BenutzerhandbuchInhaltsverzeichnisContents3About This Reference7About this guide8For more information8Accessing the online User Guide8To access the User Guide:8Gateway contact information9Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity9Checking Out Your Computer11Front12Back14Setting Up and Getting Started19Working safely and comfortably20Reducing eye strain21Setting up your computer desk and chair21Sitting at your computer22Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain22Preparing power connections22Protecting from power source problems22Checking the voltage selection23To set the voltage selection switch:23Connecting to a broadband modem or network23To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network:23Connecting a dial-up modem24To connect the modem:24Starting your computer24To start your computer:24Waking up your computer25Turning off your computer25To put your computer to sleep:26To turn off your computer:26Restarting (rebooting) your computer26To restart your computer:26Using the keyboard27Premium multimedia keyboard features27Elite multimedia keyboard features28Using the mouse30Adjusting the volume32To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls:32To adjust the volume from Windows:32Configuring the audio jacks34To configure the audio jacks:34Installing a printer, scanner, or other device34Setting up RAID35About RAID35RAID for performance35How it increases performance36How it makes file storage cheaper36Drawbacks36RAID for security37Drawback37RAID for both: performance and security37Drawback38Preparing your computer for RAID39To prepare your computer for RAID:39Configuring RAID39Enabling RAID39To enable RAID on your computer:39Creating a RAID volume40To configure RAID:40Deleting a RAID volume41To delete a RAID volume:41Resetting drives to non-RAID status42To reset drives to non-RAID status:42Adding or replacing a RAID drive42To replace a failed RAID drive:42Getting help43Upgrading Your Computer45Preventing static electricity discharge46Opening the case47Removing the side panel47To remove the side panel:47Removing the front bezel49To remove the front bezel:49Closing the case50Replacing the front bezel50To replace the front bezel:50Replacing the side panel50To replace the side panel:50Adding or replacing memory51To install or replace DIMM memory:51Replacing the system battery53To replace the battery:53Adding or replacing an optical disc drive54To add or replace an optical disc drive:54Adding or replacing an optional diskette drive56To add or replace a diskette drive:56Adding or replacing the memory card reader58To add or replace the memory card reader:58Adding or replacing a harddrive60To add or replace a hard drive:60Replacing the front fan62To replace the front fan:62Replacing the rear fan64To replace the rear fan:64Replacing the power supply66To replace the power supply:66Replacing the heat sink and processor67To replace the heat sink and processor:67Replacing the I/O board69To replace the front I/O board:69Adding or replacing an expansion card71To add or replace an expansion card:71Replacing the system board74To replace the system board:74Maintaining Your Computer79Setting up a maintenance schedule80Caring for your computer80Cleaning your computer81Cleaning the exterior82Cleaning the keyboard82To clean the keyboard:82Cleaning the monitor83To clean the monitor:83Cleaning the mouse83To clean the mouse:83Cleaning optical discs83To clean an optical disc:83Updating Windows84Using BigFix84To start BigFix:84Managing hard drive space84Checking hard drive space85To check hard drive space:85Deleting unnecessary files86To delete unnecessary files:86Checking the hard drive for errors87To check the hard drive for errors:87Defragmenting the hard drive88To defragment the hard drive:88Backing up files89To back up files:89Scheduling maintenance tasks90To start the Task Scheduler:90Moving from your old computer91Moving with Windows Easy Transfer91To move files and settings from your old computer:91Moving files and settings manually92Finding your documents92To find files in the documents folder:92Finding other files92To find files using Find or Search:93Troubleshooting95Safety guidelines96First steps96Troubleshooting97Add-in cards97The computer does not recognize an add-in card97Audio97CD or DVD drives97The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVDdrive97An audio CD does not produce sound98A DVD movie will not play98DVD drives99Ethernet99You cannot see the other computers on your network99The computer does not recognize an add-in Ethernet card100Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect100File management100A file was accidentally deleted100To restore deleted files:100Hard drive101You see an “Insufficient disk space” error message101You see a “Data error” message101The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a “General failure reading drive C” error message101Internet102You cannot connect to the Internet102You see an “Unable to locate host” message and are unable to browse the Internet102Connecting to a Web site takes too long103People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail103Keyboard103The keyboard does not work103A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a “keyboard stuck” or “key failure” error message103Liquid spilled in the keyboard104Media Center104The Media Center video display looks bad on your TV104You need to configure your Media Center computer to output to aTV106You want to change display settings to get better TV or DVD image quality106You want to know whether you can burn programs that