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ergonomics 16 Error-checking 63 Ethernet jack 13

Ethernet network connecting 19 jack 19

expansion card adding 47 replacing 47

external audio jack 13, 14

F

faxes troubleshooting 83

files

backing up 65 deleting 62 opening 27 searching for 68 transferring 68 troubleshooting 77 types 68

finding

files and folders 68 Firewire port 12, 13, 31

folders opening 27

fragmentation 64 function keys 23, 25

G

Gateway contact information 3

H

hard drive
adding 45
backing up files	65
checking for errors		63
checking for free space			61
defragmenting	64
deleting files and folders			62
replacing 45
scanning for errors		63
troubleshooting	78

headphone jack 10, 13 Hibernate mode 7

I

i.Link port 12, 13

IEEE 1394 port 12, 13, 31

indicators

Caps Lock 24, 25

Num Lock 24, 25 numeric keypad 24, 25 power 7

Scroll Lock 24, 25

installing battery 50 devices 31 digital camera 31

digital video camera 31 memory 38 peripheral devices 31 printer 31

scanner 31 side panel 35 system battery 50

Internet buttons 23 troubleshooting 79, 83

J

jacks

See connections

K

keyboard buttons 23 cleaning 58 features 23 PS/2 port 12 troubleshooting 80 USB port 10, 12

keys and buttons application 24, 25 arrow 24, 25 audio playback 23, 25 directional 24, 25 editing 23, 25

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Contents

Gateway Profile Page Contents 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 Page CHAPTER1 About This Reference •About this guide •Accessing the online User Guide •Gateway contact information About this guide Accessing the online User Guide Gateway contact information Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Page CHAPTER2 •Front •Back Front Page Back Right side Page Side port panel Page 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 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 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 •Replacing the processor fan Preventing static electricity discharge Opening the case Removing the back panel Replacing the back panel Replacing the processor fan Installing memory Page Replacing the power supply Replacing the diskette drive Replacing an optical disc drive Page Replacing the memory card reader Replacing the hard drive Page Adding or replacing an expansion card Installing a half-heightexpansion card Installing a full-heightexpansion card Page Replacing the BIOS battery Replacing the system board Page Page 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 Scheduling maintenance tasks Moving from your old computer Moving with Windows Easy Transfer Moving files and settings manually Findingyourdocuments Findingother 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 DVD drives Ethernet File management Hard drive Internet Keyboard 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 Preparingforsoftware and device driver recovery Page Recoveringpre-installedsoftwareand driversusing GatewayRecoveryCenter Page Recoveringpre-installedsoftwareand driversusing recovery discs Using Microsoft System Restore Page Manuallycreatinga restorepoint Recovering your system to its factory condition Recovering your system using the Windows DVD Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care Page Telephone numbers Self-help Tutoring Training 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 per FCC Part FCC declaration of conformity California Proposition 65 Warning Canada IndustryCanada (IC) Unintentional emitterper ICES-003 Laser safety statement External television antenna grounding Lightningprotection Powerlines Environmental information Notices All RightsReserved Trademarkacknowledgments Macrovision statement Page Index