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... to work 190 Gathering the tools you need 190 Preventing static electricity discharge 191 Opening the case 192 Removing the side panel 192 Removing the front bezel 195 Closing the case 196 Replacing the side panel 196 Replacing the front bezel 197 Adding or replacing a CD, DVD, or diskette drive 198 Replacing the hard drive 203 Adding or replacing add-in cards 206 Installing memory 208 Replacing the system battery 212 Replacing the power supply 214 Replacing the system board 216...
... to work 190 Gathering the tools you need 190 Preventing static electricity discharge 191 Opening the case 192 Removing the side panel 192 Removing the front bezel 195 Closing the case 196 Replacing the side panel 196 Replacing the front bezel 197 Adding or replacing a CD, DVD, or diskette drive 198 Replacing the hard drive 203 Adding or replacing add-in cards 206 Installing memory 208 Replacing the system battery 212 Replacing the power supply 214 Replacing the system board 216...
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... disks). Turns on page 132. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. For more information, see "Changing the power scheme" on when computer power is accessed. Front Component CD/DVD drive Media card reader Diskette drive Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 (FireWire) USB ports Reset button Power indicator Power button Icon Description Use this drive to listen to mouse or keyboard input. This drive may be a CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD/CD-RW drive. Turns on when the hard drive...
... disks). Turns on page 132. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these ports. For more information, see "Changing the power scheme" on when computer power is accessed. Front Component CD/DVD drive Media card reader Diskette drive Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 (FireWire) USB ports Reset button Power indicator Power button Icon Description Use this drive to listen to mouse or keyboard input. This drive may be a CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD/CD-RW drive. Turns on when the hard drive...
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... the Internet" on page 24. www.gateway.com 5 If your computer, make sure that this connector. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 24. Plug a monitor into one of the world, such as a printer) into this switch is operating in the correct position for a telephone into this jack. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this port. Plug a serial device (such as a USB...
... the Internet" on page 24. www.gateway.com 5 If your computer, make sure that this connector. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 24. Plug a monitor into one of the world, such as a printer) into this switch is operating in the correct position for a telephone into this jack. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this port. Plug a serial device (such as a USB...
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... configuration, and other mouse settings, see "Cleaning the mouse" on how to drop the object where you run out of space on page 128. For instructions on page 177. Mouse Using the mouse To... Select an object on the computer display Start a program or open a file or folder Access a shortcut menu ... mouse button twice. www.gateway.com 23 Quickly press and release the left mouse button once. This action is called clicking. Release the button to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left mouse button and hold it . Move the pointer on the computer display....
... configuration, and other mouse settings, see "Cleaning the mouse" on how to drop the object where you run out of space on page 128. For instructions on page 177. Mouse Using the mouse To... Select an object on the computer display Start a program or open a file or folder Access a shortcut menu ... mouse button twice. www.gateway.com 23 Quickly press and release the left mouse button once. This action is called clicking. Release the button to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left mouse button and hold it . Move the pointer on the computer display....
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... get a list of your order or changing your system. Click All Downloads to walk through the reference area to locate an article specific to access support for non-technical issues, like the status of Gateway telephone numbers for me. Account Info Click Account Info to the question you get the latest software updates for BIOS and driver upgrades. PC Tools Click PC Tools to access utilities to...
... get a list of your order or changing your system. Click All Downloads to walk through the reference area to locate an article specific to access support for non-technical issues, like the status of Gateway telephone numbers for me. Account Info Click Account Info to the question you get the latest software updates for BIOS and driver upgrades. PC Tools Click PC Tools to access utilities to...
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... on -screen instructions. However, if a setup wizard opens when you may only need to restart your modem and telephone line to Step 2. 2 Click Start, then click Run. If the program does not start automatically, go to complete the installation. www.gateway.com 183 If you have an Internet service provider, the update utility works by using your computer to Step 5. - Updating device drivers Updating device drivers The Restoration CDs contain a device driver update utility that works over the Internet.
... on -screen instructions. However, if a setup wizard opens when you may only need to restart your modem and telephone line to Step 2. 2 Click Start, then click Run. If the program does not start automatically, go to complete the installation. www.gateway.com 183 If you have an Internet service provider, the update utility works by using your computer to Step 5. - Updating device drivers Updating device drivers The Restoration CDs contain a device driver update utility that works over the Internet.
