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... 53 Replacing the side panel 54 Installing memory 55 Replacing the system battery 57
6 Troubleshooting 59
Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61
Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 CD or DVD drives 61 Computer 63 Diskette drive 63 DVD drives 64 File management 65 Hard drive 65 Internet 66 Keyboard 67 Memory 68 Modem (dial-up 69
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... Mouse 73 Networks 74 Passwords 74 Power 74 Printer 75 Sound 76
7 Networking Your Computer 77
Introduction to Networking 78 Using a router 78
Creating an Ethernet network 81 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 81 Making sure your broadband connection works 81 Naming the computers and the workgroup 81 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 82 Setting up an Ethernet network 84 Configuring...
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Chapter 3: Getting Started
Working safely
Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding ...eyes.
■ Position the computer desk and monitor 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 on...
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... the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control
Panel is in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then click Advanced under Speaker Settings. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens.
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If your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double...
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... and installation instructions.
Your computer has one or more of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, and parallel. You use these ports to connect peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to your computer. For more information about port locations, "Checking Out Your Gateway Computer" on...
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Chapter 5
Maintaining Your Computer
• Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery
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... to the software and hardware on your computer.
To run Windows Update:
1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Click Scan for Available Updates.
Help and Support
For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword Windows Update in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow.
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...; Making sure the Windows Security Center is configured to provide you with the highest level of protection.
Tips & Tricks Help and Support
For more information about modifying security settings, see "Modifying Security Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
For...
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... working correctly after you install a program or change a setting in the Control Panel, you may need to use Microsoft System Restore to restore the computer to an earlier configuration.
To run Microsoft System Restore:
1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click System Restore. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Help and Support
For more information...
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... DIMM memory.
To install or replace DIMM memory:
1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel"
on page 50.
2 For more stability, place your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place
it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface.
3 Find the memory module banks on your system board.
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... computer. ■ Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may not be able to play these CDs on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 47. ■ Make sure that the drive is configured correctly by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver.
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... controls are turned off. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 28. ■ Make sure that the speaker cables are connected correctly and securely. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Clean the disc. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 47. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers.
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... disc. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 47.
■ Reinstall the device driver.
■ Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on your computer.
■ DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. To be able to play a DVD...
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..., performing multiple downloads, and having
multiple programs open on your computer
People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail ■ Click the receive button in your e-mail program. ■ Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Contact your ISP for technical support.
Keyboard...
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... Phone and Modem Options dialog box.
Monitor
The screen resolution is not correct Change the screen resolution from the Display Properties dialog box.
Tips & Tricks
For more information, see "Adjusting the color depth" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
Help and Support...
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2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Printers and Faxes window opens.
3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to be the default printer, then click
Set as Default Printer.
■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that came with your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver.
You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that...
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.... The Control Panel window opens. If your Control
Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance.
2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. The Device
Manager window opens.
3 Click the plus (+) in front of Network adapters. The Ethernet device installed in your
computer is listed. If one is not listed, you must install one.
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... are using for your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have Ethernet already installed. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at accessories.gateway.com.
Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers.
Making sure your broadband...
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... Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as for Internet communications.
When networking is set up in Windows XP, TCP/IP is automatically installed as the default protocol.
Terms you should know
DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a router temporarily assign an IP address to a computer...
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add-in cards 61 cards 61 CD drive 61 cleaning CD 47 cleaning DVD 47 computer startup 63 diskette drive 63 display 64 DVD drive 61 DVD/CD drive 61 Ethernet network 89 faxes 70 files 65 general guidelines 60 hard drive 65
Internet connection 66, 70
keyboard 67
LCD panel 64, 72
memory 68 modem 69 monitor 72 mouse 73 network 74 passwords 74 power 74 printer 75...