were recorded with your Media Center computer...106You want to know whether you can play recorded programs on other computers107You want to know whether you can play recorded programs on your home DVD player107You get a “Download Error” message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide:107Memory107You see a “Memory error” message107You see a “Not enough memory” error message107Memory card reader107Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window107Modem (cable or DSL)108Modem (dial-up)108Your modem does not dial or does not connect108To check the dialing properties:108You cannot connect to the Internet109Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K109Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400bps when you have a 56K m...110The modem is not recognized by your computer110To run modem diagnostics:110The modem is noisy when it dials and connects111To turn down the modem volume:111Monitor111The screen resolution is not correct111The computer is running but there is no picture111The color is not uniform112The text on the display is dim or difficult to read112Mouse112The mouse does not work112The mouse works erratically112Networks113You cannot connect to your company network113Passwords113Your computer does not accept your password113Power113Your computer will not turn on113Printer113The printer will not turn on113The printer is on but will not print114To set a default printer:114You see a “Printer queue is full” error message114To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline:114You see a “Printer is out of paper” error message115Sound115You are not getting sound from the speakers115Recovering your system115Recovering pre-installed software and drivers116Preparing for software and device driver recovery117To create discs for recovering pre-installed software anddrivers:117Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center119To recover specific drivers and software:119Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recoverydiscs120To recover software and drivers using recovery discs:120Using Microsoft System Restore122To restore using Microsoft System Restore:122Manually creating a restore point124To manually create a restore point:124Recovering your system to its factory condition125To delete everything on your hard drive and re-install all factory software:125Recovering your system using the WindowsDVD126To completely re-install Windows:126Telephone support127Before calling Gateway Customer Care127Telephone numbers128Automated troubleshooting system128Telephone numbers128Self-help129Tutoring129Training129Legal Notices131If your computer has a DVD-compatible drive and an analog TV Out port, the following paragraph ap...139Index141Größe: 6,58 MBSeiten: 150Language: EnglishHandbuch öffnen
BenutzerhandbuchInhaltsverzeichnisContents3About This Reference7About this guide8For more information8Accessing the online User Guide8To access the User Guide:8Gateway contact information9Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity9Checking Out Your Computer11Front12Back14Setting Up and Getting Started19Working safely and comfortably20Reducing eye strain21Setting up your computer desk and chair21Sitting at your computer22Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain22Preparing power connections22Protecting from power source problems22Checking the voltage selection23To set the voltage selection switch:23Connecting to a broadband modem or network23To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network:23Connecting a dial-up modem24To connect the modem:24Starting your computer24To start your computer:24Waking up your computer25Turning off your computer25To put your computer to sleep:26To turn off your computer:26Restarting (rebooting) your computer26To restart your computer:26Using the keyboard27Premium multimedia keyboard features27Elite multimedia keyboard features28Using the mouse30Adjusting the volume32To adjust the overall volume using hardware controls:32To adjust the volume from Windows:32Configuring the audio jacks34To configure the audio jacks:34Installing a printer, scanner, or other device34Setting up RAID35About RAID35RAID for performance35How it increases performance36How it makes file storage cheaper36Drawbacks36RAID for security37Drawback37RAID for both: performance and security37Drawback38Preparing your computer for RAID39To prepare your computer for RAID:39Configuring RAID39Enabling RAID39To enable RAID on your computer:39Creating a RAID volume40To configure RAID:40Deleting a RAID volume41To delete a RAID volume:41Resetting drives to non-RAID status42To reset drives to non-RAID status:42Adding or replacing a RAID drive42To replace a failed RAID drive:42Getting help43Upgrading Your Computer45Preventing static electricity discharge46Opening the case47Removing the side panel47To remove the side panel:47Removing the front bezel49To remove the front bezel:49Closing the case50Replacing the front bezel50To replace the front bezel:50Replacing the side panel50To replace the side panel:50Adding or replacing memory51To install or replace DIMM memory:51Replacing the system battery53To replace the battery:53Adding or replacing an optical disc drive54To add or replace an optical disc drive:54Adding or replacing an optional diskette drive56To add or replace a diskette drive:56Adding or replacing the memory card reader58To add or replace the memory card reader:58Adding or replacing a harddrive60To add or replace a hard drive:60Replacing the front fan62To replace the front fan:62Replacing the rear fan64To replace the