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Maintaining Y
our
Computer
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Table of Contents
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1 Checking out Your Gateway Computer
11
Identifying Your Computer Case Style
12
Gateway Tower Front
13
Gateway Tower Back
15
Gateway MID Tower Front
18
Gateway MID Tower Back
20
Gateway Micro Tower Front
23
Gateway Micro Tower Back
25
Desktop to Tower Conversion
28
Gateway New Micro Tower Front
29
Gateway New Micro Tower Back
31
Desktop to Tower Conversion
34
Identifying Your Model
35
Gateway Model Number
35
Gateway Serial Number
35
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
36
Finding Your Specifications
37
Accessories
39
2 Setting up Your Computer
41
Protecting from Power Source Problems
42
Working Safely
43
Reducing Eye Strain
43
Setting up Your Computer Desk and Chair
44
Setting up Your Computer and Computer Accessories
44
Sitting at Your Computer
45
Avoiding Discomfort and Injury from Repetitive Strain
45
Starting Your Computer
46
Turning off Your Computer
47
Restarting (Rebooting) Your Computer
48
Multifunction Keyboard
49
Special-Function Buttons
50
Mouse
52
Using the Mouse
53
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device
54
3 Getting Help
55
Helpspot
56
Searching for a Topic
58
Helpspot Videos
59
Do more with Gateway
60
Online Help
61
Gateway Web Site
62
Using Esupport
63
4 Windows Basics
65
About the Windows Environment
66
Using the Desktop
67
Using the Start Menu
68
Adding Icons to the Desktop
69
Identifying Window Items
70
Working with Files and Folders
72
Viewing Drives
72
Creating Folders
73
Copying and Moving Files and Folders
75
Deleting Files and Folders
77
Browsing for Files and Folders
78
Searching for Files
80
Using the Windows Search Utility
81
Working with Documents
83
Creating a New Document
83
Saving a Document
84
Opening a Document
85
Printing a Document
86
Shortcuts
87
5 Using the Internet
89
Learning about the Internet
90
Setting up an Internet Account
91
Accessing Your Internet Account
92
Using the World Wide Web
93
Connecting to a Web Site
94
Downloading Files
95
Using E-Mail
96
Sending E-Mail
96
Checking Your E-Mail
97
6 Using Drives and Multimedia
99
Adjusting the Volume
100
Using the Diskette Drive
103
Using the CD or DVD Drive
105
Identifying Drive Types
105
Inserting a CD or DVD
106
Listening to Cds
108
Recording and Playing Audio
110
Playing Audio and Video Files with the Windows Media Player
112
Using Musicmatch
114
Playing Cds
114
Creating MP3 Music Files
116
Editing Track Information
118
Building a Music Library
119
Changing the Music Library Display Settings
120
Listening to Internet Radio
121
Using Advanced Features
122
Playing a DVD
123
Creating Cds and Dvds
125
Copying a CD or DVD
126
Creating a Data CD or DVD
130
Copying Music Tracks
133
Creating a Music CD
136
Advanced Features
140
7 Using Phonetools
141
Using Telephone Features
142
Making a Telephone Call
143
Using Quick Dial Memory Keys
144
Using Telephone Book Entries
146
Using Voice Mail
148
Recording a Greeting
149
Sending and Receiving Faxes
151
Setting up Your Cover Page
151
Sending a Fax
154
Faxing from Programs
156
Receiving and Viewing a Fax
156
8 Customizing Your Computer
157
Adjusting the Screen and Desktop Settings
158
Adjusting the Color Depth
158
Adjusting the Screen Resolution
159
Changing the Colors on Your Windows Desktop
161
Changing the Desktop Background
162
Selecting a Screen Saver
164
Changing the Mouse Settings
166
Adding and Modifying User Accounts
167
Power Management
169
Using Power Saving Modes
170
Changing Power Settings
170
Changing the Power Scheme
171
Changing Advanced Power Settings
172
Activating and Using Hibernate Mode
174
Setting up an Uninterruptible Power Supply
175
9 Networking Your Computer
177
