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Gateway e-4000 User Manual (260 pages)

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop | Size: 24.42 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 Checking out Your Gateway E-4000 Computer

7
- Features
  8
- Identifying Your Computer Case Style
  9
- Gateway MID Tower Front
  10
- Gateway MID Tower Back
  12
- Gateway Micro Tower Front
  16
- Gateway Micro Tower Back
  18
  - Desktop to Tower Conversion
    21
- Gateway 4-Bay Small Form Factor Front
  22
- Gateway 4-Bay Small Form Factor Back
  24
  - Desktop to Tower Conversion
    26
- Identifying Your Model
  27
- Finding Your Specifications
  29
- Accessories
  31
2 Setting up Your Computer

33
3 Getting Help

41
- Helpspot
  42
  - Searching for a Topic
    44
  - Helpspot Videos
    45
- Online Help
  46
- Gateway Web Site
  47
  - Using Esupport
    48
4 Using Drives and Multimedia

49
- Using the Diskette Drive
  50
- Using the CD or DVD Drive
  52
  - Identifying Drive Types
    52
  - Inserting a CD or DVD
    53
- Using a Recordable Drive
  55
  - Creating Data Cds and Dvds
    55
  - Creating Video Dvds
    60
  - Creating Music Cds
    61
  - Copying Cds and Dvds
    66
5 Maintaining Your Computer

71
- Caring for Your Computer
  72
- Creating an Emergency Startup Diskette
  74
- Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
  76
- Managing Hard Drive Space
  79
  - Checking Hard Drive Space
    79
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    80
  - Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
    81
  - Defragmenting the Hard Drive
    83
  - Backing up Files
    85
  - Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
    85
- Cleaning Your Computer
  87
  - Cleaning the Exterior
    87
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    88
  - Cleaning the Computer Screen
    88
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    89
- Power Management
  91
6 Restoring Software

99
- Using the Restoration Cds
  100
- Reinstalling Device Drivers
  101
- Updating Device Drivers
  103
- Reinstalling Programs
  104
- Reinstalling Windows
  106
7 Adding or Replacing Components

109
- Selecting a Place to Work
  110
- Gathering the Tools You Need
  110
  - Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
    111
- Identifying Your Computer Case Style
  112
- Gateway MID Tower Case
  113
  - Opening the Case
    113
  - Closing the Case
    116
  - Adding or Replacing a CD, DVD, or Diskette Drive
    117
  - Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive
    121
  - Adding or Replacing Add-In Cards
    124
  - Replacing the Power Supply
    127
  - Replacing the System Board
    132
- Gateway Micro Tower Case
  136
  - Opening the Case
    136
  - Closing the Case
    140
  - Replacing a CD, DVD, or Diskette Drive
    143
  - Replacing the Hard Drive
    149
  - Adding or Replacing Add-In Cards
    153
  - Replacing the Power Supply
    157
  - Replacing the System Board
    160
- Gateway 4-Bay Small Form Factor Case
  164
  - Opening the Case
    164
  - Closing the Case
    167
  - Replacing a CD, DVD, or Diskette Drive
    170
  - Adding or Replacing a 3.5-Inch Drive in the Expansion Bay
    173
  - Replacing a Hard Drive
    178
  - Adding or Replacing Add-In Cards
    183
  - Replacing the Power Supply
    185
  - Replacing the System Board
    188
- Adding or Replacing Memory
  191
- Replacing the System Battery
  194
8 Using the BIOS Setup Utility

197
- Opening the BIOS Setup Utility
  198
- Updating the BIOS
  200
- Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper
  201
9 Troubleshooting

203
- Safety Guidelines
  204
- First Steps
  205
- Software Support Tools
  206
- Troubleshooting
  207
  - Add-In Cards
    207
  - CD, DVD, or Recordable Drives
    207
  - Cleaning Cds and Dvds
    209
  - Computer
    209
  - Diskette Drive
    210
  - File Management
    212
  - Hard Drive
    212
  - Internet
    214
  - Keyboard
    215
  - Memory
    216
  - Modem
    216
  - Monitor
    222
  - Mouse
    223
  - Power
    224
  - Printer
    224
  - Sound
    227
- Telephone Support
  228
  - Before Calling Gateway Technical Support
    228
  - Telephone Support
    229
- Tutoring and Training
  230
  - Self-Help
    230
  - Tutoring
    230
  - Training
    231
A Reference Data

233
- Features
  234
  - System Board Layout
    235
  - BIOS Configuration Jumper Settings
    238
  - Specifications
    239
B Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

241
- Important Safety Information
  241
- Regulatory Compliance Statements
  244
- United States of America
  244
- Laser Safety Statement
  247
- Macrovision Statement
  249
Index

251

Gateway e-4000 User Manual (258 pages)

