BenutzerhandbuchInhaltsverzeichnisGetting Help7Thank you for purchasing our computer!8Using the Gateway Web site8Using Help and Support8To search for a topic in Help and Support:8Contacting Gateway9Getting help for Windows Media Center9To access Media Center help:9Using online help9Using Windows11Using the Windows desktop12Using the Start menu13To use the Start menu:13Adding icons to the desktop14To add icons to the desktop:14Identifying window items14Working with files and folders15Viewing drives15To view the drives, folders, and files on your computer:15Creating folders16To create a folder:16Copying and moving files and folders16To copy a file or folder to another folder:16To move a file or folder to another folder:17Deleting files and folders17To delete files or folders:17To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin:17To empty the Recycle Bin:18Searching for files18Using the Windows Search18To find files and folders using the Search:18Using advanced search options19Browsing for files and folders19To browse for a file:19Working with documents19Creating a new document20To create a new document:20Saving a document20To save a document:20Opening a document20To open a document:20Printing a document21To print a document:21Shortcuts22Using the Internet and Faxing23Learning about the Internet24Setting up an Internet account24Accessing your Internet account25Using the World Wide Web25Connecting to a Web site25To connect to a Web site:25Downloading files26To download files or programs from a Web site:26Using e-mail26Sending e-mail26To send e-mail using Windows Mail:26Checking your e-mail27To check your e-mail using Windows Mail:27Using Windows Fax and Scan27Sending a fax27To send a fax:27Setting up your cover page template30To set up your fax cover page template:30Faxing a scanned document or from programs31To fax a scanned document or to fax directly from programs:31Canceling a fax31To cancel a fax that has not been sent:31Receiving and viewing a fax32To receive and view a fax:32Playing and Creating Media Files33Playing music and movies34Playing audio and video files34To play a file using Windows Media Player:34Playing optical discs35To play an optical disc:35Creating audio files and music libraries37Creating music files37Recording audio files37To record an audio file:37Creating WMA and MP3 music files38To create WMA or MP3 files:38Building a music library39Editing track information39To edit track information:39Creating music CDs and video DVDs40Creating a music CD40To create a music CD using Windows Media Player:40Creating a video DVD41To create a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker:41Creating and copying data discs43Creating a data disc43To create a data disc:43Using Windows Media Center44Starting Windows Media Center44To start Windows Media Center:44Using the Media Center remote control46Networking Your Computer47Introduction to Networking48Networking terms you should know48Ethernet networking48Wired Ethernet networking48Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet48Using a router48Example router-based Ethernet network48Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network49Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer49To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer:49Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware50Making sure your broadband connection works50Installing Ethernet cards and drivers50Connecting network cables50Setting up a network using a router50To set up a network using a router:51Wireless Ethernet networking51Wireless Ethernet standards51Using an access point52Equipment you need for an access point-based network52Determining if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed in your computer52To determine if a wireless Ethernet device is already installed:52Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardware53Making sure your broadband connection works53Installing wireless cards and drivers53Setting up your access point53Establishing your Ethernet network connection53Naming the computers and the workgroup53To identify this computer on the network:53Configuring the TCP/IP protocol54Using a DHCP server54Configuring your router54Connecting to a wireless Ethernet network54Connecting to your network54To connect to your wireless Ethernet network:54Wireless security56Testing your network56Adding a printer to your network56Sharing resources56Sharing drives and printers56Sharing drives or folders57To share drives or folders:57Un-sharing drives and folders57To un-share drives or folders:57Sharing printers57To share printers:57Using the network58Viewing shared drives and folders58To view shared drives and folders:58Creating a shortcut to a network drive58To map a network drive:58Opening files across the network58To open files across the network:58Copying files across the network58To copy files across the network:58Printing files across the network59To print files across the network:59Bluetooth networking59To install a Bluetooth enabled device:59To install a Bluetooth printer:59To connect to a Bluetooth personal area network:59Protecting your computer61Hardware security62Kensington lock slot62Data security62Startup and hard drive password62Windows user accounts62Protecting your computer from viruses63Using Norton 