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Caring for your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Cleaning your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Cleaning the exterior   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Cleaning the keyboard   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Cleaning the monitor   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Cleaning the mouse   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Cleaning optical discs   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Updating Windows   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Using BigFix  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Managing hard drive space   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Checking hard drive space  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Deleting unnecessary files   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Checking the hard drive for errors   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Defragmenting the hard drive  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Backing up files  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Scheduling maintenance tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Moving from your old computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Moving with Windows Easy Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Moving files and settings manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Chapter 7:

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Safety guidelines  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
First steps   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Troubleshooting   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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Page 1: ...REFERENCE GUIDE...

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Page 3: ...y from repetitive strain 14 Preparing power connections 14 Protecting from power source problems 14 Checking the voltage selection 15 Connecting to a broadband modem or network 15 Connecting a dial up...

Page 4: ...case 45 Removing the side panel 45 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the front bezel 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Adding or replacing memory 49 Replacing the system battery...

Page 5: ...r errors 84 Defragmenting the hard drive 86 Backing up files 87 Scheduling maintenance tasks 88 Moving from your old computer 89 Moving with Windows Easy Transfer 89 Moving files and settings manually...

Page 6: ...e and drivers 115 Using Microsoft System Restore 121 Recovering your system to its factory condition 124 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD 125 Telephone support 125 Before calling Gateway C...

Page 7: ...About This Reference About this guide Accessing the online User Guide Gateway contact information Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity For more information 8511858 book Page 1 Monday December 18 200...

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

Page 9: ...call for assistance 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 s...

Page 10: ...CHAPTER 1 About This Reference 4 8511858 book Page 4 Monday December 18 2006 10 51 AM...

Page 11: ...CHAPTER2 5 Checking Out Your Computer Front Back 8511858 book Page 5 Monday December 18 2006 10 51 AM...

Page 12: ...ry card from a digital camera MP3 player PDA cellular telephone or other devices into the memory card reader Power button power indicator Press this button to turn the power on or off You can also con...

Page 13: ...vices 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 j...

Page 14: ...a desk or table to prevent your computer from being stolen Security tape Remove or cut this tape before opening the computer case Serial port PS 2 keyboard port PS 2 mouse port Power connector Ethern...

Page 15: ...nt left and right speakers into this jack For more information see Configuring the audio jacks on page 26 Microphone jack pink plug Plug a microphone into this jack Center subwoofer jack orange plug o...

Page 16: ...e information see Installing a printer scanner or other device on page 26 Digital coaxial audio port Plug a single digital coaxial audio connector into this jack for digital audio Provides digital aud...

Page 17: ...roadband 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 Adjusting the volume Configu...

Page 18: ...lel 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 leve Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest Keep ventilation...

Page 19: ...s the 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 paralle...

Page 20: ...your computer can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage Protect your computer and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector which absorbs voltage s...

Page 21: ...a wired Ethernet network To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the back of your computer 2 Insert the other end of th...

Page 22: ...nnections 3 If you are starting your computer for the first time to select the language and time zone and to create your first user account follow the on screen instructions 4 Attach and turn on any U...

Page 23: ...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 Sleep state is much faster...

Page 24: ...next to the lock icon then click Shut Down The computer turns off 2 To completely disconnect all power such as for servicing internal components also disconnect the power cord Restarting rebooting you...

Page 25: ...ons to copy cut and paste Function keys Press these keys to start program actions Each program uses different function keys for different purposes See the program documentation to find out more about...

Page 26: ...rresponding key to activate the function Windows keys Press one of these keys to open the Windows Start menu These keys can also be used in combination with other keys to open utilities like F Find Se...

Page 27: ...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 keys can also be used in combination with...

Page 28: ...e computer display This illustration shows the standard mouse As you move the mouse the pointer arrow on the display moves in the same direction You can use the left and right buttons on the mouse to...

Page 29: ...lect an object on the computer display 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 th...

Page 30: ...u 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 19 To adjust the...

Page 31: ...ner of the window to close it Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to change system sounds volume independently of general volume such as the volume used for music and game sounds Help For more inform...

Page 32: ...omputer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed double click the Sound Effect Manager icon on the taskbar The Realtek dialog box opens 4 Follow the on screen instructions to configure the audio...

Page 33: ...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...

Page 34: ...CHAPTER 1 Setting Up and Getting Started 28 8511858 book Page 28 Monday December 18 2006 10 51 AM...

