Gateway 310 aafes User Manuals

Product codes

, 310 se, 310 t, 310 x, 310 xl

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User Guide

Table of Contents

Contents
3
Checking Out Your Gateway Computer
9
- Front
  10
- Back
  12
- Identifying your model
  15
- Finding your specifications
  16
- Accessories
  18
Getting Started
21
Getting Help
33
- HelpSpot
  34
  - Searching for a topic
    36
  - HelpSpot videos
    37
- Online help
  38
- Gateway Web site
  39
  - Using eSupport
    40
Windows Basics
41
Using the Internet
65
- Learning about the Internet
  66
- Setting up an Internet account
  67
  - Accessing your Internet account
    68
- Using the WorldWideWeb
  69
  - Connecting to a Website
    70
  - Downloading files
    71
- Using e-mail
  72
  - Sending e-mail
    72
  - Checking your e-mail
    73
Using Multimedia
75
Customizing Your Computer
111
Moving from Your Old Computer
131
Maintaining Your Computer
139
- Caring for your computer
  140
- Protecting your computer from viruses
  142
- Managing hard drive space
  145
  - Checking hard drive space
    145
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    146
  - Checking the hard drive for errors
    147
  - Defragmenting the hard drive
    149
  - Backing up files
    151
  - Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
    151
- Cleaning your computer
  153
  - Cleaning the exterior
    153
  - Cleaning the keyboard
    154
  - Cleaning the computer screen
    154
  - Cleaning the mouse
    155
Restoring Software
157
- Using the Restoration CDs
  158
- Reinstalling device drivers
  159
- Updating device drivers
  161
- Reinstalling programs
  162
- Reinstalling Windows
  164
Troubleshooting
167
- Safety guidelines
  168
- First steps
  168
- Software support tools
  169
- Troubleshooting
  170
  - Add-in cards
    170
  - CD, DVD, or recordable drives
    170
  - Cleaning CDs and DVDs
    172
  - Computer
    172
  - File management
    172
  - Hard drive
    173
  - Internet
    174
  - Keyboard
    175
  - Memory
    176
  - Modem
    176
  - Monitor
    180
  - Mouse
    182
  - Power
    183
  - Printer
    183
  - Sound
    185
  - Using the BIOS Setup utility
    185
- Telephone support
  187
  - Before calling Gateway Technical Support
    187
  - Telephone support
    188
- Tutoring and training
  189
  - Self-help
    189
  - Tutoring
    189
  - Training
    190
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
191
Index
201
- A
  201
- B
  201
- C
  201
- D
  202
- E
  203
- F
  204
- G
  204
- H
  204
- I
  204
- J
  205
- K
  205
- L
  205
- M
  205
- N
  206
- O
  207
- P
  207
- R
  207
- S
  208
- T
  209
- U
  210
- V
  210
- W
  210
- Z
  210

Size:

