Gateway E-4200 User Manual
E-4200
User's Guide
E-4200
User’ s Guide
Part #8503808 MAN SYS US E-4200 USR GDE R0 10/98
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Notices
Copyright © 1998 Gateway 2000, Inc.
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or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway 2000.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However,
changes are made periodically . These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions.
Gateway 2000 may improve and/or change products described in this publication at any time. Due to
continuing system improvements, Gateway 2000 is not responsible for inaccurate information which
may appear in this manual. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway 2000 web site at
www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway 2000 be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary,
incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if
advised of the possibility of such damages.
In the interest of continued product development, Gateway 2000 reserves the right to make
improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notices or obligation.
T r ademark Acknowledgments
AnyKey, black-and-white spot design, CrystalScan, Destination, EZ Pad, EZ Point, Field Mouse, Solo,
TelePath, Vivitron, stylized “G” design, and “You’ve got a friend in the business” slogan are registered
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the black-and-white spotted box logo are trademarks of Gateway 2000, Inc. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and
Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS, MSDOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other
product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only, and may be the trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Copyright © 1998 Advanced Logic Research, Inc. (ALR)
All Rights Reserved
9401 Jeronimo
Irvine, CA 92618 USA
All Rights Reserved
This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced
or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from ALR.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However,
changes are made periodically . These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions. ALR
may improve and/or change products described in this publication at any time. Due to continuing
system improvements, ALR is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this
manual. For the latest product updates, consult the ALR web site at www.alr.com. In no event will ALR
be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary , incidental, or consequential damages resulting from
any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
In the interest of continued product development, ALR reserves the right to make improvements in this
manual and the products it describes at any time, without notices or obligation.
T r ademark Acknowledgments
ALR is a registered trademark of Advanced Logic Research, Inc. All other product names mentioned
herein are used for identification purposes only , and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
Contents
Preface
Conventions used in this guide .............................................................. iv
Safety instructions ....................................................................................v
Additional information sources ............................................................ vii
Getting Started
Identifying your computer case ...............................................................2
Setting up your system .............................................................................3
Starting your system.................................................................................4
Using power management .......................................................................6
Turning off your system...........................................................................8
Resetting your computer..........................................................................9
System Featur es
Standard features ................................................................................... 12
Front panel features............................................................................... 13
Rear panel features ................................................................................ 16
....................................................................................................... iii
The Gateway Support Center......................................................... vii
The System Restoration CD .......................................................... vii
...........................................................................................1
Understanding the Power-On Self-Test...........................................5
Completing the operating system setup............................................5
Using Suspend Mode........................................................................7
.................................................................................... 11
Desktop front panel........................................................................ 13
Mid-tower front panel .................................................................... 14
Tower front panel........................................................................... 15
Desktop rear panel.......................................................................... 16
Mid-tower rear panel...................................................................... 18
Tower rear panel............................................................................. 19
Maintaining an d Clean ing Your System
Maintaining your system....................................................................... 22
Maintaining the hard disk............................................................... 22
Installing LANDesk Client Manager ............................................ 23
Cleaning your system............................................................................ 23
Cleaning the mouse........................................................................ 23
Cleaning the keyboard.................................................................... 24
........................................ 21
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Cleaning the monitor screen...........................................................24
Cleaning the computer and monitor cases .....................................24
Protecting against viruses ...............................................................25
Appendix
................................................................................................... 26
Acronyms and abbreviations.................................................................27
Terms and definitions ...........................................................................29
Regulatory compliance statements........................................................32
Index
........................................................................................................... 35
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Pref ace
Conventions used in this guide .............................. iv
Safety instructions ................................................... v
Additional information sources.............................vii
Con ventions used in this guide
Throughout this guide, you will see the following conventions:
Convention Description
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TRL+ALT+DEL
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Setup
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Important!
Keyboard key names are printed in small
capitals.
A plus sign i ndicat es t hat t he k e ys m ust be
pressed simul taneously.
