Summary of the content on the page No. 1
8512066.book Page a Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:02 AM
REFERENCEGUIDE
®
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
8512066.book Page b Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:02 AM
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
8512066.book Page i Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:02 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 Your Computer . . . . .
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
8512066.book Page ii Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:02 AM Contents RAID for performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 RAID for security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 RAID for both: performance and security . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Preparing your computer for RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Configuring RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Adding or replacing a RAID drive . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
8512066.book Page iii Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:02 AM www.gateway.com Cleaning the mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Cleaning optical discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Updating Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Using BigFix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Managing hard drive space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Checkin
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
8512066.book Page iv Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:02 AM Contents Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Recovering your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . . . . . 110 Using Microsoft System R
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
8512066.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:02 AM CHAPTER1 About This Reference • About this guide • Accessing the online User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • For more information 1
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
8512066.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:02 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 Supp
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Website: gateway.com 9003702 8512066.book Page 3 Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:02 AM www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance. Online Support: Tech Support Phone: Tech Support Hours: Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
8512066.book Page 4 Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:02 AM CHAPTER 1: About This Reference 4
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
8512066.book Page 5 Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:02 AM CHAPTER2 Checking Out Your Computer • Front • Back 5
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
8512066.book Page 6 Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:02 AM CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Front Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from this illustration. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port Memory card reader (optional) (optional) Power button Hard drive activity indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB port (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack 6
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
8512066.book Page 7 Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:02 AM www.gateway.com Component Icon Description DVD/CD 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, or recordable DVD drive. To identify your drive type and for more information about your drive, see your online User Guide. USB port Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such (opt
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
8512066.book Page 8 Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:02 AM CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Back Important Your computer’s hardware options and port locations may vary from this illustration. Power connector Cover release lever Voltage switch (typical) Case cover thumbscrew Kensington lock slot Audio in/side speaker jack Headphone/front speaker jack Microphone jack Center/subwoofer jack (optional) Rear speaker jack (optional) S/PDIF (optical) jack (optional) Ethernet (network) jack USB port
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
8512066.book Page 9 Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:02 AM www.gateway.com 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” “Configuring the audio jacks” on page 28. Ethernet (network) Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device jack (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. For more information, see “Connecting to a broadband modem
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
8512066.book Page 10 Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:02 AM CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Description Audio input (Line If the back of your computer has five audio in) jack (blue plug) jacks, this jack is user configurable for one of -OR- the following: Side speaker jack Stereo in: Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). Stereo out: Plug your side left and right speakers into this jack.
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
8512066.book Page 11 Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:02 AM www.gateway.com Component Icon Description Digital coaxial Plug a single digital coaxial audio connector audio port (some into this jack for digital audio. Provides digital models) audio output from a CD or DVD (optional). -OR- Video port Plug a monitor into this port (optional). Serial port Plug a serial device into this port. For more information, see “Installing a printer, scanner, or other device” on page 28. PS/2 keyboard Plug a
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
8512066.book Page 12 Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:02 AM CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer 12
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
8512066.book Page 13 Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:02 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 • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device • Setting up RAID 13
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
8512066.book Page 14 Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:02 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 leve. • Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest.
