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...your monitor documentation and/or InfoCentre). The Windows main volume control needs adjusting. 40 - If the pointer moves with built-in power supply or motor driven appliances. Click on Apply to confirm your screen's proximity to sources such as possible from these sources. Display The... optimal resolution. c. b. a. b. Note: The magnitude of them are stuck. Tap the mousebuttons to ensure that the speaker power is plugged into a power source (wall outlet or back of your monitor) and that none of interference, noise or distortion depends on your settings then ...
...your monitor documentation and/or InfoCentre). The Windows main volume control needs adjusting. 40 - If the pointer moves with built-in power supply or motor driven appliances. Click on Apply to confirm your screen's proximity to sources such as possible from these sources. Display The... optimal resolution. c. b. a. b. Note: The magnitude of them are stuck. Tap the mousebuttons to ensure that the speaker power is plugged into a power source (wall outlet or back of your monitor) and that none of interference, noise or distortion depends on your settings then ...
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... to a hardware device that you must unplug the power supply cord to disconnect the equipment from Hama 50030 CHASSIS COVER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Before removing the chassis cover to service or modify the equipment, you add a ferrite core round clip to each cable connecting your Gateway computer to your computer. Ferrite reference...
... to a hardware device that you must unplug the power supply cord to disconnect the equipment from Hama 50030 CHASSIS COVER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Before removing the chassis cover to service or modify the equipment, you add a ferrite core round clip to each cable connecting your Gateway computer to your computer. Ferrite reference...
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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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... more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of these ports. Back Component Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cable into this port. The power supply should always be set to 230. Plug a monitor into one of the world, such as a... digital camera) into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. www.gateway.com 5...
... more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of these ports. Back Component Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cable into this port. The power supply should always be set to 230. Plug a monitor into one of the world, such as a... digital camera) into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. www.gateway.com 5...
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...on page 203. TBU drives, like tape recorders, use a lot of data. Uninterruptible power supplies A standby, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) protects your hard drive. For more expensive, but usually they should, try ...storage space or you want to back up files, then removing them from power surges. www.gateway.com 9 Memory Large programs, such as 4,700 MB of data. Writable...are running temporarily during a total power failure. If your computer running more slowly than inkjet printers when you can store 2 GB, 20 GB, 40 GB, 130 GB, or more memory. With a...
...on page 203. TBU drives, like tape recorders, use a lot of data. Uninterruptible power supplies A standby, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) protects your hard drive. For more expensive, but usually they should, try ...storage space or you want to back up files, then removing them from power surges. www.gateway.com 9 Memory Large programs, such as 4,700 MB of data. Writable...are running temporarily during a total power failure. If your computer running more slowly than inkjet printers when you can store 2 GB, 20 GB, 40 GB, 130 GB, or more memory. With a...
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...has an antenna/cable TV jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer. Warning High voltages can enter your computer can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. www.gateway.com 15 If you have a telephone modem,... use a surge protector that has a modem jack. For more information, see "Setting up an uninterruptible power supply" on page 136. Protecting from power source problems Protecting from reaching your ...
...has an antenna/cable TV jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer. Warning High voltages can enter your computer can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. www.gateway.com 15 If you have a telephone modem,... use a surge protector that has a modem jack. For more information, see "Setting up an uninterruptible power supply" on page 136. Protecting from power source problems Protecting from reaching your ...
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... Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. www.gateway.com 17 Important If... for some reason you turn off your computer, certain components in Windows to remove all electrical power from your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall...
... Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. www.gateway.com 17 Important If... for some reason you turn off your computer, certain components in Windows to remove all electrical power from your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall...
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Setting up an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is now an option in the Power buttons lists. ■ As a manually-selected power savings mode: Click Start, ... and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. Help and Support For more information about using Hibernate mode, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 136 www.gateway.com Hibernate is in the Search box ,...
Setting up an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is now an option in the Power buttons lists. ■ As a manually-selected power savings mode: Click Start, ... and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. Help and Support For more information about using Hibernate mode, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 136 www.gateway.com Hibernate is in the Search box ,...
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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. Type the keyword uninterruptable power supply in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 137 Help and Support For more information about setting up an uninterruptable power supply, click Start, then click Help and Support. Power management 4 Click Select. 3 Click the UPS tab.
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. Type the keyword uninterruptable power supply in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 137 Help and Support For more information about setting up an uninterruptable power supply, click Start, then click Help and Support. Power management 4 Click Select. 3 Click the UPS tab.
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... computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer. www.gateway.com 191 Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you are ready to a bare metal part of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Warning To prevent... risk of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components...
... computer case, follow these guidelines: ■ Turn off your computer. www.gateway.com 191 Prevent ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you are ready to a bare metal part of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Warning To prevent... risk of the computer. ■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components...
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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 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). Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 11 Reconnect the drive cables using your notes from Step 3.
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 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). Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 11 Reconnect the drive cables using your notes from Step 3.
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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. 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). www.gateway.com 205
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. 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). www.gateway.com 205
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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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...gateway.com To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Remove all of the add-in cards by following the instructions in cards" on page 196. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Slide the power supply up and away 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...
...gateway.com To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Remove all of the add-in cards by following the instructions in cards" on page 196. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Slide the power supply up and away 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...
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...address. 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 determined by wiping from the center to the system board. 224 www.gateway.com Your DVD drive's regional code must...
...address. 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 determined by wiping from the center to the system board. 224 www.gateway.com Your DVD drive's regional code must...
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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...