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Chapter 8: Customizing Your Computer

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Adjusting the screen resolution

You can increase the screen resolution to fit more icons on your desktop, or 
you can decrease the resolution to make reading the display easier. The higher 
the resolution, the smaller individual components of the screen (such as icons 
and menu bars) appear.

To adjust the screen resolution:

1

Click 

Start

, then click 

Control Panel

. The Control Panel window opens. If your 

Control Panel is in Category View, click 

Appearance and Themes

.

2

Click/Double-click the 

Display

 icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens.

3

Click the 

Settings

 tab.

Summary of Contents for 510XL

Page 1: ...Your Gateway Computer Customizing Troubleshooting user sguide...

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Page 3: ...ries 13 Sitting at your computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 14 Protecting from power source problems 15 Starting your computer 16 Turning off your computer 16 Restarting...

Page 4: ...Learning about the Internet 54 Setting up an Internet account 55 Accessing your Internet account 56 Using the World Wide Web 57 Connecting to a Web site 58 Downloading files 59 Using e mail 60 Sending...

Page 5: ...ying music tracks 103 Creating a music CD 106 Advanced features 110 Connecting a digital camera 111 Connecting a digital video camera 112 Creating video DVDs 112 8 Customizing Your Computer 115 Adjust...

Page 6: ...etwork 145 Example peer to peer wireless Ethernet network 146 Equipment you need for a peer to peer wireless Ethernet network 147 For more information 147 Using your computer on a network 148 Installi...

Page 7: ...13 Upgrading Your Computer 185 Selecting a place to work 186 Gathering the tools you need 186 Preventing static electricity discharge 187 Opening the case 188 Removing the side panel 188 Removing the...

Page 8: ...222 Memory 222 Modem dial up 223 Monitor 227 Mouse 229 Power 229 Printer 230 Sound 231 Using the BIOS Setup utility 232 Telephone support 234 Before calling Gateway Technical Support 234 Telephone sup...

Page 9: ...ateway computer Read this chapter to learn How to identify the features of your computer How to locate your computer s model and serial number How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity H...

Page 10: ...www gateway com Front Your computer may contain any of the following components 3 5 inch drive bay covers DVD CD drive optional CD DVD eject button Reset button USB ports Power button Power indicator...

Page 11: ...Link device such as a digital camcorder into this 4 pin IEEE 1394 port For more information see Connecting a digital video camera on page 112 CD DVD eject button Press this button to open the CD or D...

Page 12: ...l port USB ports PS 2 keyboard port PS 2 mouse port Voltage switch Power connector Audio input Line in jack Microphone jack Headphone analog speakers Line out 1 jack USB ports Ethernet network jack Ca...

Page 13: ...USB Universal Serial Bus devices such as a USB Iomega Zip drive printer scanner camera keyboard or mouse into these ports For more information see Installing a printer scanner or other peripheral devi...

Page 14: ...a device such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection into this jack For more information see Learning about the Internet on page 54 Audio input Line in jack Plug an external audi...

Page 15: ...rial number Printed on a white sticker on the front or back of your computer case Printed on the customer invoice that came with your computer The invoice also contains your customer ID number Microso...

Page 16: ...or more information about your computer such as memory size memory type and hard drive size visit Gateway s eSupport page at support gateway com The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway...

Page 17: ...ts you take pictures that you can view and edit on your computer For more information see Connecting a digital camera on page 111 A digital video camera lets you take movies that you can view and edit...

Page 18: ...drive TBU drives like tape recorders use magnetic tape cartridges to store data Tape drive cartridges can store 2 GB 20 GB 40 GB 130 GB or more of data If you want to increase your internal storage sp...

Page 19: ...d this chapter to find out how to Use your computer safely Protect your computer from power source problems Start and turn off your computer Use the keyboard Use the mouse Use the computer display Ins...

Page 20: ...d glare on your computer display and light shining directly into your eyes Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows and by installing a glare screen filter on your computer display Use...

Page 21: ...ard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow This position lets your shoulders relax while you type Adjust the chair height adjust the forward tilt of the seat or use a footrest to distribute y...

Page 22: ...t with your back straight so your knees hips and elbows form right angles when you work Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs Avoid twisting your torso or neck Avoiding discomfort and injury from...

Page 23: ...your computer during a power failure Although you cannot run your computer for an extended period of time with a UPS a UPS lets you run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your c...

Page 24: ...r 1 Click Start then click Turn Off Computer The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens 2 Click Turn Off Windows shuts down and turns off your computer Tips Tricks When you turn off your computer certain...

Page 25: ...peration you may have to restart reboot your computer To close unresponsive programs and restart your computer 1 Press CTRL ALT DEL then click Task Manager The Task Manager window opens 2 Click the Ap...

Page 26: ...ors Show if your NUM LOCK CAPS LOCK or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated Press the corresponding key to activate the function Windows keys Press one of these keys to open the Windows Start menu These key...

Page 27: ...e standard mouse As you move the mouse the pointer arrow on the display moves in the same direction You can use the left and right buttons on the mouse to select objects on the display You can use the...

Page 28: ...sition the pointer over the object Quickly press and release the left mouse button once This action is called clicking Start a program or open a file or folder Position the pointer over the object Qui...

Page 29: ...ter will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it into the appropriate port When you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for the first time your computer will prompt you to install any software...

Page 30: ...22 Chapter 2 Getting Started www gateway com...