Page 35: ...CHAPTER4 29 Advanced Hardware Setup Setting up your CrossFire video cards Setting up RAID Overclocking the processor Setting up multiple monitors 8511858 book Page 29 Monday December 18 2006 10 51 AM...

Page 36: ...the two Crossfire cards Make sure that the VHDCI plug is oriented so that the shorter of the two cables branching away from the plug is closest to the card s DVI port 2 Use a flat bladed screwdriver...

Page 37: ...re graphics cards let you divide graphics tasks between two cards then send the combined signals to a single monitor Graphics tasks can be shared in several ways and each has its own advantages depend...

Page 38: ...can attach up to four displays to the video cards To use multiple displays on the CrossFire video cards 1 Turn off your computer then connect the displays to the appropriate ports on your video cards...

Page 39: ...increases performance The more drives you have in your RAID 0 array the faster the potential drive reading performance All hard drives have limitations on how fast they can read and write files If hal...

Page 40: ...file fragments if one drive fails Regular and frequent backups are critical Another drawback is that RAID 0 treats each hard drive as if it has the storage capacity of the smallest drive in the array...

Page 41: ...in system performance RAID 5 offers good performance and data redundancy This array preserves your files if a drive fails RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across multiple drives Stripin...

Page 42: ...repare your computer for RAID 1 Configure the RAID arrays See the Array Manager User Guide or Configuring RAID on page 36 2 Install the operating system Configuring RAID Enabling RAID Although your co...

Page 43: ...restart your computer During startup the RAID option screen appears Number and specifications of your drives may vary from the example 2 While the RAID option screen is open press CTRL i The Matrix St...

Page 44: ...end using the default value the maximum capacity with the drives you selected 5 Highlight Create Volume then press ENTER A warning appears 6 Type Y The RAID volume is created and the Main menu opens 7...

Page 45: ...ves press the spacebar to select mark with a green triangle each drive you want to reset then press ENTER A warning message appears 5 Type Y to confirm the drive reset Adding or replacing a RAID drive...

Page 46: ...speed operating speed can be increased or overclocked beyond the default processor speed Overclocking may result in system instability To change the clock speed of your processor 1 Turn off your comp...

Page 47: ...it BIOS then press Y to accept the changes The screen displays the message Turn off power and reinstall the jumper in Normal mode position 11 Turn off the computer 12 Disconnect the power cord and fol...

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Page 49: ...dding or replacing an optical disc drive Replacing the memory card reader Adding or replacing a hard drive Replacing the front fan Replacing the rear fan Replacing the power supply Replacing the heat...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...er button for ten seconds to drain any residual power from your computer 4 Remove the security tape on the rear edge of the side panel 5 Remove the thumbscrew on the side panel cover For the location...

Page 52: ...CHAPTER 1 Upgrading Your Computer 46 6 Lift the cover release lever then swing the side panel away from the computer 8511858 book Page 46 Monday December 18 2006 10 51 AM...

Page 53: ...g the front bezel To remove the front bezel Push on the three spring tabs grasp the right side of the front bezel then pull the bezel out and away from the case Spring tabs 8511858 book Page 47 Monday...

Page 54: ...the bezel go into the slots on the right side of the computer 3 Press the right side of the bezel firmly until it snaps into place Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel 1 Make sure that a...

Page 55: ...eplacing memory When you upgrade the computer memory make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your computer Your computer uses DIMM memory To install or replace DIMM memory 1 R...

Page 56: ...the memory module bank Make sure that you install modules of the same type into both slots of a memory channel bank 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the memory module bank then...

Page 57: ...battery that was in your computer To replace the battery 1 Restart your computer 2 During the restart press and hold the F1 key The main menu of the BIOS Setup utility opens 3 Write down all the valu...

Page 58: ...ps into place 10 Return your computer to its upright position 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in Replacing the side panel on page 48 12 Reconnect all external cables and the po...

Page 59: ...drive slide the drive release latch toward the back of the computer then go to Step 7 OR If you are replacing an existing drive disconnect the cables from the drive noting their locations and orienta...

Page 60: ...to lock the drive into place You do not need to replace the thumbscrew because it was originally installed for shipping purposes 9 Connect the drive cables using your notes from Step 3 If you are ins...

Page 61: ...the case then slide the drive release latch forward to lock the drive into place You do not need to replace the thumbscrew because it was originally installed for shipping purposes 7 Connect the new c...

