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... for your display device was purchased with two passes of sequential scan lines. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from a VGA (monitor) port or an S-Video port. By default, if your Media Center computer. Because most TVs use interlaced video. Select the highest quality port that is optimized for computer video display. See Windows Help & Support for Gateway contact information. The TV screen first displays the video image odd...
... for your display device was purchased with two passes of sequential scan lines. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from a VGA (monitor) port or an S-Video port. By default, if your Media Center computer. Because most TVs use interlaced video. Select the highest quality port that is optimized for computer video display. See Windows Help & Support for Gateway contact information. The TV screen first displays the video image odd...
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... and drivers 48 Restoring your computer to the original configuration 49 Preventing static electricity discharge 50 Opening the case 51 Removing the side panel 51 Removing the front bezel 52 Closing the case 53 Replacing the side panel 53 Replacing the front bezel 54 Installing memory 55 Replacing the system battery 57 6 Troubleshooting 59 Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 Battery 61 CD or DVD drives...
... and drivers 48 Restoring your computer to the original configuration 49 Preventing static electricity discharge 50 Opening the case 51 Removing the side panel 51 Removing the front bezel 52 Closing the case 53 Replacing the side panel 53 Replacing the front bezel 54 Installing memory 55 Replacing the system battery 57 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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... management 64 Hard drive 65 Internet 66 Keyboard 67 Memory 68 Memory card reader 68 Modem (dial-up 68 Monitor 72 Mouse 74 Networks 74 Passwords 74 Power 75 Printer 75 Sound 77 Telephone support 78 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 78 Telephone numbers 79 Self-help 80 Tutoring 80 Training 80 7 Networking Your Computer 81 Introduction to Networking 82 Using a router 82 Creating an Ethernet network 84 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 84 Making sure your broadband connection works...
... management 64 Hard drive 65 Internet 66 Keyboard 67 Memory 68 Memory card reader 68 Modem (dial-up 68 Monitor 72 Mouse 74 Networks 74 Passwords 74 Power 75 Printer 75 Sound 77 Telephone support 78 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 78 Telephone numbers 79 Self-help 80 Tutoring 80 Training 80 7 Networking Your Computer 81 Introduction to Networking 82 Using a router 82 Creating an Ethernet network 84 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 84 Making sure your broadband connection works...
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... drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 32. This jack is color-coded orange. Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB ports (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this button to turn the power...
... drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 32. This jack is color-coded orange. Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB ports (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this button to turn the power...
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... Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 ports Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Modem jack Voltage switch Desktop PC Back Description Plug the power cord into this optional jack. Plug a parallel device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into an S-Video jack on a television. In the United States, the utility power is operating in Using Your Computer which has been included on your computer is supplied...
... Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 ports Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Modem jack Voltage switch Desktop PC Back Description Plug the power cord into this optional jack. Plug a parallel device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into an S-Video jack on a television. In the United States, the utility power is operating in Using Your Computer which has been included on your computer is supplied...
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... main menu of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in "Removing the side panel" on page 51. 6 For more stability, place your computer. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. www.gateway...
... main menu of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in "Removing the side panel" on page 51. 6 For more stability, place your computer. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. www.gateway...
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 59
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 59
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... 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 it is supplying power. ■ If you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned...
... 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 it is supplying power. ■ If you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned...
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... ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is set up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open the...
... ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is set up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open the...
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Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party...
Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party...
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...; Run Windows modem diagnostics. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. You may cause problems with your computer. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel...
...; Run Windows modem diagnostics. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. You may cause problems with your computer. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel...
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.... ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is clean and free of debris. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your company computer department or network administrator for help. Make sure that the optical sensor is working to make sure that CAPS LOCK is unique. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. Passwords Your computer...
.... ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is clean and free of debris. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your company computer department or network administrator for help. Make sure that the optical sensor is working to make sure that CAPS LOCK is unique. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. Passwords Your computer...
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... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. See the guide that you want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. 76 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Type...
... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. See the guide that you want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. 76 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Type...
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... speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 30. ■ If you are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned off. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support...
... speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 30. ■ If you are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned off. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support...
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... through an Ethernet cable. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Business networks are built using a router. To create an Ethernet network, you to build computer networks in your home or office. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in offices...
