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Gateway ProfileTM 5 User Manual (292 pages)

Brand: Gateway | Category: Computers | Size: 3.72 MB |

English

Table of contents

Customizing

1

Troubleshooting

1

Contents

3

iii

5

v

7

Checking Out

9

Your Gateway

9

Component Icon Description

11

Right side

14

Identifying your model

15

Finding your specifications

16

Accessories

17

Storage Devices

18

Getting Started

19

Working safely

20

Sitting at your computer

22

Protecting from power source

23

Starting your computer

24

Turning off your computer

25

Restarting (rebooting) your

26

Using the cord cover

27

Locking your computer

28

Standard keyboard

29

Multifunction keyboard

30

Special-function buttons

31

Wireless keyboard

32

Scroll wheel

33

Left button

33

Right button

33

OSD options

36

OSD menu Description

37

1280 x 1024

38

Chapter 2: Getting Started

40

Getting Help

41

Help and Support

42

Online help

43

Gateway Web site

44

Support Home

45

Downloads

45

Contact Us

45

Account Info

45

PC Tools

45

Chapter 3: Getting Help

46

Windows Basics

47

About the Windows environment

48

Using the desktop

49

Using the Start menu

50

Adding icons to the desktop

51

Identifying window items

52

Window item Description

53

Viewing drives

54

Creating folders

55

To create a folder:

56

Deleting files and folders

59

To empty the Recycle Bin:

60

To browse for a file:

61

Searching for files

62

Using advanced search options

64

Working with documents

65

Saving a document

66

Opening a document

67

Printing a document

68

Shortcuts

69

Chapter 4: Windows Basics

70

Using the

71

Learning about the Internet

72

Using the World Wide Web

75

Connecting to a Web site

76

Downloading files

77

Using e-mail

78

Checking your e-mail

79

Chapter 5: Using the Internet

80

Using Multimedia

81

Using the diskette drive

82

To use a diskette:

83

Using the CD or DVD drive

84

Inserting a CD or DVD

85

To insert a CD or DVD:

86

Adjusting the volume

87

3 Click the Volume tab

88

Mute check box

90

Help in the Volume

91

Listening to CDs

92

To play a CD:

94

Recording and playing audio

95

1 Open the Sound Recorder

96

Playing a DVD

98

Using MusicMatch

100

Creating MP3 music files

101

Editing track information

103

Building a music library

104

Music Library tab

105

Listening to Internet radio

106

Using advanced features

107

Creating CDs and DVDs

108

Copying a CD or DVD

109

Quick copy check box

110

12 Click Exit

112

Creating a data CD or DVD

113

TRL key to select multiple

114

Copying music tracks

116

Creating a music CD

119

Chapter 6: Using Multimedia

120

Advanced features

123

Connecting a digital camera

124

Creating video DVDs

125

To create a video DVD:

126

Sending and

127

Receiving Faxes

127

Installing Fax

128

Configuring Fax

129

Sending a simple fax

131

Setting up your cover page

133

Faxing from programs

134

Faxing a scanned document

134

Receiving and viewing a fax

135

Canceling a fax

135

Your Computer

139

Adjusting the color depth

140

3 Click the Settings tab

141

3 Click the Desktop tab

146

7 Click OK

147

Selecting a screen saver

149

8 Click OK

150

Changing the mouse settings

151

4 Click OK to save changes

152

Adding and modifying user

153

Power management

155

Using power saving modes

156

Changing power settings

156

Changing the power scheme

157

4 Click OK

158

3 Click the Advanced tab

159

5 Click OK

159

3 Click the Hibernate tab

160

To use Hibernate mode:

161

3 Click the UPS tab

162

Click Finish, then click OK

163

Networking Your

165

Computer

165

Benefits of networking

166

Sharing peripheral devices

167

Playing multi-player games

167

Wired Ethernet network

168

Wireless Ethernet network

168

For more information

177

Moving from

179

Your Old

179

Settings Transfer Wizard

180

Transferring files

181

Setting up your ISP

183

To install your old printer:

185

Installing your old programs

187

Maintaining Your

189

Caring for your computer

190

Maintenance task Immediately

191

Monthly When needed See

191

■ Using the Norton

194

2 Click Scan for Viruses

195

To remove a virus:

196

To update Norton AntiVirus:

196

Managing hard drive space

197

Using Disk Cleanup

198

5 Click OK, then click Yes

199

3 Click the Tools tab

200

4 Click Check Now

200

Defragmenting the hard drive

201

4 Click Defragment Now

202

Backing up files

203

Cleaning your computer

206

Cleaning the keyboard

207

Cleaning the computer display

207

Cleaning the mouse

207

Restoring

209

Software

209

Using the Restoration CDs

210

Reinstalling device drivers

211

8 Click Install

212

Updating device drivers

213

Reinstalling programs

214

Reinstalling Windows

216

Upgrading Your

219

Adding and removing PC Cards

220

Removing a PC Card

221

Selecting a place to work

222

Gathering the tools you need

222

Opening the computer case

224

Closing the computer case

226

Replacing the hard drive

227

Installing or replacing DIMM

231

Maintenance

232

System. The amount

232

Using the BIOS Setup utility

234

Safety guidelines

236

First steps

237

Software support tools

238

A DVD movie will not play

240

Cleaning CDs and DVDs

241

Computer display

242

Diskette drive

243

File management

244

Hard drive

245

Internet

246

Keyboard

247

Direct Dial option

251

1 Close all open programs

252

The mouse does not work

255

The mouse works erratically

255

Printer will not turn on

256

Windows 2000:

257

Telephone support

259

Tutoring and training

261

Training

262

Regulatory, and

263

Legal Information

263

Setting up your system

264

Care during use

264

Important safety information

265

Wireless Guidance

266

United States of America

268

FCC declaration of conformity

269

Industry Canada (IC)

271

Intentional emitter

273

Unintentional emitter

273

EPA ENERGY STAR

274

Laser safety statement

274

All Rights Reserved

275

Trademark Acknowledgments

275

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