rear fan:64Replacing the power supply66To replace the power supply:66Replacing the heat sink and processor67To replace the heat sink and processor:67Replacing the I/O board69To replace the front I/O board:69Adding or replacing an expansion card71To add or replace an expansion card:71Replacing the system board74To replace the system board:74Maintaining Your Computer79Setting up a maintenance schedule80Caring for your computer80Cleaning your computer81Cleaning the exterior82Cleaning the keyboard82To clean the keyboard:82Cleaning the monitor83To clean the monitor:83Cleaning the mouse83To clean the mouse:83Cleaning optical discs83To clean an optical disc:83Updating Windows84Using BigFix84To start BigFix:84Managing hard drive space84Checking hard drive space85To check hard drive space:85Deleting unnecessary files86To delete unnecessary files:86Checking the hard drive for errors87To check the hard drive for errors:87Defragmenting the hard drive88To defragment the hard drive:88Backing up files89To back up files:89Scheduling maintenance tasks90To start the Task Scheduler:90Moving from your old computer91Moving with Windows Easy Transfer91To move files and settings from your old computer:91Moving files and settings manually92Finding your documents92To find files in the documents folder:92Finding other files92To find files using Find or Search:93Troubleshooting95Safety guidelines96First steps96Troubleshooting97Add-in cards97The computer does not recognize an add-in card97Audio97CD or DVD drives97The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVDdrive97An audio CD does not produce sound98A DVD movie will not play98DVD drives99Ethernet99You cannot see the other computers on your network99The computer does not recognize an add-in Ethernet card100Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect100File management100A file was accidentally deleted100To restore deleted files:100Hard drive101You see an “Insufficient disk space” error message101You see a “Data error” message101The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a “General failure reading drive C” error message101Internet102You cannot connect to the Internet102You see an “Unable to locate host” message and are unable to browse the Internet102Connecting to a Web site takes too long103People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail103Keyboard103The keyboard does not work103A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a “keyboard stuck” or “key failure” error message103Liquid spilled in the keyboard104Media Center104The Media Center video display looks bad on your TV104You need to configure your Media Center computer to output to aTV106You want to change display settings to get better TV or DVD image quality106You want to know whether you can burn programs that were recorded with your Media Center computer...106You want to know whether you can play recorded programs on other computers107You want to know whether you can play recorded programs on your home DVD player107You get a “Download Error” message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide:107Memory107You see a “Memory error” message107You see a “Not enough memory” error message107Memory card reader107Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window107Modem (cable or DSL)108Modem (dial-up)108Your modem does not dial or does not connect108To check the dialing properties:108You cannot connect to the Internet109Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K109Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400bps when you have a 56K m...110The modem is not recognized by your computer110To run modem diagnostics:110The modem is noisy when it dials and connects111To turn down the modem volume:111Monitor111The screen resolution is not correct111The computer is running but there is no picture111The color is not uniform112The text on the display is dim or difficult to read112Mouse112The mouse does not work112The mouse works erratically112Networks113You cannot connect to your company network113Passwords113Your computer does not accept your password113Power113Your computer will not turn on113Printer113The printer will not turn on113The printer is on but will not print114To set a default printer:114You see a “Printer queue is full” error message114To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline:114You see a “Printer is out of paper” error message115Sound115You are not getting sound from the speakers115Recovering your system115Recovering pre-installed software and drivers116Preparing for software and device driver recovery117To create discs for recovering pre-installed software anddrivers:117Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center119To recover specific drivers and software:119Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recoverydiscs120To recover software and drivers using recovery discs:120Using Microsoft System Restore122To restore using Microsoft System Restore:122Manually creating a restore point124To manually create a restore point:124Recovering your system to its factory condition125To delete everything on your hard drive and re-install all factory software:125Recovering your system using the WindowsDVD126To completely re-install Windows:126Telephone support127Before calling Gateway Customer Care127Telephone numbers128Automated troubleshooting system128Telephone numbers128Self-help129Tutoring129Training129Legal Notices131If your computer has a DVD-compatible drive and an analog TV Out port, the following paragraph ap...139Index141Größe: 6,58 MBSeiten: 150Language: EnglishHandbuch öffnen