Gateway FX510 User Manual
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Contents
Chapter 1: About This Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessing the online User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Gateway contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . . 5
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 13
Working safely and comfortably . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Reducing eye strain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting up your computer desk and chair . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Sitting at your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 16
Preparing power connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Checking the voltage selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting a dial-up modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Starting your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Waking up your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Turning off your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Restarting (rebooting) your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Premium multimedia keyboard features . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Elite multimedia keyboard features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Configuring the audio jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Installing a printer, scanner, or other device . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Setting up RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
About RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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RAID for performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
RAID for security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
RAID for both: performance and security . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Preparing your computer for RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Configuring RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Adding or replacing a RAID drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Getting help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer . . . . . . . 39
Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Opening the case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Removing the side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Removing the front bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Closing the case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Replacing the front bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Replacing the side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Adding or replacing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Replacing the system battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Adding or replacing an optical disc drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Adding or replacing an optional diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . 50
Adding or replacing the memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . 52
Adding or replacing a hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Replacing the front fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Replacing the rear fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Replacing the power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Replacing the heat sink and processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Replacing the I/O board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Adding or replacing an expansion card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Replacing the system board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer. . . . . . 73
Setting up a maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Caring for your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Cleaning your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Cleaning the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Cleaning the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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Cleaning the mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Cleaning optical discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Updating Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Using BigFix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Managing hard drive space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Checking hard drive space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Deleting unnecessary files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Checking the hard drive for errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Defragmenting the hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Backing up files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Scheduling maintenance tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Moving from your old computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Moving with Windows Easy Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Moving files and settings manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Add-in cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
CD or DVD drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
DVD drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
File management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Modem (cable or DSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Modem (dial-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
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Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Recovering your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . . . . . 110
Using Microsoft System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 119
Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 120
Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Before calling Gateway Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Telephone numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Self-help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Chapter 7: Legal Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
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CHAPTER1
About This Reference
• About this guide
• Accessing the online User Guide
• Gateway contact information
• Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
• For more information
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CHAPTER 1: About This Reference
About this guide
This guide includes information and maintenance instructions
that are specific to your model of Gateway computer. Some
illustrations in this guide may look different than your
computer because hardware options and port locations may
vary. For all other computer information, see your online User
Guide.
For more information
For more information about your computer, visit Gateway’s
Support page at support.gateway.com
shown on your computer’s label. The Support page also has
links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed
specifications.
or the Web address
Accessing the online User Guide
In addition to this guide, the User Guide has been included
on your hard drive. The User Guide is an in-depth,
easy-to-read manual that includes information on the
following topics:
• Help and technical support
• Using and customizing Windows and other software
• Controlling audio and video settings
• Using the Internet
• Protecting your files
• Playing and recording media
To access the User Guide:
• Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway
Documentation.
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Gateway contact information
The label on the side of your computer case contains
information that identifies your computer model and serial
number. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if
you call for assistance.
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Online Support:
Tech Support Phone:
Tech Support Hours:
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the
back or side of your computer includes the product key code
for your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows from
the installation DVD, you will need to enter these numbers to
activate Windows.
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CHAPTER 1: About This Reference
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• Front
• Back
CHAPTER2
Checking Out Your
Computer
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Front
DVD/CD drive
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer
Important
Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from this
illustration.
DVD/CD drive
(optional)
Diskette drive (optional)
USB port
(optional)
Memory card reader
(optional)
Power button
Hard drive activity indicator
IEEE 1394 ports (optional)
USB port
(optional)
Headphone jack
Microphone jack
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Component Icon Description
DVD/CD drive Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install
USB port
(optional)
Diskette drive
(optional)
Memory card
reader (optional)
Power button Press this button to turn the power on or off.
Hard drive activity
indicator
IEEE 1394 ports
(optional)
games and programs, watch DVDs, and store
large files onto recordable discs (depending
on drive type). This drive may be a CD,
recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive.
To identify your drive type and for more
information about your drive, see your online
User Guide.
Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such
as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard,
or mouse) into one of these ports. For more
information, see “Installing a printer, scanner,
or other device” on page 28.
Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the
diskette drive.
Insert a memory card from a digital camera,
MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other
devices into the memory card reader.
You can also configure the power button to
operate in Standby/Resume mode or
Hibernate mode. The power indicator lights
when the computer is turned on.
Lights when the hard drive is active.
Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®)
devices (such as a digital camcorder) into
these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more
information, see “Installing a printer, scanner,
or other device” on page 28.
USB ports
(optional)
Headphone jack Plug powered, analog front speakers, an
Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is
Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such
as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard,
or mouse) into one of these ports. For more
information, see “Installing a printer, scanner,
or other device” on page 28.
external amplifier, or headphones into this
jack. This jack is color-coded green.
color-coded red or pink.
