Gateway Computer manuals

Computer

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop

Table of contents

1. Table Of Contents
2. Table Of Contents
3. Table Of Contents
4. Table Of Contents
5. Table Of Contents
6. Table Of Contents
7. Chapter 1: Getting Help
8. Thank you for purchasing our notebook
9. Using Support
10. Help and Support
11. Getting help in Media Center
12. BigFix
13. Chapter 2: Using Windows XP
14. About the Windows desktop
15. Using the Start menu
16. Identifying window items
17. Using Windows XP Tablet PC 2005
18. Working with files and folders
19. Creating folders
20. Copying and moving files and folders
21. Deleting files and folders
22. Browsing for files and folders
23. Searching for files
24. Working with documents
25. Saving a document
26. Opening a document
27. Shortcuts
28. Chapter 3: Recovering Your System
29. System recovery options
30. Creating drivers and applications recovery discs
31. Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network
32. Creating discs from recovery files on a network
33. Recovering your system
34. Recovering specific files and software
35. Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore
36. Recovering your system from the hard drive
37. Chapter 4: Using the Internet
38. Learning about the Internet
39. Setting up an Internet account
40. Connecting to a Web site
41. Downloading files
42. Sending e-mail
43. Chapter 5: Protecting your notebook
44. Hardware security
45. Data security
46. Protecting your notebook from viruses
47. Using McAfee SecurityCenter
48. Using Windows XP Security Center
49. Security updates
50. Traveling securely
51. Chapter 6: Connecting Devices
52. Installing a printer, scanner, digital camera, or other peripheral device
53. Viewing the display on a projector or monitor
54. Viewing the display on a television
55. Modifying television settings
56. Using an optional port replicator
57. Chapter 7: Using Multimedia
58. Adjusting the volume
59. Playing music and movies
60. Playing audio and video files
61. Playing CDs or DVDs
62. Creating audio files and music libraries
63. Building a music library
64. Creating and editing videos
65. Transferring your video to your notebook
66. Editing your video
67. Creating music CDs and video DVDs
68. Creating a video DVD
69. Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs
70. Advanced multimedia software features
71. Chapter 8: Managing Power
72. Monitoring the battery charge
73. Using alternate power sources
74. Changing notebook power settings
75. Changing alarm options
76. Changing advanced settings
77. Activating and using Hibernate mode
78. Chapter 9: Wireless Networking
79. Wireless networking
80. Setting up your wireless network
81. Setting up your notebook
82. Testing your network
83. Using the network
84. Opening files across the network
85. Adding devices to your network
86. Chapter 10: Sending and Receiving Faxes
87. Installing and configuring Fax
88. Configuring Fax
89. Sending a simple fax
90. Setting up your cover page template
91. Faxing a scanned document
92. Automatically retry sending a fax
93. Chapter 11: Customizing Your notebook
94. Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
95. Adjusting the screen resolution
96. Changing the colors on your Windows desktop
97. Changing the desktop background
98. Selecting a screen saver
99. Using an extended desktop
100. Changing the mouse, touchpad, or pointing device settings
101. Changing touchpad or pointing device settings
102. Adjusting tablet and pen settings
103. Programming the buttons
104. Adding and modifying user accounts
105. Modifying security settings
106. Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Notebook
107. Caring for your notebook
109. Updating Windows
110. Managing hard drive space
111. Deleting unnecessary files
112. Defragmenting the hard drive
113. Backing up files
114. Scheduling maintenance tasks
115. Transferring files
116. Transferring Internet settings
117. Installing your old printer or scanner
118. Chapter 13: Traveling with Your Notebook
119. Packing your notebook
120. Files
121. Additional tips
122. Chapter 14: Troubleshooting
123. Safety guidelines
124. Device installation
125. Display
126. DVD drives
127. File management
128. Hard drive
129. Keyboard
130. Media Center
131. Memory
132. Mouse
133. Networks (wireless)
134. Passwords
135. Printer
136. Sound
137. Touchpad or optional pointing device
138. Telephone support
139. Self-help
140. Appendix A: Safety and Legal Information
141. important safety information
142. Index