36063Removing viruses and spyware63To scan for and remove viruses and spyware:63Updating your virus and spyware definitions65To update your virus and spyware definitions:65Using Windows Security Center66Modifying security settings66To modify security settings:66Security updates67Windows Update67To update Windows:67Scheduling automatic updates68To schedule automatic updates:68BigFix68Customizing Windows69Changing screen settings70Changing color depth and screen resolution70To change the color depth or screen resolution:70Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds71To change window colors and effects:71To change the Windows desktop background:71Selecting a screen saver72To select a screen saver:72Changing gadgets73To add a gadget:73To configure a gadget:73Using a gadget’s control panel74To use a gadget’s control panel:74Configuring the gadget Sidebar74To change Sidebar properties:74Setting up multiple monitors75To use a projector or additional monitor:75Changing system sounds76To change system sounds:76Changing mouse settings77To change your mouse settings:77Adding and modifying user accounts77User account tips77To add, delete, or modify user accounts:78To switch between user accounts:78Changing power-saving settings79Changing the power plan79To change the power plan:79Changing accessibility settings80Using the Ease of Access Center81To use the Ease of Access Center:81Using voice recognition82To set up voice recognition:82Setting up parental controls82Filtering Internet access83To set up Internet filtering:83Scheduling computer and Internet use84To schedule the times a user can access the Internet:84Restricting game access84To restrict games by game ratings:84To restrict specific games:85Restricting specific programs86To restrict specific programs:86Creating activity reports86To create a report of a user’s computer and Internet use:86Notices87All Rights Reserved87Trademark acknowledgments87A89B89C89D89E89F89G90H90I90K90L90M90N90O91P91R91S91T91U92V92W92Größe: 6,18 MBSeiten: 94Language: EnglishHandbuch öffnen
BetriebsanweisungInhaltsverzeichnisGetting Help7Gateway Web site9Using Support9Support Home10Product Support10Downloads10Customer Service10Upgrade Center10Resources10Contact Us10Help and Support11To start Help and Support:11Searching for a topic12BigFix12To start BigFix:12To learn more about using BigFix:12Using Your Computer guide13To access the Using Your Computer guide:13Online help13Gateway contact information14Checking Out Your GatewayComputer15Desktop PC Front16Desktop PC Back18Identifying your model21Gateway model and serial number21Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity21Finding your specifications22Accessories22Getting Started25Working safely26Reducing eye strain26Setting up your computer desk and chair26Setting up your computer and computer accessories27Sitting at your computer27Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain27Protecting from power source problems28Checking the voltage selection28To set the voltage selection switch:29Starting your computer29To start your computer:29Waking up your computer30Turning off your computer30To turn off your computer:30Restarting (rebooting) your computer31To close unresponsive programs and restart your computer:31Using the keyboard32Keyboard features32Using the mouse34Adjusting the volume36To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls:36Configuring the audio jacks36To configure the audio jacks:36Connecting the dial-up modem37To connect the modem:37Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network37To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network:37Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device38Using Drives and Ports39Using the diskette drive40To use a diskette:40Using the memory card reader41Memory card types41Inserting a memory card42To use a memory card:42To remove a memory card:42Using the CD or DVD drive43Identifying drive types43Inserting a CD or DVD44To insert a CD or DVD:44Playing a CD45Playing a DVD45Creating CDs and DVDs45Maintaining Your Computer47Caring for your computer48Updating Windows48To run Windows Update:48Protecting your computer from viruses49To scan for viruses:50To remove a virus:51To update Norton Internet Security:51Cleaning your computer52Cleaning the exterior52Cleaning the keyboard52Cleaning the computer display53Cleaning the mouse53To clean your mouse:53Cleaning CDs or DVDs53Restoring your system54Microsoft System Restore54To run Microsoft System Restore:54Reinstalling programs and drivers54To reinstall your program or driver:54Restoring your computer to the original configuration55To restore your computer to the original configuration:55Preventing static electricity discharge56Opening the case57Removing the side panel57To remove the side panel:57Removing the front bezel58To remove the front bezel:58Closing the case59Replacing the side panel59To replace the side panel:59Replacing the front bezel60To replace the front bezel:60Installing memory61To install or replace DIMM memory:61Replacing the system battery63To replace the battery:63Troubleshooting65Safety guidelines66First steps66Troubleshooting67Add-in cards67Audio67Battery67CD or DVD drives67Computer69Diskette drive69DVD drives70File management70Hard drive71Internet72Keyboard73Memory74Memory