Page 31: ...3 Getting Help This chapter tells you about additional information resources available to help you use your computer Read this chapter to learn how to access Help and Support Online help Gateway Web s...

Page 32: ...a word or phrase keyword in the Search box located at the top of any Help and Support screen then click the arrow button For each search you receive the following search result types Suggested Topics...

Page 33: ...arn how to perform a task while you are using the program You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button You can search for information...

Page 34: ...ials and personalized information about your system Visit the Gateway eSupport Web site at support gateway com For more information about connecting to the Internet see Using the Internet on page 53 U...

Page 35: ...ibrary of how to articles and videos on topics such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive Downloads Click Downloads then click My Downloads to get the latest software updates for BIOS and dr...

Page 36: ...28 Chapter 3 Getting Help www gateway com...

Page 37: ...4 29 Windows Basics Read this chapter to learn how to Use the Windows desktop Manage files and folders Work with documents Use shortcuts...

Page 38: ...a real desk Think of the desktop as your personalized work space where you open programs and perform other tasks Your desktop may be different from this example depending on how your computer is set u...

Page 39: ...e running Click a program s button on the taskbar to open the program s window The Start button provides access to programs files help for Windows and other programs and computer tools and utilities C...

Page 40: ...showing you the first level of menu items 2 Click All Programs to see all programs and files in the Start menu When you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next to it another...

Page 41: ...n click All Programs 2 Right click press the right mouse button the program that you want to add to the desktop 3 Click Send To then click Desktop create shortcut A shortcut icon for that program appe...

Page 42: ...s When you double click the icon for a drive folder file or program a window opens on the desktop This example shows the Local Disk C window which opens after you double click the Local Disk C icon in...

Page 43: ...n on the taskbar Clicking the program button in the taskbar opens the window again Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to fit the entire computer display Clicking the maximize butto...

Page 44: ...nd delete the information just as you would reorganize and throw away information in a file cabinet Viewing drives Drives are like file cabinets because they hold files and folders A computer almost a...

Page 45: ...ers are much like the folders in a file cabinet They can contain files and other folders Files are much like paper documents letters spreadsheets and pictures that you keep on your computer In fact al...

Page 46: ...ck the existing folder If you do not see the contents of the drive or folder click Show the contents of this drive or Show the contents of this folder 4 Click File New then click Folder The new folder...

Page 47: ...there To copy a file or folder to another folder 1 Locate the file or folder you want to copy For more information see Viewing drives on page 36 and Searching for files on page 44 2 Right click press...

Page 48: ...u opens on the desktop 3 Click Cut on the pop up menu 4 Open the destination folder 5 With the pointer inside the destination folder right click 6 Click Paste The file or folder you moved appears in i...

Page 49: ...ers see Shortcuts on page 51 If you cannot find the file you want to delete see Searching for files on page 44 2 Click File then click Delete Windows moves the files and folders to the Recycle Bin To...

Page 50: ...older that may be inside yet another folder and so on Windows drives folders and files are organized in the same way as a real file cabinet in that they may have many levels usually many more levels t...

Page 51: ...to find If you do not see the contents of a folder click Show the contents of this drive or Show the contents of this folder 3 Continue double clicking folders and their subfolders until you find the...

Page 52: ...e they are stored on your hard drive you can use the Search utility to search by Name or part of a name Creation date Modification date File type Text contained in the file Time period in which it was...

Page 53: ...window opens Click All files and folders 2 If you want to search by file or folder name type in all or part of the file or folder name in the name box in the left pane of the window If you type all of...

Page 54: ...ch options Search can find files meeting more criteria than file name You can narrow your search by selecting the search options that you want You can search by the Date the file was created or modifi...

Page 55: ...ate save open and print a document using Microsoft WordPad Similar procedures apply to other programs such as WordPerfect Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel For more information about using a program...

Page 56: ...ton to open the Save in list then click the folder where you want to save the file If you do not see the folder you want browse through the folders listed below the Save in list 3 Type a new file name...

Page 57: ...ck Open 3 Click the arrow button to open the Look in list then click the folder you want to open If you do not see the folder you want browse through the folders listed below the Look in list 4 Double...

Page 58: ...nter documentation To print a document 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper 2 Start the program and open the document 3 Click File then click Print The Print dialog box open...

Page 59: ...key then click each of the remaining items Select multiple adjacent items in a list or window Click the first item in the list press and hold down the SHIFT key then click the last item in the list Pe...

Page 60: ...52 Chapter 4 Windows Basics www gateway com...

Page 61: ...ion about the Internet and the World Wide Web Read this chapter to learn how to Set up and access an Internet account using America Online Connect to a Web site using a browser Download files from the...

Page 62: ...t service provider ISP Cable and DSL modems a connection known as broadband use your TV cable or special telephone lines to connect to your ISP and access the Internet Cable and DSL modems connect to...

Page 63: ...Setting up an Internet account Before you can view the information on the World Wide Web you need to set up an Internet account with an Internet service provider ISP If you have chosen America Online...

Page 64: ...t from your America Online Internet account Click X in the top right corner of the America Online window Your computer disconnects from the Internet If you are using a service other than America Onlin...

Page 65: ...avigator or the browser built into America Online Web pages can contain text animations music and other multimedia features A group of related Web pages is called a Web site You can access Web sites t...

Page 66: ...teway com then click GO on the browser address bar OR On the current Web page click a link to a Web site The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet downloads transfers data to your co...

