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Gateway Tower User Manual

Gateway Tower User Manual (356 pages)

Gateway Computer

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop | Size: 15.52 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Checking out Your Gateway Computer

11
- Identifying Your Computer Case Style
  12
- Gateway Tower Front
  13
- Gateway Tower Back
  15
- Gateway MID Tower Front
  18
- Gateway MID Tower Back
  20
- Gateway Micro Tower Front
  23
- Gateway Micro Tower Back
  25
  - Desktop to Tower Conversion
    28
- Gateway New Micro Tower Front
  29
- Gateway New Micro Tower Back
  31
  - Desktop to Tower Conversion
    34
- Identifying Your Model
  35
- Finding Your Specifications
  37
- Accessories
  39
2 Setting up Your Computer

41
3 Getting Help

55
- Helpspot
  56
  - Searching for a Topic
    58
  - Helpspot Videos
    59
- Do more with Gateway
  60
- Online Help
  61
- Gateway Web Site
  62
  - Using Esupport
    63
4 Windows Basics

65
- About the Windows Environment
  66
- Using the Desktop
  67
  - Using the Start Menu
    68
  - Adding Icons to the Desktop
    69
- Identifying Window Items
  70
- Working with Files and Folders
  72
  - Viewing Drives
    72
  - Creating Folders
    73
  - Copying and Moving Files and Folders
    75
  - Deleting Files and Folders
    77
  - Browsing for Files and Folders
    78
- Searching for Files
  80
  - Using the Windows Search Utility
    81
- Working with Documents
  83
  - Creating a New Document
    83
  - Saving a Document
    84
  - Opening a Document
    85
  - Printing a Document
    86
- Shortcuts
  87
5 Using the Internet

89
- Learning about the Internet
  90
- Setting up an Internet Account
  91
  - Accessing Your Internet Account
    92
- Using the World Wide Web
  93
  - Connecting to a Web Site
    94
  - Downloading Files
    95
- Using E-Mail
  96
  - Sending E-Mail
    96
  - Checking Your E-Mail
    97
6 Using Drives and Multimedia

99
- Adjusting the Volume
  100
- Using the Diskette Drive
  103
- Using the CD or DVD Drive
  105
  - Identifying Drive Types
    105
  - Inserting a CD or DVD
    106
- Listening to Cds
  108
- Recording and Playing Audio
  110
- Playing Audio and Video Files with the Windows Media Player
  112
- Using Musicmatch
  114
  - Playing Cds
    114
  - Creating MP3 Music Files
    116
  - Editing Track Information
    118
  - Building a Music Library
    119
  - Changing the Music Library Display Settings
    120
  - Listening to Internet Radio
    121
  - Using Advanced Features
    122
- Playing a DVD
  123
- Creating Cds and Dvds
  125
  - Copying a CD or DVD
    126
  - Creating a Data CD or DVD
    130
  - Copying Music Tracks
    133
  - Creating a Music CD
    136
- Advanced Features
  140
7 Using Phonetools

141
- Using Telephone Features
  142
  - Making a Telephone Call
    143
  - Using Quick Dial Memory Keys
    144
  - Using Telephone Book Entries
    146
- Using Voice Mail
  148
  - Recording a Greeting
    149
- Sending and Receiving Faxes
  151
  - Setting up Your Cover Page
    151
  - Sending a Fax
    154
  - Faxing from Programs
    156
  - Receiving and Viewing a Fax
    156
8 Customizing Your Computer

157
- Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
  158
  - Adjusting the Color Depth
    158
  - Adjusting the Screen Resolution
    159
  - Changing the Colors on Your Windows Desktop
    161
  - Changing the Desktop Background
    162
  - Selecting a Screen Saver
    164
- Changing the Mouse Settings
  166
- Adding and Modifying User Accounts
  167
- Power Management
  169
  - Using Power Saving Modes
    170
  - Changing Power Settings
    170
  - Changing the Power Scheme
    171
  - Changing Advanced Power Settings
    172
  - Activating and Using Hibernate Mode
    174
  - Setting up an Uninterruptible Power Supply
    175
9 Networking Your Computer

177
10 Moving from Your Old Computer

189
- Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
  190
- Transferring Files
  191
  - Finding Your Files
    191
- Transferring Internet Settings
  193
- Installing Your Old Printer or Scanner
  195
  - Installing a USB Printer or Scanner
    195
  - Installing a Parallel Port Printer
    195
- Installing Your Old Programs
  197
11 Maintaining Your Computer

199
- Caring for Your Computer
  200
- Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
  201
- Managing Hard Drive Space
  204
  - Checking Hard Drive Space
    204
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    205
  - Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
    206
  - Defragmenting the Hard Drive
    208
  - Backing up Files
    210
  - Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
    210
- Cleaning Your Computer
  212
  - Cleaning the Exterior
    212
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    213
  - Cleaning the Monitor Screen
    213
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    214
12 Restoring Software

