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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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1 Checking out Your Gateway E-4000 Computer
7
Features
8
Identifying Your Computer Case Style
9
Gateway MID Tower Front
10
Gateway MID Tower Back
12
Gateway Micro Tower Front
16
Gateway Micro Tower Back
18
Desktop to Tower Conversion
21
Gateway 4-Bay Small Form Factor Front
22
Gateway 4-Bay Small Form Factor Back
24
Desktop to Tower Conversion
26
Identifying Your Model
27
Gateway Model Number
27
Gateway Serial Number
28
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
28
Finding Your Specifications
29
Accessories
31
2 Setting up Your Computer
33
Working Safely
34
Reducing Eye Strain
34
Setting up Your Computer Desk and Chair
35
Setting up Your Computer and Computer Accessories
35
Sitting at Your Computer
36
Avoiding Discomfort and Injury from Repetitive Strain
36
Protecting from Power Source Problems
37
Starting Your Computer
38
Turning off Your Computer
39
Restarting (Rebooting) Your Computer
40
3 Getting Help
41
Helpspot
42
Searching for a Topic
44
Helpspot Videos
45
Online Help
46
Gateway Web Site
47
Using Esupport
48
4 Using Drives and Multimedia
49
Using the Diskette Drive
50
Using the CD or DVD Drive
52
Identifying Drive Types
52
Inserting a CD or DVD
53
Using a Recordable Drive
55
Creating Data Cds and Dvds
55
Creating Video Dvds
60
Creating Music Cds
61
Copying Cds and Dvds
66
5 Maintaining Your Computer
71
Caring for Your Computer
72
Creating an Emergency Startup Diskette
74
Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
76
Managing Hard Drive Space
79
Checking Hard Drive Space
79
Using Disk Cleanup
80
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
81
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
83
Backing up Files
85
Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
85
Cleaning Your Computer
87
Cleaning the Exterior
87
Cleaning the Keyboard
88
Cleaning the Computer Screen
88
Cleaning the Mouse
89
Power Management
91
Using Power Saving Modes
92
Changing Power Settings
92
Changing the Power Scheme
93
Changing Advanced Power Settings
94
Activating and Using Hibernate Mode
96
Setting up an Uninterruptible Power Supply
97
6 Restoring Software
99
Using the Restoration Cds
100
Reinstalling Device Drivers
101
Updating Device Drivers
103
Reinstalling Programs
104
Reinstalling Windows
106
7 Adding or Replacing Components
109
Selecting a Place to Work
110
Gathering the Tools You Need
110
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
111
Identifying Your Computer Case Style
112
Gateway MID Tower Case
113
Opening the Case
113
Closing the Case
116
Adding or Replacing a CD, DVD, or Diskette Drive
117
Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive
121
Adding or Replacing Add-In Cards
124
Replacing the Power Supply
127
Replacing the System Board
132
Gateway Micro Tower Case
136
Opening the Case
136
Closing the Case
140
Replacing a CD, DVD, or Diskette Drive
143
Replacing the Hard Drive
149
Adding or Replacing Add-In Cards
153
Replacing the Power Supply
157
Replacing the System Board
160
Gateway 4-Bay Small Form Factor Case
164
Opening the Case
164
Closing the Case
167
Replacing a CD, DVD, or Diskette Drive
170
Adding or Replacing a 3.5-Inch Drive in the Expansion Bay
173
Replacing a Hard Drive
178
Adding or Replacing Add-In Cards
183
Replacing the Power Supply
185
Replacing the System Board
188
Adding or Replacing Memory
191
Replacing the System Battery
194
8 Using the BIOS Setup Utility
197
Opening the BIOS Setup Utility
198
Updating the BIOS
200
Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper
201
9 Troubleshooting
203
Safety Guidelines
204
First Steps
205
Software Support Tools
206
Troubleshooting
207
Add-In Cards
207
CD, DVD, or Recordable Drives
207
Cleaning Cds and Dvds
209
Computer
209
Diskette Drive
210
File Management
212
Hard Drive
212
Internet
214
Keyboard
215
Memory
216
Modem
216
Monitor
222
Mouse
223
Power
224
Printer
224
Sound
227
Telephone Support
228
Before Calling Gateway Technical Support
228
Telephone Support
229
Tutoring and Training
230
Self-Help
230
Tutoring
230
Training
231
A Reference Data
233
Features
234
System Board Layout
235
BIOS Configuration Jumper Settings
238
Specifications
239
B Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
241
Important Safety Information
241
Regulatory Compliance Statements
244
United States of America
244
Laser Safety Statement
247
Macrovision Statement
249
Index
251
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Model
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Category
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Language
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