Page 67: ...o download 3 Create or locate the folder where you want to store the file on your computer For more information see Working with files and folders on page 36 4 Click the link on the Web page for the f...

Page 68: ...ice provider ISP or company that hosts that user Your e mail address is assigned when you sign up for an account with an ISP For example a person with an account with America Online might have an e ma...

Page 69: ...k Read 3 Double click the message you want to read For more information about managing and organizing your e mail messages see the online help in your e mail program Help and Support For general infor...

Page 70: ...62 Chapter 5 Using the Internet www gateway com...

Page 71: ...nfigure Fax Create and send a new fax Set up a fax cover page template Fax a document you scanned or created in another program Receive view and print a fax Help and Support For more information about...

Page 72: ...opens OR If the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP dialog box does not open click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens Click Double click Add and Remove Programs The Add or Remo...

Page 73: ...Start All Programs Accessories Communications Fax then click Fax Console The Fax Configuration Wizard opens 2 On the Welcome to Fax Configuration Wizard screen click Next The Sender Information screen...

Page 74: ...formation This identifier information is required by law You can type up to 20 characters in the text box We suggest using eight characters for your identifier name followed by 12 characters for your...

Page 75: ...an use the Send Fax Wizard to send a simple one page fax to one or more recipients To send a simple fax 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications Fax then click Send a Fax The Send Fax Wiz...

Page 76: ...Next The Preparing the Cover Page screen opens 7 Click the arrow to open the Cover page template then click the cover page template you want to use 8 Type the subject text in the Subject line area 9...

Page 77: ...m either the Send Fax Wizard or the Fax Configuration Wizard such as To or From add them to the page by using the Insert menu then move them to the appropriate place on your template You can also use...

Page 78: ...K The Send Fax Wizard opens 5 Complete the wizard by following the instructions in Sending a simple fax on page 67 Faxing a scanned document To fax a document that you have scanned 1 Scan the document...

Page 79: ...x 2 To view a fax click Inbox then double click the fax you want to view The fax viewer opens where you can view and print the fax Canceling a fax You can cancel a fax that you have set up to send at...

Page 80: ...Printers and Other Hardware Click View installed printers or fax printers The Printers and Faxes window opens OR If your Control Panel is in Classic View double click the Printers and Faxes icon The P...

Page 81: ...ategory View click Printers and Other Hardware Click View installed printers or fax printers The Printers and Faxes window opens OR If your Control Panel is in Classic View double click the Printers a...

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Page 83: ...ities of your computer Read this chapter to learn how to Adjust the volume Record and play audio files Use Windows Media Player Use the CD or DVD drive Play CDs and DVDs Use MusicMatch Use a recordabl...

Page 84: ...ough the Start menu To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls If you are using external speakers turn the knob on the front of the speakers To adjust specific volume levels 1 Click St...

Page 85: ...ppear in the window click Options Properties the check box next to the audio device you want to adjust then click OK 5 Drag the volume level and balance sliders for the device you want to adjust For m...

Page 86: ...he Microphone jack see Checking Out Your Gateway Computer on page 1 2 Click Start All Programs Accessories Entertainment then click Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder opens 3 Click record then speak in...

Page 87: ...box opens 3 Click the file you want to play then click Open 4 Play the file by clicking play then stop playing the file by clicking stop Help and Support For more information about making or playing...

Page 88: ...y several types of audio and video files including WAV MIDI MP3 AU AVI and MPEG formats For more information about using the Windows Media Player click Help To play a file using the Windows Media Play...

Page 89: ...Open 4 Play the file by clicking play then stop playing the file by clicking stop Important If the menu bar does not appear click the show menu bar button Help and Support For more information about...

Page 90: ...e CD RW discs multiple times For more information see Creating CDs and DVDs on page 95 DVD drive Use a DVD drive for installing programs playing audio CDs playing DVDs and accessing data Combination D...

Page 91: ...CD or DVD drive www gateway com Inserting a CD or DVD Important Some music CDs have copy protection software You may not be able to play these CDs on your computer CD or DVD drive Activity indicator...

Page 92: ...H on page 86 To play a CD 1 Insert a CD into the CD or DVD drive 2 If a dialog box opens with a list of CD players click Windows Media Player The Windows Media Player opens OR If a dialog box does not...

Page 93: ...Listening to CDs www gateway com 3 When the media player opens click play If you do not hear sound or you want to change the volume see Adjusting the volume on page 76 Play Stop Next Previous Mute Vol...

Page 94: ...nformation on using MUSICMATCH see its online help Playing CDs You can use the MUSICMATCH program to play music CDs To play a music CD in Windows XP 1 To have MUSICMATCH automatically list the album a...

Page 95: ...OK The musicmatch window opens the CD begins playing and the names of the music tracks appear in the playlist area OR If a dialog box does not open click Start All Programs MUSICMATCH then click MUSIC...

Page 96: ...MUSICMATCH automatically list the album artist and track names of your CD then use that information for naming and storing your MP3 files connect to the Internet before inserting your CD 2 Insert a m...

Page 97: ...you the CD drive needs to be configured click OK After the drive is configured MUSICMATCH records the tracks to your hard drive as MP3 files A progress bar appears next to each track as it is recorde...

Page 98: ...ons Music Library then click Edit Track Tag s The Edit Track Tag s dialog box opens 5 Enter information such as track title lead artist album and genre 6 Click OK The new track information appears in...

