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...with built-in power supply or motor driven appliances. Click on the different tabs to perform a series of your monitor) and that they are designed to high voltage lines can also cause distorted images. Adjust the monitor display, image size and/or position with a power adapter, make sure...The Display Is Not Centred or Gets Wavy 1. Changing this resolution may not be connected properly (only applies to ensure that the speaker power is smaller or larger than the screen surface. Place your screen's proximity to ensure that none of your keyboard and mouse connections (page...
...with built-in power supply or motor driven appliances. Click on the different tabs to perform a series of your monitor) and that they are designed to high voltage lines can also cause distorted images. Adjust the monitor display, image size and/or position with a power adapter, make sure...The Display Is Not Centred or Gets Wavy 1. Changing this resolution may not be connected properly (only applies to ensure that the speaker power is smaller or larger than the screen surface. Place your screen's proximity to ensure that none of your keyboard and mouse connections (page...
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.... The plug must be installed near to disassemble the power supply. The use FTP shielded cables only (cat ≥ 5). Gateway recommends that has not been delivered with the Product in and switch on the power cord. During product certification, Gateway used the following cable quality: USB2.0 Certified...loops) For Ethernet LAN cable, use of power cord to your Gateway computer to service or modify the equipment, you are unsure of the type of shielded interface cable is required for 250 VAC, 10 amp minimum. The power supply has no circumstances should the user attempt to...
.... The plug must be installed near to disassemble the power supply. The use FTP shielded cables only (cat ≥ 5). Gateway recommends that has not been delivered with the Product in and switch on the power cord. During product certification, Gateway used the following cable quality: USB2.0 Certified...loops) For Ethernet LAN cable, use of power cord to your Gateway computer to service or modify the equipment, you are unsure of the type of shielded interface cable is required for 250 VAC, 10 amp minimum. The power supply has no circumstances should the user attempt to...
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... 133 Activating and using Hibernate mode 134 Setting up an uninterruptible power supply 136 9 Networking Your Computer 139 Benefits of networking 140 Sharing a single Internet connection 140 Sharing drives 140 Sharing peripheral devices 141 Streaming audio and video ...
... 133 Activating and using Hibernate mode 134 Setting up an uninterruptible power supply 136 9 Networking Your Computer 139 Benefits of networking 140 Sharing a single Internet connection 140 Sharing drives 140 Sharing peripheral devices 141 Streaming audio and video ...
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... 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 v
... 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 v
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... camera) into this jack. Plug a parallel device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. The power supply should always be set to 230. In other peripheral device" on page 56. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this switch is..., see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on your area. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into these screws before opening the case. www.gateway.com 5
... camera) into this jack. Plug a parallel device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. The power supply should always be set to 230. In other peripheral device" on page 56. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this switch is..., see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on your area. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into these screws before opening the case. www.gateway.com 5
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... memory. Storage Devices If you need additional storage space or you want to you can store 2 GB, 20 GB, 40 GB, 130 GB, or more memory. Tape drive cartridges can save your work and shut down your hard drive. ...power supply (UPS) protects your programs are running temporarily during a total power failure. A UPS may also provide protection from data loss during a power failure so you computer. If your computer from power surges. With a recordable CD or DVD drive, you probably need to store data. TBU drives, like tape recorders, use a lot of data. www.gateway...
... memory. Storage Devices If you need additional storage space or you want to you can store 2 GB, 20 GB, 40 GB, 130 GB, or more memory. Tape drive cartridges can save your work and shut down your hard drive. ...power supply (UPS) protects your programs are running temporarily during a total power failure. A UPS may also provide protection from data loss during a power failure so you computer. If your computer from power surges. With a recordable CD or DVD drive, you probably need to store data. TBU drives, like tape recorders, use a lot of data. www.gateway...
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...using a surge protector. For more information, see "Setting up an uninterruptible power supply" on page 136. Protecting from power source problems Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your computer during a power failure. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs ... data loss or system damage. Although you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. www.gateway.com 15 During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection.
...using a surge protector. For more information, see "Setting up an uninterruptible power supply" on page 136. Protecting from power source problems Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your computer during a power failure. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs ... data loss or system damage. Although you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. www.gateway.com 15 During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection.
