Gateway FX6710 manuals
FX6710
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1: Getting Help
- Thank you for purchasing our computer
- Contacting Gateway
- Chapter 2: Using Windows
- Using the Windows desktop
- Using the Start menu
- Adding icons to the desktop
- Working with files and folders
- Creating folders
- Deleting files and folders
- Searching for files
- Browsing for files and folders
- Creating a new document
- Printing a document
- Shortcuts
- Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing
- Learning about the Internet
- Accessing your Internet account
- Downloading files
- Checking your e-mail
- Faxing a scanned document or from programs
- Receiving and viewing a fax
- media files
- Playing music and movies
- Playing optical discs
- Creating audio files and music libraries
- Building a music library
- Creating music CDs and video DVDs
- Creating a video DVD
- Creating and copying data discs
- Using Windows Media Center
- Using the Media Center remote control
- Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer
- Introduction to Networking
- Wireless Ethernet networking
- Establishing your Ethernet network connection
- connecting to a wireless ethernet network
- Testing your network
- Using the network
- Bluetooth networking
- Chapter 6: Protecting your computer
- Hardware security
- Protecting your computer from viruses
- Using Windows Security Center
- Security updates
- BigFix
- Chapter 7: Customizing Windows
- Changing screen settings
- Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds
- Selecting a screen saver
- Changing gadgets
- Setting up multiple monitors
- Changing system sounds
- Changing mouse settings
- Changing power-saving settings
- Changing accessibility settings
- Using the Ease of Access Center
- Using voice recognition
- Filtering Internet access
- Scheduling computer and Internet use
- Restricting specific programs
- Notices
FX6710
Table of contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1: About This Reference
- About this guide
- Gateway contact information
- Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer
- Digital media manager
- Multimedia panel
- Back
- Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
- Reducing eye strain
- Sitting at your computer
- Connecting to a broadband modem or network
- Starting your computer
- Waking up your computer
- Restarting (rebooting) your computer
- Opening the hideaway port panels
- Using the mouse
- Using optical drives
- Identifying optical drive types
- Playing discs
- Creating discs
- Using the digital media manager
- Using a memory card
- Adjusting the volume
- Configuring the audio jacks
- Installing a printer, scanner, or other device
- Chapter 4: Advanced Hardware Setup
- Setting up multiple monitors
- RAID 1 for security
- Preparing your computer for RAID
- Getting help
- Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Opening the case
- Removing the right side panel
- Removing the front bezel
- Closing the case
- Adding or replacing an optical disc drive
- Adding or replacing a hard drive
- Adding a removable hard drive
- Replacing the power supply
- Adding or replacing an expansion card
- Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Computer
- Setting up a maintenance schedule
- Caring for your computer
- Cleaning your computer
- Cleaning the keyboard
- Cleaning optical discs
- Using BigFix
- Managing hard drive space
- Deleting unnecessary files
- Checking the hard drive for errors
- Defragmenting the hard drive
- Backing up files
- Scheduling maintenance tasks
- Moving from your old computer
- Transferring files and settings manually
- finding other files
- Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
- Safety guidelines
- Error messages
- Internet and networking
- Modem (cable or DSL)
- Modem (dial-up)
- Networking
- Power
- Printing
- optical discs
- Memory card reader
- Keyboard
- Memory
- Passwords
- Media Center
- Checking for device problems
- Recovering your system
- Creating recovery discs
- Recovering pre-installed software and drivers
- Returning to a previous system condition
- Returning your system to its factory condition
- Technical support
- Appendix A: Legal Notices
- important safety information
- replacement parts and accessories
- fcc declaration of conformity
- laser safety statement
- external television antenna grounding
- environmental information
- macrovision statement
- Index