Gateway FX542X, Reference Manual

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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
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Starting your computer
To start your computer:
1
Connect the power, network, mouse, and keyboard
cables to your computer according to the setup poster.
2
Press the power button on the front of your computer.
If your 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 create your first user account.
4
Attach and turn on any USB or audio peripheral devices,
such as printers, scanners, and speakers. See the
documentation that came with each device for its setup
instructions.
5
To open your computer’s Start menu, click ( Start ).
From that menu, you can run programs and search for
files. For more information on using your computer’s
menus, see “Using Windows” and “Customizing
Windows” in your online
User Guide .
Waking up your computer
When you have not used your computer for several minutes,
it may enter a power-saving mode called
Sleep . While in Sleep
mode, the power indicator on the power button flashes.
If your computer is in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a
key on the keyboard, or press the power button to “wake” it
up. If the computer remains in Sleep mode, press the power
button.
Important
Your computer has a built-in, variable-speed fan. In addition, your
computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat and has its
own cooling fan. Both the system fan and processor fan can run at
different speeds at times to ensure correct system cooling. You may
notice an increase in the fan noise when the fan is running at high speed
and a decrease in the fan noise when it switches to normal speed.
Tip
For more information about changing the power button mode, see the
“Customizing” chapter in your online User Guide .
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