9.34 MB
Pages:

212
Language:

English

User Guide

Table of Contents

Contents
3
Checking Out Your Gateway Computer
9
- Front
  10
- Back
  12
- Identifying your model
  15
- Finding your specifications
  16
- Accessories
  18
Getting Started
21
Getting Help
33
- HelpSpot
  34
  - Searching for a topic
    36
  - HelpSpot videos
    37
- Online help
  38
- Gateway Web site
  39
  - Using eSupport
    40
Windows Basics
41
Using the Internet
65
- Learning about the Internet
  66
- Setting up an Internet account
  67
  - Accessing your Internet account
    68
- Using the WorldWideWeb
  69
  - Connecting to a Website
    70
  - Downloading files
    71
- Using e-mail
  72
  - Sending e-mail
    72
  - Checking your e-mail
    73
Using Multimedia
75
Customizing Your Computer
111
Moving from Your Old Computer
131
Maintaining Your Computer
139
- Caring for your computer
  140
- Protecting your computer from viruses
  142
- Managing hard drive space
  145
  - Checking hard drive space
    145
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    146
  - Checking the hard drive for errors
    147
  - Defragmenting the hard drive
    149
  - Backing up files
    151
  - Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
    151
- Cleaning your computer
  153
  - Cleaning the exterior
    153
  - Cleaning the keyboard
    154
  - Cleaning the computer screen
    154
  - Cleaning the mouse
    155
Restoring Software
157
- Using the Restoration CDs
  158
- Reinstalling device drivers
  159
- Updating device drivers
  161
- Reinstalling programs
  162
- Reinstalling Windows
  164
Upgrading Your Computer
167
- Selecting a place to work
  168
- Gathering the tools you need
  168
  - Preventing static electricity discharge
    169
- Opening the case
  170
  - Removing the side panel
    170
  - Removing the front bezel
    173
- Closing the case
  174
  - Replacing the side panel
    174
  - Replacing the front bezel
    175
- Adding or replacing a CD, DVD, or diskette drive
  176
- Replacing the hard drive
  179
- Adding or replacing add-in cards
  181
- Replacing the power supply
  184
- Replacing the system board
  187
- Installing memory
  189
- Replacing the system battery
  193
Troubleshooting
195
- Safety guidelines
  196
- First steps
  196
- Software support tools
  197
- Troubleshooting
  198
  - Add-in cards
    198
  - CD, DVD, or recordable drives
    198
  - Cleaning CDs and DVDs
    200
  - Computer
    200
  - File management
    201
  - Hard drive
    201
  - Internet
    202
  - Keyboard
    204
  - Memory
    204
  - Modem
    205
  - Monitor
    209
  - Mouse
    211
  - Power
    211
  - Printer
    212
  - Sound
    213
  - Using the BIOS Setup utility
    214
- Telephone support
  216
  - Before calling Gateway Technical Support
    216
  - Telephone support
    217
- Tutoring and training
  218
  - Self-help
    218
  - Tutoring
    218
  - Training
    219
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
221
Index
231
- A
  231
- B
  231
- C
  231
- D
  233
- E
  234
- F
  234
- G
  234
- H
  235
- I
  235
- J
  236
- K
  236
- L
  236
- M
  236
- N
  237
- O
  237
- P
  237
- R
  238
- S
  239
- T
  240
- U
  240
- V
  241
- W
  241
- Z
  241

Size:

13.5 MB
Pages:

244
Language:

English

User Guide

Table of Contents

Contents
3
Checking Out Your Gateway Computer
9
- Front
  10
- Back
  12
- Identifying your model
  15
- Finding your specifications
  16
- Accessories
  18
Getting Started
21
Getting Help
33
- HelpSpot
  34
  - Searching for a topic
    36
  - HelpSpot videos
    37
- Online help
  38
- Gateway Web site
  39
  - Using eSupport
    40
Windows Basics
41
Using the Internet
65
- Learning about the Internet
  66
- Setting up an Internet account
  67
  - Accessing your Internet account
    68
- Using the WorldWideWeb
  69
  - Connecting to a Website
    70
  - Downloading files
    71
- Using e-mail
  72
  - Sending e-mail
    72
  - Checking your e-mail
    73
Using Multimedia
75
Customizing Your Computer
111
Moving from Your Old Computer
131
Maintaining Your Computer
139
- Caring for your computer
  140
- Protecting your computer from viruses
  142
- Managing hard drive space
  145
  - Checking hard drive space
    145
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    146
  - Checking the hard drive for errors
    147
  - Defragmenting the hard drive
    149
  - Backing up files
    151
  - Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
    151
- Cleaning your computer
  153
  - Cleaning the exterior
    153
  - Cleaning the keyboard
    154
  - Cleaning the computer screen
    154
  - Cleaning the mouse
    155
Restoring Software
157
- Using the Restoration CDs
  158
- Reinstalling device drivers
  159
- Updating device drivers
  161
- Reinstalling programs
  162
- Reinstalling Windows
  164
Troubleshooting
167
- Safety guidelines
  168
- First steps
  168
- Software support tools
  169
- Troubleshooting
  170
  - Add-in cards
    170
  - CD, DVD, or recordable drives
    170
  - Cleaning CDs and DVDs
    172
  - Computer
    172
  - File management
    172
  - Hard drive
    173
  - Internet
    174
  - Keyboard
    175
  - Memory
    176
  - Modem
    176
  - Monitor
    180
  - Mouse
    182
  - Power
    183
  - Printer
    183
  - Sound
    185
  - Using the BIOS Setup utility
    185
- Telephone support
  187
  - Before calling Gateway Technical Support
    187
  - Telephone support
    188
- Tutoring and training
  189
  - Self-help
    189
  - Tutoring
    189
  - Training
    190
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
191
Index
201
- A
  201
- B
  201
- C
  201
- D
  202
- E
  203
- F
  204
- G
  204
- H
  204
- I
  204
- J
  205
- K
  205
- L
  205
- M
  205
- N
  206
- O
  207
- P
  207
- R
  207
- S
  208
- T
  209
- U
  210
- V
  210
- W
  210
- Z
  210