Page 99: ...files from the tracks on your music CD MUSICMATCH automatically adds these files to your music library Dragging and Dropping Drag and drop files from Windows Explorer or your desktop to the music lib...

Page 100: ...e music library display settings 1 In MUSICMATCH click Options then click Settings The Settings window opens 2 Click the Music Library tab 3 Click an arrow button to open a column list then click the...

Page 101: ...ion and plays the audio If you do not see Featured Radio Stations or Radio Stations drag the scroll bar on the left OR To play another Internet radio station click Broadcast Radio the appropriate cate...

Page 102: ...rograms DVD then click DVD Player The InterVideo DVD Player video screen and control panel open OR To play a DVD using Windows Media Player click Start All Programs then click Windows Media Player The...

Page 103: ...uter for other tasks while creating CDs Important If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD you need permission from the copyright owner Otherwise you may be violating copyright law and be sub...

Page 104: ...apter 7 Using Multimedia www gateway com Copying a CD or DVD To copy a music CD data CD or data DVD 1 Click Start All Programs Burn a CD or Data DVD Nero Programs then click Nero Express Nero Express...

Page 105: ...o copy into your recordable drive If you have two drives insert the disc in your non recordable drive 4 Click the arrow to open the Source drive list then click the drive that contains your source dis...

Page 106: ...98 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia www gateway com 7 Click Burn The Nero s Title and CD Database dialog box opens...

Page 107: ...pies the tracks from the source disc to the blank recordable disc 9 If you are using one drive a message prompts you to insert a CD or DVD Remove the source CD or DVD insert a blank writable CD or DVD...

Page 108: ...ick Start All Programs Burn a CD or Data DVD Nero Programs then click Nero Express Nero Express opens 2 Insert a blank writable CD or DVD into your recordable drive 3 If a dialog box opens click Take...

Page 109: ...that contains the files you want to add You can click the arrow to open the Location list then click a drive or folder or you can click folders in the Name list Press and hold the CTRL key to select...

Page 110: ...k the arrow to open the Current recorder list then click your recordable drive 11 Click Burn The Burning Process screen opens and Nero Express burns the files to the CD 12 When a message tells you tha...

Page 111: ...rd drive 1 Click Start All Programs Burn a CD or Data DVD Nero Programs then click Nero Express Nero Express opens 2 Insert the music CD that has the tracks you want to copy into your CD drive 3 If an...

Page 112: ...104 Chapter 7 Using Multimedia www gateway com 5 Click the Save Tracks icon The Nero s Title and CD Database dialog box opens 6 Wait until the dialog box closes OR Click Cancel...

Page 113: ...button to open the Output file format list then click the format you want for the saved tracks 9 To record all the tracks click GO The recording process begins OR To record selected tracks hold down t...

Page 114: ...en click one of the following options Audio CD to create a music CD that will play on all CD players Nero Express converts MP3 and WMA files to Audio CD format Audio and Data CD to create a CD that co...

Page 115: ...107 Creating CDs and DVDs www gateway com The screen you use to add files opens...

Page 116: ...er that contains the files you want to add You can click the arrow to open the Location list then click a drive or folder or you can click folders in the Name list Press and hold the CTRL key to selec...

Page 117: ...the arrow to open the Current recorder list then click your recordable drive 11 Click Burn The Burning Process screen opens and Nero Express burns the files to the CD 12 When a message tells you that...

Page 118: ...gner to create labels for your CDs and DVDs covers for your CD and DVD cases booklets to include with your CDs and DVDs and more Nero DriveSpeed to control CD or DVD drive read speed and spin down tim...

Page 119: ...ures to your computer OR If your digital camera appears as a drive on your computer in the My Computer window see Working with files and folders on page 36 for information about moving files to your h...

Page 120: ...VDs For more information about using Pinnacle Expression see its online help Important If Pinnacle Expression is not on your Start menu install it from the Pinnacle Expression CD Insert the CD into yo...

Page 121: ...nnacle Expression to create video DVDs After you connect your digital camcorder to your computer creating a video DVD typically consists of three basic steps capture the video edit the video and recor...

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Page 123: ...about customizing your computer by changing settings in Windows Read this chapter to learn how to Change screen and display settings Change the background and screen saver Adjust the mouse settings Ad...

Page 124: ...image types require various color depths for optimum appearance For example simple color drawings may appear adequately in 256 colors while color photographs need millions of colors to be displayed w...

Page 125: ...utton to open the Color quality list then click the color depth you want 5 Click OK then click Yes Help and Support For more information about adjusting display settings in Windows XP click Start then...

Page 126: ...ding the display easier The higher the resolution the smaller individual components of the screen such as icons and menu bars appear To adjust the screen resolution 1 Click Start then click Control Pa...

Page 127: ...dialog box title bars To change desktop colors 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Doub...

Page 128: ...desktop OR If you want to create a new color scheme as part of a desktop theme a Click Advanced The Advanced Appearance dialog box opens b Click the arrow button to open the Item list then click the...

Page 129: ...lick Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Double click the Display icon The Display Properties di...

Page 130: ...this damage Flat panel displays cannot be damaged with image burn in You can also use a screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you are away from your computer Windows supplies a va...

Page 131: ...not available you cannot customize the screen saver you selected 6 If you want to display the Welcome Login screen whenever you exit the screen saver click the On resume display Welcome screen check b...