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... turn off your computer will not be used for some reason you turn off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off your computer Turning off your computer Tips & Tricks When you... Turn Off Computer option in Windows to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. To turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. www.gateway.com 17 Windows shuts down and turns off your computer...
... turn off your computer will not be used for some reason you turn off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Turning off your computer Turning off your computer Tips & Tricks When you... Turn Off Computer option in Windows to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. To turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. www.gateway.com 17 Windows shuts down and turns off your computer...
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...and Support For more information about using Hibernate mode, click Start, then click Help and Support. Setting up an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Click the arrow button to open the System hibernates list, then... the time you want to use Hibernate mode: ■ As an automatic power savings mode: Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click the Power Schemes tab. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 136 www.gateway.com Chapter 7: Customizing Your Computer To use . -OR-
...and Support For more information about using Hibernate mode, click Start, then click Help and Support. Setting up an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Click the arrow button to open the System hibernates list, then... the time you want to use Hibernate mode: ■ As an automatic power savings mode: Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click the Power Schemes tab. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 136 www.gateway.com Chapter 7: Customizing Your Computer To use . -OR-
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Type the keyword uninterruptable power supply in the Search box , then click the arrow. Power management 4 Click Select. The UPS Selection dialog box opens. 5 Click the manufacturer and model of the UPS device. 6 Click the serial port where the UPS device is attached. 7 Click Finish, then click OK. Help and Support For more information about setting up an uninterruptable power supply, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 137 3 Click the UPS tab.
Type the keyword uninterruptable power supply in the Search box , then click the arrow. Power management 4 Click Select. The UPS Selection dialog box opens. 5 Click the manufacturer and model of the UPS device. 6 Click the serial port where the UPS device is attached. 7 Click Finish, then click OK. Help and Support For more information about setting up an uninterruptable power supply, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com 137 3 Click the UPS tab.
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...bags only when you open the computer case. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the...and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their metal mounting brackets. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of your computer. www.gateway.com 191 Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at...
...bags only when you open the computer case. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the...and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their metal mounting brackets. Warning To avoid exposure to a bare metal part of your computer. www.gateway.com 191 Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer. ■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at...
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Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 11 Reconnect the drive cables using your notes from Step 3. See the drive documentation for further instructions. 12 Close the case by following the instructions in "Closing the case" on the side closest to the power supply connection). The red-striped edge of the data ribbon cable indicates Pin 1 and corresponds with Pin 1 on the drive (typically on page 196. 202 www.gateway.com
Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 11 Reconnect the drive cables using your notes from Step 3. See the drive documentation for further instructions. 12 Close the case by following the instructions in "Closing the case" on the side closest to the power supply connection). The red-striped edge of the data ribbon cable indicates Pin 1 and corresponds with Pin 1 on the drive (typically on page 196. 202 www.gateway.com
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Replacing the hard drive 7 Reconnect the drive cables using your notes from Step 2. www.gateway.com 205 See the drive documentation for further instructions. 8 Replace the side panel following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the side closest to the power supply connection). The red-striped edge of the data ribbon cable indicates Pin 1 and corresponds with Pin 1 on the drive (typically on page 196.
Replacing the hard drive 7 Reconnect the drive cables using your notes from Step 2. www.gateway.com 205 See the drive documentation for further instructions. 8 Replace the side panel following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the side closest to the power supply connection). The red-striped edge of the data ribbon cable indicates Pin 1 and corresponds with Pin 1 on the drive (typically on page 196.
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Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the power supply To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 196. 2 Place your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Disconnect the power supply cables from all components (such as hard drives, CD or DVD drives, and the system board), noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new power supply.) 214 www.gateway.com To avoid scratching the case, place it on its side.
Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the power supply To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 196. 2 Place your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Disconnect the power supply cables from all components (such as hard drives, CD or DVD drives, and the system board), noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new power supply.) 214 www.gateway.com To avoid scratching the case, place it on its side.
