Gateway E-3600, System Manual

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Starting your computer
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Understanding the Power-On Self-Test
When you turn on your computer, the Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine
checks the computer memory and components. To see this information on
the screen, press T
AB
during POST.
The computer displays error messages if POST finds any problems. Write down
any error messages that you see. If you continue to have problems, these error
messages may help Gateway Technical Support diagnose the cause.
Setting up the operating system
The first time you start your computer, the operating system takes a few
minutes to set up.
Refer to your operating system documentation for specific questions regarding
the operating system.
To complete the operating system setup:
1
After the computer starts, the start-up wizard opens. Continue by clicking
Next
.
2
Type the requested information in the appropriate text boxes. When you
have finished typing the information, continue by clicking
Next
.
Important The computer starts very quickly. If your monitor requires
time to warm up, you may not see the messages. If you
are having problems, you may need to wait for the monitor
to warm up and then restart the computer. If you are trying
to enter Setup, press
F1 before the monitor warms up.
Important Any ID or key numbers requested to complete the
operating system setup are either on a sticker attached to
the computer or in the documentation provided.