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Gateway E-Series Reference Manual

Gateway E-Series Reference Manual (134 pages)

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop | Size: 5.31 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
  21
  - Protecting from Power Source Problems
    21
- Connecting to a Broadband Modem or Network
  22
- Connecting a Dial-Up Modem
  23
- Starting Your Computer
  23
  - Waking up Your Computer
    24
- Turning off Your Computer
  24
- 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
  39
Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer

41
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer

69
- Setting up a Maintenance Schedule
  70
- Caring for Your Computer
  71
- Cleaning Your Computer
  72
  - Cleaning the Exterior
    72
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    73
  - Cleaning the Monitor
    73
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    73
  - Cleaning Optical Discs
    74
- Updating Windows
  74
- Using Bigfix
  75
- Managing Hard Drive Space
  76
  - Checking Hard Drive Space
    76
  - Deleting Unnecessary Files
    76
  - Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
    77
  - Defragmenting the Hard Drive
    78
  - Backing up Files
    80
- Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
  80
- Moving from Your Old Computer
  81
CHAPTER6 Troubleshooting

85
- Safety Guidelines
  86
- First Steps
  86
- Troubleshooting
  87
  - Add-In Cards
    87
  - Audio
    87
  - CD or DVD Drives
    87
  - Diskette Drive
    89
  - Display
    90
  - DVD Drives
    90
  - Ethernet
    91
  - Expansion Cards
    92
  - File Management
    92
  - Floppy Drive
    92
  - Hard Drive
    93
  - Internet
    94
  - Keyboard
    95
  - Memory
    96
  - Memory Card Reader
    96
  - Modem (Cable or DSL)
    96
  - Modem (Dial-Up)
    97
  - Monitor
    100
  - Mouse
    100
  - Networks
    101
  - Passwords
    101
  - Power
    101
  - Printer
    102
  - Sound
    103
- Recovering Your System
  104
- Telephone Support
  112
  - Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
    112
  - Telephone Numbers
    113
  - Self-Help
    113
Appendix A: Legal Notices

115
- Important Safety Information
  116
- Setting up Your System
  116
- Care During Use
  116
- Replacement Parts and Accessories
  117
- Regulatory Compliance
  117
- United States of America
  117
- Fcc Declaration of Conformity
  118
- Laser Safety Statement
  119
- External Television Antenna Grounding
  120
- Lightning Protection
  120
- Environmental Information
  122
- Macrovision Statement
  123
Index

125

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