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CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer

Setting up a maintenance
schedule

Use the following table to set up a regular maintenance
schedule.

Maintenance task

Weekly

Monthly

When

needed

Check for viruses

Run Windows Update

Manage hard drive space

Clean up hard drives

Scan hard drive for errors

Defragment hard drive

Back up files

Clean computer case and
peripheral devices

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Summary of Contents for E-4620

Page 1: ...REFERENCEGUIDE 8512733 book Page a Friday September 21 2007 4 47 PM...

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Page 3: ...itive strain 14 Positioning the computer case 14 Preparing power connections 14 Protecting from power source problems 14 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 15 Connecting a dial up modem 16 Sta...

Page 4: ...rd reader 42 Replacing the hard drive 46 Installing memory 48 Adding or replacing an expansion card 50 Replacing the front fan 52 Replacing the front I O board 55 Replacing the processor 57 Replacing...

Page 5: ...83 Transferring files and settings manually 84 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 87 Safety guidelines 88 First steps 88 Troubleshooting 89 Add in cards 89 Audio 89 CD or DVD drives 89 Diskette drive 91 Displ...

Page 6: ...m Restore 114 Recovering your system to its factory condition 117 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 118 Telephone support 119 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 119 Telephone numbers 120...

Page 7: ...About This Reference About this guide Accessing your online User Guide Gateway contact information Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity For more information 8512733 book Page 1 Friday September 21 20...

Page 8: ...ess shown on your computer s label The Support page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications Accessing your online User Guide In addition to this guide your User...

Page 9: ...ssistance Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system If yo...

Page 10: ...CHAPTER 1 About This Reference 4 8512733 book Page 4 Friday September 21 2007 4 47 PM...

Page 11: ...CHAPTER2 5 Checking Out Your Computer Front Back 8512733 book Page 5 Friday September 21 2007 4 47 PM...

Page 12: ...DVD CD drive Headphone jack Memory card reader or diskette drive optional Microphone jack Power button power indicator USB ports optional IEEE 1394 port optional Hard drive activity indicator 8512733...

Page 13: ...mation see Installing a printer scanner or other device on page 34 IEEE 1394 port optional Plug a IEEE 1394 also known as FireWire device such as a digital camcorder into this 6 pin port DVD CD drive...

Page 14: ...d port Audio line in side speaker jack Ethernet network jack Lineout headphones front speaker jack Microphone jack USB ports Modem line jack optional Monitor VGA port Parallel port Serial port Voltage...

Page 15: ...to a broadband modem or network on page 15 Parallel port Plug a parallel device such as a printer into this port PS 2 mouse port green Plug a PS 2 mouse into this port Modem line jack optional Plug a...

Page 16: ...t Your Computer 10 PS 2 keyboard port purple Plug a PS 2 keyboard into this port Telephone jack optional Plug your telephone into this jack Component Icon Description 8512733 book Page 10 Friday Septe...

Page 17: ...k 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 Us...

Page 18: ...el 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 Keep ventilation...

Page 19: ...appropriate height and the chair helps you maintain good posture Select a flat surface for your computer desk Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands and arms are positioned parallel to t...

Page 20: ...d either horizontally or vertically With the case in a vertical orientation you can rotate the support base on bottom for more stability Preparing power connections Protecting from power source proble...

Page 21: ...em or network You can connect your computer to a broadband cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network 1 Insert one end of the network c...

Page 22: ...r computer does not turn on check the power cable connections 3 If you are starting your computer for the first time follow the on screen instructions to select the language and time zone and to creat...

Page 23: ...turn off or slow down most system operations to save power and saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power the programs are laid out just as you left them Waking your computer from a...

Page 24: ...mputer press a key on the keyboard If the computer remains in Sleep mode press the power button To turn off your computer Click Start click the arrow next to the lock icon then click Shut Down Windows...