Page 62: ...g the side panel on page 45 2 If you are adding a new drive slide the drive release latch toward you then go to Step 5 OR If you are replacing an existing drive go to the next step 3 Disconnect the dr...

Page 63: ...ve and set the jumper on the new drive to be the same If you are installing a new drive follow the manufacturer s instructions 6 Slide the new drive into the drive bay then secure it in the drive bay...

Page 64: ...s in Replacing the side panel on page 48 9 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord 10 Turn on your computer 11 If you installed a new drive format and partition the drive according to the man...

Page 65: ...oving the side panel on page 45 2 Remove the fan cover by squeezing the top 1 and bottom 1 then pulling the cover 2 out 3 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board The location of the fan connect...

Page 66: ...the slots provided then rotate the mount into place The mount should lock into place 8 Reconnect the fan cable to the system board 9 Replace the fan cover 10 Replace the side panel by following the in...

Page 67: ...ructions in Removing the side panel on page 45 2 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board The location of the fan connection may vary so trace the fan cable from the fan to the system board Tool...

Page 68: ...t the new fan into the computer and line it up with the screw holes on the back of the computer then replace the screws that secure it to the back of the computer 5 Reconnect the fan cable to the syst...

Page 69: ...l the new power supply 3 Remove the three screws that secure the power supply to the computer 4 Slide the power supply away from the back of the computer then lift up 5 Install the new power supply in...

Page 70: ...oving the side panel on page 45 2 For more stability place your computer on its side To avoid scratching the case place it on a towel or other non abrasive surface 3 Remove the fan cover by squeezing...

Page 71: ...cessor indicated by the silk screened 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 leve...

Page 72: ...lace the front I O board 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in Removing the side panel on page 45 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in Removing the front bezel...

Page 73: ...nect it to the new I O panel board 6 Insert the new I O panel board into the computer then replace the screw 7 Place the front I O assembly onto the computer then replace the screw 8 Replace the front...

Page 74: ...the side panel by following the instructions in Removing the side panel on page 45 2 Loosen the thumbscrew on the expansion card cover 3 Open the expansion card cover Important Your computer hardware...

Page 75: ...are attached to the card noting their locations and orientation You may have to reconnect the cables after you install the new card 7 Remove the old expansion card if necessary You can slightly seesa...

Page 76: ...anufacturers instructions 11 Return your computer to its upright position 12 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in Replacing the side panel on page 48 Replacing the system board To r...

Page 77: ...he cards on the new board 4 Remove the expansion cards by following the instructions in Adding or replacing an expansion card on page 68 You can slightly seesaw a card end to end to loosen it but do n...

Page 78: ...then remove the heat sink These screws cannot be completely removed 9 Disconnect the power and data cables from the system board noting their locations and orientation You will reconnect the cables af...

Page 79: ...the screws 13 If your replacement system board does not include a processor go to Step 14 OR If your replacement system board includes a processor go to Step 17 14 Release the processor from the old s...

Page 80: ...th the notches on the memory module banks and press the modules firmly into the banks The tabs on the sides of the memory modules should secure the memory modules automatically When a module is secure...

Page 81: ...way com 75 23 Return your computer to its upright position 24 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in Replacing the side panel on page 48 8511858 book Page 75 Monday December 18 2006 1...

Page 82: ...CHAPTER 1 Upgrading Your Computer 76 8511858 book Page 76 Monday December 18 2006 10 51 AM...

Page 83: ...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 8511858 b...

Page 84: ...mmend that you put it in the original packaging materials Keep your computer away from magnetic fields Magnetic fields can erase data on hard drives Never turn off your computer when the drive indicat...

Page 85: ...rk environments Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms and can lead to permanent damage to the computer Do not block the ventilation fan slots If these slots are blocked your computer may over...

Page 86: ...s Cleaning the keyboard You should occasionally clean the keyboard to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys To clean the keyboard 1 Use an aerosol can of air with a narrow straw like extension t...

Page 87: ...se pointer begins moving erratically across the computer screen or becomes difficult to control precisely cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy To clean the mouse Wipe the bottom of the...

Page 88: ...on see Protecting Your Computer in your online User Guide Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs security aler...

Page 89: ...rt then click Computer The Computer window opens 2 Right click the drive that you want to check for available file space then click Properties Drive space information appears Shortcut Start Computer r...

