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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: About this Reference
7
About this Guide
8
Accessing the Online User Guide
8
Gateway Contact Information
9
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
Premium Multimedia Keyboard Features
25
Elite Multimedia Keyboard Features
26
Using the Mouse
28
Adjusting the Volume
30
Configuring the Audio Jacks
32
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Device
32
Chapter 4: Advanced Hardware Setup
35
Setting up Your Crossfire Video Cards
36
Setting up RAID
39
About RAID
39
RAID for Performance
39
RAID for Security
40
RAID for Both: Performance and Security
41
Preparing Your Computer for RAID
42
Configuring RAID
42
Deleting a Raid Volume
44
Adding or Replacing a RAID Drive
45
Getting Help
46
Overclocking the Processor
46
Setting up Multiple Monitors
47
Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer
49
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
50
Opening the Case
51
Removing the Side Panel
51
Removing the Front Bezel
53
Closing the Case
54
Replacing the Front Bezel
54
Replacing the Side Panel
54
Adding or Replacing Memory
55
Replacing the System Battery
57
Adding or Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
59
Replacing the Memory Card Reader
60
Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive
62
Replacing the Front Fan
65
Replacing the Rear Fan
67
Replacing the Power Supply
69
Replacing the Heat Sink and Processor
70
Replacing the I/O Board
72
Adding or Replacing an Expansion Card
74
Replacing the System Board
76
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Computer
83
Setting up a Maintenance Schedule
84
Caring for Your Computer
84
Cleaning Your Computer
85
Cleaning the Exterior
86
Cleaning the Keyboard
86
Cleaning the Monitor
87
Cleaning the Mouse
87
Cleaning Optical Discs
87
Updating Windows
88
Using Bigfix
88
Managing Hard Drive Space
88
Checking Hard Drive Space
89
Deleting Unnecessary Files
90
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
90
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
92
Backing up Files
93
Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
94
Moving from Your Old Computer
95
Moving with Windows Easy Transfer
95
Moving Files and Settings Manually
96
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
99
Safety Guidelines
100
First Steps
100
Troubleshooting
101
Add-In Cards
101
Audio
101
CD or DVD Drives
101
DVD Drives
103
Ethernet
103
File Management
104
Hard Drive
105
Internet
106
Keyboard
107
Media Center
108
Memory
111
Memory Card Reader
111
Modem (Cable or DSL)
112
Modem (Dial-Up)
112
Monitor
115
Mouse
117
Networks
117
Passwords
117
Power
118
Printer
118
Sound
119
Recovering Your System
120
Recovering Pre-Installed Software and Drivers
121
Using Microsoft System Restore
127
Recovering Your System to Its Factory Condition
130
Recovering Your System Using the Windows DVD
131
Telephone Support
131
Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
131
Telephone Numbers
132
Self-Help
133
Tutoring
134
Training
134
Chapter 8: Legal Notices
135
Important Safety Information
136
Setting up Your System
136
Care During Use
137
Replacement Parts and Accessories
137
Regulatory Compliance
137
United States of America
137
Fcc Declaration of Conformity
138
Laser Safety Statement
140
External Television Antenna Grounding
140
Lightning Protection
140
Environmental Information
142
Macrovision Statement
143
Index
145
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Language
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