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Contents Chapter 1: About This Guide 1 About this guide 2 Accessing your online User Guide 2 Gateway contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 5 Checking out your computer 6 Front 6 Back 7 Sides 8 Power module 10 Working safely and ...

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Contents Storing the remote control 30 Using the DVD-RW drive 30 Loading a disc 30 Ejecting an optical disc 31 Playing discs 31 Creating discs 32 Using the memory card reader 32 Memory card types 33 Using a memory card 33 Connecting peripheral devices 34 Connecting the TV tuner 34 Connecting the Web cam 39 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 41 Connecting the dial-up modem 41 Adjusting the volume 42 Chapter 3: Upgrading Your Computer 45 Opening and closing the case 46 Installing memory 48 Adding or replacing a hard drive 50 Adding or replacing Mini PCI cards 51 ...

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www.gateway.com Checking hard drive space 65 Deleting unnecessary files 66 Checking the hard drive for errors 67 Defragmenting the hard drive 68 Backing up files ...

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Contents Using Microsoft System Restore 98 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 101 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 102 Telephone support 103 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 103 Telephone numbers 104 Self-help 104 Tutoring 105 Training 105 Appendix A: Legal Notices 107 Index 117 iv

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CHAPTER1 About This Guide • About this guide • Accessing your online User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 1

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...your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options may vary. For more information For... more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing...

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... Windows from the installation DVD, you call for your operating system. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you will need to enter these numbers to activate Windows. www.gateway.com Gateway contact information The label on the bottom of your computer includes the product key code for...

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CHAPTER2 Setting Up and Getting Started • Checking out your computer • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Setting up the keyboard and mouse • Starting your computer • Turning off and restarting your computer • Using the keyboard and mouse • Using the remote control • Using the DVD-RW drive • Using the memory card reader • Connecting peripheral devices • Adjusting the volume 5

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... ratio. IR sensor Detects signals from the indicator remote control and when the computer is receiving IR signals from the remote control. Power indicator The Gateway logo indicates when power is on (glowing) and when power is advanced, patented technology developed by Authentic using NXT technology. CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting...

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... Attach a cable lock to this support stand automatically adjusts to maintain that angle. Supports your computer in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Back www.gateway.com Web cam port Power button Slide-out Cable lock slot support stand Component Web cam port Power button Slide-out support stand Cable lock...

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Sides CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Power/data cable Slide-out support stand Memory card reader IEEE 1394/FireWire™ port USB ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Slot-load DVD-RW drive Power button Power/data cable Slide-out support stand 8

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... camcorder) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. For a complete list of the screen back or pull it forward, this button to maintain that angle. www.gateway.com Component Description Power/data cable Connects your computer in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 9

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For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" in your set-top box (tuner), so the computer's Media Center remote can change the tuner's channel for viewing and scheduled recording. USB ports Plug a USB device into these ports. The IR blaster lets you position an IR emitter on your online User Guide. Power/data cable connector Plug your computer's power/data cable into this port. IR blaster port Plug the IR blaster into this connector. 10 Optical digital audio out jack Plug an optical digital audio cable into this jack and into an optical Audio In jack on an ...

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Top of screen is perpendicular to the floor Screen is not higher than eye level. • Place your line of obstructions. www.gateway.com 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 ...

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CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the screen or shine directly into your work area. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Set paper holders at the same height and distance as the display. • Avoid focusing your eyes on distant objects. • Stand up your display for stability. As you push the top of motion, from nearly upright (leaning back 5°) to noticeably tilted (...

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... twisting your torso or neck. If the desk is not adjustable or is at your computer • Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair Follow these guidelines for your computer desk. • Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of...

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CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Preparing power connections Protecting from reaching your computer. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power/data cable and the modem connection. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to AC power is connected. Warning The AC...

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We recommend using a surge protector. 3 To disconnect the power/data cable from the module. 15 www.gateway.com Connecting power To connect power: 1 Plug your computer's power/data cable into an AC power outlet. Make sure that the cable's clips lock into place. 2 Plug the provided AC power cable into the power module, then plug the power cable into the power/data connector on the two connector latches, then pull the plug away from the power module, press inward on the power module.

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You can connect your online User Guide. To connect to a broadband modem or to a wired Ethernet network. CHAPTER 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting to a broadband modem or network Important For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see your computer to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the Ethernet network jack on the power module. 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network jack. 16

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