Gateway Profile 2 Contents

Getting Started

Features and controls
· Front
· Back
· Side
Starting and turning off your computer
Using the mouse
Keyboard features
Working safely
Windows98 basics
· The Windows 98 desktop
· Working with windows
· Starting a program using the Start menu
Managing files and folders
· Files, folders, and drives
· Copying, moving, and deleting files
· Browsing and searching for files
For more information . . .
· The Microsoft Windows 98 guide
· The "Discovering Windows 98" tutorial
· Online help
· QuickANSWERS
· The Gateway Web site

Using Your Computer

Using the diskette drive
Using the CD/DVD drive and multimedia features
· Inserting a CD/DVD
· Listening to music
· CD player controls
· Installing software and playing multimedia CD/DVDs
· Adjusting the volume
· Recording and playing audio
· Playing a DVD
· Using DVDPlayer controls
· Selecting languages
· Setting parental controls
· Searching for chapters
· Using the MediaPlayer
Working with documents
· Creating a new document
· Saving a document
· Opening a document
· Printing a document

Using the Internet

Learning about the Internet
Setting up an Internet account
· Accessing your Internet account
Using the World Wide Web
· Visiting a Website
· Downloading software
Using e-mail
· Sending e-mail
· Checking your e-mail

Using Home Networking

Setting up your home network
· Connecting to the network
Installing the AnyPoint program
· Sharing and mapping drives and printers after installation
Using the network
· Viewing network drives
· Opening files across the network
· Copying files across the network
· Printing files across the network
Internet sharing

Customizing Your Computer

Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device
Adjusting the screen settings
Adjusting the screen tilt
Changing the mouse settings
Using Standby mode
· Setting up automatic Standby power managements options
· Changing the Standby mode power level
Changing the power button function

Maintaining Your Computer

Creating an emergency startup diskette
Backing up your files
Scanning your hard drive for errors
Defragmenting your hard drive
Checking for viruses
Cleaning your computer
· Creating a computer cleaning Kit
· Cleaning your computer case
· Cleaning your LCD monitor
· Cleaning your keyboard
· Cleaning your mouse
· Handling and cleaning your CD/DVDs

Restoring Files and Programs

About GatewayGoBack
Using Gateway GoBack
· Recovering a file
· Reverting to an earlier drive configuration
· What to do when your computer does not start
· Disabling GatewayGoBack
· Clearing GatewayGoBack history
· Starting your computer using adiskette
· Reinstalling Gateway GoBack
· Updating your GatewayGoBack software
· Getting help
· Backing up your computer
· Using disk compression utilities
· Using Norton Speed Disk

Reinstalling Windows98 and Device Drivers

Reinstalling Windows®98
Reinstalling Windows98 device drivers
Reinstalling programs

Troubleshooting

First steps
CD/DVD drive
Computer
Diskette drive
Hard drive
Internet
Keyboard
Modem
Screen
Mouse
Power
Printer
Home networking

Getting Technical Assistance

Before calling for technical support
Technical support resources

Safety and Regulatory Information

Important Safety Information
Regulatory Compliance Statements
· American Users
· Canadian Users
· European Users
· Japanese Users
· Australia and New Zealand Users
Laser safety statement
Notices