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Gateway E-4620 Reference Manual

Gateway E-4620 Reference Manual (150 pages)

E Series

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop | Size: 7.04 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: About this Reference

7
Chapter 2: Checking out Your Computer

11
- Front
  12
- Back
  14
Chapter 3: Setting up and Getting Started

17
- Working Safely and Comfortably
  18
- Preparing Power Connections
  20
  - Protecting from Power Source Problems
    20
- Connecting to a Broadband Modem or Network
  21
- Connecting a Dial-Up Modem
  22
- Starting Your Computer
  22
  - Waking up Your Computer
    23
- Turning off Your Computer
  23
- Restarting (Rebooting) Your Computer
  25
- Using the Keyboard
  26
- Using the Mouse
  30
- Using Optical Drives
  32
  - Features
    32
  - Loading an Optical Disc
    32
  - Identifying Optical Drive Types
    33
  - Playing Discs
    34
  - Creating Discs
    36
- Using the Memory Card Reader
  36
  - Memory Card Types
    36
  - Using a Memory Card
    37
- Using the Diskette Drive
  38
- Adjusting the Volume
  39
- Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Device
  40
Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer

43
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer

75
- Setting up a Maintenance Schedule
  76
- Caring for Your Computer
  77
- Cleaning Your Computer
  78
  - Cleaning the Exterior
    78
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    79
  - Cleaning the Monitor
    79
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    79
  - Cleaning Optical Discs
    80
- Updating Windows
  80
- Using Bigfix
  81
- Managing Hard Drive Space
  82
  - Checking Hard Drive Space
    82
  - Deleting Unnecessary Files
    83
  - Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
    84
  - Defragmenting the Hard Drive
    85
  - Backing up Files
    87
- Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
  88
- Moving from Your Old Computer
  89
  - Transferring Files and Settings Automatically
    89
  - Transferring Files and Settings Manually
    90
CHAPTER6 Troubleshooting

93
- Safety Guidelines
  94
- First Steps
  94
- Troubleshooting
  95
  - Add-In Cards
    95
  - Audio
    95
  - CD or DVD Drives
    95
  - Diskette Drive
    97
  - Display
    98
  - DVD Drives
    98
  - Ethernet
    99
  - Expansion Cards
    100
  - File Management
    100
  - Floppy Drive
    100
  - Hard Drive
    101
  - Internet
    102
  - Keyboard
    103
  - Memory
    104
  - Memory Card Reader
    104
  - Modem (Cable or DSL)
    105
  - Modem (Dial-Up)
    105
  - Monitor
    108
  - Mouse
    109
  - Networks
    109
  - Passwords
    109
  - Power
    110
  - Printer
    110
  - Sound
    112
- Recovering Your System
  113
- Telephone Support
  125
  - Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
    125
  - Telephone Numbers
    126
  - Self-Help
    126
  - Tutoring
    127
  - Training
    127
Appendix A: Legal Notices

129
- Important Safety Information
  130
- Setting up Your System
  130
- Care During Use
  130
- Replacement Parts and Accessories
  131
- Regulatory Compliance
  131
- United States of America
  131
- Fcc Declaration of Conformity
  132
- Laser Safety Statement
  133
- External Television Antenna Grounding
  134
- Lightning Protection
  134
- Environmental Information
  136
- Macrovision Statement
  137
Index

139

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