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Gateway E-1800 manual available for free PDF download: User Manual
Gateway E-1800 User Manual (204 pages)
ATX Pro Tower
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Desktop
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Chapter 1: Getting Help
8
Thank You for Purchasing Our Computer
9
Using the Gateway Web Site
9
Using Support
10
Using Help and Support
11
Searching for a Topic
11
Using Online Help
12
Finding Your Model and Serial Number
12
Finding the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
12
Chapter 2: Getting Started
14
Front
15
Back
16
Working Safely
18
Reducing Eye Strain
18
Setting up Your Computer Desk and Chair
19
Setting up Your Computer and Computer Accessories
19
Sitting at Your Computer
19
Avoiding Discomfort and Injury from Repetitive Strain
19
Protecting from Power Source Problems
20
Checking the Voltage Selection
20
Starting Your Computer
21
Waking up Your Computer
21
Turning off Your Computer
21
Restarting Your Computer
22
Using the Keyboard
22
Standard Keyboard
22
Using the Mouse
23
Connecting the Dial-Up Modem
25
Connecting to a Cable or DSL Modem or to an Ethernet Network
25
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device
25
Chapter 3: Using Windows XP
28
Using the Windows Desktop
29
Using the Start Menu
30
Adding Icons to the Desktop
30
Identifying Window Items
31
Working with Files and Folders
32
Viewing Drives
32
Creating Folders
33
Copying and Moving Files and Folders
33
Deleting Files and Folders
34
Searching for Files and Folders
35
Using the Windows Search Utility
36
Browsing for Files and Folders
37
Working with Documents
38
Creating a New Document
38
Saving a Document
39
Opening a Document
39
Printing a Document
40
Using Windows Shortcuts
41
Chapter 4: Using the Internet
42
Learning about the Internet
43
Setting up an Internet Account
44
Accessing Your Internet Account
44
Using the World Wide Web
44
Connecting to a Web Site
45
Downloading Files
46
Using E-Mail
46
Sending E-Mail
47
Checking Your E-Mail
47
Chapter 5: Sending and Receiving Faxes
48
Installing and Configuring Microsoft Fax
49
Installing Fax
49
Configuring Fax
50
Setting up Your Cover Page Template
52
Sending a Fax
53
Sending a Quick Fax
53
Faxing from Programs
54
Faxing a Scanned Document
54
Automatically Retry Sending a Fax
54
Canceling a Fax
55
Receiving and Viewing a Fax
56
Chapter 6: Using Your Hardware
58
Using the Diskette Drive
59
Using the CD or DVD Drive
60
Identifying Drive Types
60
Inserting a CD or DVD
61
Using the Memory Card Reader
61
Memory Card Types
62
Using a Memory Card
62
Configuring the Audio Jacks
63
Connecting a Projector or Monitor
63
Connecting a Television
64
Modifying Television Settings
66
Connecting a Video Camera
66
Installing an Uninterruptible Power Supply
67
Chapter 7: Using Your Software
68
Adjusting the Volume
69
Playing Music and Movies
71
Playing WAV Audio Files
71
Playing Audio and Video Files
71
Playing Cds or Dvds
72
Creating Audio Files and Music Libraries
75
Creating Music Files
75
Building a Music Library
77
Editing Music File Information
78
Creating and Editing Videos
78
Editing Videos
78
Transferring Your Video to Your Computer
79
Editing Your Video
80
Saving Your Video
80
Creating Music Cds and Video Dvds
81
Creating a Music CD
81
Creating a Video DVD
85
Creating and Copying Data Cds and Dvds
88
Creating a Data CD or DVD
88
Copying a CD or DVD
91
Using Advanced Multimedia Features
93
Recording Audio
93
Chapter 8: Customizing Your Computer
94
Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
95
Adjusting the Color Depth
95
Adjusting the Screen Resolution
96
Changing the Colors on Your Windows Desktop
97
Changing the Desktop Background
98
Selecting a Screen Saver
99
Changing the Mouse Settings
100
Using an Extended Desktop
101
Adjusting Power-Saving Settings
102
Changing the Power Scheme
102
Changing Advanced Settings
103
Activating and Using Hibernate Mode
103
Chapter 9: Networking Your Computer
106
Introducing Networking
107
Using a Router
107
Creating an Ethernet Network
109
Installing Ethernet Cards and Drivers
109
Making Sure Your Broadband Connection Works
109
Naming Your Computers and Workgroup
110
Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol
110
Setting up an Ethernet Network
112
Testing Your Network
114
Sharing Resources
114
Sharing Drives and Printers
114
Using the Network
116
Viewing Shared Drives and Folders
116
Mapping a Network Drive
117
Opening Files Across the Network
117
Copying Files Across the Network
117
Printing Files Across the Network
118
Adding a Printer to Your Network
118
Chapter 10: Protecting Your Computer
120
Securing Your Computer
121
Using the Kensington Lock Slot
121
Securing Your Data
121
Using Startup and Hard Drive Passwords
121
Using Windows User Accounts
121
Setting Limits with User Accounts
122
Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
123
Using Windows XP Security Center
125
Updating Windows XP
127
Chapter 11: Recovering Your System
128
Understanding System Recovery Options
129
Recovering Your System
129
Recovering Specific Files and Software
130
Recovering Your System Using Microsoft System Restore
131
Recovering Your System from the Hard Drive
133
Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Computer
136
Caring for Your Computer
137
Cleaning Your Computer
137
Managing Hard Drive Space
139
Checking Hard Drive Space
139
Deleting Unnecessary Files
140
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
141
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
142
Backing up Files
143
Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
143
Moving from Your Old Computer
144
Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
144
Transferring Files
145
Transferring Internet Settings
146
Installing Your Old Printer or Scanner
147
Installing Your Old Programs
148
Chapter 13: Adding and Replacing Components
150
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
151
Opening the Case
151
Removing the Side Panel
151
Removing the Front Bezel
153
Closing the Case
154
Replacing the Front Bezel
154
Replacing the Side Panel
154
Installing Memory
155
Replacing the System Battery
157
Adding or Replacing a CD or DVD Drive
158
Replacing the Memory Card Reader
159
Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive
160
Replacing the Rear Fan
162
Replacing the Power Supply
163
Replacing the Heat Sink
164
Replacing the Front I/O Panel
165
Adding or Replacing an Expansion Card
166
Replacing the System Board
168
CHAPTER 14 Troubleshooting
172
Safety Guidelines
173
First Steps
173
Solving Problems
174
Add-In Cards
174
Audio
174
Battery
174
CD Drives
174
Diskette Drive
175
DVD Drives
176
Ethernet
176
File Management
177
Hard Drive
177
Internet
178
Keyboard
179
Memory
179
Memory Card Reader
179
Modem (Cable or DSL)
180
Modem (Dial-Up)
180
Monitor
182
Mouse
183
Networks
184
Passwords
184
Power
185
Printer
185
Sound
186
Telephone Support
187
Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
187
Telephone Numbers
187
Self-Help
188
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
190
Important Safety Information
191
Setting up Your System
191
Care During Use
191
Replacement Parts and Accessories
191
Regulatory Compliance Statements
192
United States of America
192
Fcc Declaration of Conformity
192
Laser Safety Statement
193
Environmental Information
194
Macrovision Statement
194
Index
196
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