Page 25: ...next to the lock icon then click Restart Your computer turns off then turns on again OR If your computer does not turn off press and hold the power button until the computer turns off about five seco...

Page 26: ...et buttons Press these buttons to launch your Internet home page search or e mail programs Audio playback buttons Press these buttons to play your audio files and to adjust the volume Navigation keys...

Page 27: ...pen utilities like F Find Search R Run and E Computer Application key Press this key to access shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows Directional keys Press these keys to move the cursor up dow...

Page 28: ...icators Show if your NUM LOCK CAPS LOCK or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated Press the corresponding key to activate the function Windows keys Press one of these keys to open the Windows Start menu These...

Page 29: ...CAPS LOCK or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated Press the corresponding key to activate the function Windows keys Press to open the Windows Start menu These keys can also be used in combination with other...

Page 30: ...the computer screen This illustration shows the standard mouse As you move the mouse the pointer arrow on the screen moves in the same direction You can use the left and right buttons on the mouse to...

Page 31: ...the mouse Select an object on the screen Position the pointer over the object Quickly press and release the left mouse button This is called clicking Start a program or open a file or folder Position...

Page 32: ...lace the disc in the tray with the label facing up or out 3 Press the eject button to close the tray Important When you place a single sided disc in the tray make sure that the label side is facing up...

Page 33: ...playing DVDs and accessing data DVD RW Installing programs playing audio CDs playing DVDs accessing data and recording video and data to CDs and DVD R or DVD RW discs DVD RW R Installing programs play...

Page 34: ...playing audio CDs playing DVDs accessing data and recording video and data to CDs and DVD RAM DVD R or DVD RW discs Blu ray Disc Installing programs playing audio CDs playing DVDs playing Blu ray Disc...

Page 35: ...hold 50 GB of files about 23 hours of standard definition video or about nine hours of high definition video Blu ray Discs can be played on a Blu ray compatible player or a Blu ray drive equipped com...

Page 36: ...l discs to make backups of your data For more information see your online User Guide Using the memory card reader You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from a digital camera...

Page 37: ...ory card out of the slot Caution Before inserting a memory card into a slot make sure that the slot is empty or you could damage the card reader Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn off the c...

Page 38: ...tte 1 Insert the diskette into the diskette drive with the label facing up or to the right 2 To access a file on the diskette click Start then click Computer Double click the diskette drive for exampl...

Page 39: ...are using external speakers turn the knob on the front of the speakers OR Use the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard For more information see Using the keyboard on page 20 To adjust the...

Page 40: ...such as printers scanners and digital cameras to your computer For more information about port locations see Checking Out Your Computer on page 5 Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system...

Page 41: ...pt you to install any software the device needs After doing this you can disconnect and reconnect the device at any time Parallel and serial port devices are not plug and play See the device documenta...

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Page 43: ...ng an optical or diskette drive or a memory card reader Replacing the hard drive Installing memory Adding or replacing an expansion card Replacing the front fan Replacing the front I O board Replacing...

Page 44: ...istatic bags only when you are ready to use them Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection Always hold expansion card...

Page 45: ...dual power from your computer 4 Lay the computer down flat lift up the panel release latch then remove the panel 5 To replace the side panel line up the tabs on the top of the panel with the notches n...

Page 46: ...hard drive bracket by lifting it out of the chassis 2 Set the assembly aside as far as the hard drive cables will permit You do not need to disconnect the cables 3 Push the four black plastic retaine...

Page 47: ...in the top of the computer then press the bottom of the bezel against the computer until the bezel s tabs snap into the slots 6 Replace the hard drive bracket by fitting it to the side of the chassis...

Page 48: ...card reader 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in Opening and closing the case on page 39 2 LIft the hard drive bracket out of the chassis 3 Remove the bezel by following the instru...

Page 49: ...component cables noting their locations and orientation You will reconnect the cables after you install the new component DVD drive shown 5 25 inch component OR 3 5 inch component 8512733 book Page 4...

