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... mouse 46 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 48 Restoring your system 48 Preventing static electricity discharge 49 Opening the case 50 Removing the side panel 50 Removing the front bezel 51 Closing the case 52 Replacing the side panel 52 Replacing the front bezel 53 Installing memory 54 Replacing the system battery 56 6 Troubleshooting 59 Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 Battery 61 CD or DVD drives...
... mouse 46 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 48 Restoring your system 48 Preventing static electricity discharge 49 Opening the case 50 Removing the side panel 50 Removing the front bezel 51 Closing the case 52 Replacing the side panel 52 Replacing the front bezel 53 Installing memory 54 Replacing the system battery 56 6 Troubleshooting 59 Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 Battery 61 CD or DVD drives...
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... to get a list of Gateway telephone numbers for non-technical issues, such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive. Support Home Click Support Home, then click All Support Documents to access product documentation, specifications, and guides. Downloads Click Downloads, then click My Downloads to get drivers specific to your computer. PC Tools Click PC Tools to access utilities to help you have. You can also browse through a step-by a menu across the...
... to get a list of Gateway telephone numbers for non-technical issues, such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive. Support Home Click Support Home, then click All Support Documents to access product documentation, specifications, and guides. Downloads Click Downloads, then click My Downloads to get drivers specific to your computer. PC Tools Click PC Tools to access utilities to help you have. You can also browse through a step-by a menu across the...
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... and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Web Site: Online Support: Tech Support Hours: 5am to 12pm PST Gateway help resources and Customer Care information USB ports (optional) Microphone Headphone jack Model: S/No: Model and serial number 10...
... and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Web Site: Online Support: Tech Support Hours: 5am to 12pm PST Gateway help resources and Customer Care information USB ports (optional) Microphone Headphone jack Model: S/No: Model and serial number 10...
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.... Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Media card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on when the hard drive is accessed. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on . Turns on drive type). Headphone jack Gateway help...
.... Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Media card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on when the hard drive is accessed. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on . Turns on drive type). Headphone jack Gateway help...
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... Component Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cord into this jack. Before turning on page 32. This jack is color-coded blue. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your computer, make sure that this switch is in ) jack Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Remove these screws before opening the case. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port Microphone jack Audio output...
... Component Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cord into this jack. Before turning on page 32. This jack is color-coded blue. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your computer, make sure that this switch is in ) jack Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Remove these screws before opening the case. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port Microphone jack Audio output...
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... cards, as well as much faster than inkjet printers. Uninterruptible power supplies A standby, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) protects your existing hard drive with a larger drive. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for more of data. A UPS uses a battery to store data. www.gateway.com 17 TBU drives, like tape recorders, use magnetic tape cartridges to keep your computer running temporarily during a power failure so you probably need to increase your internal storage space, try replacing...
... cards, as well as much faster than inkjet printers. Uninterruptible power supplies A standby, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) protects your existing hard drive with a larger drive. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for more of data. A UPS uses a battery to store data. www.gateway.com 17 TBU drives, like tape recorders, use magnetic tape cartridges to keep your computer running temporarily during a power failure so you probably need to increase your internal storage space, try replacing...
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... Computer Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in "Removing the side panel" on page 50. 6 For more stability, place your computer on the system board and note its side. You will need to install the new battery the same way. 8 Push the battery release tab. Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in the BIOS Setup utility are...
... Computer Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in "Removing the side panel" on page 50. 6 For more stability, place your computer on the system board and note its side. You will need to install the new battery the same way. 8 Push the battery release tab. Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in the BIOS Setup utility are...
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... the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in...
... the online help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in...
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... locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads...
... locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads...
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... disabled before using the modem. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 66. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set correctly. 68 www.gateway.com Type the keyword memory error...
... disabled before using the modem. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 66. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set correctly. 68 www.gateway.com Type the keyword memory error...
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... the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to another modem, it dials and connects When your Control Panel is not correct Change the screen resolution from the Display Properties dialog box. The Control Panel window opens. If your modem tries to connect to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. www.gateway.com 71 To turn down...
... the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to another modem, it dials and connects When your Control Panel is not correct Change the screen resolution from the Display Properties dialog box. The Control Panel window opens. If your modem tries to connect to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. www.gateway.com 71 To turn down...
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... you need to clear the check mark. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. www.gateway.com 75 Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Troubleshooting To set to the printer. The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to press after adding paper...
... you need to clear the check mark. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. www.gateway.com 75 Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Troubleshooting To set to the printer. The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to press after adding paper...
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... the central control point for the network. A DHCP network configuration uses an access point router to automatically assign IP addresses to the Internet. The access point is affected by the distance between your computers. The most common way to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card (notebook), or USB adapter. If your computer does not have a built-in wireless Ethernet emitter, you need to set up of a wireless network is the cable or...
... the central control point for the network. A DHCP network configuration uses an access point router to automatically assign IP addresses to the Internet. The access point is affected by the distance between your computers. The most common way to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card (notebook), or USB adapter. If your computer does not have a built-in wireless Ethernet emitter, you need to set up of a wireless network is the cable or...
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... has an Ethernet jack for connecting to each room that has a device you want to connect ■ You are typically built using special wires to connect all the computers and devices on your network. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Wired Ethernet network Create a wired Ethernet network by using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other network types. The most common way to set up a wired Ethernet network is commonly used in...
