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...site 3 Using eSupport 4 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories 16 3 Getting Started 19 Working... 26 Using the mouse 28 Connecting the modem 30 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
...site 3 Using eSupport 4 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories 16 3 Getting Started 19 Working... 26 Using the mouse 28 Connecting the modem 30 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive DVD/... 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...
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive DVD/... 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...
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...(such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this drive to listen to access Gateway's Web site and Gateway Customer Care. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 32. Plug...32. This jack is color-coded orange. Contains your drive type and for more information, see "Identifying drive types" on or off. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (...
...(such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this drive to listen to access Gateway's Web site and Gateway Customer Care. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 32. Plug...32. This jack is color-coded orange. Contains your drive type and for more information, see "Identifying drive types" on or off. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (...
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Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack USB ports (optional) Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 12 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack USB ports (optional) Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 12 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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... you have this optional monitor port, plug your computer. This jack is color-coded red or pink. This port provides advanced display features. www.gateway.com 13 Desktop PC Back Component Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cord into this port. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel...
... you have this optional monitor port, plug your computer. This jack is color-coded red or pink. This port provides advanced display features. www.gateway.com 13 Desktop PC Back Component Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cord into this port. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel...
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..."Modem (dial-up )" on page 68. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to which you have lost your Internet connection, or your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers...different URL. Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have a problem with your computer 66 www.gateway.com You cannot connect to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the...
..."Modem (dial-up )" on page 68. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to which you have lost your Internet connection, or your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers...different URL. Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have a problem with your computer 66 www.gateway.com You cannot connect to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of the telephone lines in the...
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... a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set correctly. 68 www.gateway.com Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 66. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory...
... a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set correctly. 68 www.gateway.com Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 66. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory...
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...communications program only sends and receives faxes at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 33.6K. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to the modem is not in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that the telephone line is working and ... Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 70 www.gateway.com The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that the line connected to make sure that came with your Control Panel...
...communications program only sends and receives faxes at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 33.6K. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to the modem is not in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that the telephone line is working and ... Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 70 www.gateway.com The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that the line connected to make sure that came with your Control Panel...
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... to set up of a wireless network is related to each computer or network device. www.gateway.com 85 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. The network is affected by the distance between your...
... to set up of a wireless network is related to each computer or network device. www.gateway.com 85 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. The network is affected by the distance between your...
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... a permit and hire a licensed installer. ■ Install an Ethernet card in each of your desktop computers (if your computers do not already have built-in Ethernet jacks) ■ Install an Ethernet PC Card in each of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Using a wired ...or Gigabit Ethernet components. Most home networks are connecting just two computers (known as a peer-to build computer networks in the home. www.gateway.com 143 This connection type is available at 1000 Mbps. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and ...
... a permit and hire a licensed installer. ■ Install an Ethernet card in each of your desktop computers (if your computers do not already have built-in Ethernet jacks) ■ Install an Ethernet PC Card in each of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Using a wired ...or Gigabit Ethernet components. Most home networks are connecting just two computers (known as a peer-to build computer networks in the home. www.gateway.com 143 This connection type is available at 1000 Mbps. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and ...
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... or DSL modem. ■ The ability to assign IP addresses to your networked computers dynamically. An Ethernet PC Card installed in switching (with enough ports for all computers and devices on each computer to the router, ...computers on your network from intruders trying to access your data over the Internet. ■ Built-in each desktop computer. - A mixture of components rated at the speed of your computers, an Ethernet hub or switch... in the network. ■ Ethernet cable going from each desktop computer, notebook, and tablet PC. - OR - www.gateway.com 145 OR -
... or DSL modem. ■ The ability to assign IP addresses to your networked computers dynamically. An Ethernet PC Card installed in switching (with enough ports for all computers and devices on each computer to the router, ...computers on your network from intruders trying to access your data over the Internet. ■ Built-in each desktop computer. - A mixture of components rated at the speed of your computers, an Ethernet hub or switch... in the network. ■ Ethernet cable going from each desktop computer, notebook, and tablet PC. - OR - www.gateway.com 145 OR -
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..., you access the Internet. The following example shows how an access point also lets you need to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card (notebook), or USB adapter. Each of an access point wireless Ethernet network. Attached to the access point is the central control...Ethernet network from your computers. For more information about accessing a wired Ethernet, see "Using a wired Ethernet network" on page 143. 148 www.gateway.com Cable/DSL modem Access point USB wireless adapter Tips & Tricks If you can join a wireless Ethernet network and access a wired Ethernet network...
