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... purchased your Media Center computer and your video display does not provide the image quality that your Media Center computer. Interlaced video displays a video frame with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of alternating scan lines. The Media Center computer provides display outputs from top to display the picture on a TV display, you select a display device that are optimized for Gateway contact information. By default, if your TV has a VGA port, use this...
... purchased your Media Center computer and your video display does not provide the image quality that your Media Center computer. Interlaced video displays a video frame with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of alternating scan lines. The Media Center computer provides display outputs from top to display the picture on a TV display, you select a display device that are optimized for Gateway contact information. By default, if your TV has a VGA port, use this...
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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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... 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB ports (optional...
... 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB ports (optional...
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... cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Plug the other peripheral device" on a television. www.gateway.com 13 The power supply should be set to 230. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) devices (such as a printer) into these screws before opening the case. Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 ports Parallel port S-Video...
... cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Plug the other peripheral device" on a television. www.gateway.com 13 The power supply should be set to 230. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) devices (such as a printer) into these screws before opening the case. Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 ports Parallel port S-Video...
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You will need to install the new battery the same way. The main menu of used batteries following the instructions in your computer on the system board and note its side. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. www.gateway.com 57 Warning Danger of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in "Removing the side panel" on page 51...
You will need to install the new battery the same way. The main menu of used batteries following the instructions in your computer on the system board and note its side. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. www.gateway.com 57 Warning Danger of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in "Removing the side panel" on page 51...
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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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... the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then...
... the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then...
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... have a problem with your modem. Connecting to make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the ISP connection and close your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. Internet See...
... have a problem with your modem. Connecting to make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the ISP connection and close your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. Internet See...
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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. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third...
.... Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third...
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... use). ■ Use the modem cable that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Handshaking is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that came with another device, make sure that the connections...
... use). ■ Use the modem cable that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Handshaking is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that came with another device, make sure that the connections...
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..., then retype the password. 74 www.gateway.com Contact your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is working to make sure that the mouse port works. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom...
..., then retype the password. 74 www.gateway.com Contact your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is working to make sure that the mouse port works. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom...
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... printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. See the guide that came with your Control Panel is online. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your printer for adding additional memory. The...
... printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. See the guide that came with your Control Panel is online. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your printer for adding additional memory. The...
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... click the arrow. www.gateway.com 77 Sound Troubleshooting You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned off. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly.
... click the arrow. www.gateway.com 77 Sound Troubleshooting You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned off. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly.
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... www.gateway.com Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. To create an Ethernet network, you to build computer networks in offices around the world and can be used in the home. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to set...
... www.gateway.com Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. To create an Ethernet network, you to build computer networks in offices around the world and can be used in the home. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to set...
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...-speed Broadband Internet connection through network cable into any other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your network to connect your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other brand or model of the cable into the network connector on the computer. For these instructions, we assume that you are configuring it as a DHCP server. For any numbered port...
...-speed Broadband Internet connection through network cable into any other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your network to connect your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other brand or model of the cable into the network connector on the computer. For these instructions, we assume that you are configuring it as a DHCP server. For any numbered port...
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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...