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Gateway PT.G8302.001 - Acer Retail EMachine AMD Phenom 2 X4 805 User Manual

Gateway PT.G8302.001 - Acer Retail EMachine AMD Phenom 2 X4 805 User Manual (278 pages)

Gateway 710XL: User Guide

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop | Size: 4.15 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Checking out Your Gateway Computer

9
- Front
  10
- Back
  12
- Identifying Your Model
  14
- Finding Your Specifications
  15
- Accessories
  16
2 Getting Started

19
3 Getting Help

33
- Help and Support
  34
  - Searching for a Topic
    34
- Online Help
  35
- Gateway Web Site
  36
  - Using Esupport
    36
4 Windows Basics

39
- About the Windows Environment
  40
- Using the Desktop
  41
  - Using the Start Menu
    42
  - Adding Icons to the Desktop
    43
- Identifying Window Items
  44
- Working with Files and Folders
  46
  - Viewing Drives
    46
  - Creating Folders
    47
  - Copying and Moving Files and Folders
    49
  - Deleting Files and Folders
    51
  - Browsing for Files and Folders
    52
- Searching for Files
  54
  - Using the Windows Search Utility
    55
- Working with Documents
  57
  - Creating a New Document
    57
  - Saving a Document
    58
  - Opening a Document
    59
  - Printing a Document
    60
- Shortcuts
  61
5 Using the Internet

63
- Learning about the Internet
  64
- Setting up an Internet Account
  65
  - Accessing Your Internet Account
    66
- Using the World Wide Web
  67
  - Connecting to a Web Site
    68
  - Downloading Files
    69
- Using E-Mail
  70
  - Sending E-Mail
    70
  - Checking Your E-Mail
    71
6 Sending and Receiving Faxes

73
- Installing and Configuring Fax
  74
  - Installing Fax
    74
  - Configuring Fax
    75
- Sending a Simple Fax
  77
- Setting up Your Cover Page Template
  79
- Faxing from Programs
  80
- Faxing a Scanned Document
  80
- Receiving and Viewing a Fax
  81
- Canceling a Fax
  81
- Automatically Retry Sending a Fax
  82
- Automatically Cancelling a Fax
  83
7 Using Multimedia

85
- Adjusting the Volume
  86
- Recording and Playing Audio
  88
- Playing Audio and Video Files with the Windows Media Player
  90
- Using the CD or DVD Drive
  92
  - Identifying Drive Types
    92
  - Inserting a CD or DVD
    93
- Listening to Cds
  94
- Using MUSICMATCH
  96
  - Playing Cds
    96
  - Creating MP3 Music Files
    98
  - Editing Track Information
    99
  - Building a Music Library
    101
  - Changing the Music Library Display Settings
    102
  - Listening to Internet Radio
    103
  - Using Advanced Features
    103
- Playing a DVD
  103
- Creating Cds and Dvds
  105
  - Copying a CD or DVD
    106
  - Creating a Data CD or DVD
    110
  - Copying Music Tracks
    113
  - Creating a Music CD
    116
  - Advanced Features
    120
- Connecting a Digital Camera
  121
- Connecting a Digital Video Camera
  122
- Creating Video Dvds
  122
- Using the Optional Diskette Drive
  124
- Using the Optional Media Card Reader
  125
  - Media Card Types
    125
  - Using a Media Card
    126
8 Customizing Your Computer

127
- Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
  128
  - Adjusting the Color Depth
    128
  - Adjusting the Screen Resolution
    130
  - Changing the Colors on Your Windows Desktop
    131
  - Changing the Desktop Background
    133
  - Selecting a Screen Saver
    134
- Changing the Mouse Settings
  136
- Adding and Modifying User Accounts
  137
- Power Management
  139
  - Using Power Saving Modes
    139
  - Changing Power Settings
    140
  - Changing the Power Scheme
    140
  - Changing Advanced Power Settings
    141
  - Activating and Using Hibernate Mode
    142
  - Setting up an Uninterruptible Power Supply
    144
9 Networking Your Computer

147
10 Moving from Your Old Computer

161
- Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
  162
- Transferring Files
  163
  - Finding Your Files
    163
- Transferring Internet Settings
  165
- Installing Your Old Printer or Scanner
  166
  - Installing a USB Printer or Scanner
    166
  - Installing a Parallel Port Printer
    167
- Installing Your Old Programs
  168
11 Maintaining Your Computer

169
- Caring for Your Computer
  170
- Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
  172
- Managing Hard Drive Space
  175
  - Checking Hard Drive Space
    175
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    176
  - Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
    177
  - Defragmenting the Hard Drive
    179
  - Backing up Files
    181
  - Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
    181
- Cleaning Your Computer
  183
  - Cleaning the Exterior
    183
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    184
  - Cleaning the Computer Screen
    184
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    185
12 Restoring Software

187
- Using the Restoration Cds
  188
- Reinstalling Device Drivers
  189
- Updating Device Drivers
  191
- Reinstalling Programs
  192
- Reinstalling Windows
  194
13 Upgrading Your Computer

197
- Selecting a Place to Work
  198
- Gathering the Tools You Need
  198
  - Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
    199
- Opening the Case
  200
  - Removing the Side Panel
    200
  - Removing the Front Bezel
    203
- Closing the Case
  204
  - Replacing the Side Panel
    204
  - Replacing the Front Bezel
    205
- Adding or Replacing a CD, DVD, or Diskette Drive
  206
- Replacing the Hard Drive
  211
- Adding or Replacing Add-In Cards
  214
- Installing Memory
  216
- Replacing the System Battery
  220
- Replacing the Power Supply
  222
- Replacing the System Board
  224
14 Troubleshooting

227
- Safety Guidelines
  228
- First Steps
  228
- Software Support Tools
  229
- Troubleshooting
  230
  - Add-In Cards
    230
  - CD, DVD, or Recordable Drives
    230
  - Cleaning Cds and Dvds
    232
  - Computer
    232
  - File Management
    233
  - Hard Drive
    233
  - Internet
    234
  - Keyboard
    236
  - Memory
    236
  - Modem
    237
  - Monitor
    241
  - Mouse
    243
  - Power
    243
  - Printer
    244
  - Sound
    245
  - Using the BIOS Setup Utility
    246
- Telephone Support
  248
  - Before Calling Gateway Technical Support
    248
  - Telephone Support
    249
- Tutoring and Training
  250
  - Self-Help
    250
  - Tutoring
    250
  - Training
    251
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

253
- Important Safety Information
  253
- Regulatory Compliance Statements
  255
- United States of America
  255
- Laser Safety Statement
  258
- Macrovision Statement
  261
Index

263

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