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Gateway E SERIES E-6000 User Manual

Gateway E SERIES E-6000 User Manual (190 pages)

E Series

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop | Size: 12.73 MB

Table of Contents

Your Computer
1
Table of Contents
3
1 Checking out Your Gateway E-6000 Computer

7
- Front
  8
- Back
  10
- Identifying Your Model
  13
- Finding Your Specifications
  15
- Accessories
  17
2 Setting up Your Computer

19
3 Getting Help

27
- Helpspot
  28
  - Searching for a Topic
    30
  - Helpspot Videos
    31
- Online Help
  32
- Gateway Web Site
  33
  - Using Esupport
    34
4 Using Drives and Multimedia

35
- Using the Diskette Drive
  36
- Using the CD or DVD Drive
  38
  - Identifying Drive Types
    38
  - Inserting a CD or DVD
    40
- Using a Recordable Drive
  42
  - Creating Data Cds and Dvds
    42
- Creating Music Cds
  47
- Copying Cds
  52
5 Maintaining Your Computer

57
- Caring for Your Computer
  58
- Creating an Emergency Startup Diskette
  60
- Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
  62
- Managing Hard Drive Space
  65
  - Checking Hard Drive Space
    65
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    66
  - Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
    67
  - Defragmenting the Hard Drive
    69
  - Backing up Files
    71
  - Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
    71
- Cleaning Your Computer
  73
  - Cleaning the Exterior
    73
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    74
  - Cleaning the Computer Screen
    74
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    75
- Power Management
  77
6 Restoring Software

85
- Using the Restoration Cds
  86
- Reinstalling Device Drivers
  87
- Updating Device Drivers
  89
- Reinstalling Programs
  90
- Reinstalling Windows
  92
7 Adding or Replacing Components

95
- Selecting a Place to Work
  96
- Gathering the Tools You Need
  96
  - Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
    97
- Opening the Case
  98
- Closing the Case
  101
- Adding or Replacing a Drive
  103
- Adding or Replacing Add-In Cards
  109
- Replacing the Power Supply
  113
- Replacing the System Board
  117
- Adding or Replacing Memory
  121
- Replacing the System Battery
  125
8 Using the BIOS Setup Utility

127
- Opening the BIOS Setup Utility
  128
- Updating the BIOS
  130
- Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper
  131
9 Troubleshooting

133
- Safety Guidelines
  134
- First Steps
  135
- Software Support Tools
  136
- Troubleshooting
  137
  - Add-In Cards
    137
  - CD, DVD, or Recordable Drives
    137
  - Cleaning Cds and Dvds
    139
  - Computer
    139
  - Diskette Drive
    140
  - File Management
    142
  - Hard Drive
    142
  - Internet
    144
  - Keyboard
    145
  - Memory
    146
  - Modem
    146
  - Monitor
    152
  - Mouse
    153
  - Power
    154
  - Printer
    154
  - Sound
    157
- Telephone Support
  158
  - Before Calling Gateway Technical Support
    158
  - Telephone Support
    159
- Tutoring and Training
  160
  - Self-Help
    160
  - Tutoring
    160
  - Training
    161
A Reference Data

163
- Features
  164
- System Board Layout
  165
  - Section 1
    166
  - Section 2
    168
- BIOS Configuration Jumper Settings
  169
- System Board Specifications
  170
B Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information

173
- Important Safety Information
  173
- Regulatory Compliance Statements
  175
- United States of America
  175
- Laser Safety Statement
  178
- Macrovision Statement
  180
Index

181

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