User manual GATEWAY M460

[. . . ] . www. gateway. com 22 22 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 36 38 i Replacing the EZ Point pointing device cap . 137 iv www. gateway. com Chapter 1 Getting Help · Using the Gateway Web site · Using Help and Support · Using Your Computer guide · Using online help 1 Chapter 1: Getting Help Thank you for purchasing our notebook! You have made an excellent decision choosing Gateway. Click Support Home, then click General Tutorials to access an extensive library of how-to articles and videos on topics, such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive. Product Support Click Product Support to view a list of all the products that Gateway supports. Downloads Click Downloads, then click My Downloads to get the latest software updates for BIOS and driver upgrades. By entering your serial number you get drivers specific to your notebook. [. . . ] Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your notebook and other parts of your system. Do not use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on components. Your notebook is cooled by air circulated through the vents on the case, so keep the vents free of dust. With your notebook turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth. Do not attempt to clean dust from the inside of your notebook. www. gateway. com 91 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook Cleaning the keyboard You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. If you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your notebook and turn the notebook upside down. Let the liquid drain, then let the keyboard dry before trying to use it again. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to replace it. Cleaning the notebook screen To clean a notebook LCD screen, use a soft cloth and water to clean the LCD screen. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the screen), and wipe the screen with the cloth. Caution A notebook LCD screen is made of specially coated glass and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using a product made especially for the purpose. 92 www. gateway. com Protecting your computer from viruses Protecting your computer from viruses A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on a computer, then spreads from one computer to another. Some viruses go undetected for a period of time because they are activated on a certain date. Protect your computer from a virus by: Registering your copy of Norton AntiVirus and subscribing to the virus definition update service. You received a free limited time subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service when you purchased your notebook. Using the Norton® AntiVirus program to check files and programs that are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet. These programs will warn you if a document that you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus. Periodically updating the Norton AntiVirus program to protect against the latest viruses. Making sure the Windows Security Center is configured to provide you with the highest level of protection. Tips & Tricks For more information about modifying security settings, see "Modifying Security Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Help and Support For more information about protecting your computer against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword viruses in the Search box , then click the arrow. www. gateway. com 93 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook To scan for viruses: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click Norton AntiVirus 2005. Norton AntiVirus opens. 2 Click Scan for Viruses. 3 Click the type of scan you want to make in the Scan for Viruses area. 94 www. gateway. com Protecting your computer from viruses To remove a virus: 1 2 3 If Norton AntiVirus finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to remove the virus. Turn on your computer and rescan for the virus. To update Norton AntiVirus: Important You received a free limited time subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service when you purchased your notebook. To update Norton AntiVirus after the free subscription period, you must extend your subscription. 1 2 3 4 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. Follow the on-screen instructions to update your Norton AntiVirus program with the latest virus protection files. [. . . ] The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. www. gateway. com 133 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Users should make sure, for their own protection, that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Warning To avoid electrical shock or equipment malfunction do not attempt to make electrical ground connections by yourself. [. . . ]