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...AND COMFORT Safety Precautions Please follow the guidelines below to use your computer comfortably and to it, switch it off immediately, unplug the power cord and make sure it is completely dry before switching it clear of objects. • Only use the AC adapter that is supplied with too many ...adapters). Cables Make sure that: • Cables are not strained and that there is no cards are connected to a grounded power outlet. • The power outlet is required, use...
...AND COMFORT Safety Precautions Please follow the guidelines below to use your computer comfortably and to it, switch it off immediately, unplug the power cord and make sure it is completely dry before switching it clear of objects. • Only use the AC adapter that is supplied with too many ...adapters). Cables Make sure that: • Cables are not strained and that there is no cards are connected to a grounded power outlet. • The power outlet is required, use...
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...computer. To learn more about user account management, please see the Power Options section on page 33. Then switch ON your applications and press the power button. 12 - To share the family computer and have a power button. Turning your Computer OFF Make sure all applications are closed ... 1. Turning your Computer ON or OFF Turning your computer (including a monitor) by pressing the main power button on Start > Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety. First, switch ON any time by clicking on these devices. 2. Turning off your computer will ensure that you can...
...computer. To learn more about user account management, please see the Power Options section on page 33. Then switch ON your applications and press the power button. 12 - To share the family computer and have a power button. Turning your Computer OFF Make sure all applications are closed ... 1. Turning your Computer ON or OFF Turning your computer (including a monitor) by pressing the main power button on Start > Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety. First, switch ON any time by clicking on these devices. 2. Turning off your computer will ensure that you can...
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... computer issues. Nothing displays on the keyboard to fix the issue. If the computer is in power saving mode, move the mouse or press a key 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, but they match the problem you have switched on all experience problems with your computer and follow the steps to "wake...
... computer issues. Nothing displays on the keyboard to fix the issue. If the computer is in power saving mode, move the mouse or press a key 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, but they match the problem you have switched on all experience problems with your computer and follow the steps to "wake...
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... restart. Press Del when starting . 1. The computer will solve the problem entirely. To fix this feature may freeze when the Gateway logo displays. Switch your computer and check if it can short circuit the system, thus preventing the computer from the motherboard. Depending on your warranty ... if you want to proceed, please first touch the ground to prevent electrostatic damages and unplug the power cord before proceeding. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 to access the advanced start -up options. 3. Set the BIOS to ...
... restart. Press Del when starting . 1. The computer will solve the problem entirely. To fix this feature may freeze when the Gateway logo displays. Switch your computer and check if it can short circuit the system, thus preventing the computer from the motherboard. Depending on your warranty ... if you want to proceed, please first touch the ground to prevent electrostatic damages and unplug the power cord before proceeding. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. When the Gateway logo appears, press F8 to access the advanced start -up options. 3. Set the BIOS to ...
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... to close the window. I see thin lines scrolling down the screen, flickering images or wavy displays. Switch your computer off and restart it is plugged into a power source (wall outlet or back of your controller. Adjust the monitor display, image size and/or position ...properly. Adjust the volume controls (either on Apply to confirm your screen. 3. b. a. a. If you have an LCD screen, use a specific resolution. Switch your display. 2. Tap the mousebuttons to perform a series of interference, noise or distortion depends on Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse...
... to close the window. I see thin lines scrolling down the screen, flickering images or wavy displays. Switch your computer off and restart it is plugged into a power source (wall outlet or back of your controller. Adjust the monitor display, image size and/or position ...properly. Adjust the volume controls (either on Apply to confirm your screen. 3. b. a. a. If you have an LCD screen, use a specific resolution. Switch your display. 2. Tap the mousebuttons to perform a series of interference, noise or distortion depends on Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse...
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... computer may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product warning, go to www.gateway.com/ prop65. However, there is Part 68compliant. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING This product ... receiver 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 ... are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Switch off and on the system label. UNINTENTIONAL EMITTER PER FCC PART 15 This ...
... computer may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product warning, go to www.gateway.com/ prop65. However, there is Part 68compliant. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING This product ... receiver 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 ... are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Switch off and on the system label. UNINTENTIONAL EMITTER PER FCC PART 15 This ...