217
- Using the Restoration Cds
  218
- Reinstalling Device Drivers
  219
- Updating Device Drivers
  221
- Reinstalling Programs
  222
- Reinstalling Windows
  224
13 Upgrading Your Computer

227
- Selecting a Place to Work
  228
- Gathering the Tools You Need
  228
  - Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
    229
- Identifying Your Computer Case Style
  230
- Upgrading the Gateway Tower and MID Tower Cases
  231
  - Opening the Case
    231
  - Closing the Case
    234
  - Adding or Replacing a CD, DVD, or Diskette Drive
    235
  - Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive
    239
  - Adding or Replacing Add-In Cards
    242
  - Replacing the Power Supply
    245
  - Replacing the System Board
    249
- Upgrading the Gateway Micro Tower Case
  253
  - Opening the Case
    253
  - Closing the Case
    257
  - Adding or Replacing a Diskette, CD, or DVD Drive
    259
  - Replacing a Hard Drive
    263
  - Adding or Replacing Add-In Cards
    266
  - Replacing the Power Supply
    268
  - Replacing the System Board
    271
- Upgrading the Gateway New Micro Tower Case
  273
  - Opening the Case
    273
  - Closing the Case
    276
  - Adding or Replacing a CD, DVD, or Diskette Drive
    277
  - Replacing the Hard Drive
    282
  - Adding or Replacing Add-In Cards
    285
  - Replacing the Power Supply
    287
  - Replacing the System Board
    289
- Installing Memory
  293
- Replacing the System Battery
  297
14 Using the BIOS Setup Utility

299
- Opening the BIOS Setup Utility
  300
- Updating the BIOS
  302
- Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper
  302
15 Troubleshooting

303
- Safety Guidelines
  304
- First Steps
  305
- Software Support Tools
  306
- Troubleshooting
  307
  - Add-In Cards
    307
  - CD or DVD Drives
    307
  - Cleaning Cds and Dvds
    309
  - Computer
    309
  - Diskette Drive
    310
  - File Management
    311
  - Hard Drive
    312
  - Internet
    314
  - Keyboard
    315
  - Memory
    316
  - Modem (Dial-Up)
    316
  - Monitor
    320
  - Mouse
    322
  - Power
    323
  - Printer
    323
  - Sound
    325
- Telephone Support
  326
  - Before Calling Gateway Technical Support
    326
  - Telephone Support
    327
- Tutoring and Training
  328
  - Self-Help
    328
  - Tutoring
    328
  - Training
    329
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

331
- Important Safety Information
  331
- United States of America
  334
Index

341

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Gateway Tower User Manual

Gateway Tower User Manual (332 pages)

Brand: Gateway | Category: Enclosure | Size: 8.84 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Checking out Your Gateway Computer

9
- Identifying Your Computer Case Style
  10
- Gateway Tower Front
  11
- Gateway Tower Back
  13
- Gateway MID Tower Front
  16
- Gateway MID Tower Back
  18
- Gateway Micro Tower Front
  21
- Gateway Micro Tower Back
  23
  - Desktop to Tower Conversion
    26
- Identifying Your Model
  27
- Finding Your Specifications
  29
- Accessories
  31
2 Getting Started

33
3 Getting Help

47
- Helpspot
  48
  - Searching for a Topic
    50
  - Helpspot Videos
    51
- Online Help
  52
- Gateway Web Site
  53
  - Using Esupport
    54
4 Windows Basics

55
- About the Windows Environment
  56
- Using the Desktop
  57
  - Using the Start Menu
    58
  - Adding Icons to the Desktop
    59
- Identifying Window Items
  60
- Working with Files and Folders
  62
  - Viewing Drives
    62
  - Creating Folders
    63
  - Copying and Moving Files and Folders
    65
  - Deleting Files and Folders
    67
  - Browsing for Files and Folders
    68
- Searching for Files
  70
  - Using the Windows Search Utility
    71
- Working with Documents
  73
  - Creating a New Document
    73
  - Saving a Document
    74
  - Opening a Document
    75
  - Printing a Document
    76
- Shortcuts
  77
5 Using the Internet

79
- Learning about the Internet
  80
- Setting up an Internet Account
  82
  - Accessing Your Internet Account
    82
- Using the World Wide Web
  84
  - Connecting to a Web Site
    85
  - Downloading Files
    86
- Using E-Mail
  87
  - Sending E-Mail
    87
  - Checking Your E-Mail
    88
6 Using Multimedia

