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Gateway 500XL User Manual (144 pages)
Gateway 3200SE: User Guide
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 3.88 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Getting Help
7
Thank You for Purchasing Our Computer
8
Gateway Web Site
9
Using Esupport
10
Help and Support
11
Searching for a Topic
12
Bigfix
12
Online Help
13
Using Your Computer Guide
13
Gateway Contact Information
14
2 Checking out Your Gateway Computer
15
Desktop PC Front
16
Desktop PC Back
18
Identifying Your Model
21
Gateway Model and Serial Number
21
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
21
Finding Your Specifications
22
Accessories
22
3 Getting Started
25
Working Safely
26
Reducing Eye Strain
26
Setting up Your Computer Desk and Chair
26
Setting up Your Computer and Computer Accessories
27
Sitting at Your Computer
27
Avoiding Discomfort and Injury from Repetitive Strain
27
Protecting from Power Source Problems
28
Checking the Voltage Selection
28
Starting Your Computer
29
Waking up Your Computer
30
Turning off Your Computer
30
Restarting (Rebooting) Your Computer
31
Adjusting the Volume
31
Using the Keyboard
32
Keyboard Features
32
Using the Mouse
34
Connecting the Modem
36
Connecting to a Wired Ethernet Network
37
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device
38
4 Using Drives and Ports
39
Using the Diskette Drive
40
Using the Memory Card Reader
40
Memory Card Types
41
Inserting a Memory Card
41
Using the CD or DVD Drive
43
Identifying Drive Types
43
Inserting a CD or DVD
44
Playing a CD
44
Playing a DVD
45
Creating Cds and Dvds
45
5 Maintaining Your Computer
47
Caring for Your Computer
48
Updating Windows
48
Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
49
Cleaning Your Computer
51
Cleaning the Exterior
51
Cleaning the Keyboard
52
Cleaning the Computer Display
52
Cleaning the Mouse
52
Cleaning Cds or Dvds
54
Restoring Your System
54
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
55
Opening the Case
56
Removing the Side Panel
56
Removing the Front Bezel
57
Closing the Case
58
Replacing the Side Panel
58
Replacing the Front Bezel
59
Installing Memory
60
Replacing the System Battery
62
6 Troubleshooting
65
Safety Guidelines
66
First Steps
66
Troubleshooting
67
Add-In Cards
67
Audio
67
Battery
67
CD or DVD Drives
67
Computer
69
Diskette Drive
69
DVD Drives
70
File Management
70
Hard Drive
71
Internet
72
Keyboard
73
Memory
74
Memory Card Reader
74
Modem (Dial-Up)
74
Monitor
77
Mouse
79
Networks
79
Passwords
80
Power
80
Printer
80
Sound
82
Telephone Support
83
Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
83
Telephone Numbers
84
Self-Help
85
Tutoring
85
Training
85
7 Networking Your Computer
87
Introduction to Networking
88
Using a Network
88
Selecting a Network Connection
89
Creating an Ethernet Network
96
Installing Ethernet Cards and Drivers
96
Making Sure Your Broadband Connection Works
97
Naming the Computers and the Workgroup
97
Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol
98
Setting up a Wireless Ethernet Network
101
Setting up a Wired Ethernet Network
108
Configuring Your Router
110
Testing Your Network
111
Sharing Your Resources
112
Sharing an Internet Connection
112
Sharing Drives and Printers
115
Using the Network
117
Connecting to Hotspots
120
Troubleshooting Your Ethernet Network
121
Wired Ethernet Network
121
Wireless Ethernet Network
122
8 Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
125
Important Safety Information
126
Regulatory Compliance Statements
127
United States of America
127
Laser Safety Statement
129
Macrovision Statement
131
Index
133
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Gateway 500XL User Manual (118 pages)
Gateway 300X: User Guide
Brand:
Gateway
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 2.02 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Getting Help
7
Thank You for Purchasing Our Computer
8
Gateway Web Site
9
Using Support
9
Help and Support
11
Searching for a Topic
12
Bigfix
12
Online Help
13
Using Your Computer Guide
13
Gateway Contact Information
14
2 Checking out Your Gateway Computer
15
Desktop PC Front
16
Desktop PC Back
18
Identifying Your Model
21
Gateway Model and Serial Number
21
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
21
Finding Your Specifications
22
Accessories
22
3 Getting Started
25
Working Safely
26
Reducing Eye Strain
26
Setting up Your Computer Desk and Chair
26
Setting up Your Computer and Computer Accessories
27
Sitting at Your Computer
27
Avoiding Discomfort and Injury from Repetitive Strain
27
Protecting from Power Source Problems
28
Checking the Voltage Selection
28
Starting Your Computer
29
Waking up Your Computer
30
Turning off Your Computer
30
Restarting (Rebooting) Your Computer
31
Using the Keyboard
32
Keyboard Features
32
Using the Mouse
34
Adjusting the Volume
36
Configuring the Audio Jacks
36
Connecting the Dial-Up Modem
37
Connecting to a Cable or DSL Modem or to a Wired Ethernet Network
37
Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Peripheral Device
38
4 Using Drives and Ports
39
Using the Diskette Drive
40
Using the Memory Card Reader
41
Memory Card Types
41
Inserting a Memory Card
42
Using the CD or DVD Drive
43
Identifying Drive Types
43
Inserting a CD or DVD
44
Playing a CD
45
Playing a DVD
45
Creating Cds and Dvds
45
5 Maintaining Your Computer
47
Caring for Your Computer
48
Updating Windows
48
Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
49
Cleaning Your Computer
52
Cleaning the Exterior
52
Cleaning the Keyboard
52
Cleaning the Computer Display
53
Cleaning the Mouse
53
Cleaning Cds or Dvds
53
Restoring Your System
54
Microsoft System Restore
54
Reinstalling Programs and Drivers
54
Restoring Your Computer to the Original Configuration
55
Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
56
Opening the Case
57
Removing the Side Panel
57
Removing the Front Bezel
58
Closing the Case
59
Replacing the Side Panel
59
Replacing the Front Bezel
60
Installing Memory
61
Replacing the System Battery
63
6 Troubleshooting
65
Safety Guidelines
66
First Steps
66
Troubleshooting
67
Add-In Cards
67
Audio
67
Battery
67
CD or DVD Drives
67
Computer
69
Diskette Drive
69
DVD Drives
70
File Management
70
Hard Drive
71
Internet
72
Keyboard
73
Memory
74
Memory Card Reader
74
Modem (Dial-Up)
74
Monitor
78
Mouse
80
Networks
80
Passwords
80
Power
81
Printer
81
Sound
83
Telephone Support
84
Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
84
Telephone Numbers
85
Self-Help
86
Tutoring
86
Training
86
7 Networking Your Computer
87
Introduction to Networking
88
Using a Router
88
Creating an Ethernet Network
90
Installing Ethernet Cards and Drivers
90
Making Sure Your Broadband Connection Works
91
Naming the Computers and the Workgroup
91
Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol
92
Setting up an Ethernet Network
94
Configuring Your Router
96
Testing Your Network
98
Troubleshooting Your Ethernet Network
99
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
101
Important Safety Information
102
Regulatory Compliance Statements
103
United States of America
103
Laser Safety Statement
105
Environmental Information
107
Macrovision Statement
108
Index
109
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