Page 132: ...guration and other mouse settings To change your mouse settings 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Printers and Other...

Page 133: ...not be available in other accounts If this happens install the program or device in the accounts that need it Files created in one account are not accessible from other accounts unless the files are s...

Page 134: ...s 1 Click Start then click Log Off The Log Off Windows dialog box opens 2 Click Switch User The Windows Welcome screen opens 3 Click the user account that you want to use When you switch between user...

Page 135: ...e information in the memory is not saved to the hard drive If power is interrupted the information is lost Hibernate also called save to disk writes all current memory RAM information to the hard driv...

Page 136: ...wer saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off You can select one of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme Advanced power settings let you as...

Page 137: ...scheme 4 Click OK Changing advanced power settings To change advanced power management settings 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Categ...

Page 138: ...he power setting mode you want to use 5 Click OK Activating and using Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Pa...

Page 139: ...ate mode As an automatic power savings mode Open the Power Options Properties dialog box then click the Power Schemes tab Click the arrow button to open the System hibernates list then click the time...

Page 140: ...ce and Maintenance 2 Click Double click the Power Options icon The Power Options Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the UPS tab 4 Click Select The UPS Selection dialog box opens 5 Click the manufactu...

Page 141: ...inish then click OK Help and Support For more information about setting up an uninterruptable power supply in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword uninterruptable power...

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Page 143: ...s printers and a single Internet connection among the connected computers Read this chapter to learn about Benefits of using a network in your home small office or home office Types of network connect...

Page 144: ...haring drives With a network you can copy files from computer to computer by copying and pasting or dragging and dropping You will no longer waste your time transferring files by using recordable medi...

Page 145: ...ti player games With a home network you can play multi player games Load a game like Microsoft Midtown Madness 2 on your computers and in minutes you and your friends can race in competing cars throug...

Page 146: ...nnect You are creating a network in an office or business where network speed is more important than moving about with your computer Your computer has an Ethernet jack for connecting to the network Wi...

Page 147: ...using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components To create a wired Ethernet network you or your electrician must Install special Ethernet cables in your home or office Install an Ethernet card in each of yo...

Page 148: ...ntrol point for the network Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet ready devices Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet Tips Tr...

Page 149: ...to protect the computers on your network from intruders trying to access your data over the Internet Built in switching with enough ports for all computers and devices on the network so you will not h...

Page 150: ...the various wireless Ethernet network types Network Type Speed Frequency Advantages Disadvantages IEEE 802 11a 54 Mbps 5 GHz Less possible interference than IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g Shorter range...

Page 151: ...et networks are access point and peer to peer Important The speed of a wireless network is related to signal strength Signal strength is affected by the distance between your wireless network devices...

Page 152: ...al control point for the network Attached to the access point is the cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet Each of the computers or Ethernet ready devices communicate with the access...

Page 153: ...ernet built in A wireless Ethernet access point to connect your wireless Ethernet network to the Internet or a wired Ethernet network Important IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g use the same radio frequen...

Page 154: ...a peer to peer also known as ad hoc wireless Ethernet network if you are setting up or joining a temporary computer to computer network This type of network does not include access into a wired netwo...

Page 155: ...ach notebook that does not have wireless Ethernet built in For more information For more information about purchasing equipment for your home or office Ethernet network discuss your particular needs w...

Page 156: ...your computer for Ethernet networking The Setting Up Your Windows Network guide has been included on your hard drive It provides instructions for installing and configuring both wired and wireless Et...

Page 157: ...printer or other peripheral devices and other unique computer settings that you want to move from your old computer to your new one Read this chapter to learn about Using the Windows XP Files and Set...

Page 158: ...Transfer Wizard The wizard also moves specific files or entire folders such as My Documents My Pictures and Favorites To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Click Start All Programs Accessori...

Page 159: ...Find or Search to locate other personal data files For more information see Searching for files on page 44 To find files in the My Documents folder 1 In Windows XP click Start then click My Documents...

Page 160: ...r Files or Folders The Search Results window opens 2 Use Windows Find or Search to locate data files by file name or file type For help on finding files click Help then click Help and Support Center o...

Page 161: ...nternet setup program provided by your local ISP or contact your ISP to see if they have an updated version of their software and install it on your new computer If you use MSN as your ISP or if you k...

Page 162: ...bookmarks or Microsoft Internet Explorer favorites For more information see your Internet browser program s online help Installing your old printer or scanner Windows may have built in support for ol...

Page 163: ...rt then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Printers and Other Hardware 6 Click Double click the Printers and Faxes icon then click Add a...

Page 164: ...hould contain any serial numbers or product ID keys that may be required for program installation and registration Remember to check the publisher s Web site for important program updates If you have...

Page 165: ...chapter provides basic information about maintaining your computer hardware and software Read this chapter to learn how to Care for your computer Protect your computer from viruses Manage hard drive s...

Page 166: ...ds can erase data on hard drives Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes The case can become brittle and easy to break in cold temperatures and can melt or warp in high temperatu...

Page 167: ...urchase Monthly When needed See Check for viruses X X page 160 Manage hard drive space X page 163 Clean up hard drives X X page 164 Scan hard drive for errors X X page 165 Defragment hard drive X X pa...

Page 168: ...program to check files and programs that are attached to e mail messages or downloaded from the Internet Checking all programs for viruses before installing them Disabling macros on suspicious Micros...

