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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: About this Reference
7
About this Guide
8
Accessing Your Online User Guide
8
Gateway Contact Information
9
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
9
Chapter 2: Checking out Your Computer
11
Front
12
Digital Media Manager
14
Media Control Panel
14
Multimedia Panel
14
Back
15
Chapter 3: Setting up and Getting Started
19
Working Safely and Comfortably
20
Reducing Eye Strain
21
Setting up Your Computer Desk and Chair
21
Sitting at Your Computer
22
Avoiding Discomfort and Injury from Repetitive Strain
22
Preparing Power Connections
22
Protecting from Power Source Problems
22
Connecting to a Broadband Modem or Network
23
Connecting a Dial-Up Modem
23
Starting Your Computer
24
Waking up Your Computer
25
Turning off Your Computer
25
Restarting (Rebooting) Your Computer
26
Opening the Hideaway Port Panels
27
Using the Keyboard
27
Using the Mouse
29
Using Optical Drives
31
Features
31
Loading an Optical Disc
31
Identifying Optical Drive Types
32
Playing Discs
33
Creating Discs
34
Using the Digital Media Manager
35
Memory Card Types
35
Using a Memory Card
35
Using the Copy Button
36
Adjusting the Volume
37
Configuring the Audio Jacks
39
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Device
40
Chapter 4: Advanced Hardware Setup
41
Setting up Multiple Monitors
42
Using a Removable Hard Drive
42
Setting up RAID
42
About RAID
42
RAID 0 for Performance
42
RAID 1 for Security
44
RAID 5 and 10 for both Performance and Security
44
Preparing Your Computer for RAID
46
Configuring RAID
46
Getting Help
47
Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer
49
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
50
Opening the Case
51
Removing the Left Side Panel
51
Removing the Right Side Panel
52
Removing the Front Bezel
53
Closing the Case
54
Replacing the Front Bezel
54
Replacing the Side Panels
54
Adding or Replacing Memory
54
Adding or Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
56
Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive
58
Adding or Replacing an Internal Hard Drive
58
Adding a Removable Hard Drive
61
Replacing the Power Supply
64
Adding or Replacing an Expansion Card
66
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Computer
69
Setting up a Maintenance Schedule
70
Caring for Your Computer
71
Cleaning Your Computer
72
Cleaning the Exterior
72
Cleaning the Keyboard
73
Cleaning the Monitor
73
Cleaning the Mouse
73
Cleaning Optical Discs
74
Updating Windows
74
Using Bigfix
75
Managing Hard Drive Space
76
Checking Hard Drive Space
76
Deleting Unnecessary Files
77
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
78
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
79
Backing up Files
80
Backing up Files
82
Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
83
Moving from Your Old Computer
84
Transferring Files and Settings Automatically
84
Transferring Files and Settings Manually
85
Finding Other Files
86
CHAPTER7 Troubleshooting
87
Safety Guidelines
88
Try These Steps First
88
Error Messages
89
Internet and Networking
90
Internet
90
Modem (Cable or DSL)
91
Modem (Dial-Up)
92
Networking
94
Power
95
Display
95
Printing
96
Optical Discs
97
Memory Card Reader
98
Mouse
98
Keyboard
99
Files
99
Memory
102
Audio
102
Passwords
103
Expansion Cards
103
Media Center
104
Checking for Device Problems
106
Recovering Your System
107
Creating Recovery Discs
108
Recovering Pre-Installed Software and Drivers
110
Returning to a Previous System Condition
111
Returning Your System to Its Factory Condition
112
Technical Support
115
Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
115
Calling Customer Care
115
Appendix A: Legal Notices
117
Replacement Parts and Accessories
119
Regulatory Compliance
119
United States of America
119
Fcc Declaration of Conformity
120
Laser Safety Statement
121
External Television Antenna Grounding
122
Lightning Protection
122
Environmental Information
124
Macrovision Statement
125
Index
127
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