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Table of Contents
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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 Support
11
Using Help and Support
12
Searching for a Topic
12
Using Online Help
13
Finding Your Model and Serial Number
13
Finding the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
13
Chapter 2: Getting Started
15
Front
16
Back
18
Working Safely
20
Reducing Eye Strain
20
Setting up Your Computer Desk and Chair
21
Setting up Your Computer and Computer Accessories
21
Sitting at Your Computer
21
Avoiding Discomfort and Injury from Repetitive Strain
21
Protecting from Power Source Problems
22
Checking the Voltage Selection
22
Starting Your Computer
23
Waking up Your Computer
23
Turning off Your Computer
23
Restarting Your Computer
24
Using the Keyboard
25
Premium Multimedia Keyboard Features
25
Elite Multimedia Keyboard Features
26
Standard Keyboard Features
27
Using the Mouse
28
Connecting the Dial-Up Modem
29
Connecting to a Cable or DSL Modem or to an Ethernet Network
30
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device
30
Chapter 3: Using Windows XP
31
Using the Windows Desktop
32
Using the Start Menu
33
Adding Icons to the Desktop
33
Identifying Window Items
34
Working with Files and Folders
35
Viewing Drives
35
Creating Folders
36
Copying and Moving Files and Folders
36
Deleting Files and Folders
37
Searching for Files and Folders
38
Using the Windows Search Utility
39
Browsing for Files and Folders
40
Working with Documents
41
Creating a New Document
41
Saving a Document
42
Opening a Document
42
Printing a Document
43
Using Windows Shortcuts
44
Chapter 4: Using the Internet
45
Learning about the Internet
46
Setting up an Internet Account
47
Accessing Your Internet Account
47
Using the World Wide Web
47
Connecting to a Web Site
48
Downloading Files
49
Using E-Mail
49
Sending E-Mail
50
Checking Your E-Mail
50
Chapter 5: Sending and Receiving Faxes
51
Installing and Configuring Microsoft Fax
52
Installing Fax
52
Configuring Fax
53
Setting up Your Cover Page Template
55
Sending a Fax
56
Sending a Quick Fax
56
Faxing from Programs
57
Faxing a Scanned Document
57
Automatically Retry Sending a Fax
57
Canceling a Fax
58
Receiving and Viewing a Fax
58
Chapter 6: Using Your Hardware
59
Using the Diskette Drive
60
Using the CD or DVD Drive
61
Identifying Drive Types
61
Inserting a CD or DVD
62
Using the Memory Card Reader
62
Memory Card Types
63
Using a Memory Card
63
Configuring the Audio Jacks
64
Connecting a Projector or Monitor
64
Connecting a Video Camera
65
Installing an Uninterruptible Power Supply
66
Chapter 7: Using Your Software
67
Adjusting the Volume
68
Playing Music and Movies
70
Playing WAV Audio Files
70
Playing Audio and Video Files
70
Playing Cds or Dvds
71
Creating Audio Files and Music Libraries
74
Creating Music Files
74
Building a Music Library
76
Editing Music File Information
77
Creating and Editing Videos
77
Editing Videos
77
Transferring Your Video to Your Computer
78
Editing Your Video
79
Saving Your Video
79
Creating Music Cds and Video Dvds
80
Creating a Music CD
80
Creating a Video DVD
84
Creating and Copying Data Cds and Dvds
88
Creating a Data CD or DVD
88
Copying a CD or DVD
90
Using Advanced Multimedia Features
92
Recording Audio
92
Chapter 8: Customizing Your Computer
93
Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
94
Adjusting the Color Depth
94
Adjusting the Screen Resolution
95
Changing the Colors on Your Windows Desktop
96
Changing the Desktop Background
97
Selecting a Screen Saver
98
Changing the Mouse Settings
99
Using an Extended Desktop
100
Adjusting Power-Saving Settings
101
Changing the Power Scheme
101
Changing Advanced Settings
102
Activating and Using Hibernate Mode
102
Chapter 9: Networking Your Computer
105
Introducing Networking
106
Using a Router
106
Creating an Ethernet Network
107
Installing Ethernet Cards and Drivers
107
Making Sure Your Broadband Connection Works
108
Naming Your Computers and Workgroup
108
Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol
108
Setting up an Ethernet Network
110
Testing Your Network
112
Sharing Resources
112
Sharing Drives and Printers
112
Using the Network
114
Viewing Shared Drives and Folders
114
Mapping a Network Drive
115
Opening Files Across the Network
115
Copying Files Across the Network
115
Printing Files Across the Network
116
Adding a Printer to Your Network
116
Chapter 10: Protecting Your Computer
117
Securing Your Computer
118
Using the Kensington Lock Slot
118
Securing Your Data
118
Using Startup and Hard Drive Passwords
118
Using Windows User Accounts
118
Setting Limits with User Accounts
120
Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
120
Using Windows XP Security Center
122
Updating Windows XP
124
Chapter 11: Recovering Your System
125
Understanding System Recovery Options
126
Recovering Your System
126
Recovering Specific Files and Software
127
Recovering Your System Using Microsoft System Restore
128
Recovering Your System from the Hard Drive
129
Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Computer
131
Caring for Your Computer
132
Cleaning Your Computer
132
Managing Hard Drive Space
134
Checking Hard Drive Space
134
Deleting Unnecessary Files
135
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
136
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
137
Backing up Files
138
Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
138
Moving from Your Old Computer
139
Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
139
Transferring Files
140
Transferring Internet Settings
141
Installing Your Old Printer or Scanner
142
Installing Your Old Programs
143
Chapter 13: Adding and Replacing Components
145
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
146
Opening the Case
146
Removing the Side Panel
146
Removing the Front Bezel
147
Closing the Case
148
Replacing the Front Bezel
148
Replacing the Side Panel
148
Installing Memory
149
Replacing the System Battery
150
Replacing a CD, DVD, or Diskette Drive, or a Memory Card Reader
151
Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive
153
Replacing the Front Fan
155
Replacing the Rear Fan
156
Replacing the Power Supply
157
Replacing the Heat Sink and Processor
158
Replacing the I/O Board
160
Adding or Replacing an Expansion Card
161
Replacing the System Board
162
Chapter 14: Troubleshooting
167
Safety Guidelines
168
First Steps
168
Solving Problems
169
Add-In Cards
169
Audio
169
Battery
169
CD Drives
169
Diskette Drive
170
DVD Drives
171
Ethernet
171
File Management
172
Hard Drive
172
Internet
173
Keyboard
174
Memory
174
Memory Card Reader
174
Modem (Cable or DSL)
175
Modem (Dial-Up)
175
Monitor
177
Mouse
178
Networks
178
Passwords
179
Power
179
Printer
180
Sound
181
Telephone Support
181
Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
181
Telephone Numbers
182
Self-Help
182
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
183
Important Safety Information
184
Setting up Your System
184
Care During Use
184
Replacement Parts and Accessories
184
Regulatory Compliance Statements
185
United States of America
185
Fcc Declaration of Conformity
185
Laser Safety Statement
186
Environmental Information
187
Macrovision Statement
187
Index
189
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