Gateway ALR 7200 Personal Computer User Manual


 
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Contents
Preface ......................................................................................v
About This Guide................................................................................... vi
Conventions Used in this Guide .......................................................... vii
Chapter 1: Getting Started ...................................................... 1
Before You Begin.................................................................................... 2
Assembling Your System ....................................................................... 3
Inspecting the Contents.................................................................... 3
Connecting Peripherals.................................................................... 4
Powering Up the System......................................................................... 6
Quick Check..................................................................................... 6
Troubleshooting Guidelines............................................................. 7
Chapter 2: System Features ................................................... 9
Basic Features........................................................................................ 10
Front Panel............................................................................................. 11
Storage Bays................................................................................... 11
Buttons............................................................................................ 12
LED Indicators............................................................................... 12
3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive ........................................................... 12
Bezel Door and Keylock................................................................ 13
Rear Panel.............................................................................................. 14
Power Supply Connectors.............................................................. 14
Expansion Slot Cover Plates.......................................................... 15
I/O Ports.......................................................................................... 15
Operating Systems................................................................................. 16
Chapter 3: Maintaining and Cleaning Your System ............. 17
Maintaining Your System..................................................................... 18
Maintaining Your Hard Drive ....................................................... 18
Computer Virus Notice.................................................................. 20
Important Safety Instructions......................................................... 22
Cleaning Your System .......................................................................... 24
Cleaning the Mouse........................................................................ 24
Cleaning the Keyboard................................................................... 24
Cleaning the Monitor Screen......................................................... 25
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