Computer

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop

Table of contents

1. Table Of Contents
2. Table Of Contents
3. Table Of Contents
4. Table Of Contents
5. Table Of Contents
6. Table Of Contents
7. Checking Out Your Gateway Computer
8. Front
9. Back
10. Identifying your model
11. Finding your specifications
12. Accessories
13. Getting Started
14. Working safely
15. Setting up your computer desk and chair
16. Sitting at your computer
17. Protecting from power source problems
18. Starting your computer
19. Restarting (rebooting) your computer
20. Keyboard
21. Mouse
22. Using the mouse
23. Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device
24. Getting Help
25. Help and Support
26. Online help
27. Gateway Web site
28. Windows Basics
29. About the Windows environment
30. Using the desktop
31. Using the Start menu
32. Adding icons to the desktop
33. Identifying window items
34. Working with files and folders
35. Creating folders
36. Copying and moving files and folders
37. Deleting files and folders
38. Browsing for files and folders
39. Searching for files
40. Using the Windows Search utility
41. Working with documents
42. Saving a document
43. Opening a document
44. Printing a document
45. Shortcuts
46. Using the Internet
47. Learning about the Internet
48. Setting up an Internet account
49. Accessing your Internet account
50. Using the World Wide Web
51. Connecting to a Web site
52. Downloading files
53. Using e-mail
54. Checking your e-mail
55. Sending and Receiving Faxes
56. Installing and configuring Fax
57. Configuring Fax
58. Sending a simple fax
59. Setting up your cover page template
60. Faxing from programs
61. Receiving and viewing a fax
62. Automatically retry sending a fax
63. Automatically cancelling a fax
64. Using Multimedia
65. Adjusting the volume
66. Recording and playing audio
67. Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player
68. Using the CD or DVD drive
69. Inserting a CD or DVD
70. Listening to CDs
71. Using MUSICMATCH
72. Creating MP3 music files
73. Editing track information
74. Building a music library
75. Changing the music library display settings
76. Listening to Internet radio
77. Playing a DVD
78. Creating CDs and DVDs
79. copying a cd or dvd
80. Creating a data CD or DVD
81. Copying music tracks
82. Creating a music CD
83. Advanced features
84. Connecting a digital camera
85. Connecting a digital video camera
86. Customizing Your Computer
87. Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
88. Adjusting the screen resolution
89. Changing the colors on your Windows desktop
90. Changing the desktop background
91. Selecting a screen saver
92. Changing the mouse settings
93. Adding and modifying user accounts
94. Power management
95. Changing power settings
96. Changing advanced power settings
97. Activating and using Hibernate mode
98. Setting up an uninterruptible power supply
99. Networking Your Computer
100. Sharing peripheral devices
101. Selecting a network connection
102. Using a wired Ethernet network
103. Example wired Ethernet network
104. Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network
105. Using a wireless Ethernet network
106. Example access point wireless Ethernet network
107. Equipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet network
108. Example peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network
109. Equipment you need for a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network
110. Using your computer on a network
111. Moving from Your Old Computer
112. Transferring files
113. Transferring Internet settings
114. Transferring your e-mail and address book
115. Installing a parallel port printer
116. Installing your old programs
117. Maintaining Your Computer
118. Caring for your computer
119. Protecting your computer from viruses
120. Managing hard drive space
121. Using Disk Cleanup
122. Checking the hard drive for errors
123. Defragmenting the hard drive
124. Backing up files
125. Cleaning your computer
126. Cleaning the keyboard
127. Cleaning the mouse
128. Restoring Software
129. Using the Restoration CDs
130. Reinstalling device drivers
131. Updating device drivers
132. Reinstalling programs
133. Reinstalling Windows
134. Upgrading Your Computer
135. Preventing static electricity discharge
136. Opening the case
137. Removing the front bezel
138. Closing the case
139. Replacing the front bezel
140. Adding or replacing a CD, DVD, or diskette drive
141. Replacing the hard drive
142. Adding or replacing add-in cards
143. Replacing the power supply
144. Replacing the system board
145. Installing memory
146. Replacing the system battery
147. Troubleshooting
148. Safety guidelines
149. Software support tools
150. Add-in cards
151. Cleaning CDs and DVDs
152. File management
153. Internet
154. Memory
155. Modem (dial-up)
156. Monitor
157. Power
158. Printer
159. Sound
160. Using the BIOS Setup utility
161. Before calling Gateway Technical Support
162. Telephone support
163. Self-help
164. Training
165. legal information
166. regulatory compliance statements
167. laser safety statement
168. macrovision statement
169. Index

