User ManualTable of ContentsGetting Help6Thank you for purchasing our computer!7Help and Support8Searching for a topic9Using Your Computer guide9Online help10Gateway contact information10Identifying your computer11Checking Out Your GatewayComputer12Front13Back15Locating your serial number19Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity19Finding your specifications20Accessories21Getting Started24Working safely25Reducing eye strain25Setting up your computer desk and chair26Setting up your computer and computer accessories26Sitting at your computer26Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain27Protecting from power source problems27Checking the voltage selection27Starting your computer29Waking up your computer29Turning off your computer30Restarting (rebooting) your computer31Using the keyboard32Standard keyboard32Multifunction keyboard33Special-function buttons34Adjusting the volume35Configuring the audio jacks36Connecting the modem37Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network38Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device39Using Drives and Ports40Using the diskette drive41Using the Zip drive42Using the CD or DVD drive43Identifying drive types43Inserting a CD or DVD44Playing a CD45Playing a DVD45Creating CDs and DVDs45Maintaining Your Computer46Caring for your computer47Updating Windows48Protecting your computer from viruses49Cleaning your computer53Cleaning the exterior53Cleaning the keyboard53Cleaning the monitor53Cleaning the mouse54Cleaning CDs or DVDs55Restoring your system56Microsoft System Restore56Reinstalling programs and drivers56Restoring your computer to the original configuration57Preventing static electricity discharge58Opening the case59Removing the side panel59Removing the front bezel61Closing the case62Replacing the side panel62Replacing the front bezel63Installing memory64Replacing the system battery66Troubleshooting68Safety guidelines69First steps70Troubleshooting71Add-in cards71Audio71CD or DVD drives71Computer73Diskette drive73DVD drives74File management74Hard drive75Internet76Keyboard77Memory77Modem (dial-up)78Monitor81Mouse82Networks83Passwords83Power83Printer84Sound85Networking Your Computer86Introduction to Networking87Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet87Using a router87Example router-based Ethernet network88Determining if an Ethernet is already installed on your computers89Creating an Ethernet network89Installing Ethernet cards and drivers89Making sure your broadband connection works90Naming the computers and the workgroup90Configuring the TCP/IP protocol91Terms you should know91Using a DHCP server91Setting up an Ethernet network93Setting up a network using a router94Configuring your router95Testing your network97Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network98Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information100Important safety information101Regulatory compliance statements103Environmental information106Notices107Index108A108B108C108D109E110F110G110H110I110J111K111L111M111N111O112P112R112S112T113U113V114W114Z114Size: 3.41 MBPages: 116Language: EnglishOpen manual