..., you access the Internet. The following example shows how an access point also lets you need to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card (notebook), or USB adapter. Each of an access point wireless Ethernet network. Attached to the access point is the central control...Ethernet network from your computers. For more information about accessing a wired Ethernet, see "Using a wired Ethernet network" on page 143. 148 www.gateway.com Cable/DSL modem Access point USB wireless adapter Tips & Tricks If you can join a wireless Ethernet network and access a wired Ethernet network...
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....11g use the same frequency. Some wireless devices can broadcast and receive signals on both frequencies. OR - A notebook or tablet PC with wireless Ethernet built-in each desktop or notebook computer - A combination of IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11g components ... a different radio frequency than IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g. All wireless Ethernet components must use the same radio frequency. OR - www.gateway.com 149 OR - A wireless Ethernet USB adapter attached to connect your network running at the speed of IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g ...
....11g use the same frequency. Some wireless devices can broadcast and receive signals on both frequencies. OR - A notebook or tablet PC with wireless Ethernet built-in each desktop or notebook computer - A combination of IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11g components ... a different radio frequency than IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g. All wireless Ethernet components must use the same radio frequency. OR - www.gateway.com 149 OR - A wireless Ethernet USB adapter attached to connect your network running at the speed of IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g ...
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... books and Internet sites are dedicated to networking (for a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network For a peer-to each desktop or notebook computer - www.gateway.com 151 Type the keyword networking in - Using a wireless Ethernet network Equipment you need for example: www.homenethelp.com).... with wireless Ethernet built-in the Search box , then click the arrow. OR A wireless Ethernet PC Card installed in each desktop computer - OR A notebook or tablet PC with wired or wireless Ethernet. Help and Support For more information about networking, click Start, then ...
... books and Internet sites are dedicated to networking (for a peer-to-peer wireless Ethernet network For a peer-to each desktop or notebook computer - www.gateway.com 151 Type the keyword networking in - Using a wireless Ethernet network Equipment you need for example: www.homenethelp.com).... with wireless Ethernet built-in the Search box , then click the arrow. OR A wireless Ethernet PC Card installed in each desktop computer - OR A notebook or tablet PC with wired or wireless Ethernet. Help and Support For more information about networking, click Start, then ...
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... setting up safety precautions 245 sharing devices 141 drives 140 Internet connection 140 printer 141 See also networking shortcut menus accessing 23 shortcuts adding to desktop 35 closing programs 53 closing windows 53 copying 53 cutting 53 deleting files and folders 53 keyboard 53 opening menu 23 pasting 53 renaming files... Start button 33 Start menu 34 starting computer 3, 16 programs 23, 34 static electricity 191 stop button 20 streaming audio and video 141 support tool PC Doctor 221 surge protector 15 system battery 265
... setting up safety precautions 245 sharing devices 141 drives 140 Internet connection 140 printer 141 See also networking shortcut menus accessing 23 shortcuts adding to desktop 35 closing programs 53 closing windows 53 copying 53 cutting 53 deleting files and folders 53 keyboard 53 opening menu 23 pasting 53 renaming files... Start button 33 Start menu 34 starting computer 3, 16 programs 23, 34 static electricity 191 stop button 20 streaming audio and video 141 support tool PC Doctor 221 surge protector 15 system battery 265