Page 90: ...lalog box opens 3 Click to select the types of files you want to delete then click OK The types of files you indicated are deleted Checking the hard drive for errors The Error checking program examine...

Page 91: ...ake several minutes After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors it provides a summary of the problems that it found 4 Correct any problems that are found by following the on screen instru...

Page 92: ...ay continuously stop and restart the defragmenting process Also if you are connected to a network log off before starting Disk Defragmenter Network communication may stop the defragmentation process a...

Page 93: ...t have a high capacity backup device and you want to purchase one you can visit the Accessories Store at www gateway com To back up files 1 Click Start then click Computer The Computer window opens 2...

Page 94: ...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 95: ...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 Accessories Syste...

Page 96: ...ments window opens and displays many of your saved personal data files Go to Step 4 OR In Windows 98 Windows Me or Windows 2000 double click the My Computer icon on the desktop Go to the next step 2 D...

Page 97: ...nd or Search then click For Files or Folders The Search Results window opens 2 Type the filename you want to search for then press ENTER The search results are displayed 3 To learn about more search o...

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Page 99: ...CHAPTER7 93 Troubleshooting Safety guidelines First steps Troubleshooting Recovering your system Telephone support 8511858 book Page 93 Monday December 18 2006 10 51 AM...

Page 100: ...ssage The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem Warning Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable network c...

Page 101: ...Audio See Sound on page 113 CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive Make sure that the disc label is facing up then try again Try a different disc Occasionally...

Page 102: ...ormation see Adjusting the volume on page 24 Make sure that the mute controls are turned off For more information see Adjusting the volume on page 24 Make sure that the speaker cables are connected co...

Page 103: ...work Make sure that your Ethernet cable is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your computer Make sure that the other end is plugged into a router Make sure that all computers are plugged into a powered...

Page 104: ...rd Ethernet 10 Mbps Fast Ethernet 100 Mbps or 10 100 Mbps or Gigabit Ethernet 1000 Mbps or 10 100 1000 Mbps A mixture of Ethernet Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet components will result in your netw...

Page 105: ...is may be the result of a defective area on the hard drive To fix hard drive problems run the Error checking program For instructions on fixing hard drive problems see Checking the hard drive for erro...

Page 106: ...Contact your ISP technical support for help Make sure that you do not have a problem with your modem For more information Modem dial up on page 106 You see an Unable to locate host message and are un...

Page 107: ...t 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 information see...

Page 108: ...teway Other types of display devices including retail TVs may provide lower quality video If you did not order a display device when you purchased your Media Center computer a progressive scan display...

Page 109: ...n resolution of 1024 768 for computer monitors and 800 600 for the Gateway 42 inch Plasma TV Many TVs cannot display this high of a resolution and may shift scramble or scroll the picture For a better...

Page 110: ...acing This results in a fuller sharper picture and better display quality for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions The progressive scan picture is also brighter and easier on your eye...

Page 111: ...player You get a Download Error message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide You must be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide Make sure that your Internet account...

Page 112: ...one into the telephone wall jack If you have additional telephone services such as call waiting call messaging or voice mail make sure that all messages are cleared and call waiting is disabled before...

Page 113: ...oise or low line levels Try another telephone line either a different telephone number in your house or a telephone line at a different location If you can connect on this line call your telephone ser...

Page 114: ...e line is not in use for example someone is on the telephone or another modem is in use Use the modem cable that came with your computer Some telephone cables do not meet cable standards and may cause...

Page 115: ...Properties 4 Click the Modem tab then adjust the Speaker volume control 5 Click OK twice to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box Monitor The screen resolution is not correct Change the screen...

Page 116: ...stabilize the internal aperture grille These wires are most obvious when the monitor displays a white background The aperture grille allows more light to pass through the screen for brighter colors an...

Page 117: ...works You cannot connect to your company network Every network is unique Contact your company computer department or network administrator for help For more information about setting up a network in y...

Page 118: ...able 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 connected to the correct port Make sure that the...

Page 119: ...printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory You see a Printer is out of paper error message After adding paper make sure that the printer is online Most printers have an onlin...

Page 120: ...d drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD then recover your pre installed software and devic...

Page 121: ...enter Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre installed software and drivers from your hard drive However if you ever re install Windows from the Windows DVD...

Page 122: ...drive to perform this procedure To create discs for recovering pre installed software and drivers 1 Click Start All Programs Gateway Recovery Center then click Gateway Recovery Center The Gateway Rec...

