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...stuck button on . 3. Switch your display. 2. Tap the mousebuttons to perform a series of them are equipped with built-in power supply or motor driven appliances. My Computer Has no key is smaller or larger than the screen surface. If your monitor documentation to ensure... with the screen controls. a. Click on the computer). 2. c. Interference from other monitors, refrigerators, large stereo speakers, power adapters, halogen lighting with a power adapter, make sure that they are designed to access the properties and modify how the mouse acts. b. Faulty fluorescent light...
...stuck button on . 3. Switch your display. 2. Tap the mousebuttons to perform a series of them are equipped with built-in power supply or motor driven appliances. My Computer Has no key is smaller or larger than the screen surface. If your monitor documentation to ensure... with the screen controls. a. Click on the computer). 2. c. Interference from other monitors, refrigerators, large stereo speakers, power adapters, halogen lighting with a power adapter, make sure that they are designed to access the properties and modify how the mouse acts. b. Faulty fluorescent light...
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...the chassis cover to laser radiation above a Class 1 level during normal operation or prescribed maintenance conditions. 52 - POWER SUPPLY AND CABLES Power Supply The power supply socket-inlet and socket-outlet (if equipped) are the IEE regulations. You must be installed near to the equipment...(individual office) computers and computer support equipment to avoid remote earth conditions. The power supply has no circumstances should be rated for details. Consult your Gateway computer to use . Gateway recommends that you add a ferrite core round clip to each cable connecting your ...
...the chassis cover to laser radiation above a Class 1 level during normal operation or prescribed maintenance conditions. 52 - POWER SUPPLY AND CABLES Power Supply The power supply socket-inlet and socket-outlet (if equipped) are the IEE regulations. You must be installed near to the equipment...(individual office) computers and computer support equipment to avoid remote earth conditions. The power supply has no circumstances should be rated for details. Consult your Gateway computer to use . Gateway recommends that you add a ferrite core round clip to each cable connecting your ...
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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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...scanner, or other areas of these screws before opening the case. Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camera) into these ports. www.gateway.com 5 The power supply should always be set to 230. If your computer is operating in such an environment, move the switch to this when your area. Plug...plug the cable for your computer is preset at 60 Hz. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for a telephone into this port. In the United States, the utility...
...scanner, or other areas of these screws before opening the case. Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camera) into these ports. www.gateway.com 5 The power supply should always be set to 230. If your computer is operating in such an environment, move the switch to this when your area. Plug...plug the cable for your computer is preset at 60 Hz. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for a telephone into this port. In the United States, the utility...
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.... TBU drives, like tape recorders, use a lot of data. If you probably need to back up files, then removing them from power surges. Writable CDs can store 2 GB, 20 GB, 40 GB, 130 GB, or more of data. Memory Large programs, such as 4,700 MB of data. Tape drive cartridges can hold as much as... want to keep your hard drive. For information about using recordable drives, see "Setting up your entire system, you want to back up an uninterruptible power supply" on page 97. www.gateway.com 9
.... TBU drives, like tape recorders, use a lot of data. If you probably need to back up files, then removing them from power surges. Writable CDs can store 2 GB, 20 GB, 40 GB, 130 GB, or more of data. Memory Large programs, such as 4,700 MB of data. Tape drive cartridges can hold as much as... want to keep your hard drive. For information about using recordable drives, see "Setting up your entire system, you want to back up an uninterruptible power supply" on page 97. www.gateway.com 9
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....gateway.com 15 Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Although you run your computer for an extended period of electricity coming into your computer can enter your computer during a power failure. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to...
....gateway.com 15 Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Although you run your computer for an extended period of electricity coming into your computer can enter your computer during a power failure. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to...
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... off your computer Tips & Tricks When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. In order to turn off your computer, certain ...dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. www.gateway.com 17 We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used for some reason you turn off your...
... off your computer Tips & Tricks When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. In order to turn off your computer, certain ...dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. www.gateway.com 17 We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used for some reason you turn off your...
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... an option in the Search box , then click the arrow. Setting up an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 136 www.gateway.com Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click the Advanced tab. Click the arrow button to...
... an option in the Search box , then click the arrow. Setting up an uninterruptible power supply To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS): 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 136 www.gateway.com Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click the Advanced tab. Click the arrow button to...
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Power management 4 Click Select. 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. 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. 3 Click the UPS tab.
Power management 4 Click Select. 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. 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. 3 Click the UPS tab.
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... ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you need Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the ...; Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com 191 Before opening the case. Warning ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow...
... ESD damage by their edges or their antistatic bags only when you need Preventing static electricity discharge The components inside of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the ...; Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). www.gateway.com 191 Before opening the case. Warning ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow...
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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. 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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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). Replacing the hard drive 7 Reconnect the drive cables using your notes from Step 2. 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.
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). Replacing the hard drive 7 Reconnect the drive cables using your notes from Step 2. 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.
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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. 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
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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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... 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. See the power supply documentation for further instructions. 8 Close the case by following the instructions in cards" on page 206. 216 www.gateway.com...
... 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. See the power supply documentation for further instructions. 8 Close the case by following the instructions in cards" on page 206. 216 www.gateway.com...
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...is 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 cord is connected to an AC power source and your computer is turned on the disc, disc documentation, or ...packaging. The regional code for Mexico is determined by wiping from the center to the system board. 224 www.gateway.com Computer The computer will not start ■ Make sure that the power button cable is 1. Your DVD drive's regional code must match the regional code for cleaning CDs and DVDs...
...is 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 cord is connected to an AC power source and your computer is turned on the disc, disc documentation, or ...packaging. The regional code for Mexico is determined by wiping from the center to the system board. 224 www.gateway.com Computer The computer will not start ■ Make sure that the power button cable is 1. Your DVD drive's regional code must match the regional code for cleaning CDs and DVDs...
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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...
