Gateway SX2110G Generic User Guide - Page 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS Starting your computer 4 Software 25 Registration 4 Using Windows and your software 25 Software installation 5 Welcome Center 25 Recovery 5 Having trouble 5 Internet security offer 25 Productivity software 26 Computer Basics 7 Safety and comfort 7 Safety precautions 7 Health precautions 10 Gateway Recovery Management 26 Playing multimedia files 26 AutoPlay 28 Playing downloaded files 29 Playing DVD movies 30 Setting up your computer 12 Playing Blu-ray movies 31 Arranging a comfortable work area 12 Internet 32 Adjusting your chair 12 First steps on the net 32 Positioning your PC 13 Protecting your computer 32 Positioning your monitor 14 Choose an Internet Service Provider ....... 32 Positioning your keyboard 14 Network connections 34 Positioning your mouse 14 Surf the Net 37 Using your computer 16 Security 40 Connecting the computer 16 Helpdesk 53 Connect your mouse and keyboard .......... 16 Safe computing 53 Connect a monitor 17 Maintenance 53 Connect to a broadband network 17 Updates 60 Connect to power 17 Windows Remote Assistance 62 Turning on your computer 18 Turning off your computer 18 Frequently asked questions 63 Using the optical drive 18 To insert a disc into your computer's Recovery 66 optical drive 19 Gateway Recovery Management 66 Taking care of your optical discs 19 Creating recovery discs 66 Recovering your system 69 Upgrading your computer 20 Types of recovery 71 Expanding through options 20 Connectivity options 20 2 - Table of Contents