Document Outline

• Checking Out Your Gateway E-6000 Computer
  • Front
  • Back
  • Identifying your model
    • Gateway model number
    • Gateway serial number
    • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
  • Finding your specifications
  • Accessories
• Setting Up Your Computer
  • Working safely
    • Reducing eye strain
    • Setting up your computer desk and chair
    • Setting up your computer and computer accessories
    • Sitting at your computer
    • Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain
  • Protecting from power source problems
  • Starting your computer
  • Turning off your computer
  • Restarting (rebooting) your computer
• Getting Help
  • HelpSpot
    • Searching for a topic
    • HelpSpot videos
  • Online help
  • Gateway Web site
    • Using eSupport
• Using Drives and Multimedia
  • Using the diskette drive
  • Using the CD or DVD drive
    • Identifying drive types
    • Inserting a CD or DVD
  • Using a recordable drive
    • Creating data CDs and DVDs
  • Creating music CDs
  • Copying CDs
• Maintaining Your Computer
  • Caring for your computer
  • Creating an emergency startup diskette
  • Protecting your computer from viruses
  • Managing hard drive space
    • Checking hard drive space
    • Using Disk Cleanup
    • Checking the hard drive for errors
    • Defragmenting the hard drive
    • Backing up files
    • Using the Scheduled Task Wizard
  • Cleaning your computer
    • Cleaning the exterior
    • Cleaning the keyboard
    • Cleaning the computer screen
    • Cleaning the mouse
  • Power management
    • Using power saving modes
    • Changing power settings
    • Changing the power scheme
    • Changing advanced power settings
    • Activating and using Hibernate mode
    • Setting up an uninterruptible power supply
• Restoring Software
  • Using the Restoration CDs
  • Reinstalling device drivers
  • Updating device drivers
  • Reinstalling programs
  • Reinstalling Windows
• Adding or Replacing Components
  • Selecting a place to work
  • Gathering the tools you need
    • Preventing static electricity discharge
  • Opening the case
  • Closing the case
  • Adding or replacing a drive
  • Adding or replacing add-in cards
  • Replacing the power supply
  • Replacing the system board
  • Adding or replacing memory
  • Replacing the system battery
• Using the BIOS Setup Utility
  • Opening the BIOS Setup utility
  • Updating the BIOS
  • Setting the BIOS configuration jumper
• Troubleshooting
  • Safety guidelines
  • First steps
  • Software support tools
  • Troubleshooting
    • Add-in cards
    • CD, DVD, or recordable drives
    • Cleaning CDs and DVDs
    • Computer
    • Diskette drive
    • File management
    • Hard drive
    • Internet
    • Keyboard
    • Memory
    • Modem
    • Monitor
    • Mouse
    • Power
    • Printer
    • Sound
  • Telephone support
    • Before calling Gateway Technical Support
    • Telephone support
  • Tutoring and training
    • Self-help
    • Tutoring
    • Training
• Reference Data
  • Features
  • System board layout
    • Section 1
    • Section 2
  • BIOS configuration jumper settings
  • System board specifications
• Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
• Index