
    61
  - Browsing for Files and Folders
    62
- Searching for Files
  64
  - Using the Windows Search Utility
    65
- Working with Documents
  67
  - Creating a New Document
    67
  - Saving a Document
    68
  - Opening a Document
    69
  - Printing a Document
    70
- Shortcuts
  71
5 Using the Internet

73
- Learning about the Internet
  74
- Setting up an Internet Account
  75
  - Accessing Your Internet Account
    76
- Using the World Wide Web
  77
  - Connecting to a Web Site
    78
  - Downloading Files
    79
- Using E-Mail
  80
  - Sending E-Mail
    80
  - Checking Your E-Mail
    81
6 Using Multimedia

83
- Using the Diskette Drive
  84
- Using the CD or DVD Drive
  86
  - Identifying Drive Types
    86
  - Inserting a CD or DVD
    87
- Adjusting the Volume
  89
  - Adjusting the Volume in Windows XP
    89
  - Adjusting the Volume in Windows 2000
    92
- Listening to Cds
  94
  - Listening to Cds in Windows XP
    94
  - Listening to Cds in Windows 2000
    96
- Recording and Playing Audio
  97
- Playing Audio and Video Files with the Windows Media Player
  99
- Playing a DVD
  100
- Using Musicmatch
  102
  - Playing Cds
    102
  - Creating MP3 Music Files
    103
  - Editing Track Information
    105
  - Building a Music Library
    106
  - Changing the Music Library Display Settings
    107
  - Listening to Internet Radio
    108
  - Using Advanced Features
    109
- Using a Recordable Drive
  109
  - Creating Data Cds and Dvds
    109
  - Creating Video Dvds
    114
- Creating Music Cds
  115
7 Customizing Your Computer

123
- Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
  124
  - Adjusting the Color Depth
    124
  - Adjusting the Screen Resolution
    126
  - Changing the Colors on Your Windows Desktop
    127
  - Changing the Desktop Background
    130
  - Selecting a Screen Saver
    133
- Changing the Mouse Settings
  135
- Adding and Modifying User Accounts
  137
- Power Management
  139
  - Using Power Saving Modes
    140
  - Changing Power Settings
    140
  - Changing the Power Scheme
    141
  - Changing Advanced Power Settings
    142
  - Activating and Using Hibernate Mode
    144
  - Setting up an Uninterruptible Power Supply
    146
8 Networking Your Computer

149
9 Moving from Your Old Computer

163
- Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
  164
- Transferring Files
  165
  - Finding Your Files
    165
- Transferring Internet Settings
  167
- Installing Your Old Printer or Scanner
  169
  - Installing a USB Printer or Scanner
    169
  - Installing a Parallel Port Printer
    169
- Installing Your Old Programs
  171
10 Maintaining Your Computer

173
- Caring for Your Computer
  174
- Creating an Emergency Startup Diskette
  176
- Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
  178
- Managing Hard Drive Space
  181
  - Checking Hard Drive Space
    181
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    182
  - Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
    183
  - Defragmenting the Hard Drive
    185
  - Backing up Files
    187
  - Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
    187
- Cleaning Your Computer
  189
  - Cleaning the Exterior
    189
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    190
  - Cleaning the Computer Display
    190
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    190
11 Restoring Software

191
- Using the Restoration Cds
  192
- Reinstalling Device Drivers
  193
- Updating Device Drivers
  195
- Reinstalling Programs
  196
- Reinstalling Windows
  198
12 Upgrading Your Computer

201
- Adding and Removing PC Cards
  202
  - Adding a PC Card
    202
  - Removing a PC Card
    203
- Selecting a Place to Work
  204
- Gathering the Tools You Need
  204
- Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
  205
- Opening the Computer Case
  206
- Closing the Computer Case
  208
- Replacing Drives
  210
  - Replacing the Removable Drive Pack
    210
  - Replacing the Hard Drive
    214
- Installing or Replacing DIMM Memory
  219
- Using the BIOS Setup Utility
  222
13 Troubleshooting

225
- Safety Guidelines
  226
- First Steps
  227
- Software Support Tools
  228
- Troubleshooting
  229
  - CD, DVD, or Recordable Drives
    229
  - Cleaning Cds and Dvds
    231
  - Computer
    231
  - Computer Display
    232
  - Diskette Drive
    233
  - File Management
    234
  - Hard Drive
    235
  - Internet
    236
  - Keyboard
    237
  - Memory
    238
  - Modem
    239
  - Mouse
    245
  - Power
    245
  - Printer
    246
  - Sound
    248
- Telephone Support
  249
  - Before Calling Gateway Technical Support
    249
  - Telephone Support
    250
- Tutoring and Training
  251
  - Self-Help
    251
  - Tutoring
    251
  - Training
    252
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

253
- Important Safety Information
  253
- Regulatory Compliance Statements
  256
- United States of America
  258
- Laser Safety Statement
  264

Gateway Profile 4 Service Manual (91 pages)

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop | Size: 3.06 MB

Gateway Profile 4 Specifications (4 pages)

Gateway Profile 4: Specifications

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Table of Contents

1 Checking out Your Gateway Profile

2 Getting Started

3 Getting Help

4 Windows Basics

5 Using the Internet

6 Using Multimedia

7 Using Phonetools

8 Customizing Your Computer

9 Networking Your Computer

10 Moving from Your Old Computer

11 Maintaining Your Computer

12 Restoring Software

13 Upgrading Your Computer

14 Troubleshooting

A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

Index

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Table of Contents

1 Checking out Your Gateway Profile

2 Getting Started

3 Getting Help

4 Windows Basics

5 Using the Internet

6 Using Multimedia

7 Customizing Your Computer

8 Networking Your Computer

9 Moving from Your Old Computer

10 Maintaining Your Computer

11 Restoring Software

12 Upgrading Your Computer

13 Troubleshooting

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