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Replacing the power supply 4 Remove the four retention screws that secure the power supply to the case. Screw Screw Screw Screw www.gateway.com 215
Replacing the power supply 4 Remove the four retention screws that secure the power supply to the case. Screw Screw Screw Screw www.gateway.com 215
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Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Slide the power supply up and away from Step 3. To avoid scratching the case, place... more stability, place your notes from the power supply brackets. 6 Install the new power supply into the case, then install the four retention screws to secure the power supply to the case. 7 Reconnect the power supply cables using your computer on its side....the side panel by following the instructions in cards" on page 196. See the power supply documentation for further instructions. 8 Close the case by following the instructions in "Closing the case" on page...
Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Slide the power supply up and away from Step 3. To avoid scratching the case, place... more stability, place your notes from the power supply brackets. 6 Install the new power supply into the case, then install the four retention screws to secure the power supply to the case. 7 Reconnect the power supply cables using your computer on its side....the side panel by following the instructions in cards" on page 196. See the power supply documentation for further instructions. 8 Close the case by following the instructions in "Closing the case" on page...
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Computer The computer will not start ■ Make sure that the power cord is connected to an AC power source and your computer is turned on. ■ Open the computer case and make sure that the power supply cable is connected correctly to the system board. ■ Open the computer case and ...make sure that the power button cable is 1. The regional code for the United States and Canada is connected correctly to the system board. 224 www.gateway.com Your DVD drive's ...
Computer The computer will not start ■ Make sure that the power cord is connected to an AC power source and your computer is turned on. ■ Open the computer case and make sure that the power supply cable is connected correctly to the system board. ■ Open the computer case and ...make sure that the power button cable is 1. The regional code for the United States and Canada is connected correctly to the system board. 224 www.gateway.com Your DVD drive's ...
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...-RW drive 85 drive activity 85 DVD drive 85 DVD/CD-RW drive 85 hard drive 3 Num Lock 19 numeric keypad 19 Pad Lock 19 power 3 Scroll Lock 19 inkjet printer 8 installing add-in cards 206 battery 212 camera 113 cards 117, 206 CD drive 198 CD-RW drive 198 devices... drive 198 expansion cards 206 Fax 66 front bezel 195 hard drive 203 memory 208 Microsoft Fax 66 peripheral devices 24, 158 Pinnacle Expression 114 power supply 214 printer 24, 158 programs 160, 184 scanner 24, 158 side panel 192 system battery 212 system board 216 Windows 186 Internet 56 account 57...
...-RW drive 85 drive activity 85 DVD drive 85 DVD/CD-RW drive 85 hard drive 3 Num Lock 19 numeric keypad 19 Pad Lock 19 power 3 Scroll Lock 19 inkjet printer 8 installing add-in cards 206 battery 212 camera 113 cards 117, 206 CD drive 198 CD-RW drive 198 devices... drive 198 expansion cards 206 Fax 66 front bezel 195 hard drive 203 memory 208 Microsoft Fax 66 peripheral devices 24, 158 Pinnacle Expression 114 power supply 214 printer 24, 158 programs 160, 184 scanner 24, 158 side panel 192 system battery 212 system board 216 Windows 186 Internet 56 account 57...
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turning on computer 16 using UPS 136 power button 3 power supply replacing 214 uninterruptible 136 previous button 20 printer default 236 inkjet 8 installing 24, 158 laser 8 parallel port 5 sharing 141 troubleshooting 236 USB port 3, 5 printing ... shortcut buttons 20 programs closing 53 closing unresponsive 18 opening 23, 34 reinstalling 160, 184 PS/2 port keyboard 5 mouse 5 R radio listening with MusicMatch 95 RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 3, 9, 85 activity indicator 85 adding 198 eject button 85 identifying drive 84 locating 3 replacing 198 troubleshooting 222 264...
turning on computer 16 using UPS 136 power button 3 power supply replacing 214 uninterruptible 136 previous button 20 printer default 236 inkjet 8 installing 24, 158 laser 8 parallel port 5 sharing 141 troubleshooting 236 USB port 3, 5 printing ... shortcut buttons 20 programs closing 53 closing unresponsive 18 opening 23, 34 reinstalling 160, 184 PS/2 port keyboard 5 mouse 5 R radio listening with MusicMatch 95 RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 3, 9, 85 activity indicator 85 adding 198 eject button 85 identifying drive 84 locating 3 replacing 198 troubleshooting 222 264...
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turning off computer 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 ... 20, 78 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...
turning off computer 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 ... 20, 78 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...