Using Your Gateway PC Contents


Checking Out Your Gateway Computer

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

Getting Started

Starting your computer
Turning off your computer
Protecting from power source problems
Switching user accounts in WindowsXP
Mouse
· Using the mouse
Working safely
· Reducing eye strain
· Setting up your computer desk 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
Using the desktop
· Using the Start menu
Identifying Window items
Working with files and folders
· Viewing drives
· Creating folders
· Copying and moving files and folders
· Deleting files and folders
· Browsing for files and folders
Searching for files
· Using the WindowsXP, WindowsMe, or Windows2000 Search utility
· 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 in WindowsXP
Adjusting the volume in WindowsMe, Windows2000, and Windows98
Listening to CDs in WindowsXP, WindowsMe, and Windows2000
Listening to CDs in Windows98
Recording and playing audio
· 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
· Listening to Internet radio
· Using advanced features
Using your speakerphone
· Making a telephone call
· Using QuickDial memory keys
· Using telephone book entries
· Using voice mail
· 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
· Using the WindowsXP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
· Transferring files
· Transferring Internet settings
· Reinstalling your old printer or scanner
· Reinstalling your old programs

Networking Your Computer

Using a network
· Sharing a single Internet connection
· Sharing drives
· Sharing peripheral devices
· Streaming audio and video files
· Playing multi-player games
Introducing the Gateway Connected Home
· Components of a Gateway Connected Home
Selecting a network connection
· Wired connections
· Wireless Connections
· Assessing your connection needs
· Comparing data transfer speed
Network shopping list
· HPNA
· Ethernet
· Wireless Ethernet
· Bluetooth
For more information

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
· Checking the hard drive for errors
· Defragmenting the hard drive
· Backing up files
· Using the Scheduled Task 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 resolution
· 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
· Changing the power scheme
· Changing advanced power settings
· Activating Hibernate mode
· Installing an Uninterruptable Power Supply in Windows XP
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
Gateway Flex case
· Opening and closing
· Replacing the CD/DVD or diskette drive
· Replacing the hard drive
· Replacing expansion cards
Gateway Easy-Access Micro Tower case
· Opening and closing
· Adding or replacing a drive
· Replacing expansion cards
· Replacing the system board
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
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, Windows2000, or WindowsXP
Updating device drivers in Windows98, WindowsMe, Windows2000, or WindowsXP
Reinstalling Windows
· Reinstalling Windows98, WindowsMe, Windows2000, or WindowsXP
Reinstalling programs

Troubleshooting

Safety guidelines
Troubleshooting
· First steps
· Software support tools
· CD/DVD drive
· Cleaning CDs and 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