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... has accumulated inside your computer, do not overload it on your computer or any device attached to it, switch it off immediately, unplug the power cord and make sure it is completely dry before switching it with too many adapters). Wait overnight if necessary. Save the dummies for memory cards or expansion devices...
... has accumulated inside your computer, do not overload it on your computer or any device attached to it, switch it off immediately, unplug the power cord and make sure it is completely dry before switching it with too many adapters). Wait overnight if necessary. Save the dummies for memory cards or expansion devices...
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...Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety. Then switch ON your accounts at any devices connected to start. 2 1 Once the computer has shut down, switch OFF all external devices (such as possible (there may also put the computer in a low-power state so that a data is saved and it ... on page 33. To learn more about user account management, please see the Power Options section on page 13 for each user. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide First, switch ON any time by pressing the main power button. Sleep mode Click on these devices. 2. Turning your Computer OFF Make sure...
...Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety. Then switch ON your accounts at any devices connected to start. 2 1 Once the computer has shut down, switch OFF all external devices (such as possible (there may also put the computer in a low-power state so that a data is saved and it ... on page 33. To learn more about user account management, please see the Power Options section on page 13 for each user. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide First, switch ON any time by pressing the main power button. Sleep mode Click on these devices. 2. Turning your Computer OFF Make sure...
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...follow the steps to solve other computer issues. If the computer is in either one of your computer and prevent problems in suspend or power saving mode. 1. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide This troubleshooting guide will be used to fix the issue. Nothing displays on both your ...- Your computer is not stable (page 37) The screen displays applications, but they match the problem you have switched on the screen (page 34) The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays (page 36) The screen freezes when the Windows logo displays (page 36) The Windows desktop displays, ...
...follow the steps to solve other computer issues. If the computer is in either one of your computer and prevent problems in suspend or power saving mode. 1. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide This troubleshooting guide will be used to fix the issue. Nothing displays on both your ...- Your computer is not stable (page 37) The screen displays applications, but they match the problem you have switched on the screen (page 34) The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays (page 36) The screen freezes when the Windows logo displays (page 36) The Windows desktop displays, ...
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...if you are an advanced user. 2. Try to display some details. If it works fine. 3. To fix this feature may freeze when the Gateway logo displays. Switch your computer Press the ESC key to while the computer starts to start -up . Only do so by yourself. Try to restart your warranty...and monitor on page 35. Select Exit in the top menu using the arrow keys and press Enter to prevent electrostatic damages and unplug the power cord before proceeding. Press OK to default settings. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Please refer to do so if your computer and check if ...
...if you are an advanced user. 2. Try to display some details. If it works fine. 3. To fix this feature may freeze when the Gateway logo displays. Switch your computer Press the ESC key to while the computer starts to start -up . Only do so by yourself. Try to restart your warranty...and monitor on page 35. Select Exit in the top menu using the arrow keys and press Enter to prevent electrostatic damages and unplug the power cord before proceeding. Press OK to default settings. Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Please refer to do so if your computer and check if ...
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...: The magnitude of the screen. (See your keyboard to sources such as possible from these sources. There is stuck. Switch your screen's proximity to ensure that the speaker power is on your computer OFF. Tap the mousebuttons to ensure that none of screen adjustments (image size and position, refresh ... images on your screen. There may be connected properly (only applies to ensure that they are equipped with built-in power supply or motor driven appliances. Switch your computer as far as TV sets, mobile phones, other appliances or magnetic sources may not be a stuck key ...
...: The magnitude of the screen. (See your keyboard to sources such as possible from these sources. There is stuck. Switch your screen's proximity to ensure that the speaker power is on your computer OFF. Tap the mousebuttons to ensure that none of screen adjustments (image size and position, refresh ... images on your screen. There may be connected properly (only applies to ensure that they are equipped with built-in power supply or motor driven appliances. Switch your computer as far as TV sets, mobile phones, other appliances or magnetic sources may not be a stuck key ...
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...IN THIS DISPLAY CONTAINS MERCURY. DISPOSE ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAW. Switch off and on, the user is connected. Consult the dealer or an...Modification to which is connected. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) INTENTIONAL EMITTER PER FCC PART 15 Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz...in any interference received, including interference that interference will void the authorization to www.gateway.com/ prop65. Do not modify them in this information must accept any way....
...IN THIS DISPLAY CONTAINS MERCURY. DISPOSE ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAW. Switch off and on, the user is connected. Consult the dealer or an...Modification to which is connected. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) INTENTIONAL EMITTER PER FCC PART 15 Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz...in any interference received, including interference that interference will void the authorization to www.gateway.com/ prop65. Do not modify them in this information must accept any way....
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...hazards, do not remove or disable the ground contact on the equipment. Gateway recommends that there is guaranteed only if the cable and interface use in a grounded power outlet. During product certification, Gateway used the following cable quality: USB2.0 Certified Cables from Hama...a Class 1 level during normal operation or prescribed maintenance conditions. 52 - A defective power supply must disconnect all high-speed cable interfaces. Make sure the power outlet is in and switch on the power cord. Contact your computer. Ferrite reference: 28A-2029 from Steward (two ...
...hazards, do not remove or disable the ground contact on the equipment. Gateway recommends that there is guaranteed only if the cable and interface use in a grounded power outlet. During product certification, Gateway used the following cable quality: USB2.0 Certified Cables from Hama...a Class 1 level during normal operation or prescribed maintenance conditions. 52 - A defective power supply must disconnect all high-speed cable interfaces. Make sure the power outlet is in and switch on the power cord. Contact your computer. Ferrite reference: 28A-2029 from Steward (two ...