Gateway Mid Tower Gateway Micro Tower Gateway 4-bay Small Form Factor

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop | Size: 19.91 MB

Your Computer
1
Table of Contents
3
1 Checking out Your Gateway E-4000 Computer

7
- Identifying Your Computer Case Style
  8
- Gateway MID Tower Front
  10
- Gateway MID Tower Back
  12
- Gateway Micro Tower Front
  16
- Gateway Micro Tower Back
  18
  - Desktop to Tower Conversion
    21
- Gateway 4-Bay Small Form Factor Front
  22
- Gateway 4-Bay Small Form Factor Back
  24
  - Desktop to Tower Conversion
    26
- Identifying Your Model
  27
- Finding Your Specifications
  29
- Accessories
  31
2 Setting up Your Computer

33
3 Getting Help

41
- Helpspot
  42
  - Searching for a Topic
    44
  - Helpspot Videos
    45
- Online Help
  46
- Gateway Web Site
  47
  - Using Esupport
    48
4 Using Drives and Multimedia

49
- Using the Diskette Drive
  50
- Using the CD or DVD Drive
  52
  - Identifying Drive Types
    52
  - Inserting a CD or DVD
    54
- Using a Recordable Drive
  56
  - Creating Data Cds and Dvds
    56
- Creating Music Cds
  61
- Copying Cds
  66
5 Maintaining Your Computer

71
- Caring for Your Computer
  72
- Creating an Emergency Startup Diskette
  74
- Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
  76
- Managing Hard Drive Space
  79
  - Checking Hard Drive Space
    79
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    80
  - Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
    81
  - Defragmenting the Hard Drive
    83
  - Backing up Files
    85
  - Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
    85
- Cleaning Your Computer
  87
  - Cleaning the Exterior
    87
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    88
  - Cleaning the Computer Screen
    88
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    89
- Power Management
  91
6 Restoring Software

99
- Using the Restoration Cds
  100
- Reinstalling Device Drivers
  101
- Updating Device Drivers
  103
- Reinstalling Programs
  104
- Reinstalling Windows
  106
7 Adding or Replacing Components

109
- Selecting a Place to Work
  110
- Gathering the Tools You Need
  110
  - Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
    111
- Identifying Your Computer Case Style
  112
- Gateway MID Tower Case
  113
  - Opening the Case
    113
  - Closing the Case
    116
  - Adding or Replacing a Drive
    117
  - Adding or Replacing Add-In Cards
    124
  - Replacing the Power Supply
    127
  - Replacing the System Board
    132
- Gateway Micro Tower Case
  136
  - Opening the Case
    136
  - Closing the Case
    140
  - Replacing a Drive
    143
  - Adding or Replacing Add-In Cards
    152
  - Replacing the Power Supply
    156
  - Replacing the System Board
    159
- Gateway 4-Bay Small Form Factor Case
  163
  - Opening the Case
    163
  - Closing the Case
    166
  - Adding or Replacing a Drive
    169
  - Adding or Replacing Add-In Cards
    182
  - Replacing the Power Supply
    184
  - Replacing the System Board
    186
- Adding or Replacing Memory
  190
- Replacing the System Battery
  193
8 Using the BIOS Setup Utility

195
- Opening the BIOS Setup Utility
  196
- Updating the BIOS
  198
- Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper
  199
9 Troubleshooting

201
- Safety Guidelines
  202
- First Steps
  203
- Software Support Tools
  204
- Troubleshooting
  205
  - Add-In Cards
    205
  - CD, DVD, or Recordable Drives
    205
  - Cleaning Cds and Dvds
    207
  - Computer
    207
  - Diskette Drive
    208
  - File Management
    210
  - Hard Drive
    210
  - Internet
    212
  - Keyboard
    213
  - Memory
    214
  - Modem
    214
  - Monitor
    220
  - Mouse
    221
  - Power
    222
  - Printer
    222
  - Sound
    225
- Telephone Support
  226
  - Before Calling Gateway Technical Support
    226
  - Telephone Support
    227
- Tutoring and Training
  228
  - Self-Help
    228
  - Tutoring
    228
  - Training
    229
A Reference Data

231
- Features
  232
  - System Board Layout
    233
  - BIOS Configuration Jumper Settings
    238
  - Specifications
    239
B Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

241
- Important Safety Information
  241
- Regulatory Compliance Statements
  243
- United States of America
  243
- Laser Safety Statement
  246
- Macrovision Statement
  248
Index

249

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Gateway e-4000 User Manual (260 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Checking out Your Gateway E-4000 Computer

2 Setting up Your Computer

3 Getting Help

4 Using Drives and Multimedia

5 Maintaining Your Computer

6 Restoring Software

7 Adding or Replacing Components

8 Using the BIOS Setup Utility

9 Troubleshooting

A Reference Data

B Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

Index