User ManualTable of ContentsContents3Getting Help7Thank you for purchasing our computer!8Gateway Web site9Using Support9Help and Support11Searching for a topic12BigFix12Using Your Computer guide13Online help13Gateway contact information14Checking Out Your GatewayComputer15Front16Back18Right side20Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity21Finding your specifications21Accessories21Getting Started23Working safely24Reducing eye strain24Setting up your computer desk and chair25Setting up your computer and computer accessories25Sitting at your computer25Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain26Protecting from power source problems26Starting your computer27Waking up your computer28Turning off your computer28Restarting (rebooting) your computer29Using the cord cover30Locking your computer31Adjusting the volume32Using the keyboard33Standard keyboard33Multifunction keyboard34Wireless keyboard36Using the mouse37Connecting the modem39Connecting to a wired Ethernet network39Computer display40External controls40OSD options41Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device44Using Drives and Ports45Using the diskette drive46Using the memory card reader47Memory card types47Inserting a memory card48Using the CD or DVD drive49Identifying drive types49Inserting a CD or DVD50Playing a CD51Playing a DVD51Creating CDs and DVDs51Adding and removing PCCards52Adding a PCCard52Removing a PCCard53Networking Your Computer55Introduction to Networking56Using a router56Creating an Ethernet network58Making sure your broadband connection works58Naming the computers and the workgroup58Configuring the TCP/IP protocol59Setting up an Ethernet network61Configuring your router63Testing your network63Using your computer on your network63Maintaining Your Computer65Caring for your computer66Updating Windows66Protecting your computer from viruses67Cleaning your computer70Cleaning the exterior70Cleaning the keyboard70Cleaning the computer display71Cleaning the mouse71Cleaning CDs or DVDs72Restoring your system73Microsoft System Restore73Reinstalling programs and drivers73Restoring your computer to the original configuration74Upgrading Your Computer75Preventing static electricity discharge76Opening the case77Closing the case78Replacing the hard drive79Installing memory83Troubleshooting85Safety guidelines86First steps86Troubleshooting87Audio87Battery87CD or DVD drives87Computer88Diskette drive89Display90DVD drives90File management91Hard drive91Internet92Keyboard93Memory94Memory card reader94Modem (dial-up)94Mouse98Networks98Passwords99Power99Printer99Sound101Telephone support102Before calling Gateway Customer Care102Telephone numbers103Self-help104Tutoring104Training104Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information105Important safety information106Regulatory compliance statements107Environmental information109Notices110Index111A111B111C111D112E113F113G113H113I113J114K114L114M114N115O115P115R116S116T116U117V117W117Z117Size: 1.87 MBPages: 120Language: EnglishOpen manual