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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
Using Online Help
12
Finding the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
12
Chapter 2: Getting Started
13
Working Safely
14
Reducing Eye Strain
14
Setting up Your Computer Desk and Chair
15
Setting up Your Computer and Computer Accessories
15
Starting Your Computer
16
Waking up Your Computer
16
Turning off Your Computer
17
Restarting Your Computer
17
Using the Keyboard
18
Premium Multimedia Keyboard Features
18
Elite Multimedia Keyboard Features
19
Using the Mouse
20
Connecting the Dial-Up Modem
21
Connecting to a Cable or DSL Modem or to a Wired Ethernet Network
22
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Device
22
Chapter 3: Using Windows XP
23
Using the Windows Desktop
24
Using the Start Menu
25
Adding Icons to the Desktop
25
Identifying Window Items
26
Working with Files and Folders
27
Viewing Drives
27
Creating Folders
28
Copying and Moving Files and Folders
28
Deleting Files and Folders
29
Searching for Files
30
Using the Windows Search Utility
31
Browsing for Files and Folders
32
Working with Documents
33
Creating a New Document
33
Saving a Document
34
Opening a Document
35
Printing a Document
35
Shortcuts
36
CHAPTER 4 Using the Internet
37
Learning about the Internet
38
Setting up an Internet Account
39
Accessing Your Internet Account
39
Using the World Wide Web
39
Connecting to a Web Site
40
Downloading Files
41
Using E-Mail
41
Sending E-Mail
42
Checking Your E-Mail
42
Chapter 5: Sending and Receiving Faxes
43
Installing and Configuring Microsoft Fax
44
Installing Fax
44
Configuring Microsoft Fax
44
Configuring Microsoft Fax
45
Setting up Your Cover Page Template
47
Sending a Fax
47
Sending a Quick Fax
47
Faxing from Programs
48
Faxing a Scanned Document
49
Automatically Retry Sending a Fax
49
Canceling a Fax
49
Automatically Canceling a Fax
50
Receiving and Viewing a Fax
50
Chapter 6: Using Your Computer Hardware
51
Using the Diskette Drive
52
Using the CD or DVD Drive
52
Identifying Drive Types
52
Inserting a CD or DVD
53
Using the Memory Card Reader
54
Memory Card Types
54
Using a Memory Card
55
Using a Second Monitor
55
Installing an Uninterruptible Power Supply
56
Chapter 7: Using Your Computer Software
59
Adjusting the Volume
60
Configuring the Audio Jacks
62
Playing Music and Movies
63
Playing WAV Audio Files
63
Playing Audio and Video Files
63
Playing Cds or Dvds
64
Creating Audio Files and Music Libraries
66
Creating Music Files
66
Building a Music Library
69
Editing Track Information
69
Creating and Editing Videos
70
Editing Videos
71
Transferring Your Video to Your Computer
71
Editing Your Video
72
Saving Your Video
72
Creating Music Cds and Video Dvds
73
Creating a Music CD
73
Creating a Video DVD
76
Creating and Copying Data Cds and Dvds
79
Creating a Data CD or DVD
79
Copying a CD or DVD
81
Using Advanced Multimedia Software Features
83
Windows Media Player Advanced Features
83
Cyberlink Power2Go Advanced Features
83
Chapter 8: Customizing Your Computer
85
Adjusting the Desktop Display Settings
86
Adjusting the Color Depth
86
Adjusting the Screen Resolution
87
Changing the Colors on Your Windows Desktop
88
Changing the Desktop Background
89
Selecting a Screen Saver
89
Adjusting Monitor Settings
91
Monitor Buttons
91
On-Screen Display Options
92
Picture Menu
93
Advanced Menu
93
Using the Extended Desktop
94
Changing the Mouse Settings
95
Changing Power-Saving Settings
95
Changing the Power Scheme
95
Changing Advanced Power Settings
96
Activating and Using Hibernate Mode
97
Chapter 9: Networking Your Computer
99
Introducing 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
105
Testing Your Network
107
Sharing Resources
107
Sharing Drives and Printers
107
Using the Network
109
Viewing Shared Drives and Folders
109
Mapping a Network Drive
110
Opening Files Across the Network
110
Copying Files Across the Network
110
Printing Files Across the Network
111
Adding a Printer to Your Network
111
Chapter 10: Protecting Your Computer
113
Using Startup and Hard Drive Passwords
114
Using Windows XP User Accounts
114
Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
115
Using Mcafee Securitycenter
116
Using Windows XP Security Center
119
Security Updates
120
Updating Windows
120
Windows Update
120
Windows XP Security Center
121
Using Bigfix
122
Chapter 11: Recovering Your System
123
Understanding System Recovery Options
124
Creating Recovery Discs
124
Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery Discs
125
Copying Drivers and Applications Recovery Files to a Network
127
Creating Discs from Recovery Files on a Network
128
Recovering Your System
128
Recovering Specific Files and Software
129
Recovering Your System Using Microsoft System Restore
130
Recovering Your System from the Hard Drive
131
Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Computer
133
Scheduling Maintenance
134
Caring for Your Computer
134
Cleaning Your Computer
135
Managing Hard Drive Space
136
Checking Hard Drive Space
136
Deleting Unnecessary Files
137
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
137
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
138
Backing up Files
139
Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
140
Moving from Your Old Computer
140
Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
140
Transferring Files
141
Transferring Internet Settings
142
Installing Your Old Printer or Scanner
143
Installing Your Old Programs
144
Chapter 13: Troubleshooting
145
Safety Guidelines
146
First Steps
146
Solving Problems
147
Add-In Cards
147
Audio
147
Battery
147
CD or DVD Drives
147
Computer
148
Diskette Drive
149
Display
150
DVD Drives
150
Ethernet
151
File Management
151
Hard Drive
152
Internet
152
Keyboard
153
Memory
154
Memory Card Reader
154
Modem (Cable or DSL)
154
Modem (Dial-Up)
154
Mouse
157
Networks
157
Passwords
157
Power
157
Printer
157
Sound
159
Telephone Support
159
Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
159
Telephone Numbers
160
Self-Help
161
Tutoring
161
Training
161
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
163
Important Safety Information
164
Setting up Your System
164
Care During Use
164
Replacement Parts and Accessories
164
Regulatory Compliance Statements
165
United States of America
165
Fcc Declaration of Conformity
165
Laser Safety Statement
166
Environmental Information
167
Index
169
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