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... a VGA port, use this interlaced method to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. Setting up optional computer connections Connecting a TV You can use interlaced video. If your Media Center computer. S-Video display output is not optimized for the Media Center computer functions, however, is optimized for the Media Center. See "Contacting Gateway" on your display device was purchased with two passes of sequential scan lines. See Windows Help & Support for the Gateway...
... a VGA port, use this interlaced method to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. Setting up optional computer connections Connecting a TV You can use interlaced video. If your Media Center computer. S-Video display output is not optimized for the Media Center computer functions, however, is optimized for the Media Center. See "Contacting Gateway" on your display device was purchased with two passes of sequential scan lines. See Windows Help & Support for the Gateway...
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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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... into this jack. 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 on or off. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. This jack is color-coded orange. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch...
... into this jack. 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 on or off. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. This jack is color-coded orange. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch...
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... "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the cable into this optional jack. 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 optional jack. Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug your hard drive. Plug a standard S-Video cable into an S-Video jack on your rear right and left speakers into this connector. The power supply should be set...
... "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the cable into this optional jack. 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 optional jack. Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug your hard drive. Plug a standard S-Video cable into an S-Video jack on your rear right and left speakers into this connector. The power supply should be set...
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... the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. Use a battery of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 51. 6 For more stability, place your computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on...
... the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. Use a battery of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 51. 6 For more stability, place your computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on...
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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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... program's printed documentation or the online help. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are damaged ■ Liquid...
... program's printed documentation or the online help. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are damaged ■ Liquid...
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... modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. If you have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Internet See also "Modem (dial...
... modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. If you have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Internet See also "Modem (dial...
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... more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. 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 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all...
... more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. 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 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all...
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...; Run Windows modem diagnostics. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that came with your computer. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. The Control Panel window opens. If no modem information is available, a white screen appears...
...; Run Windows modem diagnostics. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that came with your computer. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. The Control Panel window opens. If no modem information is available, a white screen appears...
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... information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Passwords Your computer does not accept 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. For more information about setting up a network in your home, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 81. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in...
... information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Passwords Your computer does not accept 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. For more information about setting up a network in your home, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 81. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in...
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... Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that came with your Control Panel is not set to use. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. To make sure that the printer is online. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start...
... Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that came with your Control Panel is not set to use. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. To make sure that the printer is online. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start...
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... are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 77 For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on . ■ Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. Sound Troubleshooting You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make...
... are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.gateway.com 77 For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on . ■ Make sure that the volume controls are turned up. Sound Troubleshooting You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make...
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... Ethernet cable. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. To create an Ethernet network, you to build computer networks in your home or office. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Using a router The most common way to set up an Ethernet network is commonly used in your home or office. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is available at 1000 Mbps. Standard Ethernet runs...
... Ethernet cable. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. To create an Ethernet network, you to build computer networks in your home or office. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Using a router The most common way to set up an Ethernet network is commonly used in your home or office. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is available at 1000 Mbps. Standard Ethernet runs...
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... an Internet connection, plug a straight-through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you are configuring it as a DHCP server. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one of the computers connected to the network, open your Web browser, type...
... an Internet connection, plug a straight-through an Internet service provider (ISP) and that you are configuring it as a DHCP server. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one of the computers connected to the network, open your Web browser, type...
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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...