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PS/2 port keyboard 6, 11 mouse 6, 11 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 28 recordable drive 4, 9, 19 eject button 4, 9, 43 identifying drive 42 location 4, 9 replacing 105, 128 troubleshooting 159 using 42 reinstalling drivers 89 programs 92 software 92 Windows 94 removing files and folders 67 resetting computer 28 restarting computer 28 Restoration CDs 88 Resume mode 4, 9 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 25 caring for computer 62 general precautions 189 guidelines for troubleshooting 156 posture 25 reducing eye strain 23 setting up computer 24 static electricity 99 scanner 18 Scheduled Tasks Wizard 72 screen cleaning 75 troubleshooting 173 searching in HelpSpot 32 security features Kensington cable lock 7, 11 serial number 14, 16 serial port 6, 11 setting up safety precautions 190 shutting down computer 27, 28 sound troubleshooting 178 speaker jack 6, 12 specifications 16 Standby mode 4, 9, 78 starting computer 4, 9, 26 static electricity 99 support tool PC Doctor 158 surge protector 22 system battery replacing 149 system board configuration jumper 154 replacing 120, 140 system identification label 14 T tape backup drive 19 Technical Support 181 technical support 180 automated troubleshooting 181 eSupport 16, 17 FaxBack support 181 Technical Support 181 tips before contacting 180 tutorial service 181 telephone jack 6, 11 telephone support 180 testing CD drive 60 DVD drive 60 training CD 182 classroom 182 Gateway Learning Libraries 182 204

Section	Page
Contents	3
Checking Out Your Gateway E-2100 Computer	7
Identifying your computer case style	8
Gateway Mid Tower Front	9
Gateway Mid Tower Back	11
Gateway Micro Tower Front	14
Gateway Micro Tower Back	16
Desktop to tower conversion	19
Identifying your model	20
Gateway model number	20
Gateway serial number	20
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity	21
Finding your specifications	22
Accessories	24
Setting Up Your Computer	27
Protecting from power source problems	28
Working safely	29
Reducing eye strain	29
Setting up your computer desk and chair	30
Setting up your computer and computer accessories	30
Sitting at your computer	31
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain	31
Starting your computer	32
Turning off your computer	33
Restarting (rebooting) your computer	34
Getting Help	35
HelpSpot	36
Searching for a topic	38
HelpSpot videos	39
Do More With Gateway	40
Online help	41
Gateway Web site	42
Using eSupport	43
Using Drives and Multimedia	45
Using the diskette drive	46
Using the CD or DVD drive	48
Identifying drive types	48
Inserting a CD or DVD	49
Creating CDs and DVDs	51
Copying a CD or DVD	52
Creating a data CD or DVD	56
Copying music tracks	59
Creating a music CD	62
Advanced features	66
Maintaining Your Computer	67
Caring for your computer	68
Protecting your computer from viruses	69
Managing hard drive space	72
Checking hard drive space	72
Using Disk Cleanup	73
Checking the hard drive for errors	74
Defragmenting the hard drive	76
Backing up files	78
Using the Scheduled Task Wizard	78
Cleaning your computer	80
Cleaning the exterior	80
Cleaning the keyboard	81
Cleaning the monitor screen	81
Cleaning the mouse	82
Power management	84
Using power saving modes	85
Changing power settings	85
Changing the power scheme	86
Changing advanced power settings	87
Activating and using Hibernate mode	89
Setting up an uninterruptible power supply	90
Restoring Software	93
Using the Restoration CDs	94
Reinstalling device drivers	95
Updating device drivers	97
Reinstalling programs	98
Reinstalling Windows	100
Upgrading Your Computer	103
Selecting a place to work	104
Gathering the tools you need	104
Preventing static electricity discharge	105
Identifying your computer case style	106
Gateway Mid Tower Case	107
Opening the case	107
Closing the case	110
Adding or replacing a CD, DVD, or diskette drive	111
Adding or replacing a hard drive	115
Adding or replacing add-in cards	118
Replacing the power supply	121
Replacing the system board	126
Gateway Micro Tower Case	130
Opening the case	130
Closing the case	133
Adding or replacing a CD, DVD, or diskette drive	134
Replacing the hard drive	139
Adding or replacing add-in cards	142
Replacing the power supply	144
Replacing the system board	146
Installing memory	150
Replacing the system battery	155
Using the BIOS Setup Utility	157
Opening the BIOS Setup utility	158
Updating the BIOS	160
Setting the BIOS configuration jumper	160
Troubleshooting	161
Safety guidelines	162
First steps	163
Software support tools	164
Troubleshooting	165
Add-in cards	165
CD or DVD drives	165
Cleaning CDs and DVDs	167
Computer	167
Diskette drive	168
File management	169
Hard drive	170
Internet	172
Keyboard	173
Memory	174
Modem (dial-up)	174
Monitor	179
Mouse	181
Power	182
Printer	182
Sound	184
Telephone support	186
Before calling Gateway Technical Support	186
Telephone support	187
Tutoring and training	188
Self-help	188
Tutoring	188
Training	189
E-2100 Specifications	191
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information	195
Index	205
A	205
B	205
C	205
D	206
E	207
F	207
G	207
H	208
I	208
J	208
K	208
L	208
M	208
N	209
O	209
P	209
R	210
S	210
T	210
U	211
V	211
W	211

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PS/2 port

keyboard

mouse

RAM

See

memory

rebooting computer

recordable drive

eject button

identifying drive

location

replacing

105

128

troubleshooting

159

using

reinstalling

drivers

programs

software

Windows

removing files and folders

resetting computer

restarting computer

Restoration CDs

Resume mode

safety

avoiding repetitive strain

caring for computer

general precautions

189

guidelines for troubleshooting

156

posture

reducing eye strain

setting up computer

static electricity

scanner

Scheduled Tasks Wizard

screen

cleaning

troubleshooting

173

searching

in HelpSpot

security features

Kensington cable lock

serial number

serial port

setting up

safety precautions

190

shutting down computer

sound troubleshooting

178

speaker jack

specifications

Standby mode

starting computer

static electricity

support tool

PC Doctor

158

surge protector

system battery

replacing

149

system board

configuration jumper

154

replacing

120

140

system identification label

tape backup drive

Technical Support

181

technical support

180

automated troubleshooting

181

eSupport

FaxBack support

181

Technical Support

181

tips before contacting

180

tutorial service

181

telephone

jack

telephone support

180

testing

CD drive

DVD drive

training

182

classroom

182

Gateway Learning Libraries

182