Page 50: ...n the old drive and set the jumper on the new drive to be the same then go to Step 12 OR If you are replacing a 3 5 inch component lift the 5 25 inch component bay out of the chassis 7 Push up on the...

Page 51: ...took previously 11 Replace the 5 25 inch component bay into the chassis 12 Slide the 5 25 inch component into the bay and push up on the release latch to move it to the Lock position 13 Reconnect the...

Page 52: ...of the chassis 3 Disconnect the drive cables noting their locations and orientation You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive 4 Move the drive release latch up away from the cente...

Page 53: ...the center of the bracket to the Lock position 7 Reconnect the drive cables using the notes you took previously 8 Replace the hard drive bracket then replace the side panel 9 Reconnect all external c...

Page 54: ...puter Your computer uses DIMM memory To install or replace DIMM memory 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in Opening and closing the case on page 39 2 Remove the hard drive bracket...

Page 55: ...he sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically When the module is secure you hear a click 6 Replace the hard drive bracket being carefulnotto pinch or kink the hard drive...

Page 56: ...bracket and set it aside as far as the hard drive cables will allow 3 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in Removing and installing the front bezel on page 40 4 If you are replacing...

Page 57: ...lp insert the card but do not bend the card sideways 9 Press the card retention lever back into place 10 If you have just replaced an expansion card reconnect the expansion card cables if any using th...

Page 58: ...e case on page 39 2 Remove the hard drive bracket and set it aside as far as the hard drive cables will allow 3 Remove the bezel by following the instructions in Removing and installing the front beze...

Page 59: ...fter you reinstall the component DVD drive shown 6 Pull the release latch down to the Unlock position on the 5 25 inch bay then slide the component forward and out of the bay 7 Lift the 5 25 inch comp...

Page 60: ...ble to the system board then insert the new fan assembly into place 12 Replace the 5 25 inch component bay into the chassis 13 Slide the component back into the 5 25 inch bay then push up on the relea...

Page 61: ...d closing the case on page 39 2 Remove the hard drive bracket and set it aside as far as the hard drive cables will allow 3 Remove the bezel by following the instructions in Removing and installing th...

Page 62: ...the I O panel from the computer 6 Position the new I O panel on the front of the computer then replace the screw 7 Connect the I O panel cable to the new I O panel 8 Replace the front bezel replace t...

Page 63: ...g and closing the case on page 39 2 Remove the hard drive bracket and set it aside as far as the hard drive cables will allow 3 Remove the bezel by following the instructions in Removing and installin...

Page 64: ...the fan assembly by squeezing it slightly top to bottom and pulling it away from the case 5 Lift the 5 25 inch component bay from the chassis 6 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board 8512733...

Page 65: ...indicated by the printed arrow on the corner of the processor aligns with Pin 1 on the processor socket indicated by the absence of a pin hole in the processor socket then return the lever to its lock...

Page 66: ...in your computer To replace the battery 1 Restart your computer 2 During the restart press and hold F2 The main menu of the BIOS Setup utility opens 3 Write down all values in the menus and submenus t...

Page 67: ...attery release tab The battery pops out of the socket 9 Make sure that the positive side of the new battery is facing up then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place 10 Replace the...

Page 68: ...er supply 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in Opening and closing the case on page 39 2 Remove the hard drive bracket and set it aside as far as the hard drive cables will allow 3...

Page 69: ...move it 7 Install the new power supply into the case then install the four screws to secure the power supply to the case 8 Reconnect the power supply cables using the notes you took previously 9 Repla...

Page 70: ...by following the instructions in Removing and installing the front bezel on page 40 4 Remove any expansion cards by following the instructions in Adding or replacing an expansion card on page 50 5 Re...

Page 71: ...sconnect the power and data cables from the system board carefully noting their locations and orientation You will reconnect the cables after you install the new board 10 Remove the power supply by fo...