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Back
illustration.
Power connector
Cover release lever
Case cover thumbscrew
Kensington lock slot
Rear speaker jack (optional)
Ethernet (network) jack
IEEE 1394/FireWire™/
i.Link™ port (optional)
Parallel port (optional)
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer
Important
Your computer’s hardware options and port locations may vary from this
Voltage switch (typical)
Audio in/side speaker jack
Headphone/front speaker jack
Microphone jack
Center/subwoofer jack (optional)
S/PDIF (optical) jack (optional)
USB ports
Digital coaxial audio jack (optional)
or video port (optional)
Serial port
PS/2 keyboard port
PS/2 mouse port
DVI monitor port (add-in
video card)
Telephone jack (optional)
Modem jack (optional)
Component Icon Description
Power connector Plug the power cord into this connector.
Cover release lever Lift this lever to open the computer cover
Case cover
Remove this screw before opening the case.
thumbscrew
Kensington lock
slot
Attach a cable lock to this slot, then attach
the cable to a solid object like a desk or table
to prevent your computer from being stolen.
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Component Icon Description
Rear speaker jack
(black plug)
Ethernet (network)
jack
IEEE 1394 port
(optional)
Parallel port
(optional)
Telepho ne jack
(optional)
Voltage switch Before turning on your computer, make sure
Plug your rear right and left speakers into
this jack. For more information, see
“Configuring the audio jacks” “Configuring
the audio jacks” on page 28.
Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device
(such as a DSL or cable modem for a
broadband Internet connection) into this
jack.
For more information, see “Connecting to a
broadband modem or network” on page 17.
Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®)
devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this
6-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more information,
see “Installing a printer, scanner, or other
device” on page 28.
Plug a parallel device (such as a printer) into
this port.
Plug the cord from your telephone into this
jack.
that this switch is in the correct position for
the correct power available. The switch is
preset at the factory with the correct voltage
for your area.
In the United States, the utility power is
supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. The
power supply should always be set to this
when your computer is operating in the
United States. In other areas of the world,
such as Europe, the utility power is supplied
at 230 volts at 50 Hz. If your computer is
operating in an environment such as this, the
voltage switch should be moved to 230. This
switch may not be present on your computer
if it came with a non-switchable power
supply.
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Component Icon Description
Audio input (Line
in) jack (blue plug)
-ORSide speaker jack
Headphone/analo
g speakers jack
(green plug)
-ORFront speakers jack
If the back of your computer has five audio
jack s, this jack is u ser confi gurable for one of
the following:
Stereo in: Plug an external audio input
source (such as a stereo) into this jack so you
can record sound on your computer
(Default).
Stereo out: Plug your side left and right
speakers into this jack.
For more information, see “Configuring the
audio jacks” on page 28.
If the back of your computer has three audio
jacks, this jack is the audio input (line in) jack.
Plug an external audio input source (such as
a stereo) into this jack so you can record
sound on your computer.
If the back of your computer has five audio
jack s, this jack is u ser confi gurable for one of
the following:
Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified
speakers into this jack (Default).
Stereo out: Plug your front left and right
speakers into this jack.
For more information, see “Configuring the
audio jacks” on page 28.
If the back of your computer has three audio
jacks, this jack is the headphone/analog
speaker (line out) jack. Plug powered
speakers, an external amplifier, or
headphones into this jack.
Microphone jack
(pink plug)
Center/subwoofer
jack
(orange
plug)(optional)
S/PDIF output jack
(optional)
USB ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such
Plug a microphone into this jack.
Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into
this jack. For more information, see
“Configuring the audio jacks” on page 28.
Plug an optical cable from an amplifier or
entertainment system into this jack for
digital sound.
as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard,
or mouse) into these ports. For more
information, see “Installing a printer,
scanner, or other device” on page 28.
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Component Icon Description
Digital coaxial
audio port (some
models)
-ORVideo port
Serial port Plug a serial device into this port. For more
PS/2 keyboard
port
PS/2 mouse port Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port.
DVI monitor port
(optional)
Modem jack
(optional)
Plug a single digital coaxial audio connector
into this jack for digital audio. Provides digital
audio output from a CD or DVD (optional).
Plug a monitor into this port (optional).
information, see “Installing a printer,
scanner, or other device” on page 28.
Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port.
Plug a digital monitor into this port.
Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more
information, see “Connecting a dial-up
modem” on page 18.
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CHAPTER3
Setting Up and Getting
Started
• Working safely and comfortably
• Preparing power connections
• Connecting to a broadband modem or
network
• Connecting a dial-up modem
• Starting your computer
• Turning off your computer
• Restarting (rebooting) your computer
• Using the keyboard
• Using the mouse
• Adjusting the volume
• Configuring the audio jacks
• Installing a printer, scanner, or other device
• Setting up RAID
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Working safely and comfortably
Before using your computer, follow these general guidelines
for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding
discomfort and strain:
• Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor.
