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Gateway Profile 4 Windows Basics

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Windows Basics

Read this chapter to learn how to:

■Use the Windows desktop

■Manage files and folders

■Work with documents

■Use shortcuts

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Contents

Page Page Contents Page Page Page Page Page Checking Out Your Gateway Profile Front Page Back Page Right side Page Identifying your model Gateway model number Gateway serial number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Finding your specifications Page Accessories Page Getting Started Working safely Reducing eye strain Setting up your computer desk and chair Setting up your computer and computer accessories Sitting at your computer Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain Protecting from power source problems Starting your computer Turning off your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer Multifunction keyboard Special-functionbuttons Page Mouse Using the mouse Computer display External controls OSD options Page Page Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Getting Help HelpSpot Page Searching for a topic HelpSpot videos Online help Gateway Web site Using eSupport Windows Basics About the Windows environment Using the desktop Using the Start menu Adding icons to the desktop Identifying window items Page Working with files and folders Viewing drives Creating folders Page Copying and moving files and folders Page Deleting files and folders Browsing for files and folders Page Searching for files Using the Windows Search utility Page Working with documents Creating a new document Saving a document Opening a document Printing a document Shortcuts Page Using the Internet Learning about the Internet Page Setting up an Internet account Accessing your Internet account Page Using the World Wide Web Connecting to a Web site Downloading files Using e-mail Sending e-mail Checking your e-mail Using Multimedia Using the diskette drive Page Using the CD or DVD drive Identifying drive types Inserting a CD or DVD Page Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume in Windows XP Page Page Adjusting the volume in Windows Page Listening to CDs Listening to CDs in Windows XP Page Listening to CDs in Windows Recording and playing audio Page Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player Playing a DVD Page Using MusicMatch Playing CDs Page Creating MP3 music files Page Editing track information Building a music library Changing the music library display settings Listening to Internet radio Using advanced features Using a recordable drive Creating data CDs Page Page Page Page Creating music CDs Page Page Page Page Copying CDs Page Page Using PhoneTools Sending and receiving faxes Setting up your cover page Page Page Sending a fax Page Faxing from programs Receiving and viewing a fax Page Customizing Your Computer Adjusting the screen and desktop settings Adjusting the color depth Page Adjusting the screen resolution Changing the colors on your Windows desktop Page Page Changing the desktop background Page Page Selecting a screen saver Page Changing the mouse settings Page Programming the multifunction keyboard Page Page Adding and modifying user accounts Page Power management Using power saving modes Changing power settings Changing the power scheme Changing advanced power settings Page Activating and using Hibernate mode Page Setting up an uninterruptible power supply Page Networking Your Computer Benefits of networking Sharing a single Internet connection Sharing drives Sharing peripheral devices Streaming audio and video files Playing multi-playergames Selecting a network connection Wired Ethernet network Wireless Ethernet (IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11b) network Using a wired Ethernet network Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Example wired Ethernet network Equipment you need for a wired Ethernet network Using a wireless Ethernet network Example access point wireless Ethernet network Equipment you need for an access point wireless Ethernet network Example peer-to-peerwireless Ethernet network For more information Moving from Your Old Computer Using the Windows XP Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Transferring files Finding your files Page Transferring Internet settings Setting up your ISP Transferring your e-mailand address book Transferring your Internet shortcuts Installing your old printer or scanner Installing a USB printer or scanner Installing a parallel port printer Installing your old programs Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer Page Creating an emergency startup diskette Page Protecting your computer from viruses Page Page Managing hard drive space Checking hard drive space Using Disk Cleanup Checking the hard drive for errors Page Defragmenting the hard drive Page Backing up files Using the Scheduled Task Wizard Page Cleaning your computer Cleaning the exterior Cleaning the keyboard Cleaning the computer display Cleaning the mouse Restoring Software Using the Restoration CDs Reinstalling device drivers Page Updating device drivers Reinstalling programs Page Reinstalling Windows Page Page Upgrading Your Computer Adding PC Cards Page Selecting a place to work Gathering the tools you need Preventing static electricity discharge Opening the computer case Page Closing the computer case Page Replacing drives Replacing the removable drive pack Page Page Page Replacing the hard drive Page Page Page Replacing the Mini PCI card Page Page Page Page Installing or replacing DIMM memory Page Page Using the BIOS Setup utility Page Page Troubleshooting Safety guidelines First steps Software support tools Troubleshooting CD, DVD, or recordable drives Page Cleaning CDs and DVDs Computer Computer display Diskette drive File management Hard drive Internet Keyboard Memory Modem Page Page Page Page Page Mouse Power Printer Page Sound Telephone support Before calling Gateway Technical Support Telephone support Tutoring and training Self-help Tutoring Training Page Safety Regulatory, and Legal Information Important safety information Page Page Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Page Canada EPA ENERGY STAR Laser safety statement Notices Index