89
- Adjusting the Volume
  90
  - Adjusting the Volume in Windows XP
    90
  - Adjusting the Volume in Windows 2000
    93
- Recording and Playing Audio
  95
- Playing Audio and Video Files with the Windows Media Player
  97
- Using the Diskette Drive
  99
- Using the CD or DVD Drive
  102
  - Identifying Drive Types
    102
  - Inserting a CD or DVD
    103
- Listening to Cds
  105
  - Listening to Cds in Windows XP
    105
  - Listening to Cds in Windows 2000
    107
- Using Musicmatch
  108
  - Playing Cds
    108
  - Creating MP3 Music Files
    111
  - Editing Track Information
    113
  - Building a Music Library
    114
  - Changing the Music Library Display Settings
    115
  - Listening to Internet Radio
    116
  - Using Advanced Features
    117
- Playing a DVD
  117
- Using a Recordable Drive
  119
  - Creating Data Cds and Dvds
    119
  - Creating Video Dvds
    124
  - Creating Music Cds
    125
  - Copying Cds and Dvds
    130
7 Using Phonetools

135
- Using Telephone Features
  136
  - Making a Telephone Call
    137
  - Using Quick Dial Memory Keys
    138
  - Using Telephone Book Entries
    140
- Using Voice Mail
  142
  - Recording a Greeting
    143
- Sending and Receiving Faxes
  145
  - Setting up Your Cover Page
    145
  - Sending a Fax
    148
  - Faxing from Programs
    150
  - Receiving and Viewing a Fax
    150
8 Customizing Your Computer

151
- Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
  152
  - Adjusting the Color Depth
    152
  - Adjusting the Screen Resolution
    154
  - Changing the Colors on Your Windows Desktop
    155
  - Changing the Desktop Background
    158
  - Selecting a Screen Saver
    161
- Changing the Mouse Settings
  163
- Programming the Multifunction Keyboard
  164
- Adding and Modifying User Accounts
  166
- Power Management
  169
  - Using Power Saving Modes
    169
  - Changing Power Settings
    170
  - Changing the Power Scheme
    170
  - Changing Advanced Power Settings
    172
  - Activating and Using Hibernate Mode
    173
  - Setting up an Uninterruptible Power Supply
    174
9 Networking Your Computer

177
10 Moving from Your Old Computer

189
- Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
  190
- Transferring Files
  191
  - Finding Your Files
    191
- Transferring Internet Settings
  193
- Installing Your Old Printer or Scanner
  194
  - Installing a USB Printer or Scanner
    194
  - Installing a Parallel Port Printer
    195
- Installing Your Old Programs
  196
11 Maintaining Your Computer

197
- Caring for Your Computer
  198
- Creating an Emergency Startup Diskette
  199
- Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
  202
- Managing Hard Drive Space
  205
  - Checking Hard Drive Space
    205
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    206
  - Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
    207
  - Defragmenting the Hard Drive
    209
  - Backing up Files
    211
  - Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
    211
- Cleaning Your Computer
  213
  - Cleaning the Exterior
    213
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    214
  - Cleaning the Computer Screen
    214
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    215
12 Restoring Software

217
- Using the Restoration Cds
  218
- Reinstalling Device Drivers
  219
- Updating Device Drivers
  221
- Reinstalling Programs
  222
- Reinstalling Windows
  224
13 Upgrading Your Computer

227
- Selecting a Place to Work
  228
- Gathering the Tools You Need
  228
- Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
  229
- Identifying the Computer Case Style
  230
- Upgrading the Gateway Tower and MID Tower Cases
  231
  - Opening the Case
    231
  - Closing the Case
    234
  - Adding or Replacing a Diskette, CD, or DVD Drive
    236
  - Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive
    238
  - Adding or Replacing Add-In Cards
    241
  - Replacing the Power Supply
    243
  - Replacing the System Board
    246
- Upgrading the Gateway Micro Tower Case
  250
  - Opening the Case
    250
  - Closing the Case
    254
  - Adding or Replacing a Diskette, CD, or DVD Drive
    256
  - Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive
    259
  - Adding or Replacing Add-In Cards
    262
  - Replacing the Power Supply
    264
  - Replacing the System Board
    267
- Installing Memory
  269
  - Installing or Replacing DIMM Memory
    270
  - Installing or Replacing RIMM Memory
    272
- Replacing the System Battery
  276
  - Using the BIOS Setup Utility
    278
14 Troubleshooting

281
- Safety Guidelines
  282
- First Steps
  282
- Software Support Tools
  283
- Troubleshooting
  284
  - Add-In Cards
    284
  - CD, DVD, or Recordable Drives
    284
  - Cleaning Cds and Dvds
    286
  - Computer
    286
  - Diskette Drive
    287
  - File Management
    288
  - Hard Drive
    289
  - Internet
    291
  - Keyboard
    292
  - Memory
    293
  - Modem
    293
  - Monitor
    299
  - Mouse
    300
  - Power
    301
  - Printer
    301
  - Sound
    304
- Telephone Support
  305
  - Before Calling Gateway Technical Support
    305
  - Telephone Support
    306
- Tutoring and Training
  307
  - Self-Help
    307
  - Tutoring
    307
  - Training
    308
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

309
- Important Safety Information
  309
Index

317

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