Page 169: ...an for viruses 1 Click Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus then click Norton AntiVirus 2003 Norton AntiVirus opens 2 Click Scan for Viruses 3 Click the type of scan you want to make in the Scan for Vi...

Page 170: ...least 30 seconds 3 Turn on your computer and rescan for the virus To update Norton AntiVirus 1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet 2 Click Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus then click L...

Page 171: ...al utilities you can use to manage your hard drive Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space 1 Click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window opens 2 Right click the drive that yo...

Page 172: ...er window opens 2 Right click the hard drive that you want to delete files from for example Local Disk C then click Properties The Properties dialog box opens at the General tab 3 Click Disk Cleanup T...

Page 173: ...If you use your computer less frequently once a month may be adequate Also use Error checking if you encounter hard drive problems To check the hard drive for errors 1 Click Start then click My Compu...

Page 174: ...everal minutes After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors it provides a summary of the problems that it found 6 Correct any problems that are found by following the on screen instruction...

Page 175: ...ther than as multiple pieces scattered across different areas of the drive Defragmenting the information stored on the drive can improve hard drive performance While the Disk Defragmenter program is r...

Page 176: ...its progress on the computer display When finished Disk Defragmenter asks if you want to quit the program 6 Click Close or Yes then click the X in the top right corner to close the Disk Defragmenter...

Page 177: ...g CDs and DVDs on page 95 If you do not have a high capacity backup device and you want to purchase one you can contact Gateway s Add on Sales department or visit the Accessories Store at accessories...

Page 178: ...schedule and follow the on screen instructions to customize the task Important Your computer must be on during scheduled tasks If your computer is off scheduled tasks will not run Help and Support For...

Page 179: ...y components Use a damp lint free cloth to clean your computer and other parts of your system Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on components Your computer is...

Page 180: ...k after it dries you may need to replace it Cleaning the computer screen If your computer screen is a flat panel display use a soft cloth and water to clean the computer screen Squirt a little water o...

Page 181: ...ning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy Clean your optical mouse by wiping the bottom of the mouse with a damp lint free cloth To clean your trackball mouse 1 Turn the mouse upside down 2 Rota...

Page 182: ...isopropyl alcohol 5 Replace the mouse ball and lock the retaining ring into place Help and Support For a video tutorial about cleaning the mouse in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support...

Page 183: ...earn how to Reinstall device drivers Update device drivers Reinstall programs Reinstall Windows If you are not comfortable with the procedures covered in this chapter seek help from a more experienced...

Page 184: ...port For more information about diagnostics and troubleshooting tools in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword troubleshooting in the Search box then click the arrow Run...

Page 185: ...se you are directed to do so while troubleshooting or if a message tells you that there is a problem with a device driver reinstall the device drivers by following the instructions in To reinstall dev...

Page 186: ...available for Automatic Installation To select these drivers click Manual Installation 8 Click Install 9 Follow any additional on screen instructions Depending on the device driver you are reinstallin...

Page 187: ...t box type d runmenu exe where d is the drive letter of the CD or DVD drive 4 Click OK 5 If this is the first time you have inserted the red Drivers CD accept the End User License Agreement EULA by cl...

Page 188: ...install then click Change Remove and follow the on screen instructions 4 Insert the yellow Applications CD into the CD or DVD drive If the program starts automatically go to Step 8 OR If the program d...

Page 189: ...t your computer follow the on screen instructions To reinstall other programs from a CD 1 If you just reinstalled Windows go to Step 4 Otherwise go to the next step 2 Click Start Control Panel then cl...

Page 190: ...ware device drivers and some programs as well You can install any remaining programs by using the program CDs that came with your computer To reinstall your programs follow the instructions in Reinsta...

Page 191: ...ers 12 When prompted remove the red Drivers CD and insert the blue Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive then press any key to continue 13 When prompted accept the License Agreement by pressing...

Page 192: ...dows desktop by clicking Close 20 Install additional programs by following the instructions in To reinstall programs from the Applications CD s on page 180 21 Install other software such as Microsoft...

Page 193: ...en and close the computer case Remove and install drives and components Remove and install add in cards Remove and install system boards Add memory Change the battery You must open the computer case t...

Page 194: ...cal Support The telephone must be directly connected to a telephone jack and cannot be connected to your computer Gathering the tools you need Some tools and supplies that you may need to work on your...

Page 195: ...ove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protecti...

Page 196: ...ions in Preventing static electricity discharge on page 187 2 Shut down your computer then disconnect the power cord and modem network and all peripheral device cables 3 Press the power button to drai...

Page 197: ...189 Opening the case www gateway com 4 Remove the two thumbscrews from the side panel cover...

Page 198: ...190 Chapter 13 Upgrading Your Computer www gateway com 5 Slide the side panel toward the back of the computer then pull the panel away from the computer...

Page 199: ...ening the case www gateway com Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel Position the computer where you can grasp the front bottom edge of the bezel then pull the bezel out and away from the...

Page 200: ...the side panel 1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the case so they will not be pinched when you close the case 2 Align the door tabs into the top and bottom case notches t...

Page 201: ...way com 3 Replace the two side panel thumbscrews 4 Reconnect the cables and power cord Replacing the front bezel To replace the front bezel 1 Align the latch pins with the computer latch holes 2 Press...

Page 202: ...or replace 5 25 inch drives such as CD or DVD drives and 3 5 inch drives such as diskette drives To add or replace a CD DVD or diskette drive 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in...

