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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports USB ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack 10 www.gateway.com

Section	Page
Getting Help	6
Gateway Web site	8
Using Support	8
Support Home	9
Product Support	9
Downloads	9
Customer Service	9
Upgrade Center	9
Resources	9
Contact Us	9
Help and Support	10
To start Help and Support:	10
Searching for a topic	11
BigFix	11
To start BigFix:	11
To learn more about using BigFix:	11
Using Your Computer guide	12
To access the Using Your Computer guide:	12
Online help	12
Gateway contact information	13
Checking Out Your GatewayComputer	14
Desktop PC Front	15
Desktop PC Back	17
Identifying your model	20
Gateway model and serial number	20
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity	20
Finding your specifications	21
Accessories	21
Getting Started	24
Working safely	25
Reducing eye strain	25
Setting up your computer desk and chair	25
Setting up your computer and computer accessories	26
Sitting at your computer	26
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain	26
Protecting from power source problems	27
Checking the voltage selection	27
To set the voltage selection switch:	28
Starting your computer	28
To start your computer:	28
Waking up your computer	29
Turning off your computer	29
To turn off your computer:	29
Restarting (rebooting) your computer	30
To close unresponsive programs and restart your computer:	30
Using the keyboard	31
Keyboard features	31
Using the mouse	33
Adjusting the volume	35
To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls:	35
Configuring the audio jacks	35
To configure the audio jacks:	35
Connecting the dial-up modem	36
To connect the modem:	36
Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network	36
To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network:	36
Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device	37
Using Drives and Ports	38
Using the diskette drive	39
To use a diskette:	39
Using the memory card reader	40
Memory card types	40
Inserting a memory card	41
To use a memory card:	41
To remove a memory card:	41
Using the CD or DVD drive	42
Identifying drive types	42
Inserting a CD or DVD	43
To insert a CD or DVD:	43
Playing a CD	44
Playing a DVD	44
Creating CDs and DVDs	44
Maintaining Your Computer	46
Caring for your computer	47
Updating Windows	47
To run Windows Update:	47
Protecting your computer from viruses	48
To scan for viruses:	49
To remove a virus:	50
To update Norton Internet Security:	50
Cleaning your computer	51
Cleaning the exterior	51
Cleaning the keyboard	51
Cleaning the computer display	52
Cleaning the mouse	52
To clean your mouse:	52
Cleaning CDs or DVDs	52
Restoring your system	53
Microsoft System Restore	53
To run Microsoft System Restore:	53
Reinstalling programs and drivers	53
To reinstall your program or driver:	53
Restoring your computer to the original configuration	54
To restore your computer to the original configuration:	54
Preventing static electricity discharge	55
Opening the case	56
Removing the side panel	56
To remove the side panel:	56
Removing the front bezel	58
To remove the front bezel:	58
Closing the case	59
Replacing the side panel	59
To replace the side panel:	59
Replacing the front bezel	60
To replace the front bezel:	60
Installing memory	61
To install or replace DIMM memory:	61
Replacing the system battery	63
To replace the battery:	63
Troubleshooting	66
Safety guidelines	67
First steps	67
Troubleshooting	68
Add-in cards	68
Audio	68
Battery	68
CD or DVD drives	68
Computer	70
Diskette drive	70
DVD drives	71
File management	71
Hard drive	72
Internet	73
Keyboard	74
Memory	75
Memory card reader	75
Modem (dial-up)	75
Monitor	79
Mouse	81
Networks	81
Passwords	81
Power	82
Printer	82
Sound	84
Telephone support	85
Before calling Gateway Customer Care	85
Telephone numbers	86
Automated troubleshooting system	86
Telephone numbers	86
Self-help	87
Tutoring	87
Training	87
Networking Your Computer	88
Introduction to Networking	89
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet	89
Using a router	89
Example router-based Ethernet network	90
Determining if an Ethernet is already installed on your computers	91
To determine if Ethernet is already installed on your computer:	91
Creating an Ethernet network	91
Installing Ethernet cards and drivers	91
Making sure your broadband connection works	92
Naming the computers and the workgroup	92
To identify this computer on the network:	92
Configuring the TCP/IP protocol	93
Terms you should know	93
Using a DHCP server	93
To use a DHCP server	93
Setting up an Ethernet network	95
Setting up a network using a router	96
To set up a network using a router:	97
Configuring your router	97
To configure the Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL router:	97
Testing your network	99
Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network	100
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information	102
Index	110
A	110
B	110
C	110
D	111
E	112
F	112
G	112
H	112
I	112
J	113
K	113
L	113
M	113
N	114
O	114
P	114
R	115
S	115
T	115
U	116
V	116
W	116