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8512418.book Page i Friday, May 11, 2007 11:44 AM 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 You
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8512418.book Page ii Friday, May 11, 2007 11:44 AM Contents Creating discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Using the memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Memory card types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using the diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Adj
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8512418.book Page iii Friday, May 11, 2007 11:44 AM www.gateway.com Using BigFix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Managing hard drive space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Checking hard drive space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Deleting unnecessary files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Checking the hard drive for errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Defr
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8512418.book Page iv Friday, May 11, 2007 11:44 AM Contents Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Recovering your system . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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8512418.book Page 1 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:44 AM 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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8512418.book Page 2 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:44 AM 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 Support p
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8512418.book Page 3 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:44 AM www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the top 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 key cod
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8512418.book Page 4 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:44 AM CHAPTER 1: About This Reference 4
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8512418.book Page 5 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:44 AM CHAPTER2 Checking Out Your Computer � Front � Back 5
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8512418.book Page 6 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:44 AM CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Front Power button/ Memory card reader power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Video jack (optional) Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Headphone jack Audio right jack Microphone jack (optional) 6
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8512418.book Page 7 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:44 AM www.gateway.com Component Icon Description Memory card Insert a memory card from a digital camera, reader MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into the memory card reader. 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 CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD driv
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8512418.book Page 8 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:44 AM CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Back Important Your computer’s hardware options and port locations may vary from this illustration. Voltage switch Case cover thumbscrew Power connector PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port USB ports Ethernet (network) jack S/PDIF jack Center/subwoofer jack (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack Mic jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Headphone/front speaker
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8512418.book Page 9 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:44 AM www.gateway.com Component Icon Description USB ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. For more information, see “Installing a printer, scanner, or other device” on page 32. S/PDIF output jack Plug an optical cable from an amplifier or (optional) entertainment system into this jack for digital sound. Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack. (pin
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8512418.book Page 10 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:44 AM CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer 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 31. 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 soun
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8512418.book Page 11 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:44 AM 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 � Using the diskette drive � Adjusting the volume � Configuring the audio jacks � I
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8512418.book Page 12 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:44 AM 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. � Ke
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8512418.book Page 13 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:44 AM 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 computer i
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8512418.book Page 14 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:44 AM 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 repetitive