Page 203: ...ding a drive locate an empty drive bay OR If you are replacing a drive disconnect the drive cables noting their locations and orientation You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive...

Page 204: ...ssary See the drive documentation for further instructions 6 Slide the new drive into the drive bay Push firmly until the drive release latch locks the drive into place 7 Reconnect the drive cables us...

Page 205: ...ace the hard drive 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in Removing the side panel on page 188 2 Disconnect the drive cables noting their locations and orientation You will reconnect...

Page 206: ...e drive bay Push firmly until the drive release latch locks the hard drive into place 6 Reconnect the drive cables using your notes from Step 2 The red striped edge of the data ribbon cable indicates...

Page 207: ...card 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in Removing the side panel on page 188 2 For more stability place your computer on its side To avoid scratching the case place it on a towel...

Page 208: ...ter 13 Upgrading Your Computer www gateway com 4 If you are replacing a card remove the retention screw that secures the card to the case OR If you are adding a card remove a retention screw from a bl...

Page 209: ...e card but do not bend the card sideways 6 Install the new card into the add in slot You can slightly seesaw the card end to end to help insert the card but do not bend the card sideways 7 Secure the...

Page 210: ...the instructions in Closing the case on page 192 10 See the documentation that came with the add in card for any special software installation instructions Replacing the power supply To replace the p...

Page 211: ...gateway com 3 Disconnect the power supply cables from all components such as hard drives CD or DVD drives and the system board noting their locations and orientation You will reconnect the cables afte...

Page 212: ...204 Chapter 13 Upgrading Your Computer www gateway com 4 Remove the four retention screws that secure the power supply to the case 5 Slide the power supply up and away from the power supply brackets...

Page 213: ...system board 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in Removing the side panel on page 188 2 For more stability place your computer on its side To avoid scratching the case place it on...

Page 214: ...case 8 Align the new system board on the standoffs and secure into the computer case with the screws 9 Reconnect the power and data cables using your notes from Step 5 See the system board documentat...

Page 215: ...99 12 Close the case by following the instructions in Closing the case on page 192 Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory make sure that you install the correct type of memory module f...

Page 216: ...the side panel by following the instructions in Removing the side panel on page 188 2 For more stability place your computer on its side To avoid scratching the case place it on a towel or other non...

Page 217: ...Fill the DIMM 0 memory slot first When adding memory fill the DIMM 1 memory slot Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank...

Page 218: ...Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears 10 Click Start Control Panel then click Performance and Maintenance if in Category view Click Double click System The amount of memory in your computer...

Page 219: ...own all the values in the menus and submenus then exit from the utility 3 Shut down your computer 4 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in Removing the side panel on page 188 5 For mor...

Page 220: ...s the battery into the socket until it snaps into place 9 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in Replacing the side panel on page 192 10 Reconnect all external cables and the power co...

Page 221: ...s chapter to learn how to Troubleshoot typical hardware and software problems Get telephone support Use automated troubleshooting systems Get tutoring and training If the suggestions in this chapter d...

Page 222: ...ry these things first before going to the following sections Make sure that the power cable is connected to your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power If you use a power...

Page 223: ...support tool to help you diagnose and fix problems PC Doctor is a comprehensive hardware diagnostic and system information tool that can test your computer and determine its configuration PC Doctor p...

Page 224: ...e trying to play a DVD make sure that you have a DVD drive To identify your drive type see Identifying drive types on page 82 Your computer may be experiencing some temporary memory problems Shut down...

Page 225: ...ing CDs and DVDs on page 218 Reinstall the audio device drivers For more information see Reinstalling device drivers on page 177 A DVD movie will not play Make sure that you have a DVD drive To identi...

Page 226: ...t play the disc s regional code and your DVD drive s regional code may not match Cleaning CDs and DVDs Clean discs by wiping from the center to the edge not around in a circle using a product such as...

Page 227: ...ry files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup For more information see Using Disk Cleanup on page 164 Empty the Recycle Bin by right clicking the Recycle Bin icon then clicking Empty Recycle Bin Sav...

Page 228: ...the IDE connectors are enabled in the BIOS Setup utility To enter the BIOS Setup utility restart your computer then press and hold F1 while your computer restarts Reinstall the device driver For more...

Page 229: ...factors can affect Internet performance The condition of the telephone lines in your residence or at your local telephone service The condition of the Internet computers to which you connect and the n...

Page 230: ...is resting on the keyboard Make sure that a key is not stuck Press each key to loosen a key that might be stuck then restart your computer Liquid spilled in the keyboard If you spilled liquid in the...

Page 231: ...additional telephone services such as call waiting call messaging or voice mail make sure that all messages are cleared and call waiting is disabled before using the modem Contact your telephone servi...

Page 232: ...rvice and have them check the telephone line for noise or low line levels Try another telephone line either a different telephone number in your house or a telephone line at a different location If yo...

Page 233: ...our modem connection speed click the Direct Dial option After your modem connects move the mouse pointer over the Dial Up Networking icon located next to the clock on your taskbar Your modem connectio...

Page 234: ...open or the modem has failed to respond the modem did not pass diagnostics Reinstall the device driver For more information see Reinstalling device drivers on page 177 Open your computer and reseat th...

Page 235: ...page 118 The computer is running but there is no picture Make sure that the monitor is plugged in and turned on If the monitor is turned on the power LED should be lit Adjust the brightness and contr...