card reader74Modem (dial-up)74Monitor78Mouse80Networks80Passwords80Power81Printer81Sound83Telephone support84Before calling Gateway Customer Care84Telephone numbers85Automated troubleshooting system85Telephone numbers85Self-help86Tutoring86Training86Networking Your Computer87Introduction to Networking88Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet88Using a router88Example router-based Ethernet network89Determining if an Ethernet is already installed on your computers90To determine if Ethernet is already installed on your computer:90Creating an Ethernet network90Installing Ethernet cards and drivers90Making sure your broadband connection works91Naming the computers and the workgroup91To identify this computer on the network:91Configuring the TCP/IP protocol92Terms you should know92Using a DHCP server92To use a DHCP server92Setting up an Ethernet network94Setting up a network using a router95To set up a network using a router:96Configuring your router96To configure the Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL router:96Testing your network98Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network99Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information101Index109A109B109C109D110E111F111G111H111I111J112K112L112M112N113O113P113R114S114T114U115V115W115Z116Größe: 1,99 MBSeiten: 118Language: EnglishHandbuch öffnen
BetriebsanweisungInhaltsverzeichnisGetting Help7Gateway Web site9Using Support9Support Home10Product Support10Downloads10Customer Service10Upgrade Center10Resources10Contact Us10Help and Support11To start Help and Support:11Searching for a topic12BigFix12To start BigFix:12To learn more about using BigFix:12Using Your Computer guide13To access the Using Your Computer guide:13Online help13Gateway contact information14Checking Out Your GatewayComputer15Desktop PC Front16Desktop PC Back18Identifying your model21Gateway model and serial number21Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity21Finding your specifications22Accessories22Getting Started25Working safely26Reducing eye strain26Setting up your computer desk and chair26Setting up your computer and computer accessories27Sitting at your computer27Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain27Protecting from power source problems28Checking the voltage selection28To set the voltage selection switch:29Starting your computer29To start your computer:29Waking up your computer30Turning off your computer30To turn off your computer:30Restarting (rebooting) your computer31To close unresponsive programs and restart your computer:31Using the keyboard32Keyboard features32Using the mouse34Adjusting the volume36To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls:36Configuring the audio jacks36To configure the audio jacks:36Connecting the dial-up modem37To connect the modem:37Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network37To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network:37Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device38Using Drives and Ports39Using the diskette drive40To use a diskette:40Using the memory card reader41Memory card types41Inserting a memory card42To use a memory card:42To remove a memory card:42Using the CD or DVD drive43Identifying drive types43Inserting a CD or DVD44To insert a CD or DVD:44Playing a CD45Playing a DVD45Creating CDs and DVDs45Maintaining Your Computer47Caring for your computer48Updating Windows48To run Windows Update:48Protecting your computer from viruses49To scan for viruses:50To remove a virus:51To update Norton Internet Security:51Cleaning your computer52Cleaning the exterior52Cleaning the keyboard52Cleaning the computer display53Cleaning the mouse53To clean your mouse:53Cleaning CDs or DVDs53Restoring your system54Microsoft System Restore54To run Microsoft System Restore:54Reinstalling programs and drivers54To reinstall your program or driver:54Restoring your computer to the original configuration55To restore your computer to the original configuration:55Preventing static electricity discharge56Opening the case57Removing the side panel57To remove the side panel:57Removing the front bezel58To remove the front bezel:58Closing the case59Replacing the side panel59To replace the side panel:59Replacing the front bezel60To replace the front bezel:60Installing memory61To install or replace DIMM memory:61Replacing the system battery63To replace the battery:63Troubleshooting65Safety guidelines66First steps66Troubleshooting67Add-in cards67Audio67Battery67CD or DVD drives67Computer69Diskette drive69DVD drives70File management70Hard drive71Internet72Keyboard73Memory74Memory card reader74Modem (dial-up)74Monitor78Mouse80Networks80Passwords80Power81Printer81Sound83Telephone support84Before calling Gateway Customer Care84Telephone numbers85Automated troubleshooting system85Telephone numbers85Self-help86Tutoring86Training86Networking Your Computer87Introduction to Networking88Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet88Using a router88Example router-based Ethernet network89Determining if an Ethernet is already installed on your computers90To determine if Ethernet is already installed on your computer:90Creating an Ethernet network90Installing Ethernet cards and drivers90Making sure your broadband connection works91Naming the computers and the workgroup91To identify this computer on the network:91Configuring the TCP/IP protocol92Terms you should know92Using a DHCP server92To use a DHCP server92Setting up an Ethernet network94Setting up a network using a router95To set up a network using a router:96Configuring your router96To configure the Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL router:96Testing your network98Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network99Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information101Index109A109B109C109D110E111F111G111H111I111J112K112L112M112N113O113P113R114S114T114U115V115W115Z116Größe: 1,99 MBSeiten: 118Language: EnglishHandbuch öffnen
