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Gateway FX530XG User Manual (166 pages)

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptops | Size: 7.46 MB |

English

Table of contents

REFERENCEGUIDE

1

Contents

3

CHAPTER1

7

About this guide

8

Accessing the online User

8

Gateway contact information

9

Microsoft Certificate of

9

Authenticity

9

CHAPTER2

11

Component Icon Description

12

CHAPTER3

17

Working safely and

18

Reducing eye strain

19

Preparing power connections

20

Connecting to a broadband

21

Connecting a dial-up modem

22

Starting your computer

22

Turning off your computer

23

Restarting (rebooting) your

24

Using the keyboard

25

Feature Icon Description

26

Using the mouse

28

To... Do this

29

Using optical drives

30

Playing discs

32

Playing a DVD

33

Playing a Blu-ray Disc

33

Playing an HD-DVD

33

Using the memory card reader

34

Memory card types

35

Using a memory card

35

Adjusting the volume

36

Configuring the audio jacks

38

CHAPTER4

41

VHDCI port

42

(“primary”)

42

DVI port

42

(“secondary”)

42

Configuring CrossFire

43

Setting up RAID

45

Drawbacks

46

Understanding RAID 5

47

Understanding RAID 10

48

Configuring RAID

49

Creating a RAID volume

50

Deleting a RAID volume

51

Getting help

52

Overclocking the processor

53

Setting up multiple monitors

54

CHAPTER5

55

Opening the case

57

Removing the front bezel

59

Closing the case

60

Adding or replacing memory

61

Channel A slot 1

62

Channel A slot 0

62

Channel B slot 1

62

Channel B slot 0

62

Replacing the system battery

63

Drive thumbscrew

65

Replacing the memory card

66

Thumbscrew

67

Adding or replacing a

68

SATA 0 port

70

SATA 1 port

70

SATA 2 port

70

SATA 3 port

70

Replacing the front fan

71

Replacing the rear fan

73

Replacing the power supply

75

Replacing the heat sink and

76

Replacing the I/O board

78

Adding or replacing an

80

Replacing the system board

82

Screws Screws

85

CHAPTER6

89

Setting up a maintenance

90

Caring for your computer

91

Cleaning your computer

92

Cleaning the keyboard

93

Cleaning the monitor

93

Cleaning the mouse

93

Updating Windows

94

Using BigFix

95

Managing hard drive space

96

Deleting unnecessary files

97

Defragmenting the hard drive

99

Backing up files

100

Scheduling maintenance tasks

102

Moving from your old

103

Finding your documents

104

Finding other files

105

CHAPTER7

107

Safety guidelines

108

First steps

108

Troubleshooting

109

CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting

110

DVD drives

111

Ethernet

112

Expansion cards

113

File management

113

Hard drive

114

Internet

115

Keyboard

116

Media Center

117

Memory card reader

120

Modem (cable or DSL)

121

Modem (dial-up)

121

Networks

125

Passwords

125

Search Help box, then press E

127

Restoring your computer

128

Recovering your system

128

Gateway Recovery Center

132

3 Click Next

134

Help box, then press E

135

5 Click OK

137

Windows DVD

139

Telephone support

140

Telephone numbers

141

Self-help

142

Tutoring

142

Training

143

APPENDIXA

145

Important safety information

146

Regulatory compliance

147

FCC declaration of conformity

148

Laser safety statement

149

Lightning protection

150

Power lines

151

Environmental information

152

Trademark acknowledgments

153

Macrovision statement

153

APPENDIX A: Legal Notices

154

Zip drive 94

164

Zip drive port 10

164

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