Gateway E-1200 User Manual
E-1200
User's Guide
E-1200 User’s
Guide
Part #8503412 MAN US E1200 USR GDE R0 9/98
Printe d in Ire lan d
Notices
Copyright © Gateway 2000, Inc., 1998.
Copyright © Ad v ance d Logic R esear c h, In c., 19 98.
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Contents
Preface ............. ................... .................. ................... ................iii
Conventions Used in This Guide........................................................... iv
Important Safety Instructions.................................................................. v
Getting Started .......... ............................ ............................ ....... 1
Setting Up Your System.......................................................................... 2
Starting Your System .............................................................................. 3
Understanding the Power-On Self-Test.......................................... 4
Completing the Operating System Setup........................................ 5
Turning Off Your System ....................................................................... 6
Resetting Your Computer ....................................................................... 7
System Features .................................. ................... ................9
Standard Features .................................................................................. 10
Front Panel............................................................................................. 11
Rear Panel.............................................................................................. 12
Vertical Desktop Feature....................................................................... 13
Maintaining and Clean ing Your S ystem ......... .................. ..... 15
Maintaining Your System..................................................................... 16
Maintaining the hard disk............................................................... 16
Installing LANDesk Client Manager ............................................ 17
Advanced Power Management (APM)......................................... 17
Protecting Against Viruses ............................................................ 19
Cleaning Your System .......................................................................... 20
Cleaning the mouse ........................................................................ 20
Cleaning the keyboard.................................................................... 20
Cleaning the monitor screen .......................................................... 21
Cleaning the computer and monitor cases..................................... 21
Appendix ................................................................................23
Acronyms and Abbreviations ............................................................... 24
Terms and Definitions........................................................................... 25
Regulatory Compliance Statements ..................................................... 27
ENERGY STAR Compliance .............................................................. 29
Content s i
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Pref ace
Contents
Conventions Used in This Guide ........................... iv
Important Safety Instructions.................................. v
Con ventions Used in This Guide
Throughout this guide, you will see the following conventions:
Conve ntion Description
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TRL+ALT+DEL
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Setup
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Important!
Key board key names are print ed in small
capitals.
A plus sign i ndicat es that the keys must be
pressed simultaneously.
Commands to be entered, options to
select, and messages that appear on your
monitor are printed in bold.
Names of publi cations and f iles are printed
in italic .
An important note informs you of special
circumstances.
Caution!
Warning!
A caution warns you of poss ible damage
to equipment or loss of data.
A warni ng in d ic ate s th e pos sibility of
personal injury.
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Important Safety Instructions
Observe the following safety instructions when using your system:
Follow all instructions marked on this product and in the
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documentation.
When the system is turned off, a small amount of electrical current
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still runs through the system. Always unplug the system from the
electrical outlet before cleaning the system or opening the cover.
Do not use this product near water or a heat source, such as a
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radiator or heat register.
Do not spill anything on or into the system. The best way to avoid
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spills is to avoid eating and drinking near your system.
Make sure you set up the system on a stable work surface.
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Openings in the system cabinet are provided for ventilation. Do not
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block or cover these openings. Make sure you provide adequate
space (at least 30 cm) around the system for ventilation when you
set up your work area. Never insert objects of any kind into the
system ventilation slots.
Use the voltage setting for your area. The voltage selector switch is
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set at the factory to the correct voltage.
As a safety feature, this system is equipped with a 3-wire power
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cord to ensure that the product is properly grounded when in use.
The plug will only fit into a grounding-type outlet. If you are
unable to insert the plug into an outlet, contact an electrician to
install the appropriate outlet.
Warning!
Do not attempt to service
the syst em your s el f e xce pt
as explained elsewhere in
the system documentation.
Adjust only those controls
covered in the instructions.
Opening or removing
cove rs ma rked “ Do Not
Remov e” may expose you
to dang erou s v o lt ag es or
other risks.
Refer all servicing of those
compartments to qualified
service pe rson ne l.
Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
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If you use an extension cord with this system, make sure the total
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ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do
not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, the total ampere
requirements for all products plugged into the wall outlet must not
exceed 15 amperes.
Pref ac e v
There is a danger of explosion if the CMOS (complementary
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metal-oxide semiconductor) battery is replaced incorrectly.
Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
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qualified personnel if:
• The power cord or plug is damaged.
• Liquid has been spilled into the system.
• The system does not operate properly when the operating
instructions are followed.
• The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.
• The system’s performance changes.
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Getting Started
Contents
Setting Up Your System.......................................... 2
Starting Your System .............................................. 3
Turning Off Your System ....................................... 6
Resetting Your Computer ....................................... 7
Important!
Keep t he pr oduc t ca rton
and packing material, in
case you need to send the
system out for repair. If you
return your system to the
factory in different
packaging, your warranty
may be void.
Caution!
Make sure y ou r comp ut er
and peripherals are turned
off and unplugged from the
power out let whe n y ou
connect peripherals to the
computer.
Setting Up Y our System
Follow the instructions on the poster that came with your system for
assembling your system. Before you assemble your system, prepare a safe
working environment for it.
Provide a clean, flat, and stable surface for your system. Allow at
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least 30cm at the rear of the computer for cabling and air
circulation.
Obtain a grounded (three-prong) AC surge-protected power strip.
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A surge-protected power strip helps protect against AC line spikes.
Protect your system from extreme temperature and humidity. Do
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not expose your system to direct sunlight, heater ducts, or other
heat-generating objects.
Keep your computer away from equipment that generates magnetic
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fields, such as unshielded stereo speakers. Even a telephone placed
too close to the computer may cause interference.
Plug the computer into a wall outlet or power strip that is easily
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accessible. When you turn off the computer with the power button,
some electricity still flows through the computer. To remove all
power from the computer, you need to unplug it.
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Starting Your System
Before you start your system for the first time:
Check that the voltage selector switch on the back of the computer
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is still set to the correct voltage for your area. This switch is set at
the factory to the correct voltage (see “Rear Panel” on page 12 for
voltage selector switch location).
Make sure all cables are firmly connected to the proper cable ports
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on the rear panel of the computer.
Make sure the computer and monitor are plugged into an AC outlet
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or power strip.
To start the system
If you have connected the system components to a power strip, make
1.
sure all the system components are turned off, and then turn on the
power strip.
Press the power button on the monitor to turn on the monitor.
2.
Press the power button on the computer to turn on the computer. The
3.
power light-emitting diode (LED) on the front panel is lit when the
computer’s power is on.
Turn on any other components connected to the computer, such as
4.
speakers, a printer, or a scanner.
If nothing happens when you turn on the system:
5.
Recheck the power cables to see that they are securely plugged in
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and that your power strip (if you are using one) is plugged in and
turned on.
Make sure the monitor is connected to the computer, plugged into
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the power strip or AC outlet, and turned on. You may also need to
adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor.
Getting Started 3
Wait until the startup procedure is finished before loading a diskette in the
diskette drive, or the computer may search the diskette for startup
information.
For more troubleshooting information, see the “Troubleshooting” chapter in
Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-1200 System.
Understand ing the P ower- On Self-Test
When you turn on your computer, the power-on self-test (POST) routine
checks the system memory and components. To see this information on the
screen, press T
memory count.
The system displays an error message if POST finds any problems. Write
down the error message that appears. See the “Troubleshooting” chapter of
Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-1200 System
error messages.
during POST. Press ESC to bypass the remaining
AB
for a description of
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