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Gateway FX8020 Reference Manual (166 pages)
Gateway Desktop Computer Reference Guide
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 7.82 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: About this Reference
7
About this Guide
8
Accessing the Online User Guide
8
Gateway Contact Information
9
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
9
Chapter 2: Checking out Your Computer
11
Front
12
Back
14
Chapter 3: Setting up and Getting Started
17
Working Safely and Comfortably
18
Reducing Eye Strain
19
Setting up Your Computer Desk and Chair
19
Sitting at Your Computer
20
Avoiding Discomfort and Injury from Repetitive Strain
20
Preparing Power Connections
20
Protecting from Power Source Problems
20
Checking the Voltage Selection
21
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
24
Using the Keyboard
25
Premium Multimedia Keyboard Features
25
Elite Multimedia Keyboard Features
26
Using the Mouse
28
Using Optical Drives
30
Features
30
Loading an Optical Disc
30
Identifying Optical Drive Types
31
Playing Discs
32
Creating Discs
34
Using the Memory Card Reader
34
Memory Card Types
35
Using a Memory Card
35
Adjusting the Volume
36
Configuring the Audio Jacks
38
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Device
39
Chapter 4: Advanced Hardware Setup
41
Setting up Your Crossfire Video Cards
42
Setting up RAID
45
About RAID
45
RAID 0 for Performance
45
RAID 1 for Security
46
RAID 5 and 10 for Both: Performance and Security
47
Preparing Your Computer for RAID
49
Configuring RAID
49
Adding or Replacing a RAID Drive
52
Getting Help
52
Overclocking the Processor
53
Setting up Multiple Monitors
54
Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer
55
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
56
Opening the Case
57
Removing the Side Panel
57
Removing the Front Bezel
59
Closing the Case
60
Replacing the Front Bezel
60
Replacing the Side Panel
60
Adding or Replacing Memory
61
Replacing the System Battery
63
Adding or Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
65
Replacing the Memory Card Reader
66
Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive
68
Replacing the Front Fan
71
Replacing the Rear Fan
73
Replacing the Power Supply
75
Replacing the Heat Sink and Processor
76
Replacing the I/O Board
78
Adding or Replacing an Expansion Card
80
Replacing the System Board
82
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Computer
89
Setting up a Maintenance Schedule
90
Caring for Your Computer
91
Cleaning Your Computer
92
Cleaning the Exterior
92
Cleaning the Keyboard
93
Cleaning the Monitor
93
Cleaning the Mouse
93
Cleaning Optical Discs
94
Updating Windows
94
Using Bigfix
95
Managing Hard Drive Space
96
Checking Hard Drive Space
96
Deleting Unnecessary Files
97
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
98
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
99
Backing up Files
100
Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
102
Moving from Your Old Computer
103
Transferring Files and Settings with Windows Easy Transfer
103
Transferring Files and Settings Manually
104
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
107
Safety Guidelines
108
First Steps
108
Troubleshooting
109
Add-In Cards
109
Audio
109
CD or DVD Drives
109
Display
111
DVD Drives
111
Ethernet
112
Expansion Cards
113
File Management
113
Hard Drive
114
Internet
115
Keyboard
116
Media Center
117
Memory
120
Memory Card Reader
120
Modem (Cable or DSL)
121
Modem (Dial-Up)
121
Monitor
124
Mouse
125
Networks
125
Passwords
125
Power
126
Printer
126
Sound
128
Restoring Your Computer
128
Recovering Your System
128
Recovering Pre-Installed Software and Drivers
129
Using Microsoft System Restore
135
Recovering Your System to Its Factory Condition
138
Recovering Your System Using the Windows DVD
139
Telephone Support
140
Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
140
Telephone Numbers
141
Self-Help
142
Tutoring
142
Training
143
Appendix A: Legal Notices
145
Important Safety Information
146
Setting up Your System
146
Care During Use
146
Replacement Parts and Accessories
147
Regulatory Compliance
147
United States of America
147
Fcc Declaration of Conformity
148
Laser Safety Statement
149
External Television Antenna Grounding
150
Lightning Protection
150
Environmental Information
152
Macrovision Statement
153
Index
155
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Gateway FX8020 Reference Manual (154 pages)
Gateway FX6800: Reference Guide
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 7.16 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: About this Reference
