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4Click the Advanced tab.

5Change the settings, then save them by clicking OK.

To enable Hibernate mode:

1Click Start, then select Settings, then Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.

2If you do not see the Power Options icon, click view all Control Panel options.

3Double-click the Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens.

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Contents Contents Using the Internet TroubleshootingMaintaining Your Computer Customizing Your ComputerSafety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Index IiiPage Computer1 Basics Controls Computer frontComputer back Keyboard features Your system comes with a standard keyboardTo turn off your computer Starting and turning off your computerTo start your computer Protecting from power source problems Using the mouse Click, click Do thisWorking safely Improving monitor legibility and reducing eye strainSitting at your computer Setting up your computer table and chairSetting up your computer and computer accessories Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain Computer Basics Getting Started To get started Page Getting Started Page Getting Started Getting Help To start HelpSpot For more informationHelpSpot For more information Getting Help Online help Gateway Web site Windows4 Basics About the Windows environment Desktop components Desktop icons, buttons, Description ElementsDesktop icons, buttons, Description Elements Window components Window element DescriptionUsing the Start menu Working with files and folders About drivesAbout folders and files To create a folderUsing Your Computer To insert a CD Using the CD driveInserting a CD Using the CD drive To adjust specific volume levels Adjusting the volumeTo adjust overall volume level To create a new document Working with documentsCreating a new document Saving a document Opening a documentTo save a document in Microsoft Word To open a document in Microsoft WordPrinting a document To print a document in Microsoft WordUsing Your Computer Using Internet Learning about the Internet Setting up an Internet account Accessing your Internet accountTo set up an Internet account with Gateway.net or AOL To connect to your Gateway.net or AOL Internet accountUsing the World Wide Web Connecting to a Web site To connect to a Web siteDownloading files To download files or programs from a Web siteSending e-mail Using e-mailTo send e-mail using Gateway.net or AOL To check your e-mail using Gateway.net or AOL Checking your e-mailAfter purchase Maintenance task ImmediatelyMaintaining7 Your Computer Protecting your computer from viruses Scanning the hard drive for errors Using Disk CleanupOptimizing and maintaining your data Windows utilitiesWindows maintenance Using the Maintenance WizardChecking hard drive space Backing up filesRunning the Windows utilities using HelpSpot To run Windows utilitiesMaintaining Your Computer Customizing 8 Your Computer Adjusting the screen area Adjusting the screen and desktop settingsAdjusting the color depth Selecting a screen saver Applying a color schemeChanging the desktop background Adjusting your settings using HelpSpot To adjust Windows settingsAdjusting the screen and desktop settings Changing the mouse settings To change your mouse settingsIf your You Then Computer is Want to Power managementUsing Standby mode Changing power settings To change the power schemeTo change advanced power management settings To enable Hibernate mode Power management Customizing Your Computer Restoring9 Software Reinstalling device drivers To reinstall device driversReinstalling Windows Reinstalling programsTo reinstall Windows To reinstall a program from the Gateway PC Recovery CDTo reinstall a program from a CD Troubleshooting Safety guidelines First stepsAudio CD does not produce sound CD driveComputer does not recognize the CD drive Computer will not start Cleaning CDsComputer You receive an Insufficient disk space error message To restore files that were deleted in WindowsFile management Hard driveYou cannot connect to the Internet Connecting to a Web site takes too longInternet Keyboard ModemTo check the dialing properties To access the gateway.your.way dial-up server Your 56K modem does not connect at 56KTo run modem diagnostics Modem is not recognized by the computerModem is noisy when it dials and connects To turn down the modem volumeTo reinstall dial-up networking components You receive an Unable to establish protocols error messageTo reinstall dial-up networking To change the display settings MonitorScreen area is not correct Computer is running but there is no displayTo clean your mouse MouseMouse does not work Mouse works erraticallyMouse Power PrinterYou receive a Printer is out of paper error message When you started your computer, it ran ScanDiskScanDisk SoundBefore calling for technical support Resource Service description How to reach Technical support resourcesAOL Setting up your system Safety Regulatory, and a Legal InformationImportant safety information Replacement parts and accessories Care during useRegulatory compliance statements United States usersFCC Part FCC declaration of conformityFCC part 68 applicable to products fitted with USA modems DOC notice for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem Canadian usersICES-003 European users European directivesJapanese users Vcci statementAustralia and New Zealand users EMI statementLaser safety statement Power linesExternal television antenna grounding Lightning protection100 Reference Grounding componentMacrovision statement 101All Rights Reserved Trademark Acknowledgments102 Index 103104 105 106