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Gateway FX541S Reference Manual (164 pages)
Gateway FX540: Reference Guide
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 9.43 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: About this Reference
7
About this Guide
8
Accessing Your Online User Guide
8
Gateway Contact Information
9
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
9
Chapter 2: Checking out Your Computer
11
Front
12
Back
14
Video Card Ports
17
Chapter 3: Setting up and Getting Started
19
Working Safely and Comfortably
20
Reducing Eye Strain
21
Setting up Your Computer Desk and Chair
21
Sitting at Your Computer
22
Avoiding Discomfort and Injury from Repetitive Strain
22
Preparing Power Connections
22
Protecting from Power Source Problems
22
Connecting to a Broadband Modem or Network
23
Connecting a Dial-Up Modem
23
Starting Your Computer
24
Waking up Your Computer
24
Turning off Your Computer
25
Restarting (Rebooting) Your Computer
26
Using the Keyboard
27
Premium Multimedia Keyboard Features
27
Elite Multimedia Keyboard Features
28
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
37
Using a Memory Card
37
Adjusting the Volume
38
Configuring the Audio Jacks
40
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Device
41
Chapter 4: Advanced Hardware Setup
43
Setting up Dual Video Cards
44
Setting up Multiple Monitors
46
Setting up RAID
47
About RAID
47
RAID 0 for Performance
47
RAID 1 for Security
48
RAID 5 and 10 for both Performance and Security
49
Preparing Your Computer for RAID
50
Configuring RAID
51
Getting Help
52
Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer
53
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
54
Opening the Case
55
Removing the Side Panel
55
Removing the Front Bezel
57
Closing the Case
58
Replacing the Front Bezel
58
Replacing the Side Panel
58
Adding or Replacing Memory
59
Adding or Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
61
Replacing the Memory Card Reader
63
Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive
65
Replacing the Front Fan
67
Replacing the Rear Fan
70
Replacing the Power Supply
72
Replacing the Heat Sink and Processor
73
Replacing the I/O Board
75
Adding or Replacing an Expansion Card
77
Replacing the System Battery
80
Replacing the System Board
81
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 Automatically
103
Transferring Files and Settings Manually
104
Finding Other Files
105
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
111
Expansion Cards
112
File Management
112
Hard Drive
113
Internet
114
Keyboard
115
Media Center
116
Memory
119
Memory Card Reader
119
Modem (Cable or DSL)
120
Modem (Dial-Up)
120
Monitor
123
Mouse
124
Networks
125
Passwords
125
Power
125
Printer
126
Sound
127
Restoring Your Computer
128
Recovering Your System
128
Recovering Pre-Installed Software and Drivers
129
Using Microsoft System Restore
134
Recovering Your System to Its Factory Condition
137
Recovering Your System Using the Windows DVD
138
Telephone Support
139
Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
139
Telephone Numbers
140
Self-Help
141
Tutoring
141
Training
141
Appendix A: Legal Notices
143
Important Safety Information
144
Setting up Your System
144
Care During Use
144
Replacement Parts and Accessories
145
Regulatory Compliance
145
United States of America
145
Fcc Declaration of Conformity
146
Laser Safety Statement
147
External Television Antenna Grounding
148
Lightning Protection
148
Environmental Information
150
Macrovision Statement
151
Index
153
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Gateway FX541S Starter Manual (24 pages)
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Brand:
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| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 1.46 MB
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