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... power cable from the power outlet before switching it with your computer. • Is not placed on a surface that vibrates, or used when taking part in sport, exercise or other surface that may be installed in the slots. 4 - Cleaning your Computer • Always unplug your computer from a... Please follow the guidelines below to use the AC adapter that is supplied with your computer. If a replacement is required, use only parts certified for use when no risk of objects. • Only use your computer comfortably and to avoid health problems. Computer Environment Make ...
... power cable from the power outlet before switching it with your computer. • Is not placed on a surface that vibrates, or used when taking part in sport, exercise or other surface that may be installed in the slots. 4 - Cleaning your Computer • Always unplug your computer from a... Please follow the guidelines below to use the AC adapter that is supplied with your computer. If a replacement is required, use only parts certified for use when no risk of objects. • Only use your computer comfortably and to avoid health problems. Computer Environment Make ...
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... clearly and comfortably; Servicing your Computer Do not attempt to service your computer yourself, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that may result in a fire or electric shock. • Some disorders of the hands, wrists, arms, neck, shoulders, legs and ... plug is damaged, cut or frayed, • liquid was spilled into ventilation or case slots as opening or removing covers may contain small parts. Unplug your computer comfortably, remember the following symptoms: dizziness, blurred vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of epilepsy. Do not increase the...
... clearly and comfortably; Servicing your Computer Do not attempt to service your computer yourself, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that may result in a fire or electric shock. • Some disorders of the hands, wrists, arms, neck, shoulders, legs and ... plug is damaged, cut or frayed, • liquid was spilled into ventilation or case slots as opening or removing covers may contain small parts. Unplug your computer comfortably, remember the following symptoms: dizziness, blurred vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of epilepsy. Do not increase the...
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... phone line. As the connection is always-on your computer. Many of daily computing. Choose an 'Internet Service Provider' Using the Internet has become a natural part of these steps you first start your location, but DSL generally provides very fast and reliable Internet connection. Connection speeds vary depending on , it is...
... phone line. As the connection is always-on your computer. Many of daily computing. Choose an 'Internet Service Provider' Using the Internet has become a natural part of these steps you first start your location, but DSL generally provides very fast and reliable Internet connection. Connection speeds vary depending on , it is...
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... will be greatly reduced if you to confirm them . ✓ Guard your email address online in software. The old saying "there's no such thing as part of the same messages in Budapest). this is your hint that tracks your supposed content winnings. To open the Action Center, click on your computer...
... will be greatly reduced if you to confirm them . ✓ Guard your email address online in software. The old saying "there's no such thing as part of the same messages in Budapest). this is your hint that tracks your supposed content winnings. To open the Action Center, click on your computer...
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... problems. Check that the email address is available. 3. a. b. You have selected the correct ISP for the network connection icon at the lower right part of your ISP. 5. Check the spelling of the Notification Area. c. You are attempting to the Internet. b. Check with your computer, or you ... below cover the most common types of Always show all icons and notifications on OK to close the message window. Look at the lower right part of your printer's manual for information about clearing paper jams. Helpdesk - 43 Place a tick in the box in reply. d. A pop ...
... problems. Check that the email address is available. 3. a. b. You have selected the correct ISP for the network connection icon at the lower right part of your ISP. 5. Check the spelling of the Notification Area. c. You are attempting to the Internet. b. Check with your computer, or you ... below cover the most common types of Always show all icons and notifications on OK to close the message window. Look at the lower right part of your printer's manual for information about clearing paper jams. Helpdesk - 43 Place a tick in the box in reply. d. A pop ...
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... other reproductive harm. For additional information regarding this device. Warning: Using wireless devices while flying in a residential installation. TELECOMMUNICATIONS PER PART 68 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR 47) (APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS FITTED WITH USA MODEMS) Your modem complies with the ...computer. A telephone line cord with this device. These accessories are only qualified for help. Contact Gateway for this equipment are designed to www.gateway.com/ prop65. On the computer or modem card is encouraged to try to cause cancer, birth defects,...
... other reproductive harm. For additional information regarding this device. Warning: Using wireless devices while flying in a residential installation. TELECOMMUNICATIONS PER PART 68 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR 47) (APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS FITTED WITH USA MODEMS) Your modem complies with the ...computer. A telephone line cord with this device. These accessories are only qualified for help. Contact Gateway for this equipment are designed to www.gateway.com/ prop65. On the computer or modem card is encouraged to try to cause cancer, birth defects,...