Benefits of Networking
178
Sharing a Single Internet Connection
178
Sharing Drives
178
Sharing Peripheral Devices
179
Streaming Audio and Video Files
179
Playing Multi-Player Games
179
Selecting a Network Connection
180
Wired Ethernet Network
180
Wireless Ethernet Network
180
Using a Wired Ethernet Network
181
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet
181
Example Wired Ethernet Network
182
Equipment You Need for a Wired Ethernet Network
183
Using a Wireless Ethernet Network
184
Example Access Point Wireless Ethernet Network
185
Equipment You Need for an Access Point Wireless Ethernet Network
186
Example Peer-To-Peer Wireless Ethernet Network
187
Equipment You Need for a Peer-To-Peer Wireless Ethernet Network
188
For more Information
188
10 Moving from Your Old Computer
189
Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
190
Transferring Files
191
Finding Your Files
191
Transferring Internet Settings
193
Setting up Your ISP
193
Transferring Your E-Mail and Address Book
194
Transferring Your Internet Shortcuts
194
Installing Your Old Printer or Scanner
195
Installing a USB Printer or Scanner
195
Installing a Parallel Port Printer
195
Installing Your Old Programs
197
11 Maintaining Your Computer
199
Caring for Your Computer
200
Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
201
Managing Hard Drive Space
204
Checking Hard Drive Space
204
Using Disk Cleanup
205
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
206
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
208
Backing up Files
210
Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
210
Cleaning Your Computer
212
Cleaning the Exterior
212
Cleaning the Keyboard
213
Cleaning the Monitor Screen
213
Cleaning the Mouse
214
12 Restoring Software
217
Using the Restoration Cds
218
Reinstalling Device Drivers
219
Updating Device Drivers
221
Reinstalling Programs
222
Reinstalling Windows
224
13 Upgrading Your Computer
227
Selecting a Place to Work
228
Gathering the Tools You Need
228
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
229
Identifying Your Computer Case Style
230
Upgrading the Gateway Tower and MID Tower Cases
231
Opening the Case
231
Closing the Case
234
Adding or Replacing a CD, DVD, or Diskette Drive
235
Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive
239
Adding or Replacing Add-In Cards
242
Replacing the Power Supply
245
Replacing the System Board
249
Upgrading the Gateway Micro Tower Case
253
Opening the Case
253
Closing the Case
257
Adding or Replacing a Diskette, CD, or DVD Drive
259
Replacing a Hard Drive
263
Adding or Replacing Add-In Cards
266
Replacing the Power Supply
268
Replacing the System Board
271
Upgrading the Gateway New Micro Tower Case
273
Opening the Case
273
Closing the Case
276
Adding or Replacing a CD, DVD, or Diskette Drive
277
Replacing the Hard Drive
282
Adding or Replacing Add-In Cards
285
Replacing the Power Supply
287
Replacing the System Board
289
Installing Memory
293
Replacing the System Battery
297
14 Using the BIOS Setup Utility
299
Opening the BIOS Setup Utility
300
Updating the BIOS
302
Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper
302
15 Troubleshooting
303
Safety Guidelines
304
First Steps
305
Software Support Tools
306
Troubleshooting
307
Add-In Cards
307
CD or DVD Drives
307
Cleaning Cds and Dvds
309
Computer
309
Diskette Drive
310
File Management
311
Hard Drive
312
Internet
314
Keyboard
315
Memory
316
Modem (Dial-Up)
316
Monitor
320
Mouse
322
Power
323
Printer
323
Sound
325
Telephone Support
326
Before Calling Gateway Technical Support
326
Telephone Support
327
Tutoring and Training
328
Self-Help
328
Tutoring
328
Training
329
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
331
Important Safety Information
331
United States of America
334
Index
341
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