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front bezel 53 memory 56 peripheral devices 32 printer 32 scanner 32 side panel 51 system battery 58 Internet broadband connection 31 buttons 26 troubleshooting 68, 72 IP address entering 88 LAN 93 WAN 93 J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 26 cleaning 46 features 26 PS/2 port 14 troubleshooting 69 USB port 11, 14 keys and buttons application 27 arrow 27 audio playback 26 directional 27 editing 26 function 26 Internet 26 mouse 28 navigation 26 numeric 27 power 11 Windows 27 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 model number 15 serial number 15 LAN IP Address 93 laser printer 16 LCD panel cleaning 47 troubleshooting 66, 74 lights See indicators line in jack 13, 14 line out jack 14 M maintenance cleaning case 46 cleaning component exteriors 46 cleaning computer display 47 cleaning computer screen 47 cleaning keyboard 46 cleaning mouse 47 protecting from viruses 43 memory adding 56 installing 56 purchasing 16 replacing 56 troubleshooting 70 memory card reader locating 10 memory card types supported 35 using 35 microphone jack 11, 14 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 model number 15 modem cable 31, 85, 91 connecting 31 DSL 31, 85, 91 jack 14, 31 protecting from power surge 22 troubleshooting 70 monitor cleaning 47 port 14 troubleshooting 74 mouse buttons 28 108 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
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front bezel

memory

peripheral devices

printer

scanner

side panel

system battery

Internet

broadband connection

buttons

troubleshooting

IP address

entering

LAN

WAN

jacks

See

connections

keyboard

buttons

cleaning

features

PS/2 port

troubleshooting

USB port

keys and buttons

application

arrow

audio playback

directional

editing

function

Internet

mouse

navigation

numeric

power

Windows

label

Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity

model number

serial number

LAN IP Address

laser printer

LCD panel

cleaning

troubleshooting

lights

See

indicators

line in jack

line out jack

maintenance

cleaning case

cleaning component exteriors

cleaning computer display

cleaning computer screen

cleaning keyboard

cleaning mouse

protecting from viruses

memory

adding

installing

purchasing

replacing

troubleshooting

memory card reader

locating

memory card types supported

using

microphone jack

Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity

model number

modem

cable

connecting

DSL

jack

protecting from power surge

troubleshooting

monitor

cleaning

port

troubleshooting

mouse

buttons