Gateway GM5442 manuals

GM5442

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop

Table of contents

1. thank you
2. we do windows
3. getting things started
4. maintaining order
5. need additional help
6. for your listening and viewing pleasure
7. keeping your computer safe
8. mcafee securitycenter
9. improving performance
10. prepare to recover
11. reinstalling the operating system

GM5442

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop

Table of contents

1. Table Of Contents
2. Table Of Contents
3. Table Of Contents
4. Chapter 1: Getting Help
5. Thank you for purchasing our computer
6. Using Help and Support
7. Using online help
8. Chapter 2: Using Windows Vista
9. Using the Windows desktop
10. Using the Start menu
11. Adding icons to the desktop
12. Working with files and folders
13. Creating folders
14. Deleting files and folders
15. Searching for files
16. Browsing for files and folders
17. Creating a new document
18. Printing a document
19. Shortcuts
20. Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxes
21. Learning about the Internet
22. Setting up an Internet account
23. Connecting to a Web site
24. Downloading files
25. Sending e-mail
26. Using faxes
27. Receiving and viewing a fax
28. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Media Files
29. Using the memory card reader
30. Using the diskette drive
31. Inserting an optical disc
32. Playing a CD
33. Playing music and movies
34. Playing optical discs
35. Creating audio files and music libraries
36. Building a music library
37. Creating music CDs and video DVDs
38. Creating a video DVD
39. Creating and copying data discs
40. Using Windows Media Center
41. Using the Media Center remote control
42. Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer
43. Introduction to networking
44. Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware
45. Wireless Ethernet networking
46. Using an access point
47. Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware
48. Configuring the TCP/IP protocol
49. Wireless security
50. Sharing resources
51. Using the network
52. Creating a shortcut to a network drive
53. Chapter 6: Protecting Your Computer
54. Hardware security
55. Protecting your computer from viruses
56. Using Windows Security Center
57. Security updates
58. BigFix
59. Chapter 7: Customizing Windows
60. Changing screen settings
61. Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds
62. Selecting a screen saver
63. Changing gadgets
64. Setting up multiple monitors
65. Changing system sounds
66. Changing mouse settings
67. Adding and modifying user accounts
68. Changing power-saving settings
69. Changing accessibility settings
70. Using voice recognition

GM5442

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop

GM5442

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop

Table of contents

1. Table Of Contents
2. Table Of Contents
3. Table Of Contents
4. Chapter 1: About This Reference
5. About this guide
6. Gateway contact information
7. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer
8. Back
9. Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
10. Reducing eye strain
11. Sitting at your computer
12. Checking the voltage selection
13. Connecting to a broadband modem or network
14. Starting your computer
15. Turning off your computer
16. Restarting (rebooting) your computer
17. Using the keyboard
18. Elite multimedia keyboard features
19. Using the mouse
20. Adjusting the volume
21. Configuring the audio jacks
22. Installing a printer, scanner, or other device
23. Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer
24. Preventing static electricity discharge
25. Opening the case
26. Removing the front bezel
27. Closing the case
28. Replacing the side panel
29. Installing memory
30. Adding or replacing an optical disc drive
31. Replacing the memory card reader
32. Adding or replacing a hard drive
33. Replacing the heat sink and processor
34. Adding or replacing an expansion card
35. Replacing the system battery
36. Replacing the system board
37. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer
38. Cleaning your computer
39. Cleaning the exterior
40. Cleaning the monitor
41. Updating Windows
42. Checking hard drive space
43. Deleting unnecessary files
44. Defragmenting the hard drive
45. Backing up files
46. Scheduling maintenance tasks
47. Moving from your old computer
48. Moving files and settings manually
49. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
50. Safety guidelines
51. Troubleshooting
52. Diskette drive
53. DVD drives
54. File management
55. Hard drive
56. Internet
57. Keyboard
58. Media Center
59. Memory
60. Modem (cable or DSL)
61. Monitor
62. Mouse
63. Printer
64. Sound
65. Recovering your system
66. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers
67. Using Microsoft System Restore
68. Recovering your system to its factory condition
69. Recovering your system using the Windows DVD
70. Telephone numbers
71. Self-help
72. Tutoring
73. Chapter 7: Legal Notices
74. important safety information
75. care during use
76. regulatory compliance
77. laser safety statement
78. lightning protection
79. environmental information
80. macrovision statement
81. Index