Page 72: ...emoved previously 15 If your replacement system board does not include a processor go to the next step OR Follow the instructions in Replacing the processor on page 57 to move the processor from your...

Page 73: ...eplace the 5 25 inch component bay into the chassis 20 Slide the 5 25 inch component into the bay then push up on the release latch to move it to the Lock position Front panel Front CPU fan Power AUX...

Page 74: ...notes you took previously 22 Connect the fan cable to the system board then reinstall the fan 23 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed 24 Replace the front bezel replace the hard drive bracket th...

Page 75: ...g up a maintenance schedule Caring for your computer Cleaning your computer Updating Windows Using BigFix Managing hard drive space Scheduling maintenance tasks Moving from your old computer 8512733 b...

Page 76: ...schedule Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard d...

Page 77: ...le and easy to break in cold temperatures and can melt or warp in high temperatures Damage due to either extreme is not covered by your warranty As a general rule your computer is safest at temperatur...

Page 78: ...t free cloth to clean your computer and other parts of your system Do not use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on components Your computer is cooled by air cir...

Page 79: ...monitor use a soft cloth and water to clean the screen Dampen the cloth never apply liquid directly to the screen then wipe the screen with the cloth To clean a CRT monitor use a soft cloth and glass...

Page 80: ...always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your computer and keep it running smoothly Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply o...

Page 81: ...security alerts and updates from BigFix sites on the Internet Whenever BigFix detects a problem it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon To fix the problem click on that icon to open BigFix To...

Page 82: ...es you can use to check drive space and to delete defragment and back up files Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space 1 Click Start then click Computer The Computer window opens Shortcut...

Page 83: ...files Delete unnecessary files such as temporaryfiles and files in the Recycle Bin to free hard drive space To delete unnecessary files 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools then click D...

Page 84: ...If you use your computer several hours every day you probably want to run Error checking once a week If you use yourcomputer less frequently once a month may be adequate Also use Error checking if you...

Page 85: ...ion stored on the drive can improve hard drive performance While Disk Defragmenter is running do not use your keyboard or mouse because using them may continuously stop and restart the defragmenting p...

Page 86: ...efragmenter The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens 3 Click Defragment now This process may take hours to complete depending on the size of the drive being defragmented Help For more information about...

Page 87: ...ordable disc drive to do a complete hard drive backup To back up files 1 Click Start then click Computer The Computer window opens 2 Right click the drive that you want to back up click Properties the...

Page 88: ...eduler dialog box opens 2 Click Create Basic Task for basic tasks or click Create Task for more complex tasks then follow the on screen instructions to finish setting up and scheduling the task Import...

Page 89: ...programs on the new computer before running Windows Easy Transfer Windows Easy Transfer copies only the software s settings not the software itself to the new computer 2 Click Start All Programs Acces...

Page 90: ...n click Documents The Documents folder opens and displays many of your saved personal data files Go to Step 4 OR In Windows XP click Start then click My Documents The My Documents window opens and dis...

Page 91: ...In Windows Vista or Windows XP click Start then click Search The Search Results window opens OR In Windows 98 Windows Me or Windows 2000 click Start Find or Search then click For Files or Folders The...

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Page 93: ...CHAPTER6 87 Troubleshooting Safety guidelines First steps Troubleshooting Recovering your system Telephone support 8512733 book Page 87 Friday September 21 2007 4 47 PM...

Page 94: ...followed each instruction If an error occurs in a program see the program s printed documentation or the online help Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on and while t...

Page 95: ...dentify your drive type see Identifying optical drive types on page 27 Your computer may be experiencing some temporary memory problems Shut down and restart your computer Some music CDs have copy pro...

Page 96: ...that the disc label is facing up or out then try again Try a different disc Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by the DVD drive Clean the disc For more information s...

Page 97: ...e protect error message Make sure that the write protection tab on the upper right corner of the diskette is down unprotected The diskette may be full Delete unnecessary files on the diskette and try...

