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Using the CD or DVD drive

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Identifying drive types

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Inserting a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Playing a CD

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Playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Creating CDs and DVDs

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Maintaining Your Computer

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Caring for your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Updating Windows

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Protecting your computer from viruses

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Cleaning your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Cleaning the exterior

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Cleaning the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Cleaning the monitor

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Cleaning the mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Cleaning CDs or DVDs

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Restoring your system

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Microsoft System Restore

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Reinstalling programs and drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Restoring your computer to the original configuration

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Preventing static electricity discharge

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Opening the case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Removing the side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Removing the front bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Closing the case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Replacing the side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Replacing the front bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Installing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Replacing the system battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Troubleshooting

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Safety guidelines

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First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Troubleshooting

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Add-in cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Audio

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CD or DVD drives

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Computer

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Diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

DVD drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

File management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Hard drive

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Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Keyboard

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Memory

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Section	Page
Getting Help	6
Thank you for purchasing our computer!	7
Help and Support	8
Searching for a topic	9
Using Your Computer guide	9
Online help	10
Gateway contact information	10
Identifying your computer	11
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	24
Working safely	25
Reducing eye strain	25
Setting up your computer desk and chair	26
Setting up your computer and computer accessories	26
Sitting at your computer	26
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain	27
Protecting from power source problems	27
Checking the voltage selection	27
Starting your computer	29
Waking up your computer	29
Turning off your computer	30
Restarting (rebooting) your computer	31
Using the keyboard	32
Standard keyboard	32
Multifunction keyboard	33
Special-function buttons	34
Adjusting the volume	35
Configuring the audio jacks	36
Connecting the modem	37
Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network	38
Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device	39
Using Drives and Ports	40
Using the diskette drive	41
Using the Zip drive	42
Using the CD or DVD drive	43
Identifying drive types	43
Inserting a CD or DVD	44
Playing a CD	45
Playing a DVD	45
Creating CDs and DVDs	45
Maintaining Your Computer	46
Caring for your computer	47
Updating Windows	48
Protecting your computer from viruses	49
Cleaning your computer	53
Cleaning the exterior	53
Cleaning the keyboard	53
Cleaning the monitor	53
Cleaning the mouse	54
Cleaning CDs or DVDs	55
Restoring your system	56
Microsoft System Restore	56
Reinstalling programs and drivers	56
Restoring your computer to the original configuration	57
Preventing static electricity discharge	58
Opening the case	59
Removing the side panel	59
Removing the front bezel	61
Closing the case	62
Replacing the side panel	62
Replacing the front bezel	63
Installing memory	64
Replacing the system battery	66
Troubleshooting	68
Safety guidelines	69
First steps	70
Troubleshooting	71
Add-in cards	71
Audio	71
CD or DVD drives	71
Computer	73
Diskette drive	73
DVD drives	74
File management	74
Hard drive	75
Internet	76
Keyboard	77
Memory	77
Modem (dial-up)	78
Monitor	81
Mouse	82
Networks	83
Passwords	83
Power	83
Printer	84
Sound	85
Networking Your Computer	86
Introduction to Networking	87
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet	87
Using a router	87
Example router-based Ethernet network	88
Determining if an Ethernet is already installed on your computers	89
Creating an Ethernet network	89
Installing Ethernet cards and drivers	89
Making sure your broadband connection works	90
Naming the computers and the workgroup	90
Configuring the TCP/IP protocol	91
Terms you should know	91
Using a DHCP server	91
Setting up an Ethernet network	93
Setting up a network using a router	94
Configuring your router	95
Testing your network	97
Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network	98
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information	100
Important safety information	101
Regulatory compliance statements	103
Environmental information	106
Notices	107
Index	108
A	108
B	108
C	108
D	109
E	110
F	110
G	110
H	110
I	110
J	111
K	111
L	111
M	111
N	111
O	112
P	112
R	112
S	112
T	113
U	113
V	114
W	114

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