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... selection 22 Starting your computer 23 Waking up your computer 24 Turning off your computer 24 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 25 Using the keyboard 26 Keyboard features 26 Using the mouse 28 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Connecting the 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
... selection 22 Starting your computer 23 Waking up your computer 24 Turning off your computer 24 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 25 Using the keyboard 26 Keyboard features 26 Using the mouse 28 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Connecting the 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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... 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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... device" on drive type). Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. This jack is color-coded orange. This jack is color-coded red or pink. 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 drive...
... device" on drive type). Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. This jack is color-coded orange. This jack is color-coded red or pink. 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 drive...
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.... Plug a standard S-Video cable into this jack. www.gateway.com 13 Component Icon 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 guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The switch is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. To access this connector. For information on configuring this optional jack. Remove these 6-pin...
.... Plug a standard S-Video cable into this jack. www.gateway.com 13 Component Icon 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 guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The switch is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. To access this connector. For information on configuring this optional jack. Remove these 6-pin...
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... the F1 key. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. You will need to install the new battery the same way. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. www.gateway.com 57 Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down...
... the F1 key. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. You will need to install the new battery the same way. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. www.gateway.com 57 Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down...
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... information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure...
... information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure...
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... drive, then press ENTER. If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that your account with your ISP may be having technical difficulties. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Non-system disk...
... drive, then press ENTER. If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your browser, then reconnect and open the browser. Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that your account with your ISP may be having technical difficulties. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Non-system disk...
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Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear...
Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is failing. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear...
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... may cause problems with your computer. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. The modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. Troubleshooting The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in use). ■ Use the modem cable that the...
... may cause problems with your computer. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. The modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. Troubleshooting The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in use). ■ Use the modem cable that the...
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... cloth. Networks You cannot connect to your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is working to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. Passwords Your computer does not accept your home, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 81. Make sure that the optical sensor is turned off, then retype the password. 74 www.gateway.com...
... cloth. Networks You cannot connect to your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is working to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. Passwords Your computer does not accept your home, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 81. Make sure that the optical sensor is turned off, then retype the password. 74 www.gateway.com...
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... to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. To make sure that came with your Control Panel is not set to use. See the guide that the printer is not set to clear the check mark. The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is online. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...
... to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. To make sure that came with your Control Panel is not set to use. See the guide that the printer is not set to clear the check mark. The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is online. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...
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... using external speakers, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. ■ Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 30. Help and Support For more information, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned...
... using external speakers, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 30. ■ Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 30. Help and Support For more information, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned...
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... speeds. Using a router The most common way to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is available at 1000 Mbps. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Introduction to set up an Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to each computer or network device. 82 www.gateway...
... speeds. Using a router The most common way to Networking An Ethernet network consists of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is available at 1000 Mbps. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Introduction to set up an Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to each computer or network device. 82 www.gateway...
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... a switch. For these instructions, we assume that you have named your Web browser. The Setup page opens. 3 Enter the following configuration information applies to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other brand or model of the computers connected to the network, open your network to the Linksys® EtherFast Cable/DSL routers. Configuring your router After you are using...
... a switch. For these instructions, we assume that you have named your Web browser. The Setup page opens. 3 Enter the following configuration information applies to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other brand or model of the computers connected to the network, open your network to the Linksys® EtherFast Cable/DSL routers. Configuring your router After you are using...
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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...
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... 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 65 Internet connection 66, 70 keyboard 67 LCD panel 64, 72 memory 68 memory card reader 68 modem 68 monitor 72 mouse 74 network 74 passwords 74 power 75 printer 75 safety guidelines 60 screen 64, 72 screen area 72 screen resolution 72 technical support 78 telephone support 78 Web site connection speed 66 turning...
... 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 65 Internet connection 66, 70 keyboard 67 LCD panel 64, 72 memory 68 memory card reader 68 modem 68 monitor 72 mouse 74 network 74 passwords 74 power 75 printer 75 safety guidelines 60 screen 64, 72 screen area 72 screen resolution 72 technical support 78 telephone support 78 Web site connection speed 66 turning...