Page 236: ...ze the internal aperture grille These wires are most obvious when the monitor displays a white background The aperture grille allows more light to pass through the screen for brighter colors and great...

Page 237: ...e by wiping the bottom with a clean damp cloth Make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free or debris If you have a trackball mouse see Cleaning the mouse on page 173 Power My system is turned...

Page 238: ...up To set a default printer 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Double click the P...

Page 239: ...r See the printer documentation for more information about adding additional memory You see a Printer is out of paper error message After adding paper make sure that the printer is online Many printer...

Page 240: ...computer 2 During the restart press and hold the F1 key The main menu of the BIOS Setup utility opens Help and Support For more information about sound troubleshooting in Windows XP click Start then...

Page 241: ...OS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specific Help BIOS Version Processor Type Processor Speed Front Side Bus Speed Cache Ram System Memory Memory Bank 0 Memory Bank 1 Memory B...

Page 242: ...re from Gateway see the manufacturer s documentation and technical support resources If you have how to questions about using a program check Online Help Printed documentation The Microsoft Windows do...

Page 243: ...al assistance for software issues billed by the minute 800 229 1103 charged to your credit card 900 555 4695 charged to your telephone bill Gateway Technical Support Talk to a Gateway Technical Suppor...

Page 244: ...e In many cases additional product information and online documents for Gateway supplied hardware can be found in our Web site s Documentation Library This user s guide The software publisher s Web si...

Page 245: ...ft Word Excel and PowerPoint www gateway com country Gateway Learning Libraries A variety of courses and tutorials are available on CD Select from several easy to use learning libraries www gateway co...

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Page 247: ...marked on the product and in the documentation are followed Setting up your system Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you operate your system Retai...

Page 248: ...trically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and buildup of static charges Care during use Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it Do not spill anything on...

Page 249: ...he receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the deale...

Page 250: ...problem is resolved The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of this equipment If this happens the telephone company...

Page 251: ...ine individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some...

Page 252: ...under a US Department of Health and Human Services DHHS Radiation Performance Standard Should the unit ever need servicing contact an authorized service location California Proposition 65 Warning War...

Page 253: ...th regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection...

Page 254: ...lines or circuits Contact with them could be fatal Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system NEC Art 250 Part H 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding...

Page 255: ...slogan are registered trademarks and black and white spotted box logo GATEWAY Gateway Astro Gateway Work Gateway Connected touch pad Gateway Connected music player Gateway Cyber Ware Gateway Educatio...

Page 256: ...248 Appendix A www gateway com...

Page 257: ...leshooting 231 volume 76 audio CD adding tracks to library 91 cleaning 218 editing track information 89 playing 84 playing with MusicMatch 86 audio file streaming 137 audio in jack 6 AVI file 80 B bac...

Page 258: ...audio CD 218 case 171 CD 218 computer exterior 171 computer screen 172 DVD 218 keyboard 172 mouse 173 clicking 20 clipboard 39 close button 35 closing computer case 192 front bezel 193 program 35 51 u...

Page 259: ...d folders 31 41 42 51 164 desktop 30 adding icons 33 adding shortcuts 33 adjusting settings 116 changing background 121 changing color depth 116 changing color scheme 119 changing number of colors 116...

Page 260: ...ubleshooting 216 DVD drive activity indicator 83 adding 194 eject button 3 83 identifying 82 locating drive 3 replacing 194 testing 110 testing speed 110 troubleshooting 216 using 82 DVD CD RW drive a...

Page 261: ...les and folders 42 44 152 Help and Support topics 24 specifications 8 Firewire port 3 21 112 folders copying 39 51 creating 37 cutting 39 51 deleting 31 41 51 finding 42 44 moving 39 opening 20 36 pas...

Page 262: ...skette drive 194 drivers 177 drives 194 197 DVD drive 194 DVD CD RW drive 194 DVD RAM RW CD RW drive 194 expansion cards 199 Fax 64 front bezel 191 hard drive 197 memory 207 Microsoft Fax 64 periphera...

Page 263: ...ors 171 cleaning computer screen 172 cleaning keyboard 172 cleaning mouse 173 defragmenting 167 deleting files 164 suggested schedule 159 using Scheduled Task Wizard 169 virus protection 160 maximize...

Page 264: ...music tracks copying 103 MusicMatch building music library 91 changing library settings 92 creating MP3 files 88 creating music files 88 editing track information 89 listening to Internet radio 93 pla...

Page 265: ...anced settings 129 changing modes 127 changing schemes 128 changing settings 128 connector 5 damaged cord 214 Hibernate mode 3 127 130 indicator 3 management 127 schemes 128 source problems 15 Standby...

Page 266: ...g 20 router 140 141 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 14 caring for computer 158 general precautions 239 guidelines for troubleshooting 214 posture 14 reducing eye strain 12 setting up computer 13 s...

Page 267: ...ng audio and video 137 support tool PC Doctor 215 surge protector 15 system battery replacing 211 system board replacing 205 system identification label 5 6 7 T tape backup drive 10 taskbar 31 Technic...

Page 268: ...ing drivers 177 safety guidelines 214 screen 227 screen area 227 screen resolution 227 sound 231 support tool 215 technical support 234 telephone support 234 Web site connection speed 221 turning off...

Page 269: ...drivers 177 Search utility 45 updating drivers 179 Windows key 18 Windows Media Player 80 94 wired Ethernet network creating a network 138 equipment list 141 example 140 using 139 wireless Ethernet n...

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