User Manuals: Gateway GM5640E Desktop Computer

Manuals and User Guides for Gateway GM5640E Desktop Computer. We have 3 Gateway GM5640E Desktop Computer manuals available for free PDF download: Reference Manual, Starter Manual, Setup Manual

Gateway GM5640E Reference Manual (140 pages)

Gateway Desktop Computer Reference Guide

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents
3
About this Guide
7
Accessing the Online User Guide
7
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
  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
    33
- Using the Memory Card Reader
  34
  - Memory Card Types
    34
  - Using a Memory Card
    34
- Using the Diskette Drive
  35
- Adjusting the Volume
  36
- Configuring the Audio Jacks
  38
- Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Device
  38
Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer

41
- Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
  42
  - Opening the Case
    43
  - Removing the Side Panel
    43
  - Removing the Front Bezel
    44
- Closing the Case
  45
  - Replacing the Front Bezel
    45
  - Replacing the Side Panel
    46
- Replacing the Color Panel
  46
- Installing Memory
  49
- Adding or Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
  51
- Replacing the Memory Card Reader
  53
- Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive
  55
- Replacing the Heat Sink and Processor
  57
- Adding or Replacing an Expansion Card
  59
- Replacing the System Battery
  60
- Replacing the System Board
  62
CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer

65
- Setting up a Maintenance Schedule
  66
- Caring for Your Computer
  67
- Cleaning Your Computer
  68
  - Cleaning the Exterior
    68
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    68
  - Cleaning the Monitor
    69
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    69
  - Cleaning Optical Discs
    70
- Updating Windows
  70
- Using Bigfix
  71
- Managing Hard Drive Space
  71
  - Checking Hard Drive Space
    72
  - Deleting Unnecessary Files
    73
  - Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
    74
  - Defragmenting the Hard Drive
    75
  - Backing up Files
    76
- Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
  77
- Moving from Your Old Computer
  78
CHAPTER6 Troubleshooting

81
- Safety Guidelines
  82
- First Steps
  82
- Troubleshooting
  83
  - Add-In Cards
    83
  - Audio
    83
  - CD or DVD Drives
    83
  - Diskette Drive
    85
  - Display
    86
  - DVD Drives
    86
  - Ethernet
    87
  - Expansion Cards
    88
  - File Management
    88
  - Floppy Drive
    88
  - Hard Drive
    89
  - Internet
    90
  - Keyboard
    91
  - Media Center
    92
  - Memory
    95
  - Memory Card Reader
    95
  - Modem (Cable or DSL)
    96
  - Modem (Dial-Up)
    96
  - Monitor
    99
  - Mouse
    100
  - Networks
    100
  - Passwords
    100
  - Power
    101
  - Printer
    101
  - Sound
    103
- Recovering Your System
  103
- Telephone Support
  115
  - Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
    115
  - Telephone Numbers
    116
  - Self-Help
    117
  - Tutoring
    117
  - Training
    117
Appendix A: Legal Notices

119
- Important Safety Information
  120
- Care During Use
  121
- Regulatory Compliance
  121
- United States of America
  121
- Regulatory Compliance Statements
  121
- Fcc Declaration of Conformity
  122
- External Television Antenna Grounding
  124
- Laser Safety Statement
  124
- Lightning Protection
  124
- Environmental Information
  126
- Macrovision Statement
  127
Index

129

Gateway GM5640E Starter Manual (46 pages)

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Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptop | Size: 2 MB

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

Gateway GM5640E Setup Manual (2 pages)

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Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop | Size: 0 MB

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Gateway GM5640E Reference Manual (140 pages)

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: About this Reference

CHAPTER 2: Checking out Your Computer

CHAPTER 3: Setting up and Getting Started

Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer

CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer

CHAPTER6 Troubleshooting

Appendix A: Legal Notices

Index

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