Gateway Personal Computer 117

classroom 98

Gateway Learning Libraries 98 Learn With Gateway 98

troubleshooting automated system 97 CD drive 81 cleaning CD 66 cleaning DVD 66 computer startup 82 diskette drive 83 display 84

DVD drive 81, 84 faxes 90

files 85

general guidelines 80 hard drive 85

Internet connection 86, 90 keyboard 87

LCD panel 84 memory 88 memory card reader 88 modem 88

mouse 92 network 92 passwords 93 power 93 printer 93

safety guidelines 80 screen 84

screen area 84 screen resolution 84 technical support 96 telephone support 96

Web site connection speed 87 turning off computer 11, 22, 23 turning on computer 11, 21 tutoring

fee-based 98

U

uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 16, 20 updating

device drivers 3 Windows 60

UPS 16, 20

USB port 13, 14, 38

V

VGA port 12, 13 video

playing 45 virus

protecting against 61

removing with Norton Internet Security

volume

adjusting 26, 29 adjusting modem 91 buttons 29 control button 10 controls 26, 29 muting 26, 29 troubleshooting 95

W

Web browser button 30

Web site Gateway 3

Windows

Product Key Code 15 Windows key 27, 28, 30 Windows Media Player 45 Windows Security Center

using 61 Windows Update 60 wired Ethernet

troubleshooting 92

wireless keyboard/mouse connect button 13 workgroup

naming 52 working safely 18

Z

Zip drive

port 13, 14

www.gateway.com

111

Contents

Page Page Contents Getting Help Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Getting Started Using Drives and Ports Networking Your Computer Maintaining Your Computer Upgrading Your Computer Troubleshooting Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Index Page Getting Help Thank you for purchasing our computer Gateway Web site Using Support Support Home Product Support Downloads Customer Service Upgrade Center Help and Support To start Help and Support: Searching for a topic BigFix To start BigFix: To learn more about using BigFix: Using Your Computer guide To access the Using Your Computer guide: Online help Gateway contact information Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Front Page Back Page Right side Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Finding your specifications Accessories Storage Devices 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 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 cord cover To install the optional cord cover: To remove the cord cover: Locking your computer To lock your computer: Adjusting the volume To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: Using the keyboard Standard keyboard Multifunction keyboard Special-functionbuttons Wireless keyboard Using the mouse click click and drag Connecting the modem To connect the modem: Connecting to a wired Ethernet network To connect to a wired Ethernet network: Computer display External controls OSD options To adjust the OSD settings: OSD menus Page USER Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Using Drives and Ports Using the diskette drive To use a diskette: Using the memory card reader Memory card types Inserting a memory card To use a memory card: To remove a memory card: 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 Adding and removing PC Cards Adding a PC Card To insert a PC Card: Removing a PC Card To remove a PC Card: Page Networking Your Computer Introduction to Networking Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Using a router Example router-basedEthernet network Equipment you need for a router-basedEthernet network Creating an Ethernet network 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 Configuring your router Testing your network Using your computer on your network Page 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: Cleaning your computer Cleaning the exterior Cleaning the keyboard Cleaning the computer display 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: Upgrading Your Computer Preventing static electricity discharge Opening the case To remove the back panel: Closing the case To replace the back panel: Replacing the hard drive To replace the hard drive: Page Page Page Installing memory To install or replace DIMM memory: Page Troubleshooting Safety guidelines First steps Troubleshooting Audio Battery CD or DVD drives Computer Diskette drive Display DVD drives File management To restore deleted files: Hard drive Internet Keyboard Memory Memory card reader Modem (dial-up) To check the dialing properties: Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K The modem is not recognized by your computer To run modem diagnostics: To turn down the modem volume: Mouse Networks Passwords Power Printer To set a default printer: To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: Sound Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care Telephone numbers Automated troubleshooting system Telephone numbers Self-help Tutoring Training Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Important safety information Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Canada Laser safety statement EPA ENERGY STAR Environmental information Notices Index