Size:

9.34 MB
Pages:

212
Language:

English

User Guide

Table of Contents

Contents
3
Checking Out Your Gateway Computer
9
- Front
  10
- Back
  12
- Identifying your model
  15
- Finding your specifications
  16
- Accessories
  18
Getting Started
21
Getting Help
33
- HelpSpot
  34
  - Searching for a topic
    36
  - HelpSpot videos
    37
- Online help
  38
- Gateway Web site
  39
  - Using eSupport
    40
Windows Basics
41
Using the Internet
65
- Learning about the Internet
  66
- Setting up an Internet account
  67
  - Accessing your Internet account
    68
- Using the WorldWideWeb
  69
  - Connecting to a Website
    70
  - Downloading files
    71
- Using e-mail
  72
  - Sending e-mail
    72
  - Checking your e-mail
    73
Using Multimedia
75
Customizing Your Computer
111
Moving from Your Old Computer
131
Maintaining Your Computer
139
- Caring for your computer
  140
- Protecting your computer from viruses
  142
- Managing hard drive space
  145
  - Checking hard drive space
    145
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    146
  - Checking the hard drive for errors
    147
  - Defragmenting the hard drive
    149
  - Backing up files
    151
  - Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
    151
- Cleaning your computer
  153
  - Cleaning the exterior
    153
  - Cleaning the keyboard
    154
  - Cleaning the computer screen
    154
  - Cleaning the mouse
    155
Restoring Software
157
- Using the Restoration CDs
  158
- Reinstalling device drivers
  159
- Updating device drivers
  161
- Reinstalling programs
  162
- Reinstalling Windows
  164
Upgrading Your Computer
167
- Selecting a place to work
  168
- Gathering the tools you need
  168
  - Preventing static electricity discharge
    169
- Opening the case
  170
  - Removing the side panel
    170
  - Removing the front bezel
    173
- Closing the case
  174
  - Replacing the side panel
    174
  - Replacing the front bezel
    175
- Adding or replacing a CD, DVD, or diskette drive
  176
- Replacing the hard drive
  179
- Adding or replacing add-in cards
  181
- Replacing the power supply
  184
- Replacing the system board
  187
- Installing memory
  189
- Replacing the system battery
  193
Troubleshooting
195
- Safety guidelines
  196
- First steps
  196
- Software support tools
  197
- Troubleshooting
  198
  - Add-in cards
    198
  - CD, DVD, or recordable drives
    198
  - Cleaning CDs and DVDs
    200
  - Computer
    200
  - File management
    201
  - Hard drive
    201
  - Internet
    202
  - Keyboard
    204
  - Memory
    204
  - Modem
    205
  - Monitor
    209
  - Mouse
    211
  - Power
    211
  - Printer
    212
  - Sound
    213
  - Using the BIOS Setup utility
    214
- Telephone support
  216
  - Before calling Gateway Technical Support
    216
  - Telephone support
    217
- Tutoring and training
  218
  - Self-help
    218
  - Tutoring
    218
  - Training
    219
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
221
Index
231
- A
  231
- B
  231
- C
  231
- D
  233
- E
  234
- F
  234
- G
  234
- H
  235
- I
  235
- J
  236
- K
  236
- L
  236
- M
  236
- N
  237
- O
  237
- P
  237
- R
  238
- S
  239
- T
  240
- U
  240
- V
  241
- W
  241
- Z
  241

Size:

13.5 MB
Pages:

244
Language:

English