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    Contents
    1Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1
    Help  and  Support  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
    Searching  for  a  topic  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
    Using  Your  Computer  guide   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
    Online  help  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
    Gateway  contact  information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
    Identifying  your  computer   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
    2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
    Front  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
    Back  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
    Locating  your  serial  number   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
    Microsoft  Certificate  of  Authenticity  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
    Finding  your  specifications   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
    Accessories   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
    3Getting Started  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
    Working  safely   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
    Reducing  eye  strain  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
    Setting  up  your  computer  desk  and  chair  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
    Setting  up  your  computer  and  computer  accessories   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
    Sitting  at  your  computer   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
    Avoiding  discomfort  and  injury  from  repetitive  strain   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
    Protecting  from  power  source  problems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
    Checking  the  voltage  selection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
    Starting  your  computer   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
    Waking  up  your  computer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
    Turning  off  your  computer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
    Restarting  (rebooting)  your  computer   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
    Using  the  keyboard   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
    Standard  keyboard   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
    Adjusting  the  volume  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
    Configuring  the  audio  jacks  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
    Connecting  a  modem  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
    Connecting  to  a  cable  or  DSL  modem  or  to  an  Ethernet  network  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
    Installing  a  printer,  scanner,  or  other  peripheral  device   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
    4 Using Drives and Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
    Using  the  diskette  drive     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
    Using  the  Zip  drive  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
    Using  the  CD  or  DVD  drive  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
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    Identifying  drive  types   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
    Inserting  a  CD  or  DVD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
    Playing  a  CD   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
    Playing  a  DVD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
    Creating  CDs  and  DVDs   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
    5 Maintaining Your Computer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
    Caring  for  your  computer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
    Updating  Windows   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
    Protecting  your  computer  from  viruses   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
    Cleaning  your  computer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
    Cleaning  the  exterior   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44
    Cleaning  the  keyboard  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44
    Cleaning  the  monitor     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
    Cleaning  the  mouse  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
    Cleaning  CDs  or  DVDs   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47
    Restoring  your  system   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
    Microsoft  System  Restore   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  48
    Reinstalling  programs  and  drivers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  48
    Restoring  your  computer  to  the  original  configuration   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49
    Preventing  static  electricity  discharge   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  50
    Opening  the  case  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  51
    Removing  the  side  panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  51
    Removing  the  front  bezel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
    Replacing  the  front  bezel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  54
    Closing  the  case  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  55
    Replacing  the  side  panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  55
    Installing  memory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  56
    Replacing  the  system  battery  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  58
    6 Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  61
    Safety  guidelines   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62
    First  steps  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  63
    Troubleshooting   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  64
    Add-in  cards  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
    Audio   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  64
    CD  or  DVD  drives   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  64
    Computer   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  66
    Diskette  drive  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
    DVD  drives  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
    File  management  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  67
    Hard  drive   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  68
    Internet  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  69
    Keyboard   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  70
    Memory   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  70
    Modem  (dial-up)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  71
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    Monitor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  74
    Mouse   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  75
    Networks   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  76
    Passwords  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
    Power  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  76
    Printer   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  77
    Sound   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  78
    7 Networking Your Computer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  79
    Introduction  to  Networking  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
    Using  a  router   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
    Creating  an  Ethernet  network   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  82
    Installing  Ethernet  cards  and  drivers   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  82
    Making  sure  your  broadband  connection  works  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  83
    Naming  the  computers  and  the  workgroup  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  83
    Configuring  the  TCP/IP  protocol  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  84
    Setting  up  an  Ethernet  network   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  86
    Configuring  your  router   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  88
    Testing  your  network  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
    Troubleshooting  Your  Ethernet  network   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  91
    A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  93
    Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   101
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    							Chapter 1
    1
    Getting Help
    • Using the Gateway Web site
     Using Help and Support
     Using Your Computer guide
     Using online help
     Contacting Gateway
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    Chapter 1: Getting Help
    Thank you for purchasing our computer!
    You have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. We are sure that you will be 
    pleased with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of your new computer. 
    Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes through the most 
    stringent quality control tests to ensure that you are provided with the best product 
    possible.
    Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with our range of services and 
    support. We have highlighted some basic care and safety information to help you keep 
    your computer in good operating condition.
    Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers — to provide best-of-class 
    service and support in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable 
    prices. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service 
    department will provide you with fast, considerate service.
    We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from your 
    new Gateway computer for years to come.
    Thanks again, from all of us at Gateway.
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    Help and Support
    Help and Support
    Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help 
    information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer 
    questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of 
    your Gateway computer.
    To start Help and Support:
    ■Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens.
    You can find help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the 
    index.
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    Chapter 1: Getting Help
    Searching for a topic
    To search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search 
    box located at the top of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button.
    For each search, you receive the following search result types:
    ■Suggested Topics - These topics are located in Help and Support and are relevant 
    to your search topic.
    ■Full-text Search Matches - These topics are located in Help and Support and contain 
    the words you entered in the 
    Search box.
    ■Microsoft Knowledge Base - These topics are located on the Microsoft Web site and 
    contain the words you entered in the 
    Search box. You must be connected to the 
    Internet to search for and access these topics.
    To view a list of your search results, click the results header for the type of results you 
    want to view.
    To view a topic, click the topic name in the 
    Search Results list.
    Using Your Computer guide
    In addition to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on your hard 
    drive. The Using Your Computer guide includes information on using Windows, using the 
    Internet, sending a fax, and changing power-saving settings as well as other topics.
    To access the Using Your Computer guide:
    ■Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
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    Online help
    Online help
    Many programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn how to 
    perform a task while you are using the program. You can access most online help 
    information by selecting a topic from a 
    Help menu or by clicking a Help button.
    You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching 
    for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help.
    Gateway contact information
    For Technical Support, see the Gateway Business Service Plans guide that came with your 
    system.
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