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Gateway 5648 - GT - 5026E User Manual (118 pages)
Gateway 300X: User Guide
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 2 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Getting Help
7
Thank You for Purchasing Our Computer
8
Gateway Web Site
9
Using Support
9
Help and Support
11
Searching for a Topic
12
Bigfix
12
Online Help
13
Using Your Computer Guide
13
Gateway Contact Information
14
2 Checking out Your Gateway Computer
15
Desktop PC Front
16
Desktop PC Back
18
Identifying Your Model
21
Gateway Model and Serial Number
21
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
21
Finding Your Specifications
22
Accessories
22
3 Getting Started
25
Working Safely
26
Reducing Eye Strain
26
Setting up Your Computer Desk and Chair
26
Setting up Your Computer and Computer Accessories
27
Sitting at Your Computer
27
Avoiding Discomfort and Injury from Repetitive Strain
27
Protecting from Power Source Problems
28
Checking the Voltage Selection
28
Starting Your Computer
29
Waking up Your Computer
30
Turning off Your Computer
30
Restarting (Rebooting) Your Computer
31
Using the Keyboard
32
Keyboard Features
32
Using the Mouse
34
Adjusting the Volume
36
Configuring the Audio Jacks
36
Connecting the Dial-Up Modem
37
Connecting to a Cable or DSL Modem or to a Wired Ethernet Network
37
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device
38
4 Using Drives and Ports
39
Using the Diskette Drive
40
Using the Memory Card Reader
41
Memory Card Types
41
Inserting a Memory Card
42
Using the CD or DVD Drive
43
Identifying Drive Types
43
Inserting a CD or DVD
44
Playing a CD
45
Playing a DVD
45
Creating Cds and Dvds
45
5 Maintaining Your Computer
47
Caring for Your Computer
48
Updating Windows
48
Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
49
Cleaning Your Computer
52
Cleaning the Exterior
52
Cleaning the Keyboard
52
Cleaning the Computer Display
53
Cleaning the Mouse
53
Cleaning Cds or Dvds
53
Restoring Your System
54
Microsoft System Restore
54
Reinstalling Programs and Drivers
54
Restoring Your Computer to the Original Configuration
55
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
56
Opening the Case
57
Removing the Side Panel
57
Removing the Front Bezel
58
Closing the Case
59
Replacing the Side Panel
59
Replacing the Front Bezel
60
Installing Memory
61
Replacing the System Battery
63
6 Troubleshooting
65
Safety Guidelines
66
First Steps
66
Troubleshooting
67
Add-In Cards
67
Audio
67
Battery
67
CD or DVD Drives
67
Computer
69
Diskette Drive
69
DVD Drives
70
File Management
70
Hard Drive
71
Internet
72
Keyboard
73
Memory
74
Memory Card Reader
74
Modem (Dial-Up)
74
Monitor
78
Mouse
80
Networks
80
Passwords
80
Power
81
Printer
81
Sound
83
Telephone Support
84
Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
84
Telephone Numbers
85
Self-Help
86
Tutoring
86
Training
86
7 Networking Your Computer
87
Introduction to Networking
88
Using a Router
88
Creating an Ethernet Network
90
Installing Ethernet Cards and Drivers
90
Making Sure Your Broadband Connection Works
91
Naming the Computers and the Workgroup
91
Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol
92
Setting up an Ethernet Network
94
Configuring Your Router
96
Testing Your Network
98
Troubleshooting Your Ethernet Network
99
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
101
Important Safety Information
102
Regulatory Compliance Statements
103
United States of America
103
Laser Safety Statement
105
Environmental Information
107
Macrovision Statement
108
Index
109
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Gateway 5648 - GT - 5026E User Manual (96 pages)
Gateway Desktop Computer User Guide
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 7 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
CHAPTER 1 Getting Help
7
Thank You for Purchasing Our Computer
8
Using the Gateway Web Site
8
Using Help and Support
8
Searching for a Topic
9
Getting Help for Windows Media Center
9
Using Online Help
10
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
10
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
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
27
Checking Your E-Mail
28
Using Windows Fax and Scan
28
Sending a Fax
29
Receiving and Viewing a Fax
33
Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files
35
Playing Music and Movies
36
Playing Audio and Video Files
36
Playing Optical Discs
37
Creating Audio Files and Music Libraries
39
Creating Music Files
39
Building a Music Library
41
Editing Track Information
41
Creating Music Cds and Video Dvds
42
Creating a Music CD
42
Creating a Video DVD
43
Creating and Copying Data Discs
45
Creating a Data Disc
45
Using Windows Media Center
46
Starting Windows Media Center
46
Using the Media Center Remote Control
48
Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer
49
Introduction to Networking
50
Networking Terms You Should Know
50
Ethernet Networking
50
Wired Ethernet Networking
50
Setting up Wired Ethernet Network Hardware
52
Wireless Ethernet Networking
53
Establishing Your Ethernet Network Connection
55
Testing Your Network
58
Adding a Printer to Your Network
58
Sharing Resources
58
Using the Network
59
Bluetooth Networking
61
Chapter 6: Protecting Your Computer
63
Hardware Security
64
Kensington Lock Slot
64
Data Security
64
Startup and Hard Drive Password
64
Windows User Accounts
65
Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
65
Using Mcafee Securitycenter
66
Using Windows Security Center
70
Security Updates
71
Windows Update
71
Bigfix
72
Chapter 7: Customizing Windows
73
Changing Screen Settings
74
Changing Color Depth and Screen Resolution
74
Changing the Appearance of Windows and Backgrounds
75
Selecting a Screen Saver
76
Changing Gadgets
77
Setting up Multiple Monitors
79
Changing System Sounds
80
Changing Mouse Settings
81
Adding and Modifying User Accounts
82
Changing Power-Saving Settings
83
Changing the Power Plan
83
Changing Accessibility Settings
85
Using the Ease of Access Center
85
Using Voice Recognition
86
Setting up Parental Controls
86
Filtering Internet Access
87
Scheduling Computer and Internet Use
88
Restricting Game Access
88
Restricting Specific Programs
90
Creating Activity Reports
90
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