| Using Your Gateway PC Contents |
Checking Out Your Gateway Computer
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Identifying your computer case style |
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New Gateway Mid Tower front |
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New Gateway Mid Tower back |
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Gateway Micro Tower front |
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Gateway Micro Tower back |
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Gateway Mid-Tower front |
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Gateway Mid-Tower back |
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Finding your specifications |
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Accessories |
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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 |
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Starting your computer |
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Turning off your computer |
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Protecting from power source problems |
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Millennium keyboard |
| · | Special-function buttons |
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Mouse |
| · | Using the mouse |
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About the Windows environment |
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Using the desktop |
| · | Using the Start menu |
| · | Adding icons to the desktop |
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Identifying window items |
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Working with files and folders |
| · | Viewing drives |
| · | Creating folders |
| · | Copying and moving files and folders |
| · | Deleting files and folders |
| · | Browsing for files and folders |
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Searching for files |
| · | Using the Windows Search utility |
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Shortcuts |
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Working with documents |
| · | Creating a new document |
| · | Saving a document |
| · | Opening a document |
| · | Printing a document |
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Learning about the Internet |
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Setting up an Internet account |
| · | Accessing your Internet account |
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Using the WorldWideWeb |
| · | Connecting to a Website |
| · | Downloading files |
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Using e-mail |
| · | Sending e-mail |
| · | Checking your e-mail |
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Using the diskette drive |
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Using the CD or DVD drive |
| · | Identifying CD, DVD, or recordable drive types |
| · | Inserting a CD or DVD |
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Recording and playing multimedia |
| · | Listening to CDs in WindowsXP |
| · | Listening to CDs in Windows2000 |
| · | Playing a DVD |
| · | Recording and playing audio with the WindowsSoundRecorder |
| · | Playing audio and video files with the WindowsMediaPlayer |
| · | Adjusting the volume in WindowsXP |
| · | Adjusting the volume in Windows2000 |
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Using a recordable CD or DVD drive |
| · | Creating data CDs and DVDs |
| · | Creating music CDs |
| · | Copying CDs |
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Using MusicMatch |
| · | Playing CDs |
| · | Creating MP3 music files |
| · | Editing track information |
| · | Building a music library |
| · | Listening to Internet radio |
| · | Using advanced features |
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Using telephone features |
| · | Making a telephone call |
| · | Using QuickDial memory keys |
| · | Using telephone book entries |
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Using voice mail |
| · | Recording a greeting |
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Sending and receiving faxes |
| · | Setting up your cover page |
| · | Sending a fax |
| · | Faxing from programs |
| · | Receiving and viewing a fax |
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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 |
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Changing the mouse settings |
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Customizing the Millennium keyboard |
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Adding and modifying user accounts |
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Power management |
| · | Using power saving modes |
| · | Changing power settings |
| · | Changing the power scheme |
| · | Changing advanced power settings |
| · | Activating and using Hibernate mode |
| · | Installing an uninterruptible power supply in WindowsXP |
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About installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device |
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The benefits of using a network |
| · | Sharing a single Internet connection |
| · | Sharing drives |
| · | Sharing peripheral devices |
| · | Streaming audio and video files |
| · | Playing multi-player games |
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Example network |
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Selecting a network connection |
| · | Wired connections |
| · | Wireless connections |
| · | Assessing your connection needs |
| · | Comparing data transfer speed |
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Purchasing additional network equipment |
| · | HPNA |
| · | Ethernet |
| · | Wireless Ethernet |
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For more information |
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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 |
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Caring for your computer |
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Creating an emergency startup diskette |
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Protecting your computer from viruses |
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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 |
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Cleaning your computer |
| · | Cleaning the exterior |
| · | Cleaning the keyboard |
| · | Cleaning the screen |
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Using the Restoration CDs |
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Reinstalling device drivers |
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Updating device drivers |
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Reinstalling programs |
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Reinstalling Windows |
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Selecting a place to work |
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Gathering the tools you need |
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Preventing static electricity discharge |
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Identifying your computer case style |
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New Gateway Mid Tower case |
| · | Opening and closing |
| · | Adding or replacing a drive |
| · | Adding or replacing add-in cards |
| · | Replacing the power supply |
| · | Replacing the system board |
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Gateway Micro Tower case |
| · | Opening and closing |
| · | Adding or replacing a drive |
| · | Adding or replacing add-in cards |
| · | Replacing the system board |
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Gateway Mid-Tower case |
| · | Opening and closing |
| · | Adding or replacing a drive |
| · | Adding or replacing add-in cards |
| · | Replacing the power supply |
| · | Replacing the system board |
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Installing memory |
| · | Installing or replacing DIMM memory |
| · | Installing or replacing RIMM memory |
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Replacing the system battery |
| · | Using the BIOS Setup utility |
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Safety guidelines |
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Troubleshooting |
| · | First steps |
| · | Software support tools |
| · | Add-in cards |
| · | CD or DVD drive |
| · | Cleaning CDs and DVDs |
| · | Computer |
| · | Diskette drive |
| · | File management |
| · | Hard drive |
| · | Internet |
| · | Keyboard |
| · | Memory |
| · | Modem (telephone dial-up) |
| · | Monitor |
| · | Mouse |
| · | Power |
| · | Printer |
| · | Sound |
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Telephone support |
| · | Before calling Gateway Technical Support |
| · | Telephone support |
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Tutoring and training |
| · | Self-help |
| · | Tutoring |
| · | Training |
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