Gateway Profile 6 User Manual
Gateway Profile 6
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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
Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Side port panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . 15
Working safely and comfortably . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Reducing eye strain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting up your computer desk and chair . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Sitting at your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 18
Preparing power connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting a dial-up modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Starting your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Waking up your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Turning off your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Restarting (rebooting) your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Premium multimedia keyboard features . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Elite multimedia keyboard features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using the mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Configuring the audio jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Installing a printer, scanner, or other device . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer . . . . . . . 33
Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Opening the case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Removing the back panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Replacing the back panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Replacing the processor fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Installing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Replacing the power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Replacing the diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Replacing an optical disc drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Replacing the memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Replacing the hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Adding or replacing an expansion card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Installing a half-height expansion card . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Installing a full-height expansion card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Replacing the BIOS battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Replacing the system board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer. . . . . . 55
Setting up a maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Caring for your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Cleaning your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Cleaning the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Cleaning the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Cleaning the mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Cleaning optical discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Updating Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Using BigFix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Managing hard drive space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Checking hard drive space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Deleting unnecessary files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Checking the hard drive for errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Defragmenting the hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Backing up files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Scheduling maintenance tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Moving from your old computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
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Moving with Windows Easy Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Moving files and settings manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Add-in cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
CD or DVD drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
DVD drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
File management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Modem (cable or DSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Modem (dial-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Recovering your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . . . . . . . 90
Using Microsoft System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 98
Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 99
Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Before calling Gateway Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Telephone numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Self-help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
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Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Chapter 7: Legal Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
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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 the online User
Guide.
For more information
For more information about your computer, visit Gateway’s
Support page at www.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
• Maintaining
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.
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the
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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• Front
• Back
CHAPTER2
Checking Out Your
Computer
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Front
CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer
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DVD/CD drive Power button/ power
Memory card reader or
diskette drive (optional)
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Component Icon Description
DVD/CD drive Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install
Memory card
reader (optional)
Diskette drive
(optional)
Power button and
power indicator
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 user guide.
Insert a memory card from a digital camera,
MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other
devices into the memory card reader.
Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the
optional diskette drive.
Press this button to turn the power on or off.
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.
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Back
Opening for
cables
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Power connector Kensington lock slot
Component Description
Opening for cables Route the cables that are plugged into the side ports
Power connector Plug the power cord into this connector.
Kensington lock slot Attach a cable lock to this slot to prevent unauthorized
through this opening.
opening, modification, and theft of your computer.
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Display controls
Volume control
USB ports
Headphone jack
Microphone jack
Side port cover
Back panel
release latch (2)
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Component Icon Description
Display controls Press these buttons to adjust the screen
Volume control Press to adjust the volume level of the
USB ports Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device
Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack
Headphone jack Plug powered, analog front speakers, an
Side port cover Remove this cover to access the ports
Back panel release
latches
image.
built-in speakers.
(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 31.
is color-coded red or pink.
external amplifier, or headphones into this
jack. This jack is color-coded green.
underneath, such as USB, parallel, serial,
IEEE 1394/FireWire™, and audio jacks. For
more information, see “Side port panel” on
page 11.
For service, pull both of these latches (one
on each side of the case) toward the back
of the case, then lift the back panel away
from the case.
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Side port panel
Important
Your computer’s hardware options and port locations may vary from this
illustration.
Access the side port panel by removing the port cover on the right
side of your computer.
Digital (DVI) video in port
Telephone jack (optional)
IEEE 1394/FireWire™
4-pin port
VGA in port
Parallel port
Serial port
USB ports
PS/2 mouse port
PS/2 keyboard port
S/PDIF jack
Headphone/front speaker jack
Microphone jack
Modem jack (optional)
(half-height PCI card slot)
Expansion card slots
IEEE 1394/FireWire™
6-pin (powered) port
Ethernet (network) jack
Center/subwoofer jack
Rear speaker jack
Audio in/side speaker jack
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Component Icon Description
Digital (DVI) video in
port
Telephone jack
(optional)
IEEE 1394/FireWire™
4-pin port
(VGA) in port If you have an analog (VGA) video
Parallel port Plug a parallel device (such as a printer)
Serial port Plug a serial device (such as an older digital
USB ports Plug a USB device (such as a printer,
If you have a digital video (DVI) expansion
card installed, connect its DVI out port to
this DVI in port.
Plug a telephone into this jack (optional).
The modem cable must be connected to a
wall jack for the telephone to be connected
to this jack. For more information on
connecting the modem, see “Connecting a
dial-up modem” on page 19.
Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®)
devices (such as a digital camcorder) into
this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port.
expansion card installed, connect its VGA
out port to this VGA in port.
into this port. For more information, see
“Installing a printer, scanner, or other
device” on page 31.
camera or mouse) into this port.
scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into
one of these ports. For more information,
see “Setting Up and Getting Started” on
page 15.
PS/2 mouse port Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port.
PS/2 keyboard port Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port.
S/PDIF optical audio
jack
Microphone jack (pink
plug)
Plug an S/PDIF optical audio connection to
this jack.
Plug a microphone into this jack.
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Component Icon Description
Headphone/analog
speakers jack (green
plug)
-ORFront speakers jack
Modem jack Plug a modem cable into this jack. For
Expansion card slots Install a PCI card or graphics card into the
IEEE 1394/FireWire™
6-pin port
If the back of your computer has five audio
jacks, this jack is user configurable 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 information on configuring this jack,
see “Configuring the audio jacks” on
page 30.
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.
more information on modems, see
“Connecting a dial-up modem” on
page 19.
riser card slots.
Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®)
devices (such as a digital camcorder) into
this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. For more
information on connecting video devices,
see “Installing a printer, scanner, or other
device” on page 31.
Ethernet (network)
jack
Center/subwoofer jack
(orange plug)
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 19.
Plug your center speaker and subwoofer
into this optional jack.
For information on configuring this jack,
see “Configuring the audio jacks” on
page 30.
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Component Icon Description
Rear speaker jack
(black plug) (optional)
Audio input (Line in)
jack (blue plug)
-ORSide speaker jack
Plug your rear right and left speakers into
this optional jack.
For information on configuring this jack,
see “Configuring the audio jacks” on
page 30.
If the back of your computer has five audio
jacks, this jack is user configurable 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 information on configuring this jack,
see “Configuring the audio jacks” on
page 30.
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.
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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
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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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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 the
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 right side of your computer. To see its
location, see “Side port panel” on page 11.
2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable
modem, DSL modem, or network jack.
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 right side of your
computer. To see its location, see “Side port panel” on
page 11.
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, connect a telephone to the PHONE jack on
the modem on the right side of your computer.
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Starting your computer
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,
follow the on-screen instructions to select the language
and time zone and to create your first user account.
4 Attach and turn on any USB or audio peripheral devices,
such as printers or scanners. 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.
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 Vista” and “Customizing
Windows” in the online User Guide.
Waking up your computer
Tip
For more information about changing the power button mode, see the
“Customizing Windows” chapter in the 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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
Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the
Press these buttons to play your audio files and
to adjust the volume.
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.
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Feature Icon Description
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 help
Directional keys Press these keys to move the cursor up, down,
Numeric keypad Press these keys to type numbers when the
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 (N
UM 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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