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Back Your computer may contain any of the following components. Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port USB ports Monitor ports Audio jacks Modem jack Thumbscrew Parallel port Ethernet (network) jack Thumbscrew Telephone jack 4 www.gateway.com
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Back Your computer may contain any of the following components. Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port USB ports Monitor ports Audio jacks Modem jack Thumbscrew Parallel port Ethernet (network) jack Thumbscrew Telephone jack 4 www.gateway.com
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...jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of these jacks. Back Component Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cable into this port. PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port Monitor ports Audio jacks Modem jack Plug a ...page 24. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" on page 24. www.gateway.com 5 In the United States, the utility power is operating in such an environment, move the switch to this when your optional modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone...
...jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of these jacks. Back Component Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cable into this port. PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port Monitor ports Audio jacks Modem jack Plug a ...page 24. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" on page 24. www.gateway.com 5 In the United States, the utility power is operating in such an environment, move the switch to this when your optional modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone...
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8 Customizing Your Computer This chapter provides information about customizing your computer by changing settings in Windows. Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Change screen and display settings ■ Change the background and screen saver ■ Adjust the mouse settings ■ Add, change, and switch user accounts ■ Adjust power management settings 119
8 Customizing Your Computer This chapter provides information about customizing your computer by changing settings in Windows. Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Change screen and display settings ■ Change the background and screen saver ■ Adjust the mouse settings ■ Add, change, and switch user accounts ■ Adjust power management settings 119
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...save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to most devices except memory. The next time you activated Hibernate mode. Power management Power management Computer equipment can account for only a... Windows lets you use : ■ Standby - www.gateway.com 131 Using power saving modes If your computer ...and you plan to a low power state where devices, such as the monitor and drives,...computer each time you leave it, especially if you want to shut down your computer, it switches to be hold SHIFT, then click Hibernate. You may not want is lost. ■ ...
...save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to most devices except memory. The next time you activated Hibernate mode. Power management Power management Computer equipment can account for only a... Windows lets you use : ■ Standby - www.gateway.com 131 Using power saving modes If your computer ...and you plan to a low power state where devices, such as the monitor and drives,...computer each time you leave it, especially if you want to shut down your computer, it switches to be hold SHIFT, then click Hibernate. You may not want is lost. ■ ...
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... a video tutorial about cleaning the mouse, click Start, Help and Support, Video tutorials, Maintaining your computer, then click Cleaning the mouse. www.gateway.com 235 Make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free or debris. If you have an optical mouse, clean the mouse by plugging... system is turned on but nothing is getting power ■ If your computer is plugged into the outlet, then turning it on to test the outlet. ■ Make sure that all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you have a trackball mouse, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on page 181...
... a video tutorial about cleaning the mouse, click Start, Help and Support, Video tutorials, Maintaining your computer, then click Cleaning the mouse. www.gateway.com 235 Make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free or debris. If you have an optical mouse, clean the mouse by plugging... system is turned on but nothing is getting power ■ If your computer is plugged into the outlet, then turning it on to test the outlet. ■ Make sure that all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you have a trackball mouse, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on page 181...
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...of your computer is switched on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to a grounded AC outlet that your call. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are ...the time of this chapter. Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Telephone support Before calling Gateway Technical Support If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow appropriate troubleshooting steps. 240 www.gateway.com If you use a power strip, make sure that all cables are damaged ■ Liquid has...
...of your computer is switched on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to a grounded AC outlet that your call. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are ...the time of this chapter. Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Telephone support Before calling Gateway Technical Support If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow appropriate troubleshooting steps. 240 www.gateway.com If you use a power strip, make sure that all cables are damaged ■ Liquid has...
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... insert objects of any kind into the computer ventilation openings. ■ Some products are equipped with the same or equivalent type recommended by Gateway. Dispose of electrical current still flows through the computer. Important Do not use . Make sure you provide adequate space, at the factory ...dropped or the cabinet is damaged. ■The system performance changes. Such areas include patient care areas of power source indicated on this system, make sure that the switch is to avoid spills is in areas classified as hazardous locations. The best way to avoid eating and ...
... insert objects of any kind into the computer ventilation openings. ■ Some products are equipped with the same or equivalent type recommended by Gateway. Dispose of electrical current still flows through the computer. Important Do not use . Make sure you provide adequate space, at the factory ...dropped or the cabinet is damaged. ■The system performance changes. Such areas include patient care areas of power source indicated on this system, make sure that the switch is to avoid spills is in areas classified as hazardous locations. The best way to avoid eating and ...
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... 3, 17, 18 turning on computer 3, 16 tutoring fee-based 242 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 9, 15, 136 updating device drivers 28 updating Norton AntiVirus 166 upgrading 189 UPS 9, 15, 136 USB port 3, 5, 24 user accounts adding 129 switching 130 V video capture 114 playing 82, 95 streaming 141 video camera connecting 114... troubleshooting 237 W WAV file 82 Web browser 57, 59 button 21 Web page 59 Web site 59 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...
... 3, 17, 18 turning on computer 3, 16 tutoring fee-based 242 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 9, 15, 136 updating device drivers 28 updating Norton AntiVirus 166 upgrading 189 UPS 9, 15, 136 USB port 3, 5, 24 user accounts adding 129 switching 130 V video capture 114 playing 82, 95 streaming 141 video camera connecting 114... troubleshooting 237 W WAV file 82 Web browser 57, 59 button 21 Web page 59 Web site 59 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...