... has an Ethernet jack for connecting to each room that has a device you want to connect ■ You are typically built using special wires to connect all the computers and devices on your network. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Wired Ethernet network Create a wired Ethernet network by using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other network types. The most common way to set up a wired Ethernet network is commonly used in...
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... Network key and Confirm network key boxes to "Testing your network" on the access point. - Go to match those set on page 105. The Linksys properties dialog box opens. Creating an Ethernet network 4 Type the name of the network in the Network name (SSID) box. 5 Click the arrow button to open the Network Authentication list, then click the network authentication option you want. 6 If this is a security-enabled network, click the arrow button...
... Network key and Confirm network key boxes to "Testing your network" on the access point. - Go to match those set on page 105. The Linksys properties dialog box opens. Creating an Ethernet network 4 Type the name of the network in the Network name (SSID) box. 5 Click the arrow button to open the Network Authentication list, then click the network authentication option you want. 6 If this is a security-enabled network, click the arrow button...
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..., then click OK. The Setup page opens. 3 Enter the following configuration information applies to see the manufacturer's documentation, which may accompany the router or be running. If your cable or DSL modem, then restart the computer. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you accept the defaults. ■ WAN IP Address - If...
..., then click OK. The Setup page opens. 3 Enter the following configuration information applies to see the manufacturer's documentation, which may accompany the router or be running. If your cable or DSL modem, then restart the computer. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you accept the defaults. ■ WAN IP Address - If...
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... B battery replacing 56 bezel removing 51 replacing 53 broadband connection 31, 82, 91 connecting 14 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 31, 85, 89, 95, 102 connecting 14 Caps Lock indicator 27 cards inserting memory card 35 installing memory card 35 removing memory card 35 slots 34 troubleshooting add-in card 61 troubleshooting memory card 68 types of memory cards supported 35 case closing 52 opening 50 CD cleaning 48 inserting 38 playing audio 38 recording 39 troubleshooting 61 CD drive identifying 37 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 61 using...
... B battery replacing 56 bezel removing 51 replacing 53 broadband connection 31, 82, 91 connecting 14 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 31, 85, 89, 95, 102 connecting 14 Caps Lock indicator 27 cards inserting memory card 35 installing memory card 35 removing memory card 35 slots 34 troubleshooting add-in card 61 troubleshooting memory card 68 types of memory cards supported 35 case closing 52 opening 50 CD cleaning 48 inserting 38 playing audio 38 recording 39 troubleshooting 61 CD drive identifying 37 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 61 using...
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... battery 56 Internet accessing 109 broadband connection 31 buttons 26 sharing access 82, 106 troubleshooting 66, 70 IP address entering 92 LAN 104 WAN 96, 104 J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 26 cleaning 46 features 26 PS/2 port 13 troubleshooting 67 USB port 11, 14 130 keys and buttons application 27 arrow 27 audio playback 26 directional 27 editing 26 function 26 Internet 26 mouse 28 navigation 26 numeric 27 power 11 Windows...
... battery 56 Internet accessing 109 broadband connection 31 buttons 26 sharing access 82, 106 troubleshooting 66, 70 IP address entering 92 LAN 104 WAN 96, 104 J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 26 cleaning 46 features 26 PS/2 port 13 troubleshooting 67 USB port 11, 14 130 keys and buttons application 27 arrow 27 audio playback 26 directional 27 editing 26 function 26 Internet 26 mouse 28 navigation 26 numeric 27 power 11 Windows...
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... turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 74 inkjet 17 installing 32 laser 17 parallel port 13 sharing 82, 109, 111 troubleshooting 74 USB connector 14 USB port 11 printing files across network 114 programs closing unresponsive 25 opening 29 PS/2 port keyboard 13 mouse 13 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 25 recordable drive 11, 17 creating CDs and DVDs 39 identifying 37 locating 11 troubleshooting 61 recording CDs 39 DVDs 39 resetting...
... turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 74 inkjet 17 installing 32 laser 17 parallel port 13 sharing 82, 109, 111 troubleshooting 74 USB connector 14 USB port 11 printing files across network 114 programs closing unresponsive 25 opening 29 PS/2 port keyboard 13 mouse 13 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 25 recordable drive 11, 17 creating CDs and DVDs 39 identifying 37 locating 11 troubleshooting 61 recording CDs 39 DVDs 39 resetting...
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... serial port 13 setting up safety precautions 120 sharing devices 82 drives 82, 109 Internet connection 82, 106 printer 82, 109, 111 resources 106 shortcut menus accessing 29 shortcuts opening menu 29 shutting down computer 24, 25 side panel removing 50 replacing 50 sound adjusting 25 controls 25 muting 25 speaker jack 13 specifications 16 Standby mode 11 starting computer 11, 23 programs 29 static electricity 49 streaming audio and video...
... serial port 13 setting up safety precautions 120 sharing devices 82 drives 82, 109 Internet connection 82, 106 printer 82, 109, 111 resources 106 shortcut menus accessing 29 shortcuts opening menu 29 shutting down computer 24, 25 side panel removing 50 replacing 50 sound adjusting 25 controls 25 muting 25 speaker jack 13 specifications 16 Standby mode 11 starting computer 11, 23 programs 29 static electricity 49 streaming audio and video...