BenutzerhandbuchInhaltsverzeichnisContents3Getting Help9Thank you for purchasing our computer!10Using the Gateway Web site10Using Help and Support11To start Help and Support:11Searching for a topic11Using online help12Finding the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity12Getting Started13Working safely14Reducing eye strain14Setting up your computer desk and chair15Setting up your computer and computer accessories15Sitting at your computer15Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain15Protecting from power source problems16Starting your computer16To start your computer:16Waking up your computer16Turning off your computer17To turn off your computer:17Restarting your computer17To close unresponsive programs and restart your computer:17Using the keyboard18Premium multimedia keyboard features18Elite multimedia keyboard features19Using the mouse20Connecting the dial-up modem21To connect the optional modem:21Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network22To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network:22Installing a printer, scanner, or other device22Using WindowsXP23Using the Windows desktop24Using the Start menu25To use the Start menu:25Adding icons to the desktop25To add icons to the desktop:25Identifying window items26Working with files and folders27Viewing drives27To view the drives on your computer:27To see the files and folders on a drive:27Creating folders28To create a folder:28Copying and moving files and folders28To copy a file or folder to another folder:29To move a file or folder to another folder:29Deleting files and folders29To delete files or folders:29To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin:30To empty the Recycle Bin:30Searching for files30Using the Windows Search utility31To find files and folders using the Search utility:31Using advanced search options32Browsing for files and folders32To browse for a file:32Working with documents33Creating a new document33To create a new document:33Saving a document34To save a document:34Opening a document35To open a document:35Printing a document35To print a document:35Shortcuts36Using the Internet37Learning about the Internet38Setting up an Internet account39Accessing your Internet account39Using the WorldWideWeb39Connecting to a Website40To connect to a Web site:40Downloading files41To download files or programs from a Web site:41Using e-mail41Sending e-mail42To send e-mail using Outlook or Outlook Express:42Checking your e-mail42To check your e-mail using Outlook Express:42Sending and Receiving Faxes43Installing and configuring Microsoft Fax44Installing Fax44To install Fax:44Configuring Microsoft Fax45To configure Microsoft Fax:45Setting up your cover page template47To set up your fax cover page template:47Sending a fax47Sending a quick fax47To send a simple fax:47Faxing from programs48To fax a document directly from most programs:48Faxing a scanned document49To fax a document that you have scanned:49Automatically retry sending a fax49To automatically retry sending a fax:49Canceling a fax49To cancel a fax that has not been sent:49Automatically canceling a fax50To automatically cancel a failed fax:50Receiving and viewing a fax50To receive and view a fax:50Using Your Computer Hardware51Using the diskette drive52To use a diskette:52Using the CD or DVD drive52Identifying drive types52Inserting a CD or DVD53To insert a CD or DVD:53Using the memory card reader54Memory card types54Using a memory card55To insert a memory card:55To remove a memory card:55Using a second monitor55To use a projector or additional monitor:55Installing an uninterruptible power supply56To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS):56Using Your Computer Software59Adjusting the volume60To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls:60To adjust the overall volume from Windows:60To adjust device volume levels:61Configuring the audio jacks62To configure the audio jacks:62Playing music and movies63Playing WAV audio files63To play a WAV audio file in Sound Recorder:63Playing audio and video files63To play a file using WindowsMediaPlayer:64Playing CDs or DVDs64Playing a CD or DVD using Windows Media Player64To play a CD or DVD:65Playing a DVD using CyberLink PowerDVD66To play a DVD using CyberLink PowerDVD:66Creating audio files and music libraries66Creating music files66Recording WAV audio files66To record a WAV audio file:67Creating WMA and MP3 music files68To create WMA or MP3 files:68Building a music library69Editing track information70To edit track information:70Creating and editing videos70Editing videos71Transferring your video to your computer71To transfer your video to your computer:71Editing your video72Saving your video73Creating music CDs and video DVDs73Creating a music CD73Creating a music CD using Windows Media Player73To create a music CD using Windows Media Player:73Creating a music CD using CyberLink Power2Go74To create a music CD:74Creating a video DVD76Creating a video DVD using CyberLink Power2Go76To create a video DVD using Cyberlink Power2Go:76Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs79Creating a data CD or DVD79To create a data CD or DVD:79Copying a CD or DVD81To copy a disc:81Using advanced multimedia software features83Windows Media Player advanced features83CyberLink Power2Go advanced features83Customizing Your Computer85Adjusting the desktop display settings86Adjusting the color depth86To change the color depth:86Adjusting the screen resolution87To adjust the screen resolution:87Changing the colors on your Windows desktop88To change desktop colors:88To create a new color scheme as part of a desktop theme:88Changing the desktop background89To change the desktop background:89Selecting a screen saver89To select a screen saver:89Adjusting monitor settings91Monitor buttons91On-screen display options92Adjusting OSD settings92To adjust the OSD settings:92OSD menus92Main menu92Picture menu93Geometry menu93Advanced menu93Using the extended desktop94To turn on extended desktop:94Changing the mouse settings95To change your mouse settings:95Changing power-saving settings95Changing the power scheme95To change the power scheme:95Changing advanced power settings96To change advanced power management settings:96Activating and using Hibernate mode97To activate Hibernate mode:97To use Hibernate mode:97Networking Your Computer99Introducing networking100Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet100Using a router100Example router-based Ethernet network101Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network101Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer102To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer:102Creating an Ethernet network102Installing Ethernet cards and drivers102Making sure your broadband connection works102Naming the computers and the workgroup102To identify this computer on the network:102Configuring the TCP/IP protocol103Terms you should know103Using a DHCP server103To use a DHCP