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USER GUIDE
Manuel de l’utilisateur
Gateway Computer
Ordinateur Gateway
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Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Thank you for purchasing our computer! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Using the Gateway Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Using Help and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Searching
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Contents www.gateway.com Working with documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Creating a new document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Saving a document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Opening a document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Printi
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www.gateway.com Contents About Windows XP user accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Protecting your computer from viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Using McAfee SecurityCenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Using Windows XP Security Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Security updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents www.gateway.com Using the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Viewing shared drives and folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Mapping a network drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Opening files across the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Copying files acr
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www.gateway.com Contents Chapter 11: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1
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CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.gateway.com Thank you for purchasing our computer! You have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. We are sure that you will be pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new computer. Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most stringent quality control tests to ensure that you are provided with the best product possible. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with
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www.gateway.com Using Help and Support Using Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. You can find help information by clicking a link, performing a se
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CHAPTER 1: Getting Help www.gateway.com Getting help in Media Center If your computer has Windows XP Media Center Edition, you can access online help or refer to the printed Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide. To access Media Center help: 1 In the Media Center window, move the mouse to activate the Media Center tool bar. The tool bar appears at the top of the window. 2 Click the Help icon in the tool bar. 4
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www.gateway.com Using online help Using online help Many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button. You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Micro
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CHAPTER 2 Using Your Computer •Working safely • Setting up your computer and computer accessories • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard •Using the mouse • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 7
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CHAPTER 2: Using Your Computer www.gateway.com Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Top of screen is not higher than eye level Screen is perpendicular to your line of sight Hands and arms are parallel to the floor Feet are flat on the floor Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. ■
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www.gateway.com Setting up your computer and computer accessories Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is the appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. ■ Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you use the keyboard and mouse. If the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider
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CHAPTER 2: Using Your Computer www.gateway.com Protecting from power source problems Warning During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your computer High voltages can enter your computer can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. through both the power cord and the Protect your computer and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge modem connection. Protect your computer by using a surge protector. If protector, which absorbs
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www.gateway.com Turning off your computer Turning off your computer Warning To turn off your computer: When you turn off your computer, certain components in the power supply and 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog system board remain energized. In order box opens. to remove all electrical power from your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. We 2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer. recommend dis
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CHAPTER 2: Using Your Computer www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Premium multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is active. Function keys Indicators Audio playback Internet buttons buttons Navigation keys Internet buttons Editing buttons Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Feature Icon Description Editing buttons Press these buttons to copy, cut
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www.gateway.com Using the keyboard Elite multimedia keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is active. Audio playback Sleep button Function keys Internet buttons buttons Indicators Windows keys Navigation keys Numeric keypad Application key Feature Icon Description Sleep button Press this button to activate your computer’s Sleep (power-saving) mode. Function keys Press these keys t
