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buttons 19, 20 cleaning 63 features 19, 20 PS/2 port 8 troubleshooting 87 USB port 7, 9

keys and buttons application 20, 21 arrow 20, 21 audio playback 19, 21 directional 20, 21 editing 19, 21 function 19, 21 Internet 19, 21 mouse 22 navigation 20, 21 numeric 20, 21 sleep 21 Windows 20, 21

L

labels

Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3, 113 serial number 3, 113

LCD panel cleaning 63 troubleshooting 82

lights

See indicators line in jack 9, 10 line out jack 9

M

maintenance backing up files 70 BigFix 65

checking for drive errors 68 checking hard drive space

cleaning case 62 cleaning CD 64 cleaning computer display

cleaning computer screen

cleaning DVD 64 cleaning keyboard 63 cleaning monitor 63 cleaning mouse 63 cleaning optical disc 64 defragmenting 69 deleting files 67 extending computer life 61 suggested schedule 60 using Task Scheduler 72

media card reader 7

media reader

See memory card reader

memory adding 43 installing 43 replacing 43 troubleshooting 91

memory card reader 7 inserting card 29 locating 6 memory card types

supported 29

removing card 29 replacing 47 using 28

Memory Stick 29 microphone jack 7, 9

Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3

model number 3, 113

modem cable 15 connecting 16 dial-up 16 DSL 15

jack 16

modem jack	10
monitor
cleaning	63
troubleshooting		82
mouse
buttons	22
changing settings		23

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Contents

GATEWAY COMPUTER Page Chapter 1: About This Reference Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Appendix A: Legal Notices Index CHAPTER1 About This Reference •About this guide •Accessing the online User Guide •Gateway contact information About this guide Formore information Accessing the online User Guide Gateway contact information Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Page CHAPTER2 •Front •Back Front Page Back Page Page CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started •Working safely and comfortably •Preparing power connections •Connecting to a broadband modem or network Working safely and comfortably Reducing eye strain Setting up your computer desk and chair Sitting at your computer Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Checking the voltage selection Connecting a dial-upmodem Starting your computer Waking up your computer Turning off your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer Using the keyboard Premium multimedia keyboard features Elite multimedia keyboard features Page Using the mouse Page Using optical drives Features Loading an optical disc Identifying optical drive types Playing discs Playing a CD Playing a DVD Playing a Blu-rayDisc Playing an HD-DVD Creating discs Recordingto optical discs Using the memory card reader Memory card types Using a memory card Using the diskette drive Adjusting the volume Page Configuring the audio jacks Installing a printer, scanner, or other device Page CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer •Preventing static electricity discharge •Opening the case •Closing the case Preventing static electricity discharge Opening the case Removing the side panel Removing the front bezel Closing the case Replacing the front bezel Replacing the side panel Replacing the color panel Page Page Installing memory Page Adding or replacing an optical disc drive Page Replacing the memory card reader Page Adding or replacing a hard drive Page Replacing the heat sink and processor Page Adding or replacing an expansion card Page Replacing the system battery Page Replacing the system board Page CHAPTER5 Maintaining Your Computer •Setting up a maintenance schedule •Caring for your computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Caring for your computer Cleaning your computer Cleaning the exterior Cleaning the keyboard Cleaning the monitor Cleaning the mouse Cleaning optical discs Updating Windows Using BigFix Managing hard drive space Checking hard drive space Deleting unnecessary files Checking the hard drive for errors Defragmenting the hard drive Backing up files Page Scheduling maintenance tasks Moving from your old computer Transferring files and settings automatically Transferring files and settings manually Finding your documents Finding other files Page Troubleshooting •Safety guidelines •First steps •Troubleshooting •Recovering your system Safety guidelines First steps Troubleshooting Add-incards Audio CD or DVD drives Page Diskette drive Display DVD drives Ethernet Expansion cards File management Floppy drive Hard drive Internet Page Keyboard Media Center Page Page Page Memory Memory card reader Modem (cable or DSL) Modem (dial-up) Page Page Monitor Mouse Networks Passwords Power Printer Sound Recovering your system Recovering pre-installedsoftware and drivers Page Page Recovering pre-installedsoftware and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center Recovering pre-installedsoftware and drivers using recovery discs Page Using Microsoft System Restore Page Manually creating a restore point Recovering your system to its factory condition Recovering your system using the Windows DVD Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care Self-help Calling Customer Care Page Legal Notices •Important safety information •Regulatory compliance statements •Environmental information •Notices Important safety information Setting up your system Careduring use Replacement parts and accessories United States of America Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Unintentional emitter perFCC Part FCC declaration of conformity California Proposition 65 Warning Canada Industry Canada (IC) Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 Laser safety statement External television antenna grounding Lightning protection Powerlines Environmental information Notices All Rights Reserved Trademarkacknowledgments Macrovision statement Page Index