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...test of the chassis is functioning correctly, it works fine. 3. Set the BIOS to confirm. 3. Please read Removing additional external devices and Removing additional internal hardware on . 2. The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it into CD or DVD using one ... the ground to prevent electrostatic damages and unplug the power cord before proceeding. Start your computer. If your computer to enter the BIOS. Check InfoCentre to learn more about your computer in Safe Mode to use basic files and drivers. 1. Press Del when starting ...
...test of the chassis is functioning correctly, it works fine. 3. Set the BIOS to confirm. 3. Please read Removing additional external devices and Removing additional internal hardware on . 2. The screen freezes when the Gateway logo displays When the computer starts, it into CD or DVD using one ... the ground to prevent electrostatic damages and unplug the power cord before proceeding. Start your computer. If your computer to enter the BIOS. Check InfoCentre to learn more about your computer in Safe Mode to use basic files and drivers. 1. Press Del when starting ...
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INDEX A Aerial 11 Audio CDs 18, 41 Audio ports 11 Autoplay 19 B Backups 13 Batteries 54 Battery disposal 54 BIOS 36 Blu-ray 10, 19 Browser 23 C Cable modem 42 Cables 4, 52 Cleaning your computer 4 Codec 19 Computer environment 4 Connectors 10 Control devices Keyboard 6, 7, 39 ...
INDEX A Aerial 11 Audio CDs 18, 41 Audio ports 11 Autoplay 19 B Backups 13 Batteries 54 Battery disposal 54 BIOS 36 Blu-ray 10, 19 Browser 23 C Cable modem 42 Cables 4, 52 Cleaning your computer 4 Codec 19 Computer environment 4 Connectors 10 Control devices Keyboard 6, 7, 39 ...
User Guide
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... 225 Internet 226 Keyboard 228 Memory 228 Modem 229 Monitor 233 Mouse 235 Power 235 Printer 236 Sound 237 Using the BIOS Setup utility 238 Telephone support 240 Before calling Gateway Technical Support 240 Telephone support 241 Tutoring and training 242 Self-help 242 Tutoring 242 Training 243 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal...
... 225 Internet 226 Keyboard 228 Memory 228 Modem 229 Monitor 233 Mouse 235 Power 235 Printer 236 Sound 237 Using the BIOS Setup utility 238 Telephone support 240 Before calling Gateway Technical Support 240 Telephone support 241 Tutoring and training 242 Self-help 242 Tutoring 242 Training 243 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal...
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...to walk through the reference area to locate an article specific to the question you get drivers specific to get a list of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades. Click Call Us to your system. For more information, see "Telephone numbers" on topics such as making...Support Documents to technical support with a live technician, including chat and e-mail. Account Info Click Account Info to your system. www.gateway.com 29 Gateway Web site Support Home To get specific information about your computer, type your serial number into the My Support box, then click ...
...to walk through the reference area to locate an article specific to the question you get drivers specific to get a list of Gateway telephone numbers for BIOS and driver upgrades. Click Call Us to your system. For more information, see "Telephone numbers" on topics such as making...Support Documents to technical support with a live technician, including chat and e-mail. Account Info Click Account Info to your system. www.gateway.com 29 Gateway Web site Support Home To get specific information about your computer, type your serial number into the My Support box, then click ...
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...equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Use a battery of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer, replace the system battery. Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in "... the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in your computer. To replace the battery: 1 Open the BIOS Setup utility using the instructions in "Using the BIOS Setup utility" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 212 www...
...equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Use a battery of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer, replace the system battery. Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in "... the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in your computer. To replace the battery: 1 Open the BIOS Setup utility using the instructions in "Using the BIOS Setup utility" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 212 www...
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... side panel" on page 196. 10 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 11 Turn on the system board and note its orientation. www.gateway.com 213 You will need to install the new battery the same way. Battery 7 Push the battery release tab. Replacing the system battery 6 Locate the... old battery on your computer. 12 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 13 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 2. 14 Save all your settings and exit the...
... side panel" on page 196. 10 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 11 Turn on the system board and note its orientation. www.gateway.com 213 You will need to install the new battery the same way. Battery 7 Push the battery release tab. Replacing the system battery 6 Locate the... old battery on your computer. 12 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 13 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 2. 14 Save all your settings and exit the...
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... see the documentation that the drive is facing up or left, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. For more information on using the BIOS Setup utility, see "Adding or replacing add-in cards" on page 238. ■ Make sure that came with your computer. ■ Clean the.... ■ Some music CDs have copy protection software. For more information, see "Using the BIOS Setup utility" on page 206. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs and DVDs" on page 181. 222 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on page 224. ■ Restart your ...
... see the documentation that the drive is facing up or left, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. For more information on using the BIOS Setup utility, see "Adding or replacing add-in cards" on page 238. ■ Make sure that came with your computer. ■ Clean the.... ■ Some music CDs have copy protection software. For more information, see "Using the BIOS Setup utility" on page 206. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs and DVDs" on page 181. 222 www.gateway.com For more information, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on page 224. ■ Restart your ...
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... The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on page 203. For more information, see "Checking the hard drive for help. 226 www.gateway.com Use the setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that no one else is using the... drive problems, run the Error checking program. The computer does not recognize an IDE drive ■ Make sure that the cables are enabled in the BIOS Setup utility. For more information, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on page 181. ■ Open the computer case and make sure that your ISP technical...
... The hard drive cannot be the result of a defective area on page 203. For more information, see "Checking the hard drive for help. 226 www.gateway.com Use the setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that no one else is using the... drive problems, run the Error checking program. The computer does not recognize an IDE drive ■ Make sure that the cables are enabled in the BIOS Setup utility. For more information, see "Reinstalling device drivers" on page 181. ■ Open the computer case and make sure that your ISP technical...
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... your computer. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in case you need to these settings will affect the performance of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 238 www.gateway.com Using the BIOS Setup utility The BIOS Setup utility stores the basic settings for optimal performance. Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about...
... your computer. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in case you need to these settings will affect the performance of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 238 www.gateway.com Using the BIOS Setup utility The BIOS Setup utility stores the basic settings for optimal performance. Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about...
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... BIOS menus and make selections. www.gateway.com 239 F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu -/+ Change Values Enter Select > Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Use the navigation keys displayed at the bottom of a typical BIOS Setup... The following illustration shows the main menu screen of the BIOS Setup utility screen to get more help about options. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit BIOS Version Processor Type Processor Speed Front Side Bus Speed Cache Ram System Memory Memory Bank 0 Memory Bank 1 Memory Bank...
... BIOS menus and make selections. www.gateway.com 239 F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu -/+ Change Values Enter Select > Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Use the navigation keys displayed at the bottom of a typical BIOS Setup... The following illustration shows the main menu screen of the BIOS Setup utility screen to get more help about options. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit BIOS Version Processor Type Processor Speed Front Side Bus Speed Cache Ram System Memory Memory Bank 0 Memory Bank 1 Memory Bank...
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... audio file streaming 141 audio in jack 5 AVI file 82 B background 125 backing up files 112, 173 battery replacing 212 bezel removing 195 replacing 197 BIOS Setup utility 238 broadband Internet connection 56, 140 browser Web 57, 59 browsing for files and folders 44 C cable modem 56, 144, 148 connecting 5 camera...
... audio file streaming 141 audio in jack 5 AVI file 82 B background 125 backing up files 112, 173 battery replacing 212 bezel removing 195 replacing 197 BIOS Setup utility 238 broadband Internet connection 56, 140 browser Web 57, 59 browsing for files and folders 44 C cable modem 56, 144, 148 connecting 5 camera...