Gateway Profile 4 User Manual

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Getting Started
Read this chapter to find out how to:
■Use your computer safely
■Protect your computer from power source problems
■Start and turn off your computer
■Use the keyboard
■Use the mouse
■Use the computer display
■Install peripheral devices 

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Working safely
Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for setting 
up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. 
Reducing eye strain
Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the computer display 
or shine directly into your eyes.
■Position the computer desk and computer so you can avoid glare on your 
computer display and light shining directly into your eyes. Reduce glare 
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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 mouse. If 
the desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using a keyboard drawer.
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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....

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Protecting from power source problems
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Protecting from power source 
problems
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 
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Starting your computer
To start your computer:
1Connect the cables to your computer using the setup poster.
2Turn on your computer.
3If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the on-screen 
instructions to set up your computer.
4Turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and see the 
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Turning off your computer
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Turning off your computer
To turn off your computer in Windows XP:
1Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box 
opens.
2Click Tu r n  O f f. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer.
To turn off your computer in Windows 2000:
1Click Start, then click Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog box opens.
2Click the arrow button to open the What do you want your computer to do 
list, then click 
Shut down.
3Click OK. Windows...

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Restarting (rebooting) your 
computer
If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have 
to close programs that are not responding. If closing unresponsive programs 
does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to restart 
(reboot) your computer.
To close unresponsive programs and restart your computer:
1Press CTRL+ALT+DEL, then click Task Manager. The Ta s k  M a n a g e r window 
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Multifunction keyboard
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Multifunction keyboard
Press these 
keys...To . . .
Function keys Start program actions. Each program uses different function keys for 
different purposes. See the program documentation to find out more 
about the function key actions.
Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to 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.
Indicators Show if your 
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Special-function buttons
Special-function buttonsIcons Press to...
Previous Return to the previous CD track or DVD chapter.
Play/Pause Start or pause the play of the CD or DVD.
Stop Stop the play of CD or DVD.
Next Move to the next CD track or DVD chapter.
Volume down Decrease the volume.
Volume up Increase the volume.
Mute Turn off all sound.
My Documents Open the My Documents folder.
Help Open online help.
E-mail Open your e-mail program.
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