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Gateway 310 S User Manual (244 pages)
Gateway 310 S: User Guide
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 14.17 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Checking out Your Gateway Computer
9
Front
10
Back
12
Identifying Your Model
15
Gateway Model Number
15
Gateway Serial Number
15
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
15
Finding Your Specifications
16
Accessories
18
2 Getting Started
21
Working Safely
22
Reducing Eye Strain
22
Setting up Your Computer Desk and Chair
23
Setting up Your Computer and Computer Accessories
23
Sitting at Your Computer
24
Avoiding Discomfort and Injury from Repetitive Strain
24
Protecting from Power Source Problems
25
Starting Your Computer
26
Turning off Your Computer
26
Restarting (Rebooting) Your Computer
27
Keyboard
28
Mouse
29
Using the Mouse
30
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device
31
3 Getting Help
33
Helpspot
34
Searching for a Topic
36
Helpspot Videos
37
Online Help
38
Gateway Web Site
39
Using Esupport
40
4 Windows Basics
41
About the Windows Environment
42
Using the Desktop
43
Using the Start Menu
44
Adding Icons to the Desktop
45
Identifying Window Items
46
Working with Files and Folders
48
Viewing Drives
48
Creating Folders
49
Copying and Moving Files and Folders
51
Deleting Files and Folders
53
Browsing for Files and Folders
54
Searching for Files
56
Using the Windows Search Utility
57
Working with Documents
59
Creating a New Document
59
Saving a Document
60
Opening a Document
61
Printing a Document
62
Shortcuts
63
5 Using the Internet
65
Learning about the Internet
66
Setting up an Internet Account
67
Accessing Your Internet Account
68
Using the World Wide Web
69
Connecting to a Web Site
70
Downloading Files
71
Using E-Mail
72
Sending E-Mail
72
Checking Your E-Mail
73
6 Using Multimedia
75
Adjusting the Volumes
76
Recording and Playing Audio
78
Playing Audio and Video Files with the Windows Media Player
80
Using the CD or DVD Drive
82
Identifying Drive Types
82
Inserting a CD or DVD
83
Listening to Cds
84
Using Musicmatch
86
Playing Cds
86
Creating MP3 Music Files
87
Editing Track Information
89
Building a Music Library
90
Changing the Music Library Display Settings
91
Listening to Internet Radio
92
Using Advanced Features
93
Playing a DVD
93
Using a Recordable Drive
95
Creating Data Cds
95
Creating Music Cds
100
Copying Cds
105
7 Customizing Your Computer
111
Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
112
Adjusting the Color Depth
112
Adjusting the Screen Resolution
114
Changing the Colors on Your Windows Desktop
115
Changing the Desktop Background
117
Selecting a Screen Saver
118
Changing the Mouse Settings
120
Adding and Modifying User Accounts
121
Power Management
123
Using Power Saving Modes
123
Changing Power Settings
124
Changing the Power Scheme
124
Changing Advanced Power Settings
125
Activating and Using Hibernate Mode
126
Setting up an Uninterruptible Power Supply
128
8 Moving from Your Old Computer
131
Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
132
Transferring Files
133
Finding Your Files
133
Transferring Internet Settings
135
Setting up Your ISP
135
Transferring Your E-Mail and Address Book
136
Transferring Your Internet Shortcuts
136
Installing Your Old Printer or Scanner
136
Installing a USB Printer or Scanner
136
Installing a Parallel Port Printer
137
Installing Your Old Programs
138
9 Maintaining Your Computer
139
Caring for Your Computer
140
Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
142
Managing Hard Drive Space
145
Checking Hard Drive Space
145
Using Disk Cleanup
146
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
147
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
149
Backing up Files
151
Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
151
Cleaning Your Computer
153
Cleaning the Exterior
153
Cleaning the Keyboard
154
Cleaning the Computer Screen
154
Cleaning the Mouse
155
10 Restoring Software
157
Using the Restoration Cds
158
Reinstalling Device Drivers
159
Updating Device Drivers
161
Reinstalling Programs
162
Reinstalling Windows
164
11 Upgrading Your Computer
167
Selecting a Place to Work
168
Gathering the Tools You Need
168
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
169
Opening the Case
170
Removing the Side Panel
170
Removing the Front Bezel
173
Closing the Case
174
Replacing the Side Panel
174
Replacing the Front Bezel
175
Adding or Replacing a CD, DVD, or Diskette Drive
176
Replacing the Hard Drive
179
Adding or Replacing Add-In Cards
181
Replacing the Power Supply
184
Replacing the System Board
187
Installing Memory
189
Replacing the System Battery
193
12 Troubleshooting
195
Safety Guidelines
196
First Steps
196
Software Support Tools
197
Troubleshooting
198
Add-In Cards
198
CD, DVD, or Recordable Drives
198
Cleaning Cds and Dvds
200
Computer
200
File Management
201
Hard Drive
201
Internet
202
Keyboard
204
Memory
204
Modem
205
Monitor
209
Mouse
211
Power
211
Printer
212
Sound
213
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
214
Telephone Support
216
Before Calling Gateway Technical Support
216
Telephone Support
217
Tutoring and Training
218
Self-Help
218
Tutoring
218
Training
219
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
221
Important Safety Information
221
Regulatory Compliance Statements
223
United States of America
223
Laser Safety Statement
226
Macrovision Statement
229
Index
231
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