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... is represented by -step wizard to access support for non-technical issues, such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to your computer. 4 www.gateway.com Click All Downloads to walk through the reference area to locate an article specific to help you get the latest software updates for BIOS and driver upgrades. Account Info Click Account Info to...
... is represented by -step wizard to access support for non-technical issues, such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive. Contact Us Click Contact Us to access links to your computer. 4 www.gateway.com Click All Downloads to walk through the reference area to locate an article specific to help you get the latest software updates for BIOS and driver upgrades. Account Info Click Account Info to...
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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 www.gateway.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC ...
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 www.gateway.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC ...
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... install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). www.gateway.com 11 Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this port. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Turns on . For more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 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...
... install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). www.gateway.com 11 Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this port. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Turns on . For more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 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...
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... Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. If you can record sound on your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct power available. The switch is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. The power supply should be set to 230. If your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is preset at the factory with...
... Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. If you can record sound on your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct power available. The switch is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. The power supply should be set to 230. If your computer is operating in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is preset at the factory with...
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... the modem cable is set up )" on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on your computer 66 www.gateway.com Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in...
... the modem cable is set up )" on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on your computer 66 www.gateway.com Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in...
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... the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your telephone service to get the correct code to make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared...
... the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your telephone service to get the correct code to make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared...
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... Start, then click Control Panel. If your modem, then click Properties. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the color depth" in the Search box , then click the arrow. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. Monitor The screen resolution is not correct Change...
... Start, then click Control Panel. If your modem, then click Properties. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the color depth" in the Search box , then click the arrow. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. Monitor The screen resolution is not correct Change...
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... want to use. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is not set to clear the check mark. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you need to the printer. If your printer for adding additional memory. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The...
... want to use. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is not set to clear the check mark. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you need to the printer. If your printer for adding additional memory. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The...
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... an access point wireless Ethernet network that provides access to the Internet. A DHCP network configuration uses an access point router to automatically assign IP addresses to signal strength. The following is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a wireless access point router. Example access point router wireless Ethernet network By using an access point, you need to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card (notebook), or USB adapter. www.gateway.com 85 The network is made up a wireless Ethernet network is an example of an access point, a cable...
... an access point wireless Ethernet network that provides access to the Internet. A DHCP network configuration uses an access point router to automatically assign IP addresses to signal strength. The following is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a wireless access point router. Example access point router wireless Ethernet network By using an access point, you need to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card (notebook), or USB adapter. www.gateway.com 85 The network is made up a wireless Ethernet network is an example of an access point, a cable...
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... building a new home or your existing home already has Ethernet cable installed in each computer or network device. 88 www.gateway.com Most home networks are creating a network in your network. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. 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 available at 1000 Mbps. A DHCP network configuration uses a router...
... building a new home or your existing home already has Ethernet cable installed in each computer or network device. 88 www.gateway.com Most home networks are creating a network in your network. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. 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 available at 1000 Mbps. A DHCP network configuration uses a router...
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... model number 15 serial number 11, 15 system identification 11 LAN IP Address 104 laser printer 17 LCD panel cleaning 46 troubleshooting 64, 71 lights See indicators line in jack 13 line out jack 13 M maintenance cleaning case 45 cleaning component exteriors 45 cleaning computer display 46 cleaning computer screen 46 cleaning keyboard 46 cleaning mouse 46 protecting from viruses 43 mapping network drives 112 memory adding 54 installing...
... model number 15 serial number 11, 15 system identification 11 LAN IP Address 104 laser printer 17 LCD panel cleaning 46 troubleshooting 64, 71 lights See indicators line in jack 13 line out jack 13 M maintenance cleaning case 45 cleaning component exteriors 45 cleaning computer display 46 cleaning computer screen 46 cleaning keyboard 46 cleaning mouse 46 protecting from viruses 43 mapping network drives 112 memory adding 54 installing...
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... the Internet" on page 24. PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port Monitor ports Audio jacks Modem jack Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a printer) into this port. If your computer, make sure that this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on your computer is operating in the United States. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into these screws before opening the case.
