Gateway Profile 6 Service Manual

CHAPTER3
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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
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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.
•Keep ventilation openings clear of obstructions.
Top of screen is...

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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 in a dark room.
•Set paper holders at the same height and...

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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 
strain
•Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition....

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Connecting to a broadband 
modem or network
You can connect your computer to a cable or DSL modem or 
to a wired Ethernet network.
To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet 
network:  
1Insert one end of the network cable into the network 
jack on the right side of your computer. To see its 
location, see “Side port panel” on page 11.
2Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable 
modem, DSL modem, or network jack.
Connecting a dial-up modem
Your computer may have a...

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Starting your computer
To start your computer:  
1Connect the power, network, mouse, and keyboard 
cables to your computer according to the setup poster.
2Press the power button on the front of your computer. 
If your computer does not turn on, check the power 
cable connections.
3If you are starting your computer for the first time, 
follow the on-screen instructions to select the language 
and time zone and to create your first user account.
4Attach and turn...

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Turning off your computer
Putting your computer into Sleep mode is the easiest way to 
power down your computer. Although it does not turn your 
computer completely off, it does turn off or slow down most 
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 than turning on your computer after 
it has been turned completely off.
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Restarting (rebooting) your 
computer
If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse 
input, you may need to restart (reboot) your computer.
To restart your computer:  
1Click  (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, 
then click Restart. Your computer turns off, then turns 
on again.
2If your computer does not turn off, press and hold the 
power button until the computer turns off (about five 
seconds), then press it again to turn the computer...

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Using the keyboard
Premium multimedia keyboard features
The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons. 
Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which 
keyboard feature is active.
FeatureIconDescription
Editing buttonsPress these buttons 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 the 
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Elite multimedia keyboard features
The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons. 
Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which 
keyboard feature is active.
Indicators Show if your NUMLOCK, CAPSLOCK, or 
SCROLLLOCK keys are activated. Press the 
corresponding key to activate the function.
Windows keysPress one of these keys to open the Windows 
Start menu. These keys can also be used in 
combination with other keys to open utilities...