Profile 3 User's Guide Contents


Computer Basics

Checking out your computer
· Front
· Left
· Right
· Back
Getting started
· Protecting from power source problems
· Connecting and starting the computer
· Turning off your computer
Using the mouse
· Changing the mouse settings
Using the keyboard
· Multi-function buttons
· Customizing the multi-function buttons
· Function keys
Accessories

Windows Basics

About the Windows environment
· Desktop components
· Window components
Using the Start menu
Working with files and folders
· About drives
· About folders and files
Copying and moving files and folders
Deleting files and folders
Browsing for files and folders
Searching for files
· Using the WindowsMe Search utility
· Using the Windows98 Find utility
Using shortcuts

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 WorldWideWeb
· Connecting to a Website
· Downloading files
Using e-mail
· Sending e-mail
· Checking your e-mail

Using Multimedia

Using diskettes
Using the CD/DVD drive
· Inserting a CD/DVD
· Listening to music CDs in Windows Me
· Listening to music CDs in Windows98
· Playing a DVD
Adjusting the volume
Recording and playing audio
· Using the MediaPlayer
Using MusicMatch
· Playing CDs
· Creating music files
· Building a music library
· Changing the music library display settings
· Editing track information
· Listening to Internet radio

Sending and Receiving Faxes

Setting up the cover page
Sending a fax
Receiving a fax

Customizing Your Computer

Adjusting the screen and desktop settings
· Adjusting the color depth
· Adjusting the screen area
· Applying a color scheme
· Changing the desktop background
· Selecting a screen saver
Managing Power
· Changing power settings
Connecting the modem
Connecting the network
About installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device
Adding a PCCard
Upgrading Memory
· Selecting a place to work
· Preventing electrostatic discharge
· Upgrading DIMM memory

Maintaining Your Computer

Creating an emergency startup diskette
Protecting your computer from viruses
Managing hard drive space
· Scanning the hard drive for errors
· Defragmenting the hard drive
· Using Disk Cleanup
· Checking hard drive space
· Backing up files
· Using Maintenance Wizard
Cleaning your computer
· Cleaning the keyboard
· Cleaning the screen
· Cleaning the exterior
· Cleaning the mouse

Restoring Software

Reinstalling programs
Reinstalling device drivers
Reinstalling Windows

Troubleshooting

· Safety guidelines
· First steps
· CD/DVD drive
· Device installation
· Diskette drive
· File management
· Hard drive
· Internet
· Keyboard
· LCD panel
· Memory
· Modem
· Mouse
· Networks
· Passwords
· PCCards
· Power
· Printer
· ScanDisk
· Sound
· Video

Getting Help

For more information...
· HelpSpot
· QuickANSWERS
· Online help
· Gateway Web site
Before calling for technical support
Technical support resources

Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information