... the Internet" on page 24. PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port Monitor ports Audio jacks Modem jack Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a printer) into this port. If your computer, make sure that this port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on your computer is operating in the United States. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into these screws before opening the case.
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... time you do not have inserted the red Drivers CD, accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) by following the on -screen instructions. If you have an Internet service provider, the update utility works by using your computer to direct-dial the device driver update service. To update device drivers: 1 Insert the red Drivers CD into the CD or DVD drive. The Connect window opens. 9 Install available updated device drivers by clicking Yes, I accept it, then clicking...
... time you do not have inserted the red Drivers CD, accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) by following the on -screen instructions. If you have an Internet service provider, the update utility works by using your computer to direct-dial the device driver update service. To update device drivers: 1 Insert the red Drivers CD into the CD or DVD drive. The Connect window opens. 9 Install available updated device drivers by clicking Yes, I accept it, then clicking...
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... commonly selected option. - Installation of Windows w/ special HDD controllers. 12 When prompted, remove the red Drivers CD and insert the blue Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive, then press any keys or buttons during this process unless prompted to do NOT press any key to boot from CD-ROM. 9 Select a language option. 10 Select 2. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab...
... commonly selected option. - Installation of Windows w/ special HDD controllers. 12 When prompted, remove the red Drivers CD and insert the blue Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive, then press any keys or buttons during this process unless prompted to do NOT press any key to boot from CD-ROM. 9 Select a language option. 10 Select 2. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab...
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To replace the battery: 1 Open the BIOS Setup utility using the instructions in "Using the BIOS Setup utility" on page 238. 2 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the utility. 3 Shut down your computer. 4 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. Use a battery of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your...
To replace the battery: 1 Open the BIOS Setup utility using the instructions in "Using the BIOS Setup utility" on page 238. 2 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the utility. 3 Shut down your computer. 4 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. Use a battery of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Chapter 11: Upgrading Your...
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Also make sure that all settings are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem cable is connected to temporarily disable the service. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is disabled before using the modem. Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Use the setup poster to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call...
Also make sure that all settings are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem cable is connected to temporarily disable the service. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is disabled before using the modem. Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Use the setup poster to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call...
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... port and cable for instructions on to test the outlet. The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is online. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the electrical outlet is working by plugging a working device, such as Default...
... port and cable for instructions on to test the outlet. The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is online. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the electrical outlet is working by plugging a working device, such as Default...
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... at one time, you are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com 237 The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message ■ After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to check your Control Panel is online. For more information about adding additional memory. See the printer documentation...
... at one time, you are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com 237 The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message ■ After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to check your Control Panel is online. For more information about adding additional memory. See the printer documentation...
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... and hold the F1 key. The main menu of 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 To open BIOS Setup utility: 1 Restart your computer. Using the BIOS Setup utility The BIOS Setup utility stores the basic settings for optimal performance. These settings include basic system hardware configuration, system resource settings, and password security. Changes to restore them down in the Search...
... and hold the F1 key. The main menu of 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 To open BIOS Setup utility: 1 Restart your computer. Using the BIOS Setup utility The BIOS Setup utility stores the basic settings for optimal performance. These settings include basic system hardware configuration, system resource settings, and password security. Changes to restore them down in the Search...
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... 82 multi-player games 141 Windows Media Player file 82 Plug and Play devices USB support for 24 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 132, 133 button 3 changing advanced settings 133 changing modes 131 changing schemes 132 changing settings 132 connector 5 damaged cord 220 Hibernate mode 3, 131, 134 indicator 3 management 131 schemes 132 source problems 15 Standby mode 131 Standby/Resume 3 surge protector 15 troubleshooting 235 turning off computer 17 263
... 82 multi-player games 141 Windows Media Player file 82 Plug and Play devices USB support for 24 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 132, 133 button 3 changing advanced settings 133 changing modes 131 changing schemes 132 changing settings 132 connector 5 damaged cord 220 Hibernate mode 3, 131, 134 indicator 3 management 131 schemes 132 source problems 15 Standby mode 131 Standby/Resume 3 surge protector 15 troubleshooting 235 turning off computer 17 263