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Index A AC power connector 11 accessories 16 safety precautions 92 activity indicators See indicators application key 24 arrow keys 24 audio audio in jack 12 center speaker jack 12 configuring jacks 25 front speaker jack 12 headphone jack 12 line in jack 12 line out jack 12 microphone jack 9, 12 muting 25 rear speaker jack 11 side speaker jack 12 subwoofer jack 12 audio CD See CD audio in jack 12 B battery replacing 56 bezel removing 50 replacing 52 broadband connection 81 connecting 11 C cable modem 79, 85 connecting 11 Caps Lock indicator 24 cards troubleshooting add-in card 61 case closing 52 opening 48 CD cleaning 45 inserting 32 playing audio 33 recording 33 troubleshooting 61 CD drive identifying 31 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 61 using 31 Certificate of Authenticity 14 cleaning audio CD 45 case 42 CD 45 computer exterior 42 computer screen 43 DVD 45 keyboard 42 mouse 43 screen 43 closing computer case 52 front bezel 52 unresponsive program 23 computers naming 81 configuring audio jacks 25 router 86 speakers 25 TCP/IP protocol 82 connecting modem 26 PS/2 keyboard 13 PS/2 mouse 13 to Ethernet network 11, 26 to Internet 11 to network 11, 26 connections audio in 12 center speaker 12 www.gateway.com 99

Section	Page
Contents	2
Getting Help	6
Help and Support	8
Searching for a topic	9
Using Your Computer guide	9
Online help	10
Gateway contact information	10
Checking Out Your GatewayComputer	12
Front	13
Back	15
Locating your serial number	19
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity	19
Finding your specifications	20
Accessories	21
Getting Started	22
Working safely	23
Reducing eye strain	23
Setting up your computer desk and chair	23
Setting up your computer and computer accessories	24
Sitting at your computer	24
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain	24
Protecting from power source problems	25
Checking the voltage selection	25
Starting your computer	27
Waking up your computer	27
Turning off your computer	28
Restarting (rebooting) your computer	28
Using the keyboard	29
Adjusting the volume	30
Configuring the audio jacks	30
Connecting the modem	31
Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network	31
Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device	32
Using Drives	34
Using the diskette drive	35
Using the CD or DVD drive	36
Identifying drive types	36
Inserting a CD or DVD	37
Playing a CD	38
Playing a DVD	38
Creating CDs and DVDs	38
Maintaining Your Computer	40
Caring for your computer	41
Updating Windows	42
Protecting your computer from viruses	43
Cleaning your computer	47
Cleaning the exterior	47
Cleaning the keyboard	47
Cleaning the monitor	48
Cleaning the mouse	48
Cleaning CDs or DVDs	50
Restoring your system	51
Microsoft System Restore	51
Reinstalling programs and drivers	51
Restoring your computer to the original configuration	51
Preventing static electricity discharge	52
Opening the case	53
Removing the side panel	53
Removing the front bezel	55
Closing the case	57
Replacing the front bezel	57
Replacing the side panel	58
Installing memory	59
Replacing the system battery	61
Troubleshooting	64
Safety guidelines	65
First steps	65
Troubleshooting	66
Add-in cards	66
Audio	66
CD or DVD drives	66
Computer	67
Diskette drive	68
DVD drives	69
File management	69
Hard drive	70
Internet	71
Keyboard	72
Memory	72
Modem (dial-up)	73
Monitor	76
Mouse	77
Networks	78
Passwords	78
Power	78
Printer	79
Sound	80
Networking Your Computer	82
Introduction to Networking	83
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet	83
Using a router	83
Example router-based Ethernet network	84
Determining if an Ethernet is already installed on your computers	85
Creating an Ethernet network	86
Installing Ethernet cards and drivers	86
Making sure your broadband connection works	86
Naming the computers and the workgroup	86
Configuring the TCP/IP protocol	87
Terms you should know	87
Using a DHCP server	87
Setting up an Ethernet network	89
Setting up a network using a router	90
Configuring your router	91
Testing your network	93
Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network	94
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information	96
Index	104
A	104
B	104
C	104
D	105
E	105
F	106
G	106
H	106
I	106
J	106
K	106
L	107
M	107
N	107
O	107
P	107
R	108
S	108
T	108
U	109
V	109
W	109