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... site 3 Using Support 3 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... dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
... site 3 Using Support 3 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... dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or 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. DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Hard drive indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional) 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 Front Your computer includes the following components. DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack Hard drive indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional) 10 www.gateway.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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...also configure the power button to operate in use. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. www.gateway.com 11 To identify your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. Insert a memory card...(optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button and power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto ...
...also configure the power button to operate in use. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. www.gateway.com 11 To identify your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. Insert a memory card...(optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button and power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto ...
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... Center/subwoofer jack (optional) S/PDIF jack (optional) USB ports Monitor port Serial port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack www.gateway.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your...
... Center/subwoofer jack (optional) S/PDIF jack (optional) USB ports Monitor port Serial port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack www.gateway.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your...
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...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 an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as Europe, the utility ... in the United States. Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camcorder) into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Plug your rear right and left speakers into these screws before opening the case. To access this optional jack. Before turning on your...
...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 an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as Europe, the utility ... in the United States. Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camcorder) into this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Plug your rear right and left speakers into these screws before opening the case. To access this optional jack. Before turning on your...
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...Control Panel window opens. If your hard drive. If your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com This means that they are using hardware controls: ■ If you need to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Desktop PC Back" on the computer can be used , see "Adjusting the Volume" in ...something other than one purpose. For example, the blue jack on page 12. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. -OR- Use the mute and volume control buttons on the taskbar. To adjust the overall volume...
...Control Panel window opens. If your hard drive. If your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com This means that they are using hardware controls: ■ If you need to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Desktop PC Back" on the computer can be used , see "Adjusting the Volume" in ...something other than one purpose. For example, the blue jack on page 12. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. -OR- Use the mute and volume control buttons on the taskbar. To adjust the overall volume...
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The tabs on your computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. 56 www.gateway.com When the module is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on...
The tabs on your computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. 56 www.gateway.com When the module is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on...
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... error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 68. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. Internet See also "Modem... address) incorrectly, you are using a dial-up )" on page 12 to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com OR - Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. Connecting to make...
... error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 68. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. Internet See also "Modem... address) incorrectly, you are using a dial-up )" on page 12 to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com OR - Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. Connecting to make...
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... for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com 69 To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Also make sure that all messages are cleared and call messaging... Options icon, then click the Dialing Rules tab. 3 Click the location from your Control Panel is disabled before using the modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that all settings are set correctly. Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click...
... for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. The Control Panel window opens. www.gateway.com 69 To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Also make sure that all messages are cleared and call messaging... Options icon, then click the Dialing Rules tab. 3 Click the location from your Control Panel is disabled before using the modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that all settings are set correctly. Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click...
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...then click Properties. If no data, or if you can turn down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. www.gateway.com 71 Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. Handshaking is working and plugged into the ... connected to the modem is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. See "Desktop PC Back" on the telephone, or another modem, it begins handshaking. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error...
...then click Properties. If no data, or if you can turn down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. www.gateway.com 71 Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. Handshaking is working and plugged into the ... connected to the modem is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. See "Desktop PC Back" on the telephone, or another modem, it begins handshaking. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error...
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... of the way down from sources of the way up for brighter colors and greater luminescence. www.gateway.com 73 For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on degauss, see your computer. ■ ... printer. ■ You demagnetize the screen using the monitor's degauss feature. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Move the monitor away from the upper screen edge and 1/3 of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves,...
... of the way down from sources of the way up for brighter colors and greater luminescence. www.gateway.com 73 For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on degauss, see your computer. ■ ... printer. ■ You demagnetize the screen using the monitor's degauss feature. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Move the monitor away from the upper screen edge and 1/3 of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves,...
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... the router or access point with the patterns described in the router or access point literature ■ Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer ■ Turn off all of your Internet service provider 92 www...
... the router or access point with the patterns described in the router or access point literature ■ Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer ■ Turn off all of your Internet service provider 92 www...
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... a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on your computer. Battery Battery release tab 18 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off ...your computer on its orientation. CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the system board and note its side. Replace only with the same or ...
... a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on your computer. Battery Battery release tab 18 Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off ...your computer on its orientation. CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the system board and note its side. Replace only with the same or ...