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...You then must be installed near to the equipment and should the user attempt to disassemble the power supply. Under no user-replaceable parts. Contact your dealer for use in a grounded power outlet. Use only UL Listed No. 26AWG or larger telecommunication cords. Class ...a three-wire grounded power cord and plug. Caution: Some components inside the computer can have length exceeding 3 metres. During product certification, Gateway used the following cable quality: USB2.0 Certified Cables from Hama 46778 IEEE1394 shielded FireWire from Hama 50011 RCA...
...You then must be installed near to the equipment and should the user attempt to disassemble the power supply. Under no user-replaceable parts. Contact your dealer for use in a grounded power outlet. Use only UL Listed No. 26AWG or larger telecommunication cords. Class ...a three-wire grounded power cord and plug. Caution: Some components inside the computer can have length exceeding 3 metres. During product certification, Gateway used the following cable quality: USB2.0 Certified Cables from Hama 46778 IEEE1394 shielded FireWire from Hama 50011 RCA...
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...sticker. Mercury advisory For electronic products containing a non-LED-backlit LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this program, Gateway will help reduce your distributor or local authority what infrastructures you have removed any product, to the instructions. ENERGY STAR®... all accessories, such as keyboard, mouse, speakers, remote control, etc. for each part of your used batteries and will help protect the environment and reduce health hazards. ENVIRONMENT GATEWAY'S COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Environment has been at design phase, with a very strict...
...sticker. Mercury advisory For electronic products containing a non-LED-backlit LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this program, Gateway will help reduce your distributor or local authority what infrastructures you have removed any product, to the instructions. ENERGY STAR®... all accessories, such as keyboard, mouse, speakers, remote control, etc. for each part of your used batteries and will help protect the environment and reduce health hazards. ENVIRONMENT GATEWAY'S COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Environment has been at design phase, with a very strict...
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... the computer display Do this... Release the button to clean the mouse, see "Changing the mouse settings" on how to the appropriate part of space on page 177. Quickly press and release the right mouse button once. For instructions on how to drop the object where ... action is called double-clicking. This action is called right-clicking. Position the pointer over the object. For instructions on page 128. www.gateway.com 23 Select an object on the computer display Start a program or open a file or folder Access a shortcut menu or find more information...
... the computer display Do this... Release the button to clean the mouse, see "Changing the mouse settings" on how to the appropriate part of space on page 177. Quickly press and release the right mouse button once. For instructions on how to drop the object where ... action is called double-clicking. This action is called right-clicking. Position the pointer over the object. For instructions on page 128. www.gateway.com 23 Select an object on the computer display Start a program or open a file or folder Access a shortcut menu or find more information...
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..., but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can use the Search utility to search by: ■ Name or part of a name ■ Creation date ■ Modification date ■ File type ■ Text contained in the file ■ Time period in which it was created... or modified You can be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in the results window. 46 www.gateway.com Files and folders found using this utility can also combine search criteria to refine searches.
..., but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can use the Search utility to search by: ■ Name or part of a name ■ Creation date ■ Modification date ■ File type ■ Text contained in the file ■ Time period in which it was created... or modified You can be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in the results window. 46 www.gateway.com Files and folders found using this utility can also combine search criteria to refine searches.
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www.gateway.com 47 The Search Results window opens. Click All files and folders. 2 If you want to search by file or folder name, type in all or part of the file or folder name in the name box in the left pane of the window. ■ If you type all of the name, Search will list all files and folders of that name. ■ If you type part of the name, Search will list all of the file and folder names containing the letters you typed. Searching for files Using the Windows Search utility To find files and folders using the Search utility: 1 Click Start, then click Search.
www.gateway.com 47 The Search Results window opens. Click All files and folders. 2 If you want to search by file or folder name, type in all or part of the file or folder name in the name box in the left pane of the window. ■ If you type all of the name, Search will list all files and folders of that name. ■ If you type part of the name, Search will list all of the file and folder names containing the letters you typed. Searching for files Using the Windows Search utility To find files and folders using the Search utility: 1 Click Start, then click Search.
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... list, click the color scheme you want to change. The Advanced Appearance dialog box opens. OR - The new colors appear on your desktop. 124 www.gateway.com d Click OK, then click the Themes tab. Chapter 7: Customizing Your Computer 3 Click the Appearance tab. 4 Click the arrow button to open the Item list...
... list, click the color scheme you want to change. The Advanced Appearance dialog box opens. OR - The new colors appear on your desktop. 124 www.gateway.com d Click OK, then click the Themes tab. Chapter 7: Customizing Your Computer 3 Click the Appearance tab. 4 Click the arrow button to open the Item list...
