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Gateway ESSENTIAL Series User Manual

Gateway ESSENTIAL Series 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
- Finding Your Specifications
  16
- Accessories
  18
2 Getting Started

21
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
- 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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