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Chapter 3
17
Get
tin
g S
tart
ed
■
Using your com
puter safely
■
Protectin
g your computer fr
om power
sour
ce problems
■
T
urning your
computer on and o
ff
■
Adjusting the volume
■
Using the keyboard and the
mouse
■
Using the computer display
■
Installing periph
eral devices
22
24
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
1
User Guide
1
Table of Contents
3
1 Getting Help
7
Thank You for Purchasing Our Computer
8
Gateway Web Site
9
Using Esupport
10
Help and Support
11
Searching for a Topic
12
Bigfix
12
Online Help
13
Using Your Computer Guide
13
Gateway Contact Information
14
2 Checking out Your Gateway Computer
15
Front
16
Back
18
Right Side
20
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
21
Finding Your Specifications
21
Accessories
22
3 Getting Started
23
Working Safely
24
Reducing Eye Strain
24
Setting up Your Computer Desk and Chair
24
Setting up Your Computer and Computer Accessories
25
Sitting at Your Computer
25
Avoiding Discomfort and Injury from Repetitive Strain
25
Protecting from Power Source Problems
26
Starting Your Computer
26
Waking up Your Computer
27
Turning off Your Computer
28
Restarting (Rebooting) Your Computer
29
Using the Cord Cover
30
Locking Your Computer
31
Adjusting the Volume
32
Using the Keyboard
33
Standard Keyboard
33
Multifunction Keyboard
34
Wireless Keyboard
36
Using the Mouse
37
Connecting the Modem
39
Connecting to a Wired Ethernet Network
39
Computer Display
40
External Controls
40
OSD Options
41
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device
44
4 Using Drives and Ports
45
Using the Diskette Drive
46
Using the Memory Card Reader
47
Memory Card Types
47
Inserting a Memory Card
48
Using the CD or DVD Drive
49
Identifying Drive Types
49
Inserting a CD or DVD
50
Playing a CD
52
Playing a DVD
52
Creating Cds and Dvds
52
5 Maintaining Your Computer
53
Caring for Your Computer
54
Updating Windows
54
Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
55
Cleaning Your Computer
57
Cleaning the Exterior
57
Cleaning the Keyboard
58
Cleaning the Computer Display
58
Cleaning the Mouse
58
Cleaning Cds or Dvds
60
Restoring Your System
60
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
61
Opening the Case
62
Closing the Case
63
Replacing the Hard Drive
64
Installing Memory
68
Adding and Removing PC Cards
70
Adding a PC Card
70
Removing a PC Card
71
6 Troubleshooting
73
Safety Guidelines
74
First Steps
74
Troubleshooting
75
Audio
75
Battery
75
CD or DVD Drives
75
Computer
76
Diskette Drive
76
Display
77
DVD Drives
78
File Management
79
Hard Drive
79
Internet
80
Keyboard
81
Memory
82
Memory Card Reader
82
Modem (Dial-Up)
82
Mouse
85
Networks
86
Passwords
86
Power
86
Printer
87
Sound
88
Telephone Support
89
Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
89
Telephone Numbers
90
Self-Help
91
Tutoring
91
Training
91
7 Networking Your Computer
93
Introduction to Networking
94
Using a Network
94
Selecting a Network Connection
95
Creating an Ethernet Network
102
Installing Ethernet Cards and Drivers
102
Making Sure Your Broadband Connection Works
103
Naming the Computers and the Workgroup
103
Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol
104
Setting up a Wireless Ethernet Network
107
Setting up a Wired Ethernet Network
114
Configuring Your Router
116
Testing Your Network
117
Sharing Your Resources
118
Sharing an Internet Connection
118
Sharing Drives and Printers
121
Using the Network
123
Connecting to Hotspots
126
Troubleshooting Your Ethernet Network
127
Wired Ethernet Network
127
Wireless Ethernet Network
128
Important Safety Information
132
Regulatory Compliance Statements
133
United States of America
133
Laser Safety Statement
135
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Language
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