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...openings must not exceed 80% of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before cleaning. Contact your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Information for your electrician for details....as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the total rating of any kind onto or into a non-grounded power outlet. The overall system load must not be placed near water. • Do not place this document for cleaning. Do not insert...
...openings must not exceed 80% of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before cleaning. Contact your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Information for your electrician for details....as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the total rating of any kind onto or into a non-grounded power outlet. The overall system load must not be placed near water. • Do not place this document for cleaning. Do not insert...
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...instructions, since improper adjustment of this product from lightning, do not connect the telephone line to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is incorrectly replaced. Unplug this product. • Use the product only with the same or equivalent type recommended by ... servicing Do not attempt to service this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. ii Replace only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may result in use and/...
...instructions, since improper adjustment of this product from lightning, do not connect the telephone line to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is incorrectly replaced. Unplug this product. • Use the product only with the same or equivalent type recommended by ... servicing Do not attempt to service this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. ii Replace only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may result in use and/...
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Contents Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . 1 About this guide 2 Product Registration 2 Front 3 Back 5 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 9 Preparing power connections 10 Protecting from power source problems 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 10 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 11 Connecting to a Web site ...
Contents Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer . . . . 1 About this guide 2 Product Registration 2 Front 3 Back 5 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 9 Preparing power connections 10 Protecting from power source problems 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 10 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web 11 Connecting to a Web site ...
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Contents Internet and networking 32 Internet 32 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Networking 37 Power 38 Display 38 Printing 39 Optical discs 40 Memory card reader 41 Mouse 41 Keyboard 42 Files 43 Memory 46 Audio 46 Passwords 47 Expansion ...
Contents Internet and networking 32 Internet 32 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Networking 37 Power 38 Display 38 Printing 39 Optical discs 40 Memory card reader 41 Mouse 41 Keyboard 42 Files 43 Memory 46 Audio 46 Passwords 47 Expansion ...
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...; Headphone jack-Connect headphones or external speakers to this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on page 22. www.gateway.com Front Component Media navigation interface (optional) Optical disc drive Multimedia panel (optional) Removable hard drive carriers (optional) Media...
...; Headphone jack-Connect headphones or external speakers to this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on page 22. www.gateway.com Front Component Media navigation interface (optional) Optical disc drive Multimedia panel (optional) Removable hard drive carriers (optional) Media...
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... as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug an optical cable from this illustration. Back www.gateway.com Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from an amplifier or entertainment system into this jack for one of the following...black) S/PDIF output jack S/PDIF (optional) Microphone jack (pink) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green) -ORFront speakers jack Description Plug the power cord into this port. This jack is set to this port. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. Component Icon...
... as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug an optical cable from this illustration. Back www.gateway.com Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from an amplifier or entertainment system into this jack for one of the following...black) S/PDIF output jack S/PDIF (optional) Microphone jack (pink) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green) -ORFront speakers jack Description Plug the power cord into this port. This jack is set to this port. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. Component Icon...
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...computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. Connecting to save your work and shut down your computer normally. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. You can enter your computer ... problems Warning High voltages can connect your computer to a broadband (cable or DSL) modem or to a wired Ethernet network. 10 During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable...
...computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. Connecting to save your work and shut down your computer normally. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. You can enter your computer ... problems Warning High voltages can connect your computer to a broadband (cable or DSL) modem or to a wired Ethernet network. 10 During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable...
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... port on the router (except the WAN port). Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of... connection. 4 Repeat 3 for each computer you want to connect to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into the network jack on the computer. www.gateway.com In addition to the network.
... port on the router (except the WAN port). Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of... connection. 4 Repeat 3 for each computer you want to connect to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into the network jack on the computer. www.gateway.com In addition to the network.
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... the router or access point documentation • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all of the devices, then power them back on the left of the following: • Connect your printer to your networked computer, then share the printer. Connect your printer to the...
... the router or access point documentation • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all of the devices, then power them back on the left of the following: • Connect your printer to your networked computer, then share the printer. Connect your printer to the...
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Damage due to either extreme is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. 27 As a general rule, your computer is not covered by your warranty. Magnetic fields can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your ... for you put any liquid can result in expensive repairs that are not covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. www.gateway.com • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and do not put it . When spilled onto computer components, almost any objects on...
