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APPENDIX
A
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Saf
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, Regulatory
, and Legal
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Important safety
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Regula
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Table of Contents
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CHAPTER 1 Getting Help
9
Thank You for Purchasing Our Computer
10
Using the Gateway Web Site
10
Using Help and Support
11
Searching for a Topic
11
Getting Help in Media Center
12
Using Online Help
13
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
13
Chapter 2: Using Your Computer
15
Working Safely
16
Reducing Eye Strain
16
Setting up Your Computer Desk and Chair
16
Setting up Your Computer and Computer Accessories
17
Sitting at Your Computer
17
Avoiding Discomfort and Injury from Repetitive Strain
17
Protecting from Power Source Problems
17
Checking the Voltage Selection
18
Starting Your Computer
18
Waking up Your Computer
18
Turning off Your Computer
19
Restarting (Rebooting) Your Computer
19
Using the Keyboard
20
Premium Multimedia Keyboard Features
20
Elite Multimedia Keyboard Features
21
Using the Mouse
22
Adjusting the Volume
23
Configuring the Audio Jacks
25
Connecting the Dial-Up Modem
25
Connecting to a Cable or DSL Modem or to a Wired Ethernet Network
26
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Device
26
Chapter 3: Using Windows XP
27
Using the Windows Desktop
28
Using the Start Menu
29
Adding Icons to the Desktop
29
Identifying Window Items
30
Working with Files and Folders
31
Viewing Drives
31
Creating Folders
32
Copying and Moving Files and Folders
32
Deleting Files and Folders
33
Searching for Files
34
Using the Windows Search Utility
35
Browsing for Files and Folders
36
Working with Documents
37
Creating a New Document
37
Saving a Document
38
Opening a Document
38
Printing a Document
39
Shortcuts
40
Chapter 4: Recovering Your System
41
System Recovery Options
42
Drivers and Applications Recovery
42
Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery Discs
42
Copying Drivers and Applications Recovery Files to a Network
44
Creating Discs from Recovery Files on a Network
45
Recovering Your System
46
Recovering Specific Files and Software
47
Recovering Your System Using Microsoft System Restore
48
Recovering Your System from the Hard Drive
49
Chapter 5: Using the Internet and Faxing
51
Learning about the Internet
52
Setting up an Internet Account
53
Accessing Your Internet Account
53
Using the World Wide Web
53
Connecting to a Web Site
54
Downloading Files
55
Using E-Mail
55
Sending E-Mail
56
Checking Your E-Mail
56
Installing and Configuring Microsoft Fax
57
Installing Fax
57
Configuring Microsoft Fax
57
Setting up Your Cover Page Template
59
Sending a Fax
60
Sending a Quick Fax
60
Faxing from Programs
60
Faxing a Scanned Document
61
Automatically Retry Sending a Fax
61
Canceling a Fax
61
Automatically Canceling a Fax
61
Receiving and Viewing a Fax
62
Chapter 6: Protecting Your Computer
63
Hardware Security
64
Kensington Lock Slot
64
Data Security
64
About Startup and Hard Drive Passwords
64
About Windows XP User Accounts
65
Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
65
Using Mcafee Securitycenter
66
Using Windows XP Security Center
68
Security Updates
69
Windows Update
69
Bigfix
70
Chapter 7: Using Drives and Ports
71
Using the Diskette Drive
72
Using the Memory Card Reader
72
Memory Card Types
73
Using a Memory Card
73
Using the CD or DVD Drive
74
Identifying Drive Types
74
Inserting a CD or DVD
75
Playing a CD
75
Playing a DVD
75
Creating Cds and Dvds
76
Creating Audio and Video Files
76
Copying Cds and Dvds
76
Playing Music and Movies
76
Playing WAV Audio Files
76
Playing Audio and Video Files
77
Playing Cds or Dvds
77
Creating Audio Files and Music Libraries
80
Creating Music Files
80
Building a Music Library
82
Editing Track Information
82
Creating and Editing Videos
83
Editing Videos
83
Transferring Your Video to Your Computer
83
Editing Your Video
84
Saving Your Video
84
Creating Music Cds and Video Dvds
85
Creating a Music CD
85
Creating a Video DVD
88
Creating and Copying Data Cds and Dvds
91
Creating a Data CD or DVD
91
Copying a CD or DVD
94
Advanced Multimedia Software Features
95
Windows Media Player Advanced Features
95
Cyberlink Power2Go Advanced Features
95
Using Windows Media Center
96
Manually Updating the Media Center Program Guide
97
Chapter 8: Networking Your Computer
99
Introduction to Networking
100
Using a Router
100
Creating an Ethernet Network
102
Installing Ethernet Cards and Drivers
102
Making Sure Your Broadband Connection Works
102
Naming the Computers and the Workgroup
102
Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol
103
Setting up an Ethernet Network
104
Configuring Your Router
105
Testing Your Network
106
Sharing Resources
106
Sharing Drives and Printers
106
Using the Network
108
Viewing Shared Drives and Folders
108
Mapping a Network Drive
108
Opening Files Across the Network
108
Copying Files Across the Network
109
Printing Files Across the Network
109
Adding a Printer to Your Network
109
Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer
111
Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
112
Adjusting the Color Depth
112
Adjusting the Screen Resolution
113
Changing the Colors on Your Windows Desktop
114
Changing the Desktop Background
115
Selecting a Screen Saver
116
Using an Extended Desktop
117
Using a Second Monitor
117
Viewing the Display on a Television
118
Modifying Television Settings
120
Changing the Mouse Settings
121
Adding and Modifying User Accounts
121
Changing Power-Saving Settings
123
Changing the Power Scheme
123
Changing Advanced Power Settings
123
Activating and Using Hibernate Mode
124
Installing an Uninterruptible Power Supply
125
Chapter 10: Maintaining Your Computer
127
Setting up a Maintenance Schedule
128
Caring for Your Computer
128
Cleaning Your Computer
128
Updating Windows
130
Using Bigfix
130
Managing Hard Drive Space
131
Checking Hard Drive Space
131
Deleting Unnecessary Files
131
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
132
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
133
Backing up Files
134
Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
134
Moving from Your Old Computer
135
Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
135
Transferring Files
135
Transferring Internet Settings
136
Installing Your Old Printer or Scanner
137
Installing Your Old Programs
138
CHAPTER 11 Troubleshooting
139
Safety Guidelines
140
First Steps
140
Troubleshooting
140
Add-In Cards
140
Audio
140
Battery
141
CD or DVD Drives
141
Computer
142
Diskette Drive
142
DVD Drives
142
Ethernet
143
File Management
143
Hard Drive
144
Internet
144
Keyboard
145
Media Center
145
Memory
147
Memory Card Reader
147
Modem (Cable or DSL)
148
Modem (Dial-Up)
148
Monitor
150
Mouse
151
Networks
151
Passwords
151
Power
152
Printer
152
Sound
153
Telephone Support
153
Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
153
Telephone Numbers
154
Self-Help
154
Tutoring
155
Training
155
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
157
Important Safety Information
158
Setting up Your System
158
Care During Use
158
Replacement Parts and Accessories
158
Regulatory Compliance Statements
159
United States of America
159
Fcc Declaration of Conformity
159
Laser Safety Statement
160
External Television Antenna Grounding
160
Lightning Protection
161
Environmental Information
162
Macrovision Statement
163
Index
165
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