7
About this Guide
8
Accessing the Online User Guide
8
Gateway Contact Information
9
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
9
Chapter 2: Checking out Your Computer
11
Front
12
Back
14
Chapter 3: Setting up and Getting Started
17
Working Safely and Comfortably
18
Reducing Eye Strain
19
Setting up Your Computer Desk and Chair
19
Sitting at Your Computer
20
Avoiding Discomfort and Injury from Repetitive Strain
20
Preparing Power Connections
20
Protecting from Power Source Problems
20
Checking the Voltage Selection
21
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
24
Using the Keyboard
25
Premium Multimedia Keyboard Features
25
Elite Multimedia Keyboard Features
26
Using the Mouse
28
Adjusting the Volume
30
Configuring the Audio Jacks
32
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Device
32
Chapter 4: Advanced Hardware Setup
35
Setting up Your Crossfire Video Cards
36
Setting up RAID
39
About RAID
39
RAID for Performance
39
RAID for Security
40
RAID for Both: Performance and Security
41
Preparing Your Computer for RAID
42
Configuring RAID
42
Deleting a Raid Volume
44
Adding or Replacing a RAID Drive
45
Getting Help
46
Overclocking the Processor
46
Setting up Multiple Monitors
47
Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer
49
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
50
Opening the Case
51
Removing the Side Panel
51
Removing the Front Bezel
53
Closing the Case
54
Replacing the Front Bezel
54
Replacing the Side Panel
54
Adding or Replacing Memory
55
Replacing the System Battery
57
Adding or Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
59
Replacing the Memory Card Reader
60
Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive
62
Replacing the Front Fan
65
Replacing the Rear Fan
67
Replacing the Power Supply
69
Replacing the Heat Sink and Processor
70
Replacing the I/O Board
72
Adding or Replacing an Expansion Card
74
Replacing the System Board
76
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Computer
83
Setting up a Maintenance Schedule
84
Caring for Your Computer
84
Cleaning Your Computer
85
Cleaning the Exterior
86
Cleaning the Keyboard
86
Cleaning the Monitor
87
Cleaning the Mouse
87
Cleaning Optical Discs
87
Updating Windows
88
Using Bigfix
88
Managing Hard Drive Space
88
Checking Hard Drive Space
89
Deleting Unnecessary Files
90
Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
90
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
92
Backing up Files
93
Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
94
Moving from Your Old Computer
95
Moving with Windows Easy Transfer
95
Moving Files and Settings Manually
96
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
99
Safety Guidelines
100
First Steps
100
Troubleshooting
101
Add-In Cards
101
Audio
101
CD or DVD Drives
101
DVD Drives
103
Ethernet
103
File Management
104
Hard Drive
105
Internet
106
Keyboard
107
Media Center
108
Memory
111
Memory Card Reader
111
Modem (Cable or DSL)
112
Modem (Dial-Up)
112
Monitor
115
Mouse
117
Networks
117
Passwords
117
Power
118
Printer
118
Sound
119
Recovering Your System
120
Recovering Pre-Installed Software and Drivers
121
Using Microsoft System Restore
127
Recovering Your System to Its Factory Condition
130
Recovering Your System Using the Windows DVD
131
Telephone Support
131
Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
131
Telephone Numbers
132
Self-Help
133
Tutoring
134
Training
134
Chapter 8: Legal Notices
135
Important Safety Information
136
Setting up Your System
136
Care During Use
137
Replacement Parts and Accessories
137
Regulatory Compliance
137
United States of America
137
Fcc Declaration of Conformity
138
Laser Safety Statement
140
External Television Antenna Grounding
140
Lightning Protection
140
Environmental Information
142
Macrovision Statement
143
Index
145
Gateway FX8020 Starter Manual (46 pages)
8511921 - Gateway Getting Started Guide for Windows Vista (English/French)
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.49 MB
Table of Contents
Thank You
2
We Do Windows
4
Getting Things Started
5
Maintaining Order
6
Need Additional Help
8
For Your Listening and Viewing Pleasure
12
Keeping Your Computer Safe
14
Mcafee Securitycenter
17
Improving Performance
19
Prepare to Recover
21
Reinstalling the Operating System
22
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Gateway FX8020 Setup Manual (2 pages)
Gateway FX8010: Install Guide
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 0.2 MB
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