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Diskette drive 63 DVD drives 64 File 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... Ethernet network 88 Configuring your router 90 Testing your network 92 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 93 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 95 Index 103 www.gateway.com iii
Diskette drive 63 DVD drives 64 File 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... Ethernet network 88 Configuring your router 90 Testing your network 92 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 93 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 95 Index 103 www.gateway.com iii
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...the Internet, sending a fax, and changing power-saving settings as well as other topics. www.gateway.com 7 To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Online help . You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the... most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button. This guide includes information on your hard drive. You can research a topic or learn how to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the ...
...the Internet, sending a fax, and changing power-saving settings as well as other topics. www.gateway.com 7 To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Online help . You can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the... most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button. This guide includes information on your hard drive. You can research a topic or learn how to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the ...
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... a standard S-Video cable into these screws before opening the case. For information on configuring this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To access this jack, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the cable into this , the voltage switch should ... jack (optional) Modem jack Voltage switch Desktop PC Back Description Plug the power cord into an S-Video jack on a television. If your hard drive. In the United States, the utility power is operating in the United States. Plug a modem cable into this switch is in Using Your...
... a standard S-Video cable into these screws before opening the case. For information on configuring this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To access this jack, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the cable into this , the voltage switch should ... jack (optional) Modem jack Voltage switch Desktop PC Back Description Plug the power cord into an S-Video jack on a television. If your hard drive. In the United States, the utility power is operating in the United States. Plug a modem cable into this switch is in Using Your...
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... a printer. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they should, try adding more memory. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Finding your specifications For more information, see "Using Support" on page 32 for more slowly than laser printers. Using an ... almost any type of memory. If your computer. Memory Large programs, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. See "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 3. The Support page also has...
... a printer. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they should, try adding more memory. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Finding your specifications For more information, see "Using Support" on page 32 for more slowly than laser printers. Using an ... almost any type of memory. If your computer. Memory Large programs, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. See "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 3. The Support page also has...
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... from data loss during a power failure so you computer. www.gateway.com 17 For more of data. If you want to back up files, then removing them from your hard drive. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to store data. Uninterruptible power... (UPS) protects your computer correctly. With a recordable CD or DVD drive, you can free up hard drive space by backing up your files, you can add storage devices to keep your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Single layer writable DVDs can save your work and shut down your computer...
... from data loss during a power failure so you computer. www.gateway.com 17 For more of data. If you want to back up files, then removing them from your hard drive. USB flash drive Use a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to store data. Uninterruptible power... (UPS) protects your computer correctly. With a recordable CD or DVD drive, you can free up hard drive space by backing up your files, you can add storage devices to keep your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Single layer writable DVDs can save your work and shut down your computer...
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..."wake" it up your computer When you have not turned off your computer. In order to turn off your computer, it . 24 www.gateway.com Important If for some reason you turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Windows shuts down and turns ...it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your hard drive. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. To turn off your computer, certain components...
..."wake" it up your computer When you have not turned off your computer. In order to turn off your computer, it . 24 www.gateway.com Important If for some reason you turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Windows shuts down and turns ...it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your hard drive. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. To turn off your computer, certain components...
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...is called right-clicking. Press the left mouse button once. Release the button to drop the object where you run out of space on your hard drive. For instructions on how to move the pointer farther, pick up the mouse, set it down in Using Your Computer which has been included ...the mouse. Using the mouse To... click, click click Move an object on the computer display Do this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Position the pointer over the object. Move (drag) the object to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left mouse ...
...is called right-clicking. Press the left mouse button once. Release the button to drop the object where you run out of space on your hard drive. For instructions on how to move the pointer farther, pick up the mouse, set it down in Using Your Computer which has been included ...the mouse. Using the mouse To... click, click click Move an object on the computer display Do this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Position the pointer over the object. Move (drag) the object to adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, right-hand or left mouse ...
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For more than the default audio device, you are universal jacks. Configuring the audio jacks If the back of your hard drive. For more information on how each jack can be used for more information, see "Using the keyboard" on how to configure the audio jacks. The ... Adjusting the volume You can use the audio jacks for something other than one purpose. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For example, the blue jack on the keyboard. To use the volume controls to the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click Start, then click Control ...
For more than the default audio device, you are universal jacks. Configuring the audio jacks If the back of your hard drive. For more information on how each jack can be used for more information, see "Using the keyboard" on how to configure the audio jacks. The ... Adjusting the volume You can use the audio jacks for something other than one purpose. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For example, the blue jack on the keyboard. To use the volume controls to the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click Start, then click Control ...
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... on your computer to: ■ Play music CDs ■ Create MP3 music files from a music CD to your hard drive. Creating CDs and DVDs You can fit on your hard drive. www.gateway.com 39 Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to build a music library Tips & Tricks For... gigabytes of this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Tips & Tricks For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see "Playing DVDs" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create...
... on your computer to: ■ Play music CDs ■ Create MP3 music files from a music CD to your hard drive. Creating CDs and DVDs You can fit on your hard drive. www.gateway.com 39 Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to build a music library Tips & Tricks For... gigabytes of this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Tips & Tricks For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see "Playing DVDs" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create...
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...To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Follow the on both diskettes and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your computer to choose updates for your computer for your computer To extend the life of your computer: ■ When transporting your...Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Windows Update in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. 42 www.gateway.com Magnetic fields can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your computer and keep your computer up-to keep it...
