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Contents
1 Computer Basics ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... 1
Controls .. ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... 2
Computer front .. ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... 2
Computer back .. ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... 3
Keyboard features ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... 4
Starting and t
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07334.book Page ii Friday, December 29, 2000 10:23 AM 6 Using the Internet . ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .41 Learning about the Internet .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .42 Setting up an Internet account .. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .43 Accessing your Internet account ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .43 Using the World Wide Web .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .44 Connecting to a Web
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07334.book Page iii Friday, December 29, 2000 10:23 AM Keyboard . ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .. 77 Modem ... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .. 77 Monitor ... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .. 83 Mouse ... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .. 84 Power .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .. 86 Printe
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07334.book Page 1 Friday, December 29, 2000 10:23 AM Computer Basics 1 This chapter helps you get started with your new computer by: Providing an introduction to your computer features Describing the basic operation of your computer 1
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07334.book Page 2 Friday, December 29, 2000 10:23 AM Controls The following illustrations show the controls and features on the computer and the keyboard. Computer front CD drive tray CD drive headphone jack Headphone jack volume control CD drive activity light CD drive manual eject hole (insert paperclip) CD eject button Power indicator light Power button 2 Computer Basics
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07334.book Page 3 Friday, December 29, 2000 10:23 AM Computer back Power cable connector Mouse port Keyboard port USB ports Printer (LPT) port Monitor port Speakers jack Microphone jack Modem jack Controls 3
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07334.book Page 4 Friday, December 29, 2000 10:23 AM Keyboard features Your system comes with a standard keyboard. Additional keys Function keys Indicator lights Windows keys Numeric Application Directional keypad key keys Function keys start program actions. Refer to the program documentation to find out more about the function key actions. Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. Indicator lights show if your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activate
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07334.book Page 5 Friday, December 29, 2000 10:23 AM Starting and turning off your computer To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to your computer using the setup poster. 2 Press the power button on your monitor, then press the power button on your computer. 3 Turn on any peripherals (speakers, printers, scanners, etc.). When the computer is finished starting, the Windows desktop screen appears. 4 If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the on-screen setup instruct
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07334.book Page 6 Friday, December 29, 2000 10:23 AM 3 Click OK. Windows shuts down your computer. If for some reason you cannot use the Shut down option in Windows to shut down your computer, press the power button for about five seconds. Warning When you shut down your computer the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through the computer. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cable and modem cable from the wall outlets. Protecting from power sou
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07334.book Page 7 Friday, December 29, 2000 10:23 AM Using the mouse The mouse is a device that controls the pointer and cursor movement on screen. This illustration shows the standard Gateway mouse. Right button Left button As you move the mouse, the pointer (arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. You can use the left and right buttons on your mouse to select objects on the screen. Using the mouse 7
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07334.book Page 8 Friday, December 29, 2000 10:23 AM For more information on using special features of your mouse and changing mouse settings, see HelpSpot. To... Do this... Move the pointer Move the mouse around on the mouse on the screen pad. If you run out of space on your mousepadandneedtomovethepointer farther, pick up the mouse, set it down in the middle of the mouse pad, then continue moving the mouse. Select an object on Position the pointer over the object. the screen Quickly press and
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07334.book Page 9 Friday, December 29, 2000 10:23 AM 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 monitor is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are parallel to the floor Feet are flat on the floor Improving monitor legibility and reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect off the screen of the computer monitor or shine directly into yo
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07334.book Page 10 Friday, December 29, 2000 10:23 AM Setting up your computer table and chair When you are setting up your computer table and chair, make sure that you use a computer table that is the appropriate height and use a chair that helps you maintain good posture, distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. Select a flat surface for your computer table. Adjust the height of the computer table so that your hands and arms are positioned parallel to the floor whe
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07334.book Page 11 Friday, December 29, 2000 10:23 AM Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. Take breaks so that you can change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your eyes. Find ways to break up the work day, scheduling a variety of tasks. Working safely 11
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07334.book Page 12 Friday, December 29, 2000 10:23 AM 12 Computer Basics
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07334.book Page 13 Friday, December 29, 2000 10:23 AM 2 Getting Started This chapter helps you get started with your new computer by walking you through the initial Windows Welcome screens. Set up your system by following the Setup poster, then start your computer. 13
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07334.book Page 14 Friday, December 29, 2000 10:23 AM To get started: 1 Start your computer. The Windows Welcome window opens. 2 Click Next on the first Windows Welcome window. An optional mouse tutorial opens. 3 You may complete or skip the mouse tutorial. 4 Click to select your time zone from the list, then click Next. 14 Getting Started
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07334.book Page 15 Friday, December 29, 2000 10:23 AM 5 Read the End User License Agreement, then select Yes and click Next. 6 Register your copy of Windows with Microsoft by selecting Yes, I want to register online, then click Next. After completing the registration process, the Get connected to the Internet window opens. - OR - Do not register you copy of Windows by selecting No, I do not want to register at this time, then click Next. The Get connected to the Internet window opens. 15
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07334.book Page 16 Friday, December 29, 2000 10:23 AM 7 Read the information in this window to determine which Internet connection option you have. If a special Internet offer was included with your system purchase you should follow the instructions in your Internet Offer Pack. - OR - If a special Internet offer was not included with your system purchase you can sign up for the America Online or Gateway.net ISPs by double-clicking the America Online or Gateway.net icons on the Windows Deskt