Computer

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop

Table of contents

1. Table Of Contents
2. Table Of Contents
3. Table Of Contents
4. getting help
5. Thank you for purchasing our computer
6. Searching for a topic
7. Getting technical support
8. Using the Windows desktop
9. Using the Start menu
10. Identifying window items
11. Working with files and folders
12. Creating folders
13. Deleting files and folders
14. Searching for files
15. Using the Windows Search utility
16. Browsing for files and folders
17. Working with documents
18. Saving a document
19. Printing a document
20. Shortcuts
21. Learning about the Internet
22. Accessing your Internet account
23. Downloading files
24. Sending e-mail
25. Configuring Microsoft Fax
26. Setting up your cover page template
27. Faxing from programs
28. Automatically retry sending a fax
29. Receiving and viewing a fax
30. Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing
31. Playing music and movies
32. Playing audio and video files
33. Creating audio files and music libraries
34. Building a music library
35. Creating and editing videos
36. Editing your video
37. Creating music CDs and video DVDs
38. Creating data CDs and DVDs
39. Chapter 4: Playing and Creating Media Files
40. networking your computer
41. Introduction to Networking
42. Creating an Ethernet network
43. Configuring the TCP/IP protocol
44. Setting up an Ethernet network
45. configuring your router
46. Testing your network
47. Using the network
48. Copying files across the network
49. Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer
50. customizing windows
51. Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
52. Adjusting the screen resolution
53. Changing the desktop background
54. Selecting a screen saver
55. Using an extended desktop
56. Viewing the display on a television
57. Modifying television settings
58. Changing the mouse settings
59. Changing power-saving settings
60. Changing advanced power settings
61. Installing an uninterruptible power supply
62. protecting your computer
63. Hardware security
64. About Windows XP user accounts
65. Using Norton Internet Security
66. Using Windows XP Security Center
67. Security updates
68. BigFix
69. Index

Computer

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop

Table of contents

1. user guide
2. Table Of Contents
3. Table Of Contents
4. Table Of Contents
5. Getting Help
6. thank you for purchasing our computer
7. Gateway Web site
8. Using eSupport
9. Help and Support
10. Searching for a topic
11. Using Your Computer guide
12. Gateway contact information
13. Checking Out Your Gateway Computer
14. Desktop PC Front
15. Desktop PC Back
16. Identifying your model
17. Finding your specifications
18. Getting Started
19. Working safely
20. Setting up your computer and computer accessories
21. Protecting from power source problems
22. Starting your computer
23. Waking up your computer
24. Restarting (rebooting) your computer
25. Using the keyboard
26. Using the mouse
27. Connecting the dial-up modem
28. Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network
29. Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device
30. Using Drives and Ports
31. Using the diskette drive
32. Using the memory card reader
33. Inserting a memory card
34. Using the CD or DVD drive
35. Inserting a CD or DVD
36. Playing a CD
37. Maintaining Your Computer
38. Caring for your computer
39. Protecting your computer from viruses
40. Cleaning your computer
41. Cleaning the mouse
42. Cleaning CDs or DVDs
43. Preventing static electricity discharge
44. Opening the case
45. Removing the front bezel
46. Closing the case
47. Replacing the front bezel
48. Installing memory
49. Replacing the system battery
50. Troubleshooting
51. Safety guidelines
52. Add-in cards
53. Computer
54. DVD drives
55. Hard drive
56. Internet
57. Keyboard
58. Memory card reader
59. Monitor
60. Mouse
61. Power
62. Sound
63. Telephone support
64. Telephone numbers
65. Self-help
66. Networking Your Computer
67. Introduction to networking
68. Selecting a network connection
69. Creating an Ethernet network
70. Making sure your broadband connection works
71. Configuring the TCP/IP protocol
72. Setting up a wireless Ethernet network
73. Setting up a wired Ethernet network
74. Configuring your router
75. Testing your network
76. Sharing drives and printers
77. Using the network
78. Connecting to hotspots
79. Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network
80. Wireless Ethernet network
81. Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
82. important safety information
83. regulatory compliance statements
84. laser safety statement
85. macrovision statement
86. Index