...To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Follow the on both diskettes and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your computer to choose updates for your computer for your computer To extend the life of your computer: ■ When transporting your...Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword Windows Update in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. 42 www.gateway.com Magnetic fields can always get the most recent updates and fixes to protect your computer and keep your computer up-to keep it...
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...Your computer was dropped ■ The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed ...First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that all connections are...
...Your computer was dropped ■ The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. The message may help Gateway Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed ...First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that all connections are...
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... information, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in the upper-right corner of the diskette is down (unprotected). ■ The diskette may be read by the diskette drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. You cannot save a... file to an AC power source and your computer is not recognized ■ Shut down and restart your hard drive. Occasionally diskettes are detected and...
... information, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in the upper-right corner of the diskette is down (unprotected). ■ The diskette may be read by the diskette drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. You cannot save a... file to an AC power source and your computer is not recognized ■ Shut down and restart your hard drive. Occasionally diskettes are detected and...
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...file cannot be restored. If the light stays on your computer. DVD drives See "CD or DVD drives" on the diskette. File management A file was accidentally deleted If a file was emptied before you try restarting your hard drive. You see a "Disk is full" error message ■ Delete unnecessary...file, the file cannot be read by the diskette drive. ■ Run Error checking on page 61. To restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you are flawed and cannot be restored. 64 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Non-...
...file cannot be restored. If the light stays on your computer. DVD drives See "CD or DVD drives" on the diskette. File management A file was accidentally deleted If a file was emptied before you try restarting your hard drive. You see a "Disk is full" error message ■ Delete unnecessary...file, the file cannot be read by the diskette drive. ■ Run Error checking on page 61. To restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you are flawed and cannot be restored. 64 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Non-...
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... Cleanup" in Using Your Computer which has been included on the hard drive. www.gateway.com 65 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. Caution All deleted files will be the result of a defective area...
... Cleanup" in Using Your Computer which has been included on the hard drive. www.gateway.com 65 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. Caution All deleted files will be the result of a defective area...
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...is not correct Change the screen resolution from the Display Properties dialog box. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Monitor The screen resolution is in and turned on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or ...to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor is connected to your hard drive. Type the keyword screen resolution in Using Your Computer which has been included on your computer. 72 www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start,...
...is not correct Change the screen resolution from the Display Properties dialog box. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Monitor The screen resolution is in and turned on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or ...to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor is connected to your hard drive. Type the keyword screen resolution in Using Your Computer which has been included on your computer. 72 www.gateway.com Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start,...
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... of the overall monitor design and does not negatively affect the monitor's function. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Move the monitor away from the lower screen edge, to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf, or laser.... For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on degauss, see your hard drive. For more light to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss feature (see your monitor ...
... of the overall monitor design and does not negatively affect the monitor's function. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Move the monitor away from the lower screen edge, to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf, or laser.... For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on degauss, see your hard drive. For more light to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss feature (see your monitor ...
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... inserting 38 playing 39 recording 39 troubleshooting 61, 64 DVD drive identifying 37 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 61, 64 using 37 DVD/CD drive See DVD drive Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 86 E editing buttons 26 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 50 entering IP address 86 subnet mask 86 ...port 11, 13, 32 folders opening 29 front bezel removing 54 replacing 54 function keys 26 G Gateway model number 15 serial number 15, 16 support 16 Web address 3 Web site 3 Gigabit Ethernet 82 H hard drive troubleshooting 65 headphone jack 11, 14 help online 7 using 5 Help and Support 5 searching 6...
... inserting 38 playing 39 recording 39 troubleshooting 61, 64 DVD drive identifying 37 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 61, 64 using 37 DVD/CD drive See DVD drive Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 86 E editing buttons 26 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 50 entering IP address 86 subnet mask 86 ...port 11, 13, 32 folders opening 29 front bezel removing 54 replacing 54 function keys 26 G Gateway model number 15 serial number 15, 16 support 16 Web address 3 Web site 3 Gigabit Ethernet 82 H hard drive troubleshooting 65 headphone jack 11, 14 help online 7 using 5 Help and Support 5 searching 6...
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...Gateway Learning Libraries 80 Learn With Gateway 80 troubleshooting add-in cards 61 automated system 79 cards 61 CD drive 61 cleaning CD 47 cleaning DVD 47 computer startup 63 diskette drive 63 display 64 DVD drive 61, 64 DVD/CD drive 61, 64 Ethernet network 93 faxes 70 files 64 general guidelines 60 hard drive... Security 43 voltage switch 13 volume adjusting 30 adjusting modem 71 controls 30 muting 30 troubleshooting 77 W WAN IP Address 91 Web site Gateway 3 Windows Product Key Code 15 restoring 48 Windows key 27 Windows Media Player 39 Windows Security Center using 43 Windows Update 42 wired ...
...Gateway Learning Libraries 80 Learn With Gateway 80 troubleshooting add-in cards 61 automated system 79 cards 61 CD drive 61 cleaning CD 47 cleaning DVD 47 computer startup 63 diskette drive 63 display 64 DVD drive 61, 64 DVD/CD drive 61, 64 Ethernet network 93 faxes 70 files 64 general guidelines 60 hard drive... Security 43 voltage switch 13 volume adjusting 30 adjusting modem 71 controls 30 muting 30 troubleshooting 77 W WAN IP Address 91 Web site Gateway 3 Windows Product Key Code 15 restoring 48 Windows key 27 Windows Media Player 39 Windows Security Center using 43 Windows Update 42 wired ...