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GATEWAY COMPUTER
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8512162.book Page i Tuesday, February 13, 2007 3:44 PM Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Accessing the online User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Gateway contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . .
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8512162.book Page ii Tuesday, February 13, 2007 3:44 PM Contents Creating discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using the memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Memory card types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Configuring the audio jacks
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8512162.book Page iii Tuesday, February 13, 2007 3:44 PM www.gateway.com Replacing the power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Replacing the heat sink and processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Replacing the I/O board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Adding or replacing an expansion card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Replacing the system board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Comput
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8512162.book Page iv Tuesday, February 13, 2007 3:44 PM Contents Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Expansion cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 File management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Keyboard
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8512162.book Page 1 Tuesday, February 13, 2007 3:44 PM CHAPTER1 About This Reference • About this guide • Accessing the online User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • For more information 1
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8512162.book Page 2 Tuesday, February 13, 2007 3:44 PM CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of Gateway computer. Some illustrations in this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. For all other computer information, see your online User Guide. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway’s Supp
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8512162.book Page 3 Tuesday, February 13, 2007 3:44 PM www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the side of your computer contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance. Serial number Technical Support telephone number Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product ke
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8512162.book Page 4 Tuesday, February 13, 2007 3:44 PM CHAPTER 1: About This Reference 4
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8512162.book Page 5 Tuesday, February 13, 2007 3:44 PM CHAPTER2 Checking Out Your Computer • Front • Back 5
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8512162.book Page 6 Tuesday, February 13, 2007 3:44 PM CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Front Optical disc drive Additional drive bay Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports USB ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Component Icon Description Optical disc drive Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). This drive may be a
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8512162.book Page 7 Tuesday, February 13, 2007 3:44 PM www.gateway.com Component Icon Description ® IEEE 1394 ports Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire ) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. USB ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Headphone jack Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. This jack is
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8512162.book Page 8 Tuesday, February 13, 2007 3:44 PM CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Back Important Your computer’s hardware options and port locations may vary from this illustration. Power connector Cover release lever Case thumbscrew and Kensington lock slot Security tape 5.1 audio jacks S/PDIF (optical) jack Ethernet (network) jack USB ports IEEE 1394/FireWire™ port Digital coaxial audio jack Parallel port Serial port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Video card TV tuner card
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8512162.book Page 9 Tuesday, February 13, 2007 3:44 PM www.gateway.com Component Icon Description Rear speaker jack Plug your rear right and left speakers into (black plug) this jack. For more information, see “Configuring the audio jacks” on page 32. Audio input (Line in) This jack is user configurable for one of the jack (blue plug) following: -OR- Stereo in: Plug an external audio input Side speaker jack source (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your computer
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8512162.book Page 10 Tuesday, February 13, 2007 3:44 PM CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Description Expansion slot cover Remove this screw and open the expansion thumbscrew slot cover to unlock the expansion cards. Telephone jack Plug the cord from your telephone into this (optional) jack. Power connector Plug the power cord into this connector. S/PDIF output jack Plug an optical cable from an amplifier or (optional) entertainment system into this jack for digital sou
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8512162.book Page 11 Tuesday, February 13, 2007 3:44 PM CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, s
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8512162.book Page 12 Tuesday, February 13, 2007 3:44 PM CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your computer, follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it is perpendicular to your line of sight, and the top of the screen is no higher than eye level. • Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest.
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8512162.book Page 13 Tuesday, February 13, 2007 3:44 PM www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you can avoid glare on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in your work area. Do not use your compu
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8512162.book Page 14 Tuesday, February 13, 2007 3:44 PM CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Sitting at your computer • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. Make sure that they are in a relaxed position when you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work. • Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your torso or neck. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repeti