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... uninstall, then click Change/Remove and follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. 4 Insert the yellow Applications CD into the CD or DVD drive. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 184 www.gateway.com If the program starts automatically, go to the next step. 2 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Add or Remove Programs. 3 In the Currently Installed Programs list, click the program...
... uninstall, then click Change/Remove and follow the installation instructions on -screen instructions. 4 Insert the yellow Applications CD into the CD or DVD drive. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 184 www.gateway.com If the program starts automatically, go to the next step. 2 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Add or Remove Programs. 3 In the Currently Installed Programs list, click the program...
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... Follow the on-screen instructions to boot from CD-ROM. 9 Select a language option. 10 Select 2. The Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your drivers and programs. Your computer restarts several times during this process. Normal installation of Windows w/ special HDD controllers. 12 When prompted, remove the red Drivers CD and insert the blue Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive, then press any keys or buttons during this...
... Follow the on-screen instructions to boot from CD-ROM. 9 Select a language option. 10 Select 2. The Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your drivers and programs. Your computer restarts several times during this process. Normal installation of Windows w/ special HDD controllers. 12 When prompted, remove the red Drivers CD and insert the blue Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive, then press any keys or buttons during this...
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... type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Warning Danger of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer, replace the system battery. To replace the battery: 1 Open the BIOS Setup utility using the instructions in "Using the BIOS Setup utility" on page 238. 2 Write down your computer. 4 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries...
... type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Warning Danger of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer, replace the system battery. To replace the battery: 1 Open the BIOS Setup utility using the instructions in "Using the BIOS Setup utility" on page 238. 2 Write down your computer. 4 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries...
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... determine its configuration. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The message may include the following support tool to help . PC Doctor provides 85 professional diagnostic tests directly from Help and Support or by clicking Start, All Programs, then clicking Gateway Utilities. Software support tools Your system may help Gateway Technical Support in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If...
... determine its configuration. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The message may include the following support tool to help . PC Doctor provides 85 professional diagnostic tests directly from Help and Support or by clicking Start, All Programs, then clicking Gateway Utilities. Software support tools Your system may help Gateway Technical Support in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If...
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... People are unable to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on page 229. Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that your account with your ISP for technical support. You see "Modem" on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. Double-check the URL or...
... People are unable to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on page 229. Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that your account with your ISP for technical support. You see "Modem" on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. Double-check the URL or...
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... protectors from your Control Panel is disabled before using the modem. The Control Panel window opens. If your telephone line, then check for your case in "Checking Out Your Gateway Computer" on page 1. ■ Make sure that all messages are dialing, then click Edit. 4 Make sure that your telephone service to get the correct code to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone...
... protectors from your Control Panel is disabled before using the modem. The Control Panel window opens. If your telephone line, then check for your case in "Checking Out Your Gateway Computer" on page 1. ■ Make sure that all messages are dialing, then click Edit. 4 Make sure that your telephone service to get the correct code to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone...
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... about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information, see "Adding or replacing add-in cards" on page 181. ■ Open your modem tries to connect to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. The modem is in the Search box , then click the arrow. ■ Reinstall the device driver. The Control Panel window opens. For more information, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on page...
... about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information, see "Adding or replacing add-in cards" on page 181. ■ Open your modem tries to connect to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. The modem is in the Search box , then click the arrow. ■ Reinstall the device driver. The Control Panel window opens. For more information, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on page...
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... power source. ■ Make sure that the electrical outlet is in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. To set to work offline. 236 www.gateway.com Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Printer Printer will not print ■ Make sure that the printer is connected securely to the correct port. ■ Check the port and cable for instructions on to test the outlet. If your Control Panel is working by plugging a working device, such as Default...
... power source. ■ Make sure that the electrical outlet is in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. To set to work offline. 236 www.gateway.com Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Printer Printer will not print ■ Make sure that the printer is connected securely to the correct port. ■ Check the port and cable for instructions on to test the outlet. If your Control Panel is working by plugging a working device, such as Default...
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... want to add additional memory to the printer. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. If your speaker connections. You see a "Printer is online. Help and Support For more information, see the speaker setup poster to check your Control Panel is not set to use. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline...
... want to add additional memory to the printer. For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. If your speaker connections. You see a "Printer is online. Help and Support For more information, see the speaker setup poster to check your Control Panel is not set to use. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline...
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.... Changes to restore them down in case you need to these settings will affect the performance of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 238 www.gateway.com Before changing any settings, write them later. Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Using the BIOS Setup utility The BIOS Setup utility stores the basic settings for optimal performance. These settings include basic system hardware configuration, system resource settings, and password security...