Page 98: ...cable is connected to the video port on your computer Connect a monitor that you know works to your computer Reinstall the device driver The color is not uniform Make sure that the monitor warms up f...

Page 99: ...network have the same workgroup name Make sure that all computers are using the same Subnet Mask If you assigned IP addressesto the computers make sure that all computers have different IP addresses...

Page 100: ...ith your expansion card Reseat the card For more information see Adding or replacing an expansion card on page 53 File management A file was accidentally deleted If a file was deleted while holding do...

Page 101: ...fix hard drive problems run the error checking program For instructions on fixing hard drive problems see Checking the hard drive for errors on page 78 The hard drive cannot be accessed or you see a G...

Page 102: ...ider ISP is set up correctly Contact your ISP technical support for help Make sure that you do not have a problem with your modem For more information see Modem dial up on page 99 You see an Unable to...

Page 103: ...nternet service provider ISP is set up correctly Contact your ISP for technical support Keyboard The keyboard does not work Make sure that the keyboard cable is plugged in correctly For more informati...

Page 104: ...then press ENTER Click Restart now and check for problems Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics You see a Not enough memory error message Close all programs then restart your compute...

Page 105: ...line then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack If you have additional telephone services such as call waiting call messaging or voice mail make sure that...

Page 106: ...e Make sure that the connectors are free from corrosion and all screws in the telephone wall jack are secure You can also call your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for noise or l...

Page 107: ...te port on your computer To make sure that the connections have been made correctly see your setup poster or Connecting a dial up modem on page 16 If the modem shares the telephone line with another d...

Page 108: ...hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect If the handshaking sounds are too loud you can turn down the modem volume To turn down the modem volume 1 Click Start then click Control P...

Page 109: ...use pad may have a printed or fabric pattern on it that interferes with your mouse Try a different mouse pad Networks You cannot connect to your company network Every network is unique Contact your co...

Page 110: ...need to press Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source The printer is on but will not print Check the cable between the printer and your computer Make sure that it is connecte...

Page 111: ...If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to the printer If you pr...

Page 112: ...off For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 33 If you are using external speakers Make sure that the speakers are turned on See the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections...

Page 113: ...rything was working correctly For instructions see Using Microsoft System Restore on page 114 If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to return your system to factory condition see Recover...

Page 114: ...install a new hard drive you need to recover your pre installed software and drivers using a set of software and driver recovery discs Because these discs do not come with your computer you should cr...

Page 115: ...do not have enough discs choose a different disc type or click Cancel The disc recording begins Label the discs as they are completed 6 If multiple discs are required insert the additional blank discs...

Page 116: ...Gateway Recovery Center opens 2 To recover software that was pre installed click Programs then click Application recovery OR Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard...

Page 117: ...To recover device drivers that were pre installed click Hardware then click Device driver recovery 3 Click the software or driver you want to recover then click Next 8512733 book Page 111 Friday Septe...

Page 118: ...driver you need to recover try another disc To recover software and drivers using recovery discs 1 Insert a software and driver recovery disc into a CD or DVD drive If an AutoPlay dialog box appears...

Page 119: ...over pre installed device drivers click Device driver recovery then click the type of driver you want to recover 3 Click Next 4 If the software or driver is not shown on the list and you have a multip...

Page 120: ...day and also each time you install software or device drivers You can also create a restore point manually For instructions see Manually creating a restore point on page 116 To restore using Microsoft...

Page 121: ...estore point dialog box opens 3 Click the restore point you want click Next then click Finish A confirmation message box appears 4 Click Yes Your system is restored using the restore point you specifi...

Page 122: ...er opens 2 On the left side of the window click Create a restore point or change settings then click Next The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab 3 Click Create The Create...

