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Gateway Computer Basics User Manual

Gateway Computer Basics User Manual (110 pages)

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
1 Computer Basics

5
- Controls
  6
  - Computer Front
    6
  - Computer Back
    7
- Keyboard Features
  8
- Starting and Turning off Your Computer
  9
- Protecting from Power Source Problems
  10
- Using the Mouse
  11
- Working Safely
  13
2 Getting Started

17
3 Getting Help

23
- For more Information
  24
  - Helpspot
    24
  - Online Help
    27
  - Gateway Web Site
    28
4 Windows Basics

29
- About the Windows Environment
  30
  - Desktop Components
    31
  - Window Components
    33
- Using the Start Menu
  34
- Working with Files and Folders
  35
  - About Drives
    35
  - About Folders and Files
    36
5 Using Your Computer

37
- Using the CD Drive
  38
  - Inserting a CD
    38
  - Adjusting the Volume
    40
- Working with Documents
  41
  - Creating a New Document
    41
  - Saving a Document
    42
  - Opening a Document
    42
  - Printing a Document
    43
6 Using the Internet

45
- Learning about the Internet
  46
- Setting up an Internet Account
  47
  - Accessing Your Internet Account
    47
- Using the World Wide Web
  48
  - Connecting to a Web Site
    49
  - Downloading Files
    50
- Using E-Mail
  51
  - Sending E-Mail
    51
  - Checking Your E-Mail
    52
7 Maintaining Your Computer

53
- Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
  54
- Optimizing and Maintaining Your Data
  55
8 Customizing Your Computer

59
9 Restoring Software

71
- Reinstalling Device Drivers
  72
- Reinstalling Windows
  73
- Reinstalling Programs
  73
10 Troubleshooting

75
- Safety Guidelines
  76
- First Steps
  76
- CD Drive
  77
  - Cleaning Cds
    78
- Computer
  78
- File Management
  79
- Hard Drive
  79
- Internet
  80
- Keyboard
  81
- Modem
  81
- Monitor
  87
- Mouse
  88
- Power
  90
- Printer
  90
- Scandisk
  91
- Sound
  91
- Before Calling for Technical Support
  92
- Technical Support Resources
  93
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

95
- Important Safety Information
  95
- Regulatory Compliance Statements
  97
- Canadian Users
  99
- European Users
  100
- Japanese Users
  101
- Australia and New Zealand Users
  102
- Laser Safety Statement
  103
- Macrovision Statement
  105
Index

107

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