Computer

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop

Table of contents

1. Table Of Contents
2. Table Of Contents
3. Table Of Contents
4. Table Of Contents
5. Table Of Contents
6. getting help
7. Thank you for purchasing our computer
8. Using Help and Support
9. Getting help in Media Center
10. Using online help
11. using your computer
12. Working safely
13. Setting up your computer and computer accessories
14. Checking the voltage selection
15. Turning off your computer
16. Using the keyboard
17. Elite multimedia keyboard features
18. Using the mouse
19. Adjusting the volume
20. Configuring the audio jacks
21. Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network
22. Using the Windows desktop
23. Using the Start menu
24. Identifying window items
25. Working with files and folders
26. Creating folders
27. Deleting files and folders
28. Searching for files
29. Using the Windows Search utility
30. Browsing for files and folders
31. Working with documents
32. Saving a document
33. Printing a document
34. Shortcuts
35. recovering your system
36. System recovery options
37. Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network
38. Creating discs from recovery files on a network
39. Recovering your system
40. Recovering specific files and software
41. Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore
42. Recovering your system from the hard drive
43. Learning about the Internet
44. Setting up an Internet account
45. Connecting to a Web site
46. Downloading files
47. Sending e-mail
48. Installing and configuring Microsoft Fax
49. Setting up your cover page template
50. Sending a fax
51. Faxing from programs
52. Automatically canceling a fax
53. protecting your computer
54. Hardware security
55. About Windows XP user accounts
56. Using McAfee SecurityCenter
57. Using Windows XP Security Center
58. Security updates
59. BigFix
60. using drives and ports
61. Using the diskette drive
62. Memory card types
63. Using the CD or DVD drive
64. Inserting a CD or DVD
65. Creating CDs and DVDs
66. Playing audio and video files
67. Creating audio files and music libraries
68. Building a music library
69. Creating and editing videos
70. Editing your video
71. Creating music CDs and video DVDs
72. Creating a video DVD
73. Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs
74. copying a cd or dvd
75. Advanced multimedia software features
76. Using Windows Media Center
77. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide
78. networking your computer
79. Introduction to Networking
80. Creating an Ethernet network
81. Configuring the TCP/IP protocol
82. Setting up an Ethernet network
83. configuring your router
84. Testing your network
85. Using the network
86. Copying files across the network
87. customizing your computer
88. Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
89. Adjusting the screen resolution
90. Changing the colors on your Windows desktop
91. Changing the desktop background
92. Selecting a screen saver
93. Using an extended desktop
94. Viewing the display on a television
95. Modifying television settings
96. Changing the mouse settings
97. Changing power-saving settings
98. Activating and using Hibernate mode
99. Installing an uninterruptible power supply
100. maintaining your computer
101. Setting up a maintenance schedule
102. Updating Windows
103. Managing hard drive space
104. Checking the hard drive for errors
105. Defragmenting the hard drive
106. Backing up files
107. Moving from your old computer
108. Transferring Internet settings
109. Installing your old printer or scanner
110. Installing your old programs
111. troubleshooting
112. Safety guidelines
113. Battery
114. Computer
115. Ethernet
116. Hard drive
117. Keyboard
118. Memory
119. Modem (cable or DSL)
120. Monitor
121. Mouse
122. Power
123. Sound
124. Telephone numbers
125. Tutoring
126. important safety information
127. regulatory compliance statements
128. laser safety statement
129. lightning protection
130. environmental information
131. macrovision statement
132. Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
133. Index

Computer

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop

Table of contents

1. Table Of Contents
2. Table Of Contents
3. Table Of Contents
4. Table Of Contents
5. Chapter 1: About This Reference
6. About this guide
7. Gateway contact information
8. Front
9. Back
10. Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
11. Working safely and comfortably
12. Reducing eye strain
13. Sitting at your computer
14. Checking the voltage selection
15. Connecting a dial-up modem
16. Waking up your computer
17. Restarting (rebooting) your computer
18. Using the keyboard
19. Elite multimedia keyboard features
20. Using the mouse
21. Using optical drives
22. Identifying optical drive types
23. Playing discs
24. Creating discs
25. Using the memory card reader
26. Adjusting the volume
27. Configuring the audio jacks
28. Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer
29. Preventing static electricity discharge
30. Opening the case
31. Removing the front bezel
32. Closing the case
33. Replacing the side panel
34. Installing memory
35. Adding or replacing an optical disc drive
36. Replacing the memory card reader
37. Adding or replacing a hard drive
38. Replacing the heat sink and processor
39. Adding or replacing an expansion card
40. Replacing the system battery
41. Replacing the system board
42. Setting up a maintenance schedule
43. Caring for your computer
44. Cleaning your computer
45. Cleaning the keyboard
46. Cleaning optical discs
47. Using BigFix
48. Managing hard drive space
49. Deleting unnecessary files
50. Checking the hard drive for errors
51. Defragmenting the hard drive
52. Backing up files
53. Moving from your old computer
54. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
55. Safety guidelines
56. Troubleshooting
57. Display
58. Ethernet
59. Expansion cards
60. Internet
61. Keyboard
62. Memory card reader
63. Monitor
64. Networks
65. Power
66. Sound
67. Recovering your system
68. recovering your system from the hard drive
69. Telephone support
70. Telephone numbers
71. Appendix A: Legal Notices
72. important safety information
73. care during use
74. fcc declaration of conformity
75. laser safety statement
76. environmental information
77. macrovision statement
78. Index