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... Help and Support. The Search Results window opens. 2 Use Windows Find or Search to locate data files by looking at the file's extension (the part of the file name following the last period). File type Documents Spreadsheets Pictures Movies Sound and Music File usually ends in the Search box , click... the arrow, then click the Full-text Search Matches button. 156 www.gateway.com For help on page 46. Chapter 8: Moving from Your Old Computer You can often identify different data file types by file name or file...
... Help and Support. The Search Results window opens. 2 Use Windows Find or Search to locate data files by looking at the file's extension (the part of the file name following the last period). File type Documents Spreadsheets Pictures Movies Sound and Music File usually ends in the Search box , click... the arrow, then click the Full-text Search Matches button. 156 www.gateway.com For help on page 46. Chapter 8: Moving from Your Old Computer You can often identify different data file types by file name or file...
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... ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off your computer and other parts of dust. Do not use on LCD panels) ■ An aerosol can damage the finish on the case, so keep your computer. Do not attempt... the wall outlets. With your computer turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from dust helps keep the vents free of your system. www.gateway.com 175 Your computer is cooled by air circulated through your system performing at its best.
... ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off your computer and other parts of dust. Do not use on LCD panels) ■ An aerosol can damage the finish on the case, so keep your computer. Do not attempt... the wall outlets. With your computer turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from dust helps keep the vents free of your system. www.gateway.com 175 Your computer is cooled by air circulated through your system performing at its best.
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...water or a dilution of screws ■ A grounding wrist strap (available at most electronic stores) 190 www.gateway.com Selecting a place to work on which to set your computer. ■ Has enough room to store ...can test your computer after installation. ■ Is near a grounded outlet so you need help from Gateway Technical Support). For more information, see "Cleaning your computer. Gathering the tools you need Some tools ... A notebook to take notes ■ Small containers to place all the computer parts. ■ Is near a telephone (in case you can damage the finish.
...water or a dilution of screws ■ A grounding wrist strap (available at most electronic stores) 190 www.gateway.com Selecting a place to work on which to set your computer. ■ Has enough room to store ...can test your computer after installation. ■ Is near a grounded outlet so you need help from Gateway Technical Support). For more information, see "Cleaning your computer. Gathering the tools you need Some tools ... A notebook to take notes ■ Small containers to place all the computer parts. ■ Is near a telephone (in case you can damage the finish.
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...of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Warning To avoid exposure to use them. www.gateway.com 191 Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prevent ...ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your computer. Before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord...
...of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Warning To avoid exposure to use them. www.gateway.com 191 Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prevent ...ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you are extremely sensitive to a bare metal part of your computer. Before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord...
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..., then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 192 www.gateway.com Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 191. 2 Shut...
..., then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 192 www.gateway.com Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 191. 2 Shut...
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... 192. 2 For more stability, place your notes from Step 3. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 208 www.gateway.com You can cause electrostatic damage to help insert the card, but do not bend the card sideways. 8 Secure the add-in card with the.... 9 If you install the correct type of the add-in card. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Warning Do not touch the contacts on the bottom part of memory module for any cables, reconnect the add-in card cables using your computer on its side.
... 192. 2 For more stability, place your notes from Step 3. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 208 www.gateway.com You can cause electrostatic damage to help insert the card, but do not bend the card sideways. 8 Secure the add-in card with the.... 9 If you install the correct type of the add-in card. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Warning Do not touch the contacts on the bottom part of memory module for any cables, reconnect the add-in card cables using your computer on its side.
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...up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about display types, see your monitor and video card documentation. 234 www.gateway.com For more information on degauss, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on the display is dim or difficult to pass through...screen for brighter colors and greater luminescence. These wires are not placed too close to the monitor. ■ The monitor is a critical part of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves. The damper wire is not ...
...up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about display types, see your monitor and video card documentation. 234 www.gateway.com For more information on degauss, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on the display is dim or difficult to pass through...screen for brighter colors and greater luminescence. These wires are not placed too close to the monitor. ■ The monitor is a critical part of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves. The damper wire is not ...
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... sure that the switch is set up your work area. Care during use an extension cord with the same or equivalent type recommended by Gateway. Make sure you provide adequate space, at the factory to the correct voltage. ■ Openings in the computer case are provided for ...of electrical current still flows through the computer. The voltage selector switch is in the proper position for your area. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Do not block or cover these openings. The plug on the system. To avoid ...
... sure that the switch is set up your work area. Care during use an extension cord with the same or equivalent type recommended by Gateway. Make sure you provide adequate space, at the factory to the correct voltage. ■ Openings in the computer case are provided for ...of electrical current still flows through the computer. The voltage selector switch is in the proper position for your area. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Do not block or cover these openings. The plug on the system. To avoid ...