... through an Ethernet cable. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Business networks are built using a router. To create an Ethernet network, you to build computer networks in your home or office. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in offices...
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... you are configuring it as a DHCP server. Plug the other end into the network connector on the front of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for a username and password, leave the username box empty and type admin in the appropriate fields: 90 www.gateway.com The WAN port is used to connect the router to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through network cable into any numbered port on...
... you are configuring it as a DHCP server. Plug the other end into the network connector on the front of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for a username and password, leave the username box empty and type admin in the appropriate fields: 90 www.gateway.com The WAN port is used to connect the router to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through network cable into any numbered port on...
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... buttons 26 B battery replacing 57 bezel removing 52 replacing 54 broadband connection 31, 85 connecting 13 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 31, 83, 89 connecting 13 Caps Lock indicator 27 cards inserting memory card 36 installing memory card 36 removing memory card 36 slots 35 troubleshooting add-in card 61 troubleshooting memory card 68 types of memory cards supported 35 case closing 53 opening 51 CD cleaning 47 inserting 38 playing audio 39 recording 39 troubleshooting 61 CD drive identifying 37 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 61 cellular phone memory cards...
... buttons 26 B battery replacing 57 bezel removing 52 replacing 54 broadband connection 31, 85 connecting 13 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 31, 83, 89 connecting 13 Caps Lock indicator 27 cards inserting memory card 36 installing memory card 36 removing memory card 36 slots 35 troubleshooting add-in card 61 troubleshooting memory card 68 types of memory cards supported 35 case closing 53 opening 51 CD cleaning 47 inserting 38 playing audio 39 recording 39 troubleshooting 61 CD drive identifying 37 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 61 cellular phone memory cards...
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... camera locating serial port 14 locating USB port 11, 14 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 11, 13 DIMM See memory directional keys 27 diskette drive 34 troubleshooting 63 diskette drive identifying 34 troubleshooting 63 using 34 display troubleshooting 64 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 domain name 91 double-clicking 29 dragging 29 drivers updating 3 drives CD 11, 37 diskette 34 DVD 11, 37 identifying drive types 37...
... camera locating serial port 14 locating USB port 11, 14 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 11, 13 DIMM See memory directional keys 27 diskette drive 34 troubleshooting 63 diskette drive identifying 34 troubleshooting 63 using 34 display troubleshooting 64 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 domain name 91 double-clicking 29 dragging 29 drivers updating 3 drives CD 11, 37 diskette 34 DVD 11, 37 identifying drive types 37...
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... display 47 cleaning computer screen 47 cleaning keyboard 46 cleaning mouse 47 protecting from viruses 43 memory adding 55 installing 55 purchasing 16 replacing 55 troubleshooting 68 memory card reader locating 10 memory card types supported 35 using 35 microphone jack 11, 14 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 model number 15 modem cable 31, 83, 89 connecting 31 DSL 31, 83, 89 jack 13, 31 protecting from power surge 22 troubleshooting 68 monitor cleaning 47 port...
... display 47 cleaning computer screen 47 cleaning keyboard 46 cleaning mouse 47 protecting from viruses 43 memory adding 55 installing 55 purchasing 16 replacing 55 troubleshooting 68 memory card reader locating 10 memory card types supported 35 using 35 microphone jack 11, 14 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 model number 15 modem cable 31, 83, 89 connecting 31 DSL 31, 83, 89 jack 13, 31 protecting from power surge 22 troubleshooting 68 monitor cleaning 47 port...
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... 27 parallel port 13 password 74 PDA memory cards 35 peripheral devices 32 playing audio CD 39 DVD 39 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 32 USB support for 32 pointer 28 moving 29 ports See connections power button 11 connector 13 Hibernate mode 11 indicator 11 source problems 22 Standby/Resume 11 troubleshooting 75 turning off computer 24 turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 75 inkjet 16 installing 32 laser...
... 27 parallel port 13 password 74 PDA memory cards 35 peripheral devices 32 playing audio CD 39 DVD 39 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 32 USB support for 32 pointer 28 moving 29 ports See connections power button 11 connector 13 Hibernate mode 11 indicator 11 source problems 22 Standby/Resume 11 troubleshooting 75 turning off computer 24 turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 75 inkjet 16 installing 32 laser...