Gateway GM5684e manuals

Gateway GM5684e User Manual (128 pages)

Brand: Gateway | Category: Laptops | Size: 6.23 MB |

English

Table of contents

REFERENCEGUIDE

1

Contents

3

CHAPTER1

7

About this guide

8

Gateway contact information

8

Microsoft Certificate of

9

Authenticity

9

CHAPTER2

11

Component Icon Description

13

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

Creating discs

33

Using the memory card reader

34

Adjusting the volume

35

Configuring the audio jacks

37

CHAPTER4

39

Opening the case

41

Removing the front bezel

42

Closing the case

43

Replacing the color panel

44

Installing memory

47

Drive retention screws

50

Replacing the memory card

51

Adding or replacing a

53

Replacing the heat sink and

55

Screws (only one shown)

56

Adding or replacing an

57

Replacing the system battery

58

Replacing the system board

60

CHAPTER5

63

Setting up a maintenance

64

Caring for your computer

65

Cleaning your computer

66

Cleaning the keyboard

67

Cleaning the monitor

67

Cleaning the mouse

67

Updating Windows

68

Using BigFix

69

Managing hard drive space

69

Checking hard drive space

70

Deleting unnecessary files

71

Defragmenting the hard drive

73

Backing up files

74

Scheduling maintenance tasks

75

Moving from your old

76

Finding your documents

77

Finding other files

78

CHAPTER6

79

Safety guidelines

80

Try these steps first

80

Error messages

81

Internet and networking

82

Modem (cable or DSL)

83

Modem (dial-up)

84

Networking

86

Printing

88

Optical discs

89

Memory card reader

90

Keyboard

91

Passwords

94

Expansion cards

95

Media Center

95

Checking for device problems

97

Recovering your system

98

Creating recovery discs

99

CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting

100

Help box, then press E

102

LT+F10 during

105

Technical support

106

APPENDIXA

107

Important safety information

108

Regulatory compliance

109

FCC declaration of conformity

110

USA modems)

110

Laser safety statement

112

Power lines

113

Environmental information

114

Trademark acknowledgments

115

Macrovision statement

115

APPENDIX A: Legal Notices

116

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