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Identifying drive types

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Inserting a CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Playing a CD

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Playing a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Creating CDs and DVDs

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Maintaining Your Computer

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Caring for your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Updating Windows

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Protecting your computer from viruses

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Cleaning your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Cleaning the exterior

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Cleaning the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Cleaning the monitor

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Cleaning the mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Restoring your computer to the original configuration

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Preventing static electricity discharge

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Opening the case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Removing the side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Removing the front bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Closing the case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Replacing the front bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Replacing the side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Installing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Replacing the system battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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Troubleshooting

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Safety guidelines

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First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Troubleshooting

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Add-in cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Audio

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CD or DVD drives

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Computer

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Diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

DVD drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

File management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Hard drive

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Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Keyboard

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Memory

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Modem (dial-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Section	Page
Contents	2
Getting Help	6
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	12
Front	13
Back	15
Locating your serial number	19
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity	19
Finding your specifications	20
Accessories	21
Getting Started	22
Working safely	23
Reducing eye strain	23
Setting up your computer desk and chair	24
Setting up your computer and computer accessories	24
Sitting at your computer	24
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain	25
Protecting from power source problems	25
Checking the voltage selection	25
Starting your computer	27
Waking up your computer	27
Turning off your computer	28
Restarting (rebooting) your computer	29
Using the keyboard	30
Standard keyboard	30
Multifunction keyboard	31
Special-function buttons	32
Adjusting the volume	33
Configuring the audio jacks	34
Connecting the modem	35
Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network	35
Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device	36
Using Drives	38
Using the diskette drive	39
Using the Zip drive	40
Using the CD or DVD drive	41
Identifying drive types	41
Inserting a CD or DVD	42
Playing a CD	43
Playing a DVD	43
Creating CDs and DVDs	43
Maintaining Your Computer	44
Caring for your computer	45
Updating Windows	46
Protecting your computer from viruses	47
Cleaning your computer	50
Cleaning the exterior	50
Cleaning the keyboard	50
Cleaning the monitor	51
Cleaning the mouse	51
Cleaning CDs or DVDs	52
Restoring your system	53
Microsoft System Restore	53
Reinstalling programs and drivers	53
Restoring your computer to the original configuration	53
Preventing static electricity discharge	54
Opening the case	55
Removing the side panel	55
Removing the front bezel	57
Closing the case	58
Replacing the front bezel	58
Replacing the side panel	59
Installing memory	60
Replacing the system battery	62
Troubleshooting	64
Safety guidelines	65
First steps	65
Troubleshooting	66
Add-in cards	66
Audio	66
CD or DVD drives	66
Computer	68
Diskette drive	68
DVD drives	69
File management	70
Hard drive	70
Internet	71
Keyboard	72
Memory	73
Modem (dial-up)	74
Monitor	77
Mouse	78
Networks	79
Passwords	79
Power	79
Printer	80
Sound	81
Networking Your Computer	82
Introduction to Networking	83
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet	83
Using a router	83
Example router-based Ethernet network	84
Determining if an Ethernet is already installed on your computers	85
Creating an Ethernet network	86
Installing Ethernet cards and drivers	86
Making sure your broadband connection works	86
Naming the computers and the workgroup	86
Configuring the TCP/IP protocol	87
Terms you should know	87
Using a DHCP server	87
Setting up an Ethernet network	89
Setting up a network using a router	90
Configuring your router	91
Testing your network	93
Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network	94
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information	96
Index	104
A	104
B	104
C	104
D	105
E	106
F	106
G	106
H	106
I	106
J	107
K	107
L	107
M	107
N	107
O	108
P	108
R	108
S	108
T	109
U	109
V	109
W	110

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