.... Changes to restore them down in case you need to these settings will affect the performance of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 238 www.gateway.com Before changing any settings, write them later. Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Using the BIOS Setup utility The BIOS Setup utility stores the basic settings for optimal performance. These settings include basic system hardware configuration, system resource settings, and password security...
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... checking for drive errors 169 checking hard drive space 167 cleaning case 175 cleaning component exteriors 175 cleaning computer screen 176 cleaning keyboard 176 defragmenting 171 deleting files 168 suggested schedule 163 using Scheduled Task Wizard 173 virus protection 164 maximize button 37 media card reader locating 3 locating drive 3 using 117 media cards adding 118 inserting 118 installing 118 media card slots 117 removing 118 replacing 118 Media Player 82 memory 9 installing and replacing 208 troubleshooting 228 memory card reader memory card types supported 117 menu bar 37...
... checking for drive errors 169 checking hard drive space 167 cleaning case 175 cleaning component exteriors 175 cleaning computer screen 176 cleaning keyboard 176 defragmenting 171 deleting files 168 suggested schedule 163 using Scheduled Task Wizard 173 virus protection 164 maximize button 37 media card reader locating 3 locating drive 3 using 117 media cards adding 118 inserting 118 installing 118 media card slots 117 removing 118 replacing 118 Media Player 82 memory 9 installing and replacing 208 troubleshooting 228 memory card reader memory card types supported 117 menu bar 37...
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... 82 multi-player games 141 Windows Media Player file 82 Plug and Play devices USB support for 24 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 132, 133 button 3 changing advanced settings 133 changing modes 131 changing schemes 132 changing settings 132 connector 5 damaged cord 220 Hibernate mode 3, 131, 134 indicator 3 management 131 schemes 132 source problems 15 Standby mode 131 Standby/Resume 3 surge protector 15 troubleshooting 235 turning off computer 17 263
... 82 multi-player games 141 Windows Media Player file 82 Plug and Play devices USB support for 24 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 132, 133 button 3 changing advanced settings 133 changing modes 131 changing schemes 132 changing settings 132 connector 5 damaged cord 220 Hibernate mode 3, 131, 134 indicator 3 management 131 schemes 132 source problems 15 Standby mode 131 Standby/Resume 3 surge protector 15 troubleshooting 235 turning off computer 17 263
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... 17, 18 side panel removing 192 replacing 192 small office network 140 software See programs sound adjusting 20, 78 controls 20, 78 muting 20, 78 troubleshooting 237 Sound Recorder making audio recordings 80 playing file 80 speaker jack 5 special-function buttons 20 specifications 7 Standby mode 3, 131 Start button 33 Start menu 34 starting computer 3, 16 programs 23, 34 static electricity 191 stop button 20 streaming audio and video 141 support tool PC Doctor 221...
... 17, 18 side panel removing 192 replacing 192 small office network 140 software See programs sound adjusting 20, 78 controls 20, 78 muting 20, 78 troubleshooting 237 Sound Recorder making audio recordings 80 playing file 80 speaker jack 5 special-function buttons 20 specifications 7 Standby mode 3, 131 Start button 33 Start menu 34 starting computer 3, 16 programs 23, 34 static electricity 191 stop button 20 streaming audio and video 141 support tool PC Doctor 221...
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... connecting to 60 downloading files 61 Gateway 28 window 36 close button 37 closing 37, 53 maximize button 37 menu bar 37 minimize button 37 title bar 37 Windows clipboard 41 desktop 32 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 154 installing 186 Product Key 6 reinstalling 186 reinstalling drivers 181 Search utility 47 updating drivers 183 Windows key 19 Windows Media Player 82, 95 wired Ethernet network creating a network 142 equipment list 145 example 144 using 143 wireless Ethernet network access point equipment list...
... connecting to 60 downloading files 61 Gateway 28 window 36 close button 37 closing 37, 53 maximize button 37 menu bar 37 minimize button 37 title bar 37 Windows clipboard 41 desktop 32 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 154 installing 186 Product Key 6 reinstalling 186 reinstalling drivers 181 Search utility 47 updating drivers 183 Windows key 19 Windows Media Player 82, 95 wired Ethernet network creating a network 142 equipment list 145 example 144 using 143 wireless Ethernet network access point equipment list...