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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: About this Reference
7
About this Guide
8
Accessing the Online User Guide
8
Gateway Contact Information
8
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
9
Chapter 2: Checking out Your Computer
11
Front
12
Back
14
Chapter 3: Setting up and Getting Started
17
Working Safely and Comfortably
18
Reducing Eye Strain
19
Setting up Your Computer Desk and Chair
19
Sitting at Your Computer
20
Avoiding Discomfort and Injury from Repetitive Strain
20
Preparing Power Connections
20
Protecting from Power Source Problems
20
Checking the Voltage Selection
21
Connecting to a Broadband Modem or Network
21
Connecting a Dial-Up Modem
22
Starting Your Computer
22
Waking up Your Computer
23
Turning off Your Computer
23
Restarting (Rebooting) Your Computer
24
Using the Keyboard
25
Using the Mouse
26
Using Optical Drives
29
Features
29
Loading an Optical Disc
29
Identifying Optical Drive Types
29
Playing Discs
31
Creating Discs
32
Using the Memory Card Reader
32
Memory Card Types
33
Using a Memory Card
33
Adjusting the Volume
34
Configuring the Audio Jacks
36
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Device
36
Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer
39
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
40
Opening the Case
41
Removing the Left Side Panel
41
Removing the Right Side Panel
42
Removing the Front Bezel
43
Closing the Case
44
Replacing the Front Bezel
44
Replacing the Side Panels
45
Replacing the Color Panel
46
Installing Memory
47
Adding or Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
49
Replacing the Memory Card Reader
51
Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive
53
Adding or Replacing an Expansion Card
54
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer
57
Setting up a Maintenance Schedule
58
Creating System Recovery Discs
58
Caring for Your Computer
59
Cleaning Your Computer
60
Cleaning the Exterior
60
Cleaning the Keyboard
61
Cleaning the Monitor
61
Cleaning the Mouse
61
Cleaning Optical Discs
62
Updating Windows
62
Using Bigfix
63
Managing Hard Drive Space
64
Checking Hard Drive Space
64
Deleting Unnecessary Files
65
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
66
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
67
Backing up Files
68
Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
70
Moving from Your Old Computer
71
Transferring Files and Settings Automatically
71
Transferring Files and Settings Manually
72
Finding Other Files
73
CHAPTER6 Troubleshooting
75
Safety Guidelines
76
Try These Steps First
76
Error Messages
77
Internet and Networking
78
Internet
78
Modem (Cable or DSL)
79
Modem (Dial-Up)
80
Networking
82
Power
83
Display
83
Printing
84
Optical Discs
85
Memory Card Reader
86
Mouse
86
Keyboard
87
Files
87
Memory
89
Audio
90
Passwords
90
Expansion Cards
91
Media Center
91
Checking for Device Problems
93
Recovering Your System
94
Creating Recovery Discs
95
Recovering Pre-Installed Software and Drivers
97
Returning to a Previous System Condition
98
Returning Your System to Its Factory Condition
99
Technical Support
102
Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
102
Calling Customer Care
102
Appendix A: Legal Notices
103
Important Safety Information
104
Setting up Your System
104
Replacement Parts and Accessories
104
Care During Use
105
Regulatory Compliance
105
United States of America
105
Fcc Declaration of Conformity
106
Laser Safety Statement
108
External Television Antenna Grounding
108
Lightning Protection
108
Environmental Information
110
Macrovision Statement
111
Index
113
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Category
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Language
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