Gateway E-2500D 108

source problems 20 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 73 turning off computer 23 turning on computer 22

power button 9 printer

default 74 inkjet 15 installing 29 laser 15 parallel port 12 troubleshooting 74 USB port 9, 12

programs

closing unresponsive 24 PS/2 port

keyboard 12 mouse 12

R

RAM

See memory rebooting computer 24 recordable drive 8, 15

locating 8 troubleshooting 61

recording CDs 36 DVDs 36

resetting computer 24 restarting computer 24 restoring system 47 Resume mode 9 router

configuring 86 name 87

S

safety

avoiding repetitive strain 20 caring for computer 38 general precautions 92 guidelines for troubleshooting 60 posture 19

reducing eye strain 18

setting up computer 19 static electricity 49

scanner installing 29

screen cleaning 44 troubleshooting 71

Scroll Lock indicator 25 searching in Help and Support 4 serial number 14

serial port 12 service plan 5 setting up

safety precautions 92 shutting down computer 23, 24 side panel

removing 50 replacing 50

sound adjusting 26 controls 26 muting 26

speaker jack 11 speakers

configuring 27 specifications 14 Standby mode 9 starting computer 9, 22 static electricity 49 subnet mask

entering 82 surge protector 20 system battery

replacing 57 system restore 47

T

tape backup drive 15 TCP/IP protocol

configuring 82 Technical Support 5 technical support

eSupport 14 testing network 88 troubleshooting

add-in cards 61

www.gateway.com

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Contents

Page Contents Getting Help Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Getting Started Maintaining Your Computer Troubleshooting Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Index Page Getting Help Thank you for purchasing our computer Help and Support To start Help and Support: Searching for a topic Using Your Computer guide To access the Using Your Computer guide: Online help Gateway contact information Identifying your computer Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Front Page Back Page Page Locating your serial number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Finding your specifications Accessories USB flash drive Uninterruptible power supplies Getting Started Working safely Reducing eye strain Setting up your computer desk and chair Setting up your computer and computer accessories Sitting at your computer Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain Protecting from power source problems Checking the voltage selection To set the voltage selection switch: Starting your computer To start your computer: Waking up your computer Turning off your computer To turn off your computer: Restarting (rebooting) your computer To close unresponsive programs and restart your computer: Using the keyboard Standard keyboard Adjusting the volume To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: Configuring the audio jacks To configure the universal audio jacks: Connecting the modem To connect the modem: Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network To connect to an Ethernet network: Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Page Using Drives and Ports Using the diskette drive To use a diskette: Using the Zip drive To use a Zip disk: Using the CD or DVD drive Identifying drive types Inserting a CD or DVD To insert a CD or DVD: Playing a CD Playing a DVD Creating CDs and DVDs Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer Updating Windows To run Windows Update: Protecting your computer from viruses To scan for viruses: To remove a virus: To update Norton Internet Security: Page Cleaning your computer Cleaning the exterior Cleaning the keyboard Cleaning the monitor Cleaning the mouse To clean your optical mouse: To clean your trackball mouse: Cleaning CDs or DVDs Restoring your system Microsoft System Restore To run Microsoft System Restore: Reinstalling programs and drivers To reinstall your program or driver: Restoring your computer to the original configuration To restore your computer to the original configuration: Preventing static electricity discharge Opening the case Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: Page Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel: Replacing the front bezel To replace the front bezel: Closing the case Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: Installing memory To install or replace DIMM memory: Page Replacing the system battery To replace the battery: Page Troubleshooting Safety guidelines First steps Troubleshooting Add-incards Audio CD or DVD drives Audio CD does not produce sound A DVD movie will not play Computer Diskette drive DVD drives File management To restore deleted files: Hard drive Internet Keyboard Memory Modem (dial-up) To check the dialing properties: Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K To run modem diagnostics: To turn down the modem volume: Monitor Mouse Networks Passwords Power Printer To set a default printer: To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: Sound Page Networking Your Computer Introduction to Networking Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Using a router Example router-basedEthernet network Determining if an Ethernet is already installed on your computers To determine if Ethernet is already installed on your computer: Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers Making sure your broadband connection works Naming the computers and the workgroup To identify this computer on the network: Configuring the TCP/IP protocol Terms you should know Using a DHCP server To use a DHCP server Page Setting up an Ethernet network Setting up a network using a router To set up a network using a router: Configuring your router To configure the Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL router: Page Testing your network Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network Page Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Important safety information Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Canada Laser safety statement Environmental information Notices Page Index