• Adjust the screen so it is perpendicular to your line of
sight, and the top of the screen is no higher than eye
leve.
• Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest.
• Keep ventilation openings clear of obstructions.
Top of screen is not
higher than eye level
Hands and arms are
parallel to the floor
Screen is perpendicular to
your line of sight
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Reducing eye strain
Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the
monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes.
• Position the computer desk and screen 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.
• Use soft, indirect lighting in your work area. Do not use
your computer in a dark room.
• Set paper holders at the same height and distance as
the monitor.
• Avoid focusing your eyes on your computer screen for
long periods of time. Every 10 or 15 minutes, look
around the room, and try to focus on distant objects.
Setting up your computer desk and chair
When you are setting up your computer desk and chair, make
sure that the desk is the appropriate height and the chair helps
you maintain good posture.
• Select a flat surface for your computer desk.
• Adjust the height of the computer desk so your hands
and arms are positioned parallel to the floor when you
use the keyboard and touchpad. If the desk is not
adjustable or is too tall, consider using an adjustable
chair to control your arm’s height above the keyboard.
• Use an adjustable chair that is comfortable, distributes
your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed.
• Position your chair so the keyboard is at or slightly
below the level of your elbow. This position lets your
shoulders relax while you type.
• Adjust the chair height, adjust the forward tilt of the
seat, or use a footrest to distribute your weight evenly
on the chair and relieve pressure on the back of your
thighs.
• Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower
curve of your spine. You can use a pillow or cushion to
provide extra back support.
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Sitting at your computer
• Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. Make
sure that they are in a relaxed position when you type.
• Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Sit with your
back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right
angles when you work.
• Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs.
• Avoid twisting your torso or neck.
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain
• Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition.
• Take breaks to change your position, stretch your
muscles, and relieve your eyes.
• Find ways to break up the work day, and schedule a
variety of tasks.
Preparing power connections
Protecting from power source problems
War ning
High voltages can enter your computer through both the power cord
and the modem connection. Protect your computer by using a surge protector.
If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack.
If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable
TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the surge protector and the
modem.
During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming
into your computer can increase to far above normal levels
and cause data loss or system damage. Protect your computer
and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge
protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them
from reaching your computer.
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power
to your computer during a power failure. Although you cannot
run your computer for an extended period of time with a UPS,
a UPS lets you run your computer long enough to save your
work and shut down your computer normally.
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Checking the voltage selection
Caution
If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be
damaged. Make sure this switch is set correctly for your location before turning
on your computer. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal
115 volts at 60 Hz. The power supply should always be set to this when your
computer is operating in the United States. In other areas of the world, such
as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. If your computer
is operating in an environment such as this, the voltage switch should be moved
to 230.
The power supply, a component built into your computer,
provides power to the system board, add-in cards, and
peripheral devices. The power supply’s voltage selection for
your location is typically set at the factory, but you can change
it to match the electrical service available in your usage area
(such as while in another country). Use the power selection
switch on the back of your computer to set the voltage to
115V or 230V.
To set the voltage selection switch:
1 Disconnect your computer’s power cable.
2 Use a tool such as an opened paper clip to slide the
voltage selection switch to the correct voltage position.
The switch is located on the back of your computer,
near the power cable connector.
Connecting to a broadband modem or network
Important
Your computer may be equipped with a built-in Ethernet (network) jack.
For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see your
online User Guide.
You can connect your computer to a cable or DSL modem or
to a wired Ethernet network.
To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet
network:
1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network
jack on the back of your computer.
2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable
modem, DSL modem, or network jack.
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Connecting a dial-up modem
War ning
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunications line cord.
Your computer may have a 56K modem that you can use with
a standard telephone line to connect to the internet or fax
documents.
To connect the modem:
1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem
jack on the modem at the back of your computer.
2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a
telephone wall jack. (The modem will not work with
digital or PBX telephone lines.)
3 If you want, you can connect a telephone to the PHONE
jack on the modem at the back of your computer.
Starting your computer
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To start your computer:
1 Connect the power, network, mouse, and keyboard
cables to your computer according to the setup poster.
2 Press the power button on the front of your computer.
If your computer does not turn on, check the power
cable connections.
Important
Your computer has a built-in, variable-speed fan. In addition,
your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat and has
its own cooling fan. Both the system fan and processor fan can run at
different speeds at times to ensure correct system cooling. You may
notice an increase in the fan noise when the fan is running at high speed
and a decrease in the fan noise when it switches to normal speed.
3 If you are starting your computer for the first time, to
select the language and time zone and to create your
first user account, follow the on-screen instructions.