Damage due to either extreme is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. 27 As a general rule, your computer is not covered by your warranty. Magnetic fields can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your ... for you put any liquid can result in expensive repairs that are not covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. www.gateway.com • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and do not put it . When spilled onto computer components, almost any objects on...
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...your computer, follow these things first: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are connected. Warning Make sure that you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning To avoid...more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead...
...your computer, follow these things first: Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are connected. Warning Make sure that you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning To avoid...more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead...
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www.gateway.com • Check all cable connections, including power. • If an error message appears on page 33. Error messages Error message Action "Insufficient disk See "You get an "Operating system not found " See "...
www.gateway.com • Check all cable connections, including power. • If an error message appears on page 33. Error messages Error message Action "Insufficient disk See "You get an "Operating system not found " See "...
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...10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps). Your wired network is running slower than you assign between 0 and 254. www.gateway.com Networking You cannot see the other computers on your network • If a network cable is connected to the computers, make sure that it from... power for five seconds. • Make sure that all computers on your network have lights that indicate they are using a router, restart it by ...
...10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps). Your wired network is running slower than you assign between 0 and 254. www.gateway.com Networking You cannot see the other computers on your network • If a network cable is connected to the computers, make sure that it from... power for five seconds. • Make sure that all computers on your network have lights that indicate they are using a router, restart it by ...
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The computer is on, but there is no picture • Make sure that the computer is not in Standby (power-saving) mode. • Make sure that the monitor is connected to a power outlet and to your computer. For more information, see the monitor's documentation. • Check the video cable for ...that the monitor is faulty or the on . • Adjust the monitor's brightness and contrast controls. Display The screen resolution is faulty. If your power cables are connected to your computer, and that your computer, then make sure it is turned on. • Test the outlet by plugging in a...
The computer is on, but there is no picture • Make sure that the computer is not in Standby (power-saving) mode. • Make sure that the monitor is connected to a power outlet and to your computer. For more information, see the monitor's documentation. • Check the video cable for ...that the monitor is faulty or the on . • Adjust the monitor's brightness and contrast controls. Display The screen resolution is faulty. If your power cables are connected to your computer, and that your computer, then make sure it is turned on. • Test the outlet by plugging in a...
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...brightness and contrast controls. • Change the display settings. • For more information about display types, see your display and video card documentation. www.gateway.com The color is not uniform • Make sure that you have selected it in the printer setup. To set a default printer: 1 Click (...Start), type printer, then press ENTER. The text on the display is plugged into an AC power source. The printer is on • Make sure that the power cable is dim or difficult to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. 39 Control Panel opens...
...brightness and contrast controls. • Change the display settings. • For more information about display types, see your display and video card documentation. www.gateway.com The color is not uniform • Make sure that you have selected it in the printer setup. To set a default printer: 1 Click (...Start), type printer, then press ENTER. The text on the display is plugged into an AC power source. The printer is on • Make sure that the power cable is dim or difficult to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. 39 Control Panel opens...
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...EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. patents and other equipment, may give rise to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this appliance may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN...pixel statement The LCD unit is protected by U.S. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with high-precision manufacturing techniques. www.gateway.com 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is a laser product. Macrovision copyright protection notice "U.S Patent Nos. 4,631,603; ...
...EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. patents and other equipment, may give rise to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this appliance may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN...pixel statement The LCD unit is protected by U.S. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with high-precision manufacturing techniques. www.gateway.com 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is a laser product. Macrovision copyright protection notice "U.S Patent Nos. 4,631,603; ...
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... to licensing. Also any interference, including interference that the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. 2 High power radar are allocated as follows: 1 This device is subject to radio communications. This device may cause undesired operation of the 5.25...FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the PC series shall be used in 5 GHz band 69 www.gateway.com The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty. Canada - b Operation in 2.4 ...
... to licensing. Also any interference, including interference that the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. 2 High power radar are allocated as follows: 1 This device is subject to radio communications. This device may cause undesired operation of the 5.25...FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the PC series shall be used in 5 GHz band 69 www.gateway.com The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty. Canada - b Operation in 2.4 ...