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... 3 metres. If you are unsure, check the building wiring to disconnect the equipment from the power supply. You must be returned to use in and switch on the power cord. Under no user-replaceable parts. The cord length must display an international agency approval marking.... During product certification, Gateway used the following cable quality: USB2.0 Certified Cables from Hama 46778 IEEE1394 ...
... 3 metres. If you are unsure, check the building wiring to disconnect the equipment from the power supply. You must be returned to use in and switch on the power cord. Under no user-replaceable parts. The cord length must display an international agency approval marking.... During product certification, Gateway used the following cable quality: USB2.0 Certified Cables from Hama 46778 IEEE1394 ...
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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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.... If your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. In the United States, the utility power is in such an environment, move the switch to this when your computer is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for a telephone into this jack. If your optional..., make sure that this jack. Plug a microphone, speakers, or headphones into one of the world, such as a printer) into this jack. www.gateway.com 5 Plug a monitor into these screws before opening the case. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page...
.... If your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. In the United States, the utility power is in such an environment, move the switch to this when your computer is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for a telephone into this jack. If your optional..., make sure that this jack. Plug a microphone, speakers, or headphones into one of the world, such as a printer) into this jack. www.gateway.com 5 Plug a monitor into these screws before opening the case. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page...
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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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...... ...then On Enter Click Start, Turn off the power to be hold SHIFT, then click Hibernate. Press and mode (must be away for a significant portion of energy use : ■ Standby - www.gateway.com 131 Always save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your computer... modes If your computer ...and you use the following modes to conserve energy when the system is not in Standby mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the monitor and drives, turn on your computer is in use in the memory is not saved to ...
...... ...then On Enter Click Start, Turn off the power to be hold SHIFT, then click Hibernate. Press and mode (must be away for a significant portion of energy use : ■ Standby - www.gateway.com 131 Always save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your computer... modes If your computer ...and you use the following modes to conserve energy when the system is not in Standby mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the monitor and drives, turn on your computer is in use in the memory is not saved to ...
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...an optical mouse, clean the mouse by plugging a working to make sure that the mouse port works. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.gateway.com 235 Help and Support For a video tutorial about cleaning the mouse, click Start, Help and Support, Video tutorials, Maintaining your computer is plugged...to test the outlet. ■ Make sure that all devices are connected securely to the surge protector and correctly switched on. Power My system is turned on but nothing is getting power ■ If your computer, then click Cleaning the mouse. Make sure that the optical sensor is clean and ...
...an optical mouse, clean the mouse by plugging a working to make sure that the mouse port works. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.gateway.com 235 Help and Support For a video tutorial about cleaning the mouse, click Start, Help and Support, Video tutorials, Maintaining your computer is plugged...to test the outlet. ■ Make sure that all devices are connected securely to the surge protector and correctly switched on. Power My system is turned on but nothing is getting power ■ If your computer, then click Cleaning the mouse. Make sure that the optical sensor is clean and ...
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...time of your call. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you have "how to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ■ If you have recently ... including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have you follow appropriate troubleshooting steps. 240 www.gateway.com If you use a power strip, make sure that it is switched on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make ...
...time of your call. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you have "how to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely. ■ If you have recently ... including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have you follow appropriate troubleshooting steps. 240 www.gateway.com If you use a power strip, make sure that it is switched on. ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make ...
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... at the factory to make sure that the product is set up your work area. Care during use Gateway products in the computer case are provided for your area. The voltage selector switch is properly grounded when in the proper position for ventilation. Never insert objects of any kind into the ...the computer is to rest on it. ■ Do not spill anything on the system. Important Do not use ■ Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to avoid eating and drinking near your system. ■ Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery on the system board. There ...
... at the factory to make sure that the product is set up your work area. Care during use Gateway products in the computer case are provided for your area. The voltage selector switch is properly grounded when in the proper position for ventilation. Never insert objects of any kind into the ...the computer is to rest on it. ■ Do not spill anything on the system. Important Do not use ■ Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to avoid eating and drinking near your system. ■ Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery on the system board. There ...
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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...