Page 123: ...ted 6 If multiple discs are required insert the additional blank disks when prompted 7 When the process is finished the Congratulations window opens 8 Click Finish 9 Remove your final disc then label...

Page 124: ...ck Application recovery 3 To recover device drivers that were pre installed click Hardware then click Device driver recovery Important If you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard...

Page 125: ...c contains a unique set of software and drivers If a recovery disc does not offer the software or driver you need to recover try another disc To recover software and drivers using recovery discs 1 Ins...

Page 126: ...xt OR To recover pre installed device drivers click Device driver recovery click the type of driver you want to recover then click Next 3 If the software or driver is not shown on the list and you hav...

Page 127: ...em running again Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day and also each time you install software or device drivers You can also create a restore point manually For instructi...

Page 128: ...u want click Next then click Finish A confirmation message box appears 4 Click Yes Your system is restored using the restore point you specified Manually creating a restore point To manually create a...

Page 129: ...ext The System Properties dialog box opens to the System Protection tab 3 Click Create The Create a restore point dialog box opens 4 Type a description for the restore point such as the date and time...

Page 130: ...tem Recovery starts and the System Recovery Options dialog box opens 4 Select a language and keyboard layout then click Next 5 Click the User name box to select a Windows user account click in the Pas...

Page 131: ...e Windows DVD into one of your computer s DVD capable drives then restart your computer 2 When the prompt Press any key to boot from CD or DVD appears press any key on your keyboard A list of valid bo...

Page 132: ...ng section of this chapter Have your customer ID serial number and order number available along with a detailed description of your problem including the exact text of any error messages and the steps...

Page 133: ...ware issues www gateway com answers Gateway Customer Care Talk to a Gateway Customer Care representative about a non tutorial technical support question See Before calling Gateway Customer Care on pag...

Page 134: ...n Gateway 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 M...

Page 135: ...AppendixA 129 Legal Notices Important safety information Regulatory compliance statements Environmental information Notices 8511858 book Page 129 Monday December 18 2006 10 51 AM...

Page 136: ...providedfor ventilation Do not block or cover these openings Make sure you provide adequate space at least 6 inches 15 cm around the system for ventilation when you set up your work area Never insert...

Page 137: ...and accessories recommended by Gateway Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Federal Communications Commission FCC Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been teste...

Page 138: ...the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant See installation instructions for details The Ringer Equivalence Number REN is used to determine th...

Page 139: ...peration and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should make sure that it is permissible t...

Page 140: ...an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Cable distribution system sho...

Page 141: ...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 142: ...derstanding and using the energy saving features of this product where applicable recycling the inner and outer packaging including shipping containers this product was delivered in and by disposing o...

Page 143: ...istered trademarks of their respective companies Macrovision statement If your computer has a DVD compatible drive and an analog TV Out port the following paragraph applies This product incorporates c...

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Page 145: ...moving 47 replacing 48 Blu ray 6 broadband connection connecting 9 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 Caps Lock indicator 20 21 cards adding expansion 68 replacing expansion 68...

Page 146: ...SB 7 10 video camera 7 9 Zip drive 7 10 Customer Service Accounting 127 Sales 127 Warranty 127 D default printer 112 defragmenting hard drive 86 deleting files and folders 84 digital audio out 10 digi...

Page 147: ...87 checking for errors 84 checking for free space 83 defragmenting 86 deleting files and folders 84 replacing 56 scanning for errors 84 troubleshooting 99 HD DVD drive 6 headphone jack 7 9 heat sink...

Page 148: ...7 checking for drive errors 84 checking hard drive space 82 cleaning 79 81 cleaning computer display 81 cleaning computer screen 81 cleaning mouse 81 defragmenting 86 deleting files 84 suggested sched...

Page 149: ...dicator 20 21 parallel port 9 password 111 peripheral devices 26 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 26 USB support for 26 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power button 6 connector 1...

Page 150: ...ng 45 sleep button 21 sound adjusting 24 controls 24 muting 24 speaker jack 9 speakers configuring 26 Standby mode 6 starting computer 16 programs 23 starting computer 6 static electricity 44 surge pr...

Page 151: ...onnection speed 101 Windows Media Center 102 turning off computer 6 17 18 turning on computer 6 16 tutoring fee based 127 U uninterruptible power supply UPS 14 updating Windows 82 UPS 14 USB port 7 10...

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