server103Setting up an Ethernet network105Setting up a network using a router105To set up a network using a router:106Configuring your router106Testing your network107Sharing resources107Sharing drives and printers107Sharing drives or folders107To share drives or folders:107Un-sharing drives and folders108To un-share drives or folders:108Sharing printers109To share printers:109Using the network109Viewing shared drives and folders109To view shared drives and folders:109Mapping a network drive110To map a network drive:110Opening files across the network110To open files across the network:110Copying files across the network110To copy files across the network:110Printing files across the network111To print files across the network:111Adding a printer to your network111Protecting Your Computer113Using startup and hard drive passwords114Using Windows XP user accounts114Adding and modifying user accounts114User account tips114To add, delete, or modify user accounts:115To change between user accounts:115Protecting your computer from viruses115Using McAfee SecurityCenter116Starting McAfee SecurityCenter117To start McAfee SecurityCenter:117Scanning for and removing viruses117To scan for viruses:117To remove a virus:118Updating your virus definitions118To update your virus definitions:118Using Windows XP Security Center119Modifying security settings119To modify security settings:119Security updates120Updating Windows120Windows Update120Windows XP Security Center121To schedule automatic updates:121Using BigFix122To start BigFix:122To learn more about using BigFix:122Recovering Your System123Understanding system recovery options124Creating recovery discs124Creating drivers and applications recovery discs125To record a set of drivers and applications recovery discs:125Copying drivers and applications recovery files to a network127To copy drivers and applications recovery files to a network:127Creating discs from recovery files on a network128To create recovery discs from recovery files stored on a network:128Recovering your system128Recovering specific files and software129To recover specific drivers and software:129Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore130To restore using Microsoft System Restore:130Recovering your system from the hard drive131To recover from the hard drive:131Maintaining Your Computer133Scheduling maintenance134Caring for your computer134Cleaning your computer135Cleaning the exterior135Cleaning the keyboard135Cleaning the computer display135Cleaning the mouse135To clean your mouse:135Cleaning CDs or DVDs136Managing hard drive space136Checking hard drive space136To check hard drive space:136Deleting unnecessary files137To use the Windows Disk Cleanup program:137Checking the hard drive for errors137To check the hard drive for errors:137Defragmenting the hard drive138To defragment the hard drive:139Backing up files139Scheduling maintenance tasks140To start the Scheduled Task Wizard:140Moving from your old computer140Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard140To open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard:140Transferring files141Finding your files141To find files in the My Documents folder:141To find files using Find or Search:142Transferring Internet settings142Setting up your ISP142To use the Internet Connection Wizard:142Transferring your e-mail and address book142Transferring your Internet shortcuts142Installing your old printer or scanner143Installing a USB printer or scanner143Installing a parallel port printer143To install your old printer:143Installing your old programs144Troubleshooting145Safety guidelines146First steps146Solving problems147Add-in cards147The computer does not recognize an add-in card147Audio147Battery147CD or DVD drives147The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive147Audio CD does not produce sound148A DVD movie will not play148Computer148The computer will not start148Diskette drive149The diskette drive is not recognized149You cannot save a file to diskette or you see the message “disk is full or write-protected”149You see a “Access Denied” or “Write protect” error message149You see a “Disk is full” error message149You see a “Non-system disk” or “Disk error” error message149The diskette drive LED is lit continuously149Display150The screen resolution is not correct150The computer is running but there is no picture150The color is not uniform150The text on the display is dim or difficult to read150DVD drives150Ethernet151You cannot see the other computers on your network151The computer does not recognize an add-in Ethernet card151Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect151File management151A file was accidentally deleted151To restore deleted files:151Hard drive152You see an “Insufficient disk space” error message152You see a “Data error” message152The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a “General failure reading drive C” error message152You see a “Non-system disk” or “disk error” error message152Internet152You cannot connect to the Internet152You see an “Unable to locate host” message and are unable to browse the Internet153Connecting to a Web site takes too long153People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail153Keyboard153The keyboard does not work153A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a “keyboard stuck” or “key failure” error message153Liquid spilled in the keyboard153Memory154You see a “Memory error” message154You see a “Not enough memory” error message154Memory card reader154Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window154Modem (cable or DSL)154Modem (dial-up)154Your modem does not dial or does not connect154To check the dialing properties:154You cannot connect to the Internet155Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K155Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400bps when you have a 56K m...155The modem is not recognized by your computer156To run modem diagnostics:156The modem is noisy when it dials and connects156To turn down the modem volume:156Mouse157The mouse does not work157The mouse works erratically157Networks157You cannot connect to your company network157Passwords157Your computer does not accept your password157Power157Your computer will not turn on157Printer157The printer will not turn on157The printer is on but will not print158To set a default printer:158You see a “Printer queue is full” error message158To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline:158You see a “Printer is out of paper” error message158Sound159You are not getting sound from the speakers159Telephone support159Before calling Gateway Customer Care159Telephone numbers160Automated troubleshooting system160Telephone numbers160Self-help161Tutoring161Training161Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information163A169B169C169D169E170F170G171H171I171K171L171M171N172O172P172R172S172T173U174V174W174X174Z174Index169Größe: 4,48 MBSeiten: 176Language: EnglishHandbuch öffnen