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Gateway 509GE User Manual

Gateway 509GE User Manual (118 pages)

Gateway 300X: User Guide

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.02 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Getting Help

7
- Thank You for Purchasing Our Computer
  8
- Gateway Web Site
  9
  - Using Support
    9
- Help and Support
  11
  - Searching for a Topic
    12
- Bigfix
  12
- Online Help
  13
- Using Your Computer Guide
  13
- Gateway Contact Information
  14
2 Checking out Your Gateway Computer

15
- Desktop PC Front
  16
- Desktop PC Back
  18
- Identifying Your Model
  21
  - Gateway Model and Serial Number
    21
  - Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
    21
- Finding Your Specifications
  22
- Accessories
  22
3 Getting Started

25
4 Using Drives and Ports

39
- Using the Diskette Drive
  40
- Using the Memory Card Reader
  41
  - Memory Card Types
    41
  - Inserting a Memory Card
    42
- Using the CD or DVD Drive
  43
  - Identifying Drive Types
    43
  - Inserting a CD or DVD
    44
- Playing a CD
  45
- Playing a DVD
  45
- Creating Cds and Dvds
  45
5 Maintaining Your Computer

47
- Caring for Your Computer
  48
- Updating Windows
  48
- Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
  49
- Cleaning Your Computer
  52
  - Cleaning the Exterior
    52
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    52
  - Cleaning the Computer Display
    53
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    53
  - Cleaning Cds or Dvds
    53
- Restoring Your System
  54
- Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
  56
- Opening the Case
  57
  - Removing the Side Panel
    57
  - Removing the Front Bezel
    58
- Closing the Case
  59
  - Replacing the Side Panel
    59
  - Replacing the Front Bezel
    60
- Installing Memory
  61
- Replacing the System Battery
  63
6 Troubleshooting

65
- Safety Guidelines
  66
- First Steps
  66
- Troubleshooting
  67
  - Add-In Cards
    67
  - Audio
    67
  - Battery
    67
  - CD or DVD Drives
    67
  - Computer
    69
  - Diskette Drive
    69
  - DVD Drives
    70
  - File Management
    70
  - Hard Drive
    71
  - Internet
    72
  - Keyboard
    73
  - Memory
    74
  - Memory Card Reader
    74
  - Modem (Dial-Up)
    74
  - Monitor
    78
  - Mouse
    80
  - Networks
    80
  - Passwords
    80
  - Power
    81
  - Printer
    81
  - Sound
    83
- Telephone Support
  84
  - Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
    84
  - Telephone Numbers
    85
  - Self-Help
    86
  - Tutoring
    86
  - Training
    86
7 Networking Your Computer

87
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

101
- Important Safety Information
  102
- Regulatory Compliance Statements
  103
- United States of America
  103
- Laser Safety Statement
  105
- Environmental Information
  107
- Macrovision Statement
  108
Index

109

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