Contents


Checking Out Your Gateway Profile

Front
Back
Right side
Identifying your model
· Gateway model number
· Gateway serial number
· Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
Finding your specifications
Accessories

Getting Started

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
Protecting from power source problems
Starting your computer
Turning off your computer
Restarting (rebooting) your computer
Multifunction keyboard
· Special-function buttons
Mouse
· Using the mouse
Computer display
· External controls
· OSD options
Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device

Getting Help

HelpSpot
· Searching for a topic
· HelpSpot videos
Online help
Gateway Web site
· Using eSupport

Windows Basics

About the Windows environment
Using the desktop
· Using the Start menu
· Adding icons to the desktop
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 Windows Search 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 Multimedia

Using the diskette drive
Using the CD or DVD drive
· Identifying drive types
· Inserting a CD or DVD
Adjusting the volume
· Adjusting the volume in WindowsXP
· Adjusting the volume in Windows2000
Listening to CDs
· Listening to CDs in WindowsXP
· Listening to CDs in Windows2000
Recording and playing audio
Playing audio and video files with the WindowsMediaPlayer
Playing a DVD
Using MusicMatch
· Playing CDs
· Creating MP3 music files
· Editing track information
· Building a music library
· Changing the music library display settings
· Listening to Internet radio
· Using advanced features
Using a recordable drive
· Creating data CDs
Creating music CDs
Copying CDs

Using PhoneTools

Sending and receiving faxes
· Setting up your cover page
· Sending a fax
· Faxing from programs
· Receiving and viewing a fax

Customizing Your Computer

Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
· Adjusting the color depth
· Adjusting the screen resolution
· Changing the colors on your Windows desktop
· Changing the desktop background
· Selecting a screen saver
Changing the mouse settings
Programming the multifunction keyboard
Adding and modifying user accounts
Power management
· Using power saving modes
· Changing power settings
· Changing the power scheme
· Changing advanced power settings
· Activating and using Hibernate mode
· Setting up an uninterruptible power supply

Networking Your Computer

Benefits of networking
· Sharing a single Internet connection
· Sharing drives
· Sharing peripheral devices
· Streaming audio and video files
· Playing multi-player games
Selecting a network connection
· Wired Ethernet network
· Wireless Ethernet (IEEE802.11a or IEEE802.11b) network
Using a wired Ethernet network
· Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet
· Example wired Ethernet network
· Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network
Using a wireless Ethernet network
· Example access point wireless Ethernet network
· Equipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet network
· Example peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network
· Equipment you need for a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network
· For more information

Moving from Your Old Computer

Using the WindowsXP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
Transferring files
· Finding your files
Transferring Internet settings
· Setting up your ISP
· Transferring your e-mail and address book
· Transferring your Internet shortcuts
Installing your old printer or scanner
· Installing a USB printer or scanner
· Installing a parallel port printer
Installing your old programs

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 computer display
· Cleaning the mouse

Restoring Software

Using the Restoration CDs
Reinstalling device drivers
Updating device drivers
Reinstalling programs
Reinstalling Windows

Upgrading Your Computer

Adding PCCards
Selecting a place to work
Gathering the tools you need
Preventing static electricity discharge
Opening the computer case
Closing the computer case
Replacing drives
· Replacing the removable drive pack
· Replacing the hard drive
Replacing the MiniPCI card
Installing or replacing DIMM memory
Using the BIOS Setup utility

Troubleshooting

Safety guidelines
First steps
Software support tools
Troubleshooting
· CD, DVD, or recordable drives
· Cleaning CDs and DVDs
· Computer
· Computer display
· Diskette drive
· File management
· Hard drive
· Internet
· Keyboard
· Memory
· Modem
· Mouse
· Power
· Printer
· Sound
Telephone support
· Before calling Gateway Technical Support
· Telephone support
Tutoring and training
· Self-help
· Tutoring
· Training

Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information