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diskette drive 61 display 62 DVD drive 59 DVD/CD drive 59 Ethernet network 109 faxes 67 files 62 general guidelines 58 hard drive 63 Internet connection 64, 67 keyboard 65 LCD panel 62, 69 memory 65 memory card reader 66 modem 66 monitor 69 mouse 70 network 71 passwords 71 power 71 printer 71 safety guidelines 58 screen 69 screen resolution 69 Web site connection speed 64 turning off computer 7, 20, 21 turning on computer 7, 19 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14, 18 updating device drivers 38 Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 14, 18 USB port 7, 9, 27 V video playing 36 streaming 76 video file streaming 76 viewing shared drives and folders 106 virus protecting against 39 removing with Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage switch 10, 19 volume adjusting 24, 25 adjusting modem 68 buttons 24 controls 24, 25 muting 24, 25 troubleshooting 73 W WAN IP Address 90, 98 Web browser button 24 Windows file and printer sharing 103 New Connection Wizard 100 Product Key Code 12 Windows key 22, 23 Windows Media Player 36 Windows Update 38 wired Ethernet equipment needed 83 example 83 setting up 96 troubleshooting 109 using 82 wireless Ethernet equipment needed 80 example 79 frequency 78 speed 78 troubleshooting 110 using 77 workgroup naming 85 working safely 16 Z Zip drive 13 identifying 31 using 31 www.gateway.com 125

Section	Page
Contents	3
Getting Help	7
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	11
Front	12
Back	14
Desktop to tower conversion	17
Locating your serial number	17
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity	18
Finding your specifications	18
Accessories	19
Getting Started	21
Working safely	22
Reducing eye strain	22
Setting up your computer desk and chair	23
Setting up your computer and computer accessories	23
Sitting at your computer	23
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain	24
Protecting from power source problems	24
Checking the voltage selection	24
Starting your computer	25
Waking up your computer	26
Turning off your computer	26
Restarting (rebooting) your computer	27
Using the keyboard	28
Standard keyboard	28
Multifunction keyboard	29
Special-function buttons	30
Adjusting the volume	31
Connecting the modem	32
Connecting to a wired Ethernet network	32
Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device	33
Using Drives and Ports	35
Using the diskette drive	36
Using the Zip drive	37
Using the memory card reader	38
Memory card types	38
Inserting a memory card	38
Using the CD or DVD drive	40
Identifying drive types	40
Inserting a CD or DVD	41
Playing a CD	42
Playing a DVD	42
Creating CDs and DVDs	42
Maintaining Your Computer	43
Caring for your computer	44
Updating Windows	44
Protecting your computer from viruses	45
Cleaning your computer	47
Cleaning the exterior	47
Cleaning the keyboard	48
Cleaning the monitor	48
Cleaning the mouse	48
Cleaning CDs or DVDs	50
Restoring your system	50
Preventing static electricity discharge	51
Opening the case	52
Closing the case	55
Installing memory	56
Replacing the system battery	61
Troubleshooting	63
Safety guidelines	64
First steps	64
Troubleshooting	65
Add-in cards	65
Audio	65
Battery	65
CD or DVD drives	65
Computer	67
Diskette drive	67
DVD drives	68
File management	68
Hard drive	69
Internet	70
Keyboard	71
Memory	71
Memory card reader	72
Modem (dial-up)	72
Monitor	75
Mouse	76
Networks	77
Passwords	77
Power	77
Printer	77
Sound	79
Networking Your Computer	81
Introduction to networking	82
Using a network	82
Sharing a single Internet connection	82
Sharing drives	82
Sharing peripheral devices	82
Streaming audio and video files	82
Playing multi-player games	83
Selecting a network connection	83
Wireless Ethernet network	83
Determining if wireless Ethernet is already installed on your computers	87
Wired Ethernet network	88
Determining if wired Ethernet is already installed on your computers	90
Creating an Ethernet network	90
Installing Ethernet cards and drivers	90
Making sure your broadband connection works	91
Naming the computers and the workgroup	91
Configuring the TCP/IP protocol	92
Terms you should know	92
Using a DHCP server	92
Where to go from here	94
Setting up a wireless Ethernet network	95
Mounting the access point	95
Configuring the access point	95
Connecting to an access point network	97
Configuring computer settings for an access point	98
Adding an access point	100
Setting up a wired Ethernet network	102
Setting up a network using a router	102
Configuring your router	104
Testing your network	105
Sharing your resources	106
Sharing an Internet connection	106
Accessing the Internet	109
Sharing drives and printers	109
Sharing drives or folders	109
Un-sharing drives, folders, and files	111
Sharing printers	111
Using the network	111
Viewing shared drives and folders	112
Mapping a network drive	112
Opening files across the network	113
Copying files across the network	113
Printing files across the network	114
Connecting to hotspots	114
Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network	115
Wired Ethernet network	115
Wireless Ethernet network	116
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information	119
Index	125
A	125
B	125
C	125
D	126
E	127
F	127
G	127
H	127
I	127
J	128
K	128
L	128
M	128
N	129
O	129
P	129
R	130
S	130
T	130
U	131
V	131
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Ethernet network

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files

general guidelines

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Internet connection

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modem

monitor

mouse

network

passwords

power

printer

safety guidelines

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voltage switch

volume

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adjusting modem

buttons

controls

muting

troubleshooting

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Web browser

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Windows

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Product Key Code

Windows key

Windows Media Player

Windows Update

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setting up

troubleshooting

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frequency

speed

troubleshooting

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naming

working safely

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