| Using your Profile 1.8 Contents |
Checking Out Your Gateway Profile
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Finding information |
| · | Identifying technical specifications |
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Checking out your computer |
| · | Keyboard |
| · | Mouse |
| · | Button panel |
| · | Left side |
| · | Right side |
| · | Rear panel |
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Accessories |
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Organizing cables |
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Connecting an external monitor |
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Inserting diskettes |
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Using multimedia |
| · | Adjusting the volume |
| · | Making an audio recording |
| · | Playing MIDI files |
| · | Playing CDs and DVDs |
| · | Manually ejecting CD/DVDs |
| · | CD/DVD care and maintenance |
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Sending and receiving faxes |
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Installing PC Cards |
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Using sleep mode |
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Shutting down the computer |
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Learning about the Internet |
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Using gateway.net |
| · | Setting up an account |
| · | Connecting to your account |
| · | Disconnecting from gateway.net |
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Using the World Wide Web |
| · | Connecting to a Web site |
| · | Using links |
| · | Using the toolbar buttons |
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Downloading files |
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Using e-mail |
| · | Sending e-mail |
| · | Checking your e-mail |
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Caring for your computer |
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Protecting from power source problems |
| · | Surge suppressors |
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Creating an emergency startup diskette |
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Scanning the hard drive for errors |
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Defragmenting the hard drive |
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Protecting your computer from viruses |
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Managing hard drive space |
| · | Checking hard drive space |
| · | Backing up files |
| · | Deleting unnecessary files |
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Cleaning your computer |
| · | Cleaning the keyboard |
| · | Cleaning the screen |
| · | Cleaning the exterior |
| · | Cleaning the mouse |
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Safety guidelines |
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First steps |
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Troubleshooting |
| · | BIOS |
| · | Boot order |
| · | CD/DVD drive |
| · | Device conflicts |
| · | Diskette Drive |
| · | File management |
| · | Hard drive |
| · | Internet |
| · | Keyboard |
| · | Memory |
| · | Modems |
| · | Networks |
| · | Passwords |
| · | PC Cards |
| · | Power |
| · | Printing |
| · | Software |
| · | Sound |
| · | Specifications |
| · | Time and date |
| · | Video |
| · | Windows |
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Using Gateway GoBack |
| · | Before you use Gateway GoBack |
| · | Recovering a file |
| · | Reverting to a previous hard drive configuration |
| · | What to do when your computer does not start |
| · | Disabling Gateway GoBack |
| · | Clearing Gateway GoBack history |
| · | Starting your computer using adiskette |
| · | Reinstalling Gateway GoBack |
| · | Updating your Gateway GoBack software |
| · | Getting help |
| · | Backing up your computer |
| · | Using disk compression utilities |
| · | Using Norton Speed Disk |
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Reinstalling Windows98 or Windows95 |
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Reinstalling WindowsNT |
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Reinstalling software |
| · | Enabling PCCard slots |
| · | Installing power management |
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Reinstalling device drivers |
| · | Reinstalling Windows98 or Windows95 device drivers |
| · | Reinstalling WindowsNT device drivers |
| · | Reinstalling the WindowsNT Service Pack |
Partitioning and Formatting the Hard Drive
Safety and Regulatory Information
| · | American users |
| · | Canadian users |
| · | European users |
| · | Japanese users |
| · | Australia and New Zealand users |