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Notices
Copyright © 1998 Gateway 2000, Inc. All Rights Reserved 610 Gateway Drive N. Sioux City, SD 57049 USA
All Rights Reserved
This...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 ...
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Conventions Used in This Guide 2 Important Safety Instructions 3
Getting Started 5
Setting Up Your System 6 Starting Your System 7
Understanding the Power-On Self-Test 8 Setting Up the Operating System 9 Turning Off Your System 10 Resetting Your Computer 11
System Features 13
Standard Features 14 Front Panel 15 Rear Panel 16 Vertical Desktop Feature 17
Maintaining and Cleaning...
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... Operating System
The first time you start your computer, the operating system takes a few minutes to set up. Refer to your software documentation for specific instructions on what to do after the computer starts.
To complete the operating system setup
1. After the computer starts, start-up wizard opens. Click Next to continue.
2. Type the requested information in...
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... Taskbar, click Start.
2. Click Shut Down (Windows 98) or Shut down the computer? (Windows NT).
3. Select Shut Down.
4. Click OK. The computer turns off. If you see a message saying It is now safe to turn off your computer (Windows NT only), press your computer's power button to turn off the computer.
5. Turn off the monitor and peripherals.
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... the reset button to reboot the computer.
4. After displaying some of the startup screens, a message appears asking if you would like to run ScanDisk.
5. Press any key to run ScanDisk. Follow the on-screen instructions. When the checks are finished, Windows will start.
Important!
You can use the power button to turn off your system...
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... partitioned as NTFS. FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS are different methods the operating system uses to locate files on a hard drive. NTFS supports large drive sizes, but NTFS partitions cannot be viewed with Microsoft® disk operating system (MS-DOS®) diagnostic utilities, like fdisk. See your Windows NT manual for more information on NTFS.
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... a password during the installation process, enter LOWTCO.
LANDesk Client Manager comes with complete electronic documentation and online help. Refer to these documents and Help for any LANDesk concerns.
Advanced Power Management (APM)
The Windows 95 and Windows 98 operating systems (together with a supporting system board and BIOS capabilities) provide many power saving options. You can set when...
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... network connection:
A. Click Start and then click Shut Down.
B. From the Shutdown Windows options, select Close all programs and log on as a different user. Selecting that option bypasses the restart process and displays your network logon dialog box.
C. Enter your password and click OK. Your logon script runs and your network connections are reestablished.
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... also spread through programs downloaded from bulletin boards or the Internet.
To protect your system against viruses • Obtain an antivirus program and scan your system regularly. • Make backup copies of all files and write-protect the diskettes. • Obtain all software from reputable sources and always scan new
software for any viruses before installing files. If you...
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.... If it fails to work after draining, contact Technical Support.
Cleaning the monitor screen
Use a soft cloth and window cleaner to clean the monitor screen. Squirt a little cleaner on the cloth (never directly on the screen), and wipe the screen with the cloth.
Cleaning the computer and monitor cases
Always turn off the...
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... - Software installed on your system. Sometimes called programs.
BIOS - Basic input/output system. The BIOS is software that is independent of any operating system. It enables the computer to communicate with the monitor, keyboard, and other peripheral devices without using programs on the hard disk.
The BIOS on your computer is flash BIOS, which means that is has been recorded on a memory chip...
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...A program that supervises the computer's operation, including handling I/O, networking and connectivity, and device drivers. POST - Power-on self-test. POST tests your computer's components whenever you turn on the computer. Programs - Software installed on your system. Programs are sometimes called applications. RAM - Random access memory. RAM is the computer's system memory. You can write to and...
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... of a Class B digital device. The accessories associated with this equipment are as follows:
• Shielded video cable
• Shielded power cord
These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the...
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... a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
Australian and New Zealand Users:
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the Australian/New Zealand standard AS/NZS 3548 set out by the Spectrum Management Agency.
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... manager entering password 21 installing 21
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manual conventions 2 monitor
adjusting 8
cleaning 25 mouse
cleaning 24 port 16
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operating system, setup 9
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parallel port 16 POST (power-on self-test)
explained 8 power
button 7 connector 16 LED (light-emitting diode) 7,
15 Power management
for Windows 22 Suspend mode 22
R
rear panel I/O port locations 16
S
ScanDisk 21 serial ports 16 setting up...
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virus information 23 system board features 17
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turning off your system Windows 95 10 Windows 98 10 Windows NT 10
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USB ports 16
V
Vertical desktop feature 17 video
port 16 voltage selector switch 17
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Windows 95 setup 9 shut-down procedures 10
Windows 98 setup 9 shut-down procedures 10
Windows NT setup 9 shut-down procedures 10
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