Using Your Gateway PC Contents


Checking Out Your Gateway Computer

Micro Tower front
Micro Tower back
Gateway Mid-Tower front
Gateway Mid-Tower back
Gateway Flex case front
Gateway Flex case back
· Desktop to tower conversion
Keyboard features
· Standard keyboard
· Millennium Keyboard
Accessories

Getting Started

Starting your computer
Turning off your computer
Protecting from power source problems
Mouse
· Using the mouse
Working safely
· Improving monitor legibility and reducing eye strain
· Setting up your computer table and chair
· Setting up your computer and computer accessories
· Sitting at your computer
· Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain

Getting Help

HelpSpot
· HelpSpot Videos
Online help
Gateway Web site

Windows Basics

About the Windows environment
· Desktop items
· Window items
Using the Start menu
Working with files and folders
· About drives
· About folders and files
· Copying and moving files and folders
· Deleting files and folders
· Browsing for files and folders
Searching for files
· Using the WindowsMe or Windows2000 Search utilities
· Using the Windows98 Find utility
Working with documents
· Creating a new document
· Saving a document
· Opening a document
· Printing a document
Shortcuts

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

Using Your Computer

Using diskettes
Using the CD/DVD drive
· Inserting a CD or DVD
Adjusting the volume
Recording and playing audio and video
· Making an audio recording
· Listening to music CDs in WindowsMe
· Listening to music CDs in Windows98
· Playing audio and video files with the WindowsMediaPlayer
· Playing a DVD
Using MusicMatch
· Playing CDs
· Creating music files
· Editing track information
· Building a music library
· Changing the music library display settings
· Listening to Internet radio
· Using advanced features
Using your Speakerphone
· Making a telephone call
· Using QuickDial memory keys
· Using telephone book entries
· Listening to voice messages
· Recording a greeting
Sending and receiving faxes
· Setting up your cover page
· Sending a fax
· Faxing from programs
· Receiving and viewing a fax

Moving From Your Old Computer

Transferring software and hardware from your old computer
· Transferring files
· Transferring Internet settings
· Reinstalling your old printer or scanner
· Reinstalling your old programs

Networking Your Home

Using a home network
· Sharing a single Internet connection
· Sharing MP3 audio and MPEG video files
· Sharing drives
· Sharing a printer or scanner
· Playing multi-player games
Introducing the Gateway Connected Home
· Components of a Gateway Connected Home
Selecting a connection
· What are HPNA and Ethernet?
· Assessing your connection needs
· Comparing data transfer speed
Connected home shopping list
· HPNA
· Ethernet
For more information

Using HPNA Home Networking

Setting up your home network
· Connecting to the network
Preparing to install the software
Installing the home networking program
Using the home networking program
· Sharing an Internet connection
· Sharing drives and printers
Using the network
· Viewing network drives
· Opening files across the network
· Copying files across the network
· Printing files across the network

Maintaining Your Computer

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

Customizing Your Computer

Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
· Adjusting the color depth
· Adjusting the screen area
· Applying a color scheme
· Changing the desktop background
· Selecting a screen saver
Changing the mouse settings
Programming the Millennium keyboard
Power management
· Using Standbymode
· Changing power settings
About installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device

Upgrading Your Computer

Selecting a place to work
Gathering tools you need
· Preventing static electricity discharge
Micro Tower case
· Opening and closing
· Replacing drives
· Replacing expansion cards
Gateway Mid-Tower case
· Opening and closing
· Adding or replacing a drive
· Replacing expansion cards
· Replacing the power supply
· Replacing the system board
Gateway Flex case
· Opening and closing the Gateway Flex case
· Replacing the CD/DVD or diskette drive
· Replacing the hard drive
· Replacing expansion cards
Installing memory
· Installing or replacing DIMM memory
· Installing or replacing RIMM memory
Replacing the system battery
· Using the BIOS Setup utility

Restoring Software

Reinstalling Device Drivers
· Reinstalling device drivers in Windows98, WindowsMe, or Windows2000
· Updating device drivers in Windows98, WindowsMe, or Windows2000
Reinstalling Windows
· Reinstalling Windows98, WindowsMe, or Windows2000
Reinstalling programs

Troubleshooting

Safety guidelines
First steps
Software support tools
Troubleshooting
· CD/DVD drive
· Cleaning CD/DVDs
· Computer
· Diskette drive
· Expansion cards
· File management
· Hard drive
· Internet
· Keyboard
· Memory
· Modem
· Monitor or LCD panel
· Mouse
· Power
· Printer
· ScanDisk
· Sound
Telephone support
· Before calling Gateway technical support
· Telephone support
Tutoring and training
· Self-help
· Tutoring
· Training

Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information