4 Attach and turn on any USB or audio peripheral devices,
such as printers, scanners, and speakers. If you need to
attach a peripheral device to the parallel or serial ports,
turn off your computer first. See the documentation
that came with each device for its setup instructions.
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5 To open your computer’s main menu, click (Start).
From that menu, you can run programs and search for
files. For more information on using your computer’s
menus, see “Using Windows” and “Customizing
Windows” in your online User Guide.
Waking up your computer
Tip
For more information about changing the power button mode, see the
“Customizing” chapter in your online User Guide.
When you have not used your computer for several minutes,
it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. While in Sleep
mode, the power indicator on the power button flashes.
If your computer is in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a
key on the keyboard, or press the power button to “wake” it
up.
Turning off your computer
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When you turn off your computer, certain components in the power
supply and system board remain energized. In order to remove all electrical
power from your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from
the wall outlets. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem
cable when your computer will not be used for long periods.
Important
If for some reason you cannot use the Shut Down option in Windows to
turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds,
then release it.
Putting your computer into Sleep mode is the easiest way to
power down your computer. Although it does not turn your
computer completely off, it does turn off or slow down most
system operations to save power, and saves your desktop
layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are
laid out just as you left them. Waking your computer from a
Sleep state is much faster than turning on your computer after
it has been turned completely off.
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To put your computer to sleep:
1 Click (Start), then click (power). The
computer saves your session and partially shuts down
to save power.
2 To “wake” your computer, press a key on the keyboard
or press the power button.
To turn off your computer:
1 Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon,
then click Shut Down. The computer turns off.
2 To completely disconnect all power (such as for
servicing internal components), also disconnect the
power cord.
Restarting (rebooting) your computer
If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse
input, you may need to restart (reboot) your computer.
To restart your computer:
1 Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon,
then click Restart. Your computer turns off, then turns
on again.
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2 If your computer does not turn off, press and hold the
power button until the computer turns off (about five
seconds), then press it again to turn the computer back
on.
Using the keyboard
Premium multimedia keyboard features
The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons.
Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which
keyboard feature is active.
Function keys
Editing buttons Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Internet buttons
Windows keys
Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad
Navigation keys
Indicators
Feature Icon Description
Editing buttons Press these buttons to copy, cut, and paste.
Function keys Press these keys to start program actions. Each
Internet buttons Press these buttons to launch your Internet
program uses different function keys for
different purposes. See the program
documentation to find out more about the
function key actions.
home page, search, or e-mail programs.
Audio playback
buttons
Press these buttons to play your audio files and
to adjust the volume.
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Feature Icon Description
Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the
Indicators Show if your N
Windows keys Press one of these keys to open the Windows
Application key Press this key to access shortcut menus and help
Directional keys Press these keys to move the cursor up, down,
Numeric keypad Press these keys to type numbers when the
beginning of a line, to the end of a line, up the
page, down the page, to the beginning of a
document, or to the end of a document.
UM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or
SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Press the
corresponding key to activate the function.
Start menu. These keys can also be used in
combination with other keys to open utilities like
F (Find/Search), R (Run), and E (Computer).
assistants in Windows.
right, or left.
numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is turned on.
Elite multimedia keyboard features
The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons.
Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which
keyboard feature is active.
Sleep button Internet buttons
Function keys
Audio playback
buttons
Indicators
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Windows keys Application key Numeric keypad
Navigation keys
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Feature Icon Description
Sleep button Press this button to activate your computer’s
Function keys Press these keys to start program actions.
Application buttons Press these buttons to launch your Internet
Audio playback
buttons
Indicators Show if your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or
Windows keys Press one of these keys to open the Windows
Application key Press this key to access shortcut menus and
Editing buttons Press these buttons to copy, cut, and paste.
Sleep (power-saving) mode.
Each program uses different function keys for
different purposes. See the program
documentation to find out more about the
function key actions.
home page, search for files, or launch the
calculator program.
Press these buttons to play your audio files
and to adjust the volume.
SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Press the
corresponding key to activate the function.
Start menu. These keys can also be used in
combination with other keys to open utilities
like F (Find/Search), R (Run), and
E (Computer).
help assistants in Windows.
Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the
Numeric keypad Press these keys to type numbers when the
beginning of a line, to the end of a line, up the
page, down the page, to the beginning of a
document, or to the end of a document. Press
the arrow keys to move the cursor.
numeric keypad (N
UM LOCK) is turned on.
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Using the mouse
Scroll wheel
Left button
The mouse is a device that controls the pointer movement on
the computer display. This illustration shows the standard
mouse.
As you move the mouse, the pointer (arrow) on the display
moves in the same direction.
Right button
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You can use the left and right buttons on the mouse to select
objects on the display.
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