Page 123: ...overy Options screen opens If Windows starts to load instead restart the computer and try again 3 Press the arrow keys on your keyboard to select Repair Your Computer then press ENTER Gateway System R...

Page 124: ...D If you install a new hard drive or completely re format your original hard drive you must recover your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD You also need to recover your computer s pr...

Page 125: ...mputer follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power If you use a surge prote...

Page 126: ...your Gateway supplied hardware or software see the following resources The printed or online documentation that came with your hardware or software In many cases additional product information and on...

Page 127: ...eway Learning Libraries A variety of courses and tutorials are available on CD Select from several easy to use learning libraries www gateway com training Online Trainingfrom Learn With Gateway More t...

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Page 129: ...APPENDIXA 123 Legal Notices Important safety information Regulatory compliance statements Environmental information Notices 8512733 book Page 123 Friday September 21 2007 4 47 PM...

Page 130: ...ts of any kind into the computer ventilation openings Someproductsareequippedwithathree wirepowercordtomakesurethattheproduct is properly grounded when in use The plug on this cord will fit only into...

Page 131: ...f America FederalCommunicationsCommission FCC UnintentionalemitterperFCCPart 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the...

Page 132: ...tinuanceof servicemay be required Thetelephonecompany may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment ope...

Page 133: ...lterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should make sure for their o...

Page 134: ...antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Cable distribution system should be grounded earthed in accordance with ANSI NFPA 70 the National...

Page 135: ...to keep from touching such power lines or circuits Contact with them could be fatal Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system NEC Art 250 Pa...

Page 136: ...product where applicable recycling the inner and outer packaging including shipping containers this product was delivered in and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly With your help we...

Page 137: ...istered trademarks of their respective companies Macrovisionstatement If your computer has a DVD compatible drive and an analog TV Out port the following paragraph applies This product incorporates co...

Page 138: ...APPENDIX A Legal Notices 132 8512733 book Page 132 Friday September 21 2007 4 47 PM...

Page 139: ...ive 7 broadband connection 15 modem 15 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 99 Caps Lock indicator 20 22 23 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 50 inserting memo...

Page 140: ...10 line in 9 line out 9 microphone 7 9 modem 9 mouse 7 9 network 9 15 parallel 9 power 9 power cord 9 printer 7 9 PS 2 keyboard 10 PS 2 mouse 9 scanner 7 9 serial 9 side speaker 9 telephone 10 USB 7 9...

Page 141: ...ing 27 replacing 42 troubleshooting 89 92 See also optical drive E editing buttons 20 electrostatic discharge ESD 38 ergonomics 12 Error checking 78 Ethernet jack 9 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack...

Page 142: ...ra 34 memory 48 peripheral devices 34 printer 34 scanner 34 side panel 39 system battery 60 Internet buttons 20 22 troubleshooting 96 100 J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 20 21 cleaning 73 f...

Page 143: ...placing 42 using 30 microphone jack 7 9 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 model number 3 modem cable 15 connecting 16 dial up 16 DSL 15 jack 16 modem jack 9 monitor cleaning 73 troubleshooting 9...

Page 144: ...power button 7 connector 9 Hibernate mode 7 indicator 7 source problems 14 Standby Resume 7 troubleshooting 104 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply replacing 62...

Page 145: ...autions 124 guidelines for troubleshooting 88 posture 14 reducing eye strain 13 setting up computer 13 sitting at computer 12 14 static electricity 38 scanner installing 34 screen troubleshooting 92 s...

Page 146: ...92 Ethernet network 93 faxes 101 files 94 general guidelines 88 hard drive 95 Internet connection 96 100 keyboard 97 LCD panel 92 memory 98 memory card reader 98 monitor 92 mouse 103 network 93 103 pa...

Page 147: ...ndows Easy Transfer 83 Windows key 21 22 23 Windows System Restore 107 creating restore point 116 Windows Update 74 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 93 working safely 12 8512733 book Page 141 Friday Sep...

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