Commands to be entered, options to
select, and messa ges that appear on you r
monitor are printed in bold.
Names of publ ications and f iles are printed
in italic .
An important note informs you of special
circumstances.
Caution!
Warning!
A caution warns you of possible damage
to equipment or loss of data.
A warning indic at e s th e pos si b ilit y of
personal injury.
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Safety instructions
Observe the following safety instructions when using your system:
Follow all instructions marked on the system and in the
•
documentation.
When the computer is turned off, a small amount of electrical
•
current still runs through the computer. Always unplug the
computer from the electrical outlet before cleaning the system or
opening the computer cover. (Follow the cleaning instructions in
your user’s guide.)
Do not use this product near water or a heat source, such as a
•
radiator or heat register.
Do not spill anything on or into the system. The best way to avoid
•
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 computer cabinet are provided for ventilation. Do
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not block or cover these openings. Make sure you provide adequate
space (at least 12 inches) around the system for ventilation when
you set up your work area. Never insert objects of any kind into the
computer ventilation slots.
Warn ing!
Do not attempt to service
the syst em yo ur sel f except
as explained elsewhere in
the syst em docu me ntat i on.
Adjust only t hose con trols
covered in the instructions.
Opening or removing
covers marked “Do Not
Remov e” ma y e x po se y ou
to dange r ou s el ec tric al
voltages or other risks.
Refer all servicing of those
compartmen t s to qual if i ed
service pe rson ne l.
Use the voltage setting for your area. The voltage selector switch is
•
set at the factory to the correct voltage.
As a safety feature, this system is equipped with a 3-wire power
•
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.
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
•
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.
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There is a danger of explosion if the CMOS (complementary
•
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
•
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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Ad ditional inf ormati on sour ces
Along with this manual and your user’s guide, you can find additional
information by using the following sources.
The Gate wa y Support Center
Log on to the Gateway Support Center at www.gateway.com/support to
access information about your system or other Gateway products. Some
types of information you can access are:
Hardware driver (including BIOS) and software
•
application updates
An expanded glossary
•
Technical tips
•
Service Agreement information
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Technical documents and component information
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Online access to Tech Support
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The Syste m Restoration CD
The System Restoration CD included with your system can be used to:
Restore your Windows 95 or Windows 98 operating system
•
Install hardware drivers for Windows 95, Windows 98, and
•
Windows NT
Reinstall selected software applications, such as LANDesk Client
•
Manager or McAfee Virus Scan
View or install component online documentation
•
Instructions for each operating system are provided with the System
Restoration CD.
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Getting Started
Identifying your computer case............................... 2
Setting up your system ............................................ 3
Starting your system................................................ 4
Using power management....................................... 6
Turning off your system.......................................... 8
Resetting your computer ......................................... 9
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Identifying your computer case
Your computer case comes in three models: desktop, mid-tower and tower.
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Mid-to we r case
Tower case
Desktop case
Setting up your 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
•
least 12 inches 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
•
not expose your system to direct sunlight, heater ducts, or other
heat-generating objects.
Keep your computer away from equipment that generates magnetic
•
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
•
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.
Important!
Keep the product carton
and packing material, in
case y ou nee d t o send th e
system out for repair. If you
return your system to the
factory in different
pac kag in g, y ou r w arranty
may be void.
Caution!
Make su re y ou r comput er
and peri pher a l s are t urned
off and unplugged from the
pow er ou tl et whe n y ou
connect periph erals to the
computer.
Getting Started 3
Starting your system
Before you start your system for the first time:
Check that the voltage selector switch on the back of the computer
•
is still set to the correct voltage for your area. This switch is set at
the factory to the correct voltage (see “Rear panel features” on
page 16 for voltage selector switch location).
Make sure all cables are firmly connected to the proper cable ports
•
on the rear panel of the computer.
Make sure the computer and monitor are plugged into an AC outlet
•
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
•
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
•
the power strip or AC outlet, and turned on. You may also need to
adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor.
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