Using your Gateway Astro Contents


About Your Computer

Starting your computer
Turning off your computer
Protecting from power source problems
Front
Back and side
Keyboard
Mouse
· Using the Mouse
Accessories

Windows Basics

The Windows desktop
· Desktop icons
· The taskbar
Windows
Files and folders
· Creating folders
· Copying files
· Moving files
· Deleting files
· Searching for files
Keyboard shortcuts

Using Your Computer

Working safely
Using diskettes
Using the CDdrive and multimedia features
· Inserting a CD
· Adjusting the volume
· Listening to music CDs
· Recording and playing audio
· Using the MediaPlayer
Working with documents
· Creating a new document
· Saving a document
· Opening a document
· Printing a document
· Sending and receiving faxes

Using the Internet

Learning about the Internet
Setting up an Internet account
· Accessing your Internet account
Using the WorldWideWeb
· Connecting to a Website
· Downloading files
Using e-mail
· Sending e-mail
· Checking your e-mail

Customizing your computer

Adjusting the screen tilt
Adjusting the screen settings
Changing the mouse settings
Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral
Using Standby mode
Changing power settings

Maintaining Your Computer

Creating an emergency startup diskette
Scanning the hard drive for errors
Defragmenting the hard drive
Protecting your computer from viruses
Managing hard drive space
· Checking hard drive space
· Backing up files
· Deleting unnecessary files
· Using Maintenance Wizard
Cleaning your computer
· Cleaning the keyboard
· Cleaning the screen
· Cleaning the exterior
· Cleaning the mouse

Restoring Files and Software

About GatewayGoBack
Using Gateway GoBack
· Recovering a file
· Going back to an earlier hard drive state
· Using GoBack if your computer will not start
· Disabling GatewayGoBack
· Clearing GatewayGoBack history
· Starting your computer using adiskette
· Changing GatewayGoBack's storage capacity and location
· Updating your GatewayGoBack software
· Getting help
Reinstalling Windows98
Reinstalling Windows98 device drivers
Reinstalling programs

Troubleshooting

· First steps
· CDdrive
· Diskette drive
· File management
· Hard drive
· Internet
· Keyboard
· Modem
· Mouse
· Power
· Printer
· ScanDisk
· Screen
· Sound

Getting Help

For more information...
· Microsoft Windows guide
· Discover Windows98 tutorial
· Online help
· QuickANSWERS
· Gateway Web site
Before calling for technical support
Technical support resources

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