BetriebsanweisungInhaltsverzeichnisGetting Help7Gateway Web site9Using Support9Support Home10Product Support10Downloads10Customer Service10Upgrade Center10Resources10Contact Us10Help and Support11To start Help and Support:11Searching for a topic12BigFix12To start BigFix:12To learn more about using BigFix:12Using Your Computer guide13To access the Using Your Computer guide:13Online help13Gateway contact information14Checking Out Your GatewayComputer15Desktop PC Front16Desktop PC Back18Identifying your model21Gateway model and serial number21Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity21Finding your specifications22Accessories22Getting Started25Working safely26Reducing eye strain26Setting up your computer desk and chair26Setting up your computer and computer accessories27Sitting at your computer27Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain27Protecting from power source problems28Checking the voltage selection28To set the voltage selection switch:29Starting your computer29To start your computer:29Waking up your computer30Turning off your computer30To turn off your computer:30Restarting (rebooting) your computer31To close unresponsive programs and restart your computer:31Using the keyboard32Keyboard features32Using the mouse34Adjusting the volume36To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls:36Configuring the audio jacks36To configure the audio jacks:36Connecting the dial-up modem37To connect the modem:37Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network37To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network:37Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device38Using Drives and Ports39Using the diskette drive40To use a diskette:40Using the memory card reader41Memory card types41Inserting a memory card42To use a memory card:42To remove a memory card:42Using the CD or DVD drive43Identifying drive types43Inserting a CD or DVD44To insert a CD or DVD:44Playing a CD45Playing a DVD45Creating CDs and DVDs45Maintaining Your Computer47Caring for your computer48Updating Windows48To run Windows Update:48Protecting your computer from viruses49To scan for viruses:50To remove a virus:51To update Norton Internet Security:51Cleaning your computer52Cleaning the exterior52Cleaning the keyboard52Cleaning the computer display53Cleaning the mouse53To clean your mouse:53Cleaning CDs or DVDs53Restoring your system54Microsoft System Restore54To run Microsoft System Restore:54Reinstalling programs and drivers54To reinstall your program or driver:54Restoring your computer to the original configuration55To restore your computer to the original configuration:55Preventing static electricity discharge56Opening the case57Removing the side panel57To remove the side panel:57Removing the front bezel58To remove the front bezel:58Closing the case59Replacing the side panel59To replace the side panel:59Replacing the front bezel60To replace the front bezel:60Installing memory61To install or replace DIMM memory:61Replacing the system battery63To replace the battery:63Troubleshooting65Safety guidelines66First steps66Troubleshooting67Add-in cards67Audio67Battery67CD or DVD drives67Computer69Diskette drive69DVD drives70File management70Hard drive71Internet72Keyboard73Memory74Memory card reader74Modem (dial-up)74Monitor78Mouse80Networks80Passwords80Power81Printer81Sound83Telephone support84Before calling Gateway Customer Care84Telephone numbers85Automated troubleshooting system85Telephone numbers85Self-help86Tutoring86Training86Networking Your Computer87Introduction to Networking88Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet88Using a router88Example router-based Ethernet network89Determining if an Ethernet is already installed on your computers90To determine if Ethernet is already installed on your computer:90Creating an Ethernet network90Installing Ethernet cards and drivers90Making sure your broadband connection works91Naming the computers and the workgroup91To identify this computer on the network:91Configuring the TCP/IP protocol92Terms you should know92Using a DHCP server92To use a DHCP server92Setting up an Ethernet network94Setting up a network using a router95To set up a network using a router:96Configuring your router96To configure the Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL router:96Testing your network98Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network99Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information101Index109A109B109C109D110E111F111G111H111I111J112K112L112M112N113O113P113R114S114T114U115V115W115Z116Größe: 1,99 MBSeiten: 118Language: EnglishHandbuch öffnen