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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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This guide includes information on your hard drive. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a ... research a topic or learn how to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. Online help . www.gateway.com 7
This guide includes information on your hard drive. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a ... research a topic or learn how to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. Online help . www.gateway.com 7
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... power supply should be set to 230. www.gateway.com 13 For information on your computer is preset at 60 Hz. Plug a modem cable into this optional jack. The switch is operating in the correct position for a broadband Internet connection) into this when your hard drive. In other end of the world, such... access this , the voltage switch should always be moved to this jack. Plug a parallel device (such as this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
... power supply should be set to 230. www.gateway.com 13 For information on your computer is preset at 60 Hz. Plug a modem cable into this optional jack. The switch is operating in the correct position for a broadband Internet connection) into this when your hard drive. In other end of the world, such... access this , the voltage switch should always be moved to this jack. Plug a parallel device (such as this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
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... an inkjet color printer, you think they should, try adding more memory. Memory Large programs, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they are slower than you can attach almost any type of memory. If...
... an inkjet color printer, you think they should, try adding more memory. Memory Large programs, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they are slower than you can attach almost any type of memory. If...
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... storing files or transferring files to store data. Uninterruptible power supplies A standby, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) protects your hard drive. www.gateway.com 17 Laser printers are printing large documents. Writable CDs can free up hard drive space by backing up files, then removing them from your computer from power surges. For more information about...
... storing files or transferring files to store data. Uninterruptible power supplies A standby, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) protects your hard drive. www.gateway.com 17 Laser printers are printing large documents. Writable CDs can free up hard drive space by backing up files, then removing them from your computer from power surges. For more information about...
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To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Important ..., move the mouse or press the power button to turn off your hard drive. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, it . 24 www.gateway.com If your computer is in Windows to "wake" it up your...
To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Important ..., move the mouse or press the power button to turn off your hard drive. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, it . 24 www.gateway.com If your computer is in Windows to "wake" it up your...
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...mouse pad and need to clean the mouse, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in the middle of the computer display. www.gateway.com 29 click, click click Move an object on the computer display. This action is called double-clicking. Release the button to adjust ... on the computer display Do this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Tips & Tricks For more information about how to drop the object where you run out of space on your hard drive. Position the pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. Quickly...
...mouse pad and need to clean the mouse, see "Changing the mouse or touchpad settings" in the middle of the computer display. www.gateway.com 29 click, click click Move an object on the computer display. This action is called double-clicking. Release the button to adjust ... on the computer display Do this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Tips & Tricks For more information about how to drop the object where you run out of space on your hard drive. Position the pointer over the object. Position the pointer over the object. Quickly...
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...use the audio jacks for something other than one purpose. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on your hard drive. Configuring the audio jacks If the back of specific sound devices in Windows, see "Using the keyboard" on page 12. This means ...can be a stereo in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more than the default audio device, you are universal jacks. If your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click ...
...use the audio jacks for something other than one purpose. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn the knob on your hard drive. Configuring the audio jacks If the back of specific sound devices in Windows, see "Using the keyboard" on page 12. This means ...can be a stereo in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For more than the default audio device, you are universal jacks. If your computer has the Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click ...
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...been included on a single disc. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. You can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see "Creating CDs and DVDs...in Using Your Computer which has been included on your computer. www.gateway.com 39 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Creating CDs and DVDs You can fit on your hard drive. Playing a CD Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows ...
...been included on a single disc. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. You can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your hard drive. Tips & Tricks For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see "Creating CDs and DVDs...in Using Your Computer which has been included on your computer. www.gateway.com 39 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Creating CDs and DVDs You can fit on your hard drive. Playing a CD Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows ...
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... Help and Support. 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 the software and hardware on your computer. Type the keyword Windows Update in the original packaging materials. ■ Keep... instructions. New content is the online extension of updates that you to keep it in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. 42 www.gateway.com
... Help and Support. 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 the software and hardware on your computer. Type the keyword Windows Update in the original packaging materials. ■ Keep... instructions. New content is the online extension of updates that you to keep it in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. 42 www.gateway.com
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... If you are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was damaged Instead, unplug your hard drive is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. The message may help . Type... your computer is turned on page 50. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www...
... If you are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was damaged Instead, unplug your hard drive is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. The message may help . Type... your computer is turned on page 50. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Gateway Customer Care in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www...
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...the diskette again. Occasionally diskettes are detected and corrected, try using is IBM-compatible. ■ Try a different diskette. For more information, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in the upper-right corner of the diskette is down (unprotected). ■ Delete unnecessary files on the diskette and try again. ■ ...Make sure that the diskette you are using is IBM-compatible. ■ Try a different diskette. www.gateway.com 63 If errors are flawed and cannot be full. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click...
...the diskette again. Occasionally diskettes are detected and corrected, try using is IBM-compatible. ■ Try a different diskette. For more information, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" in the upper-right corner of the diskette is down (unprotected). ■ Delete unnecessary files on the diskette and try again. ■ ...Make sure that the diskette you are using is IBM-compatible. ■ Try a different diskette. www.gateway.com 63 If errors are flawed and cannot be full. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click...
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...restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you try restarting your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Occasionally diskettes are using is restored to the place where it was deleted at a DOS prompt or in... disk" or "Disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. ■ Make sure that the diskette you are flawed and cannot be restored. 64 www.gateway.com The file is IBM-compatible. If the Recycle Bin was emptied before you want ...
...restore deleted files: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. 2 Right-click the file you try restarting your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Occasionally diskettes are using is restored to the place where it was deleted at a DOS prompt or in... disk" or "Disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. ■ Make sure that the diskette you are flawed and cannot be restored. 64 www.gateway.com The file is IBM-compatible. If the Recycle Bin was emptied before you want ...
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... click Help and Support. For instructions on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Caution All deleted files will be the result of a defective area on your hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. If the hard drive is in Using Your Computer which has been...
... click Help and Support. For instructions on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Caution All deleted files will be the result of a defective area on your hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. If the hard drive is in Using Your Computer which has been...
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... bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor is plugged in and turned on your hard drive. Monitor The screen resolution is connected to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. Type the keyword screen resolution in Using Your Computer which... and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the color depth" in the Search box , then click the arrow. If your computer. 72 www.gateway.com If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ...
... bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor is plugged in and turned on your hard drive. Monitor The screen resolution is connected to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. Type the keyword screen resolution in Using Your Computer which... and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the color depth" in the Search box , then click the arrow. If your computer. 72 www.gateway.com If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ...
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... a half hour, then restart your monitor and video card documentation. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Move the monitor away from the lower screen edge, to pass through the screen for brighter colors and greater luminescence... the monitor's degauss feature. For more information, see your hard drive. Make sure that the monitor warms up from sources of the overall monitor design and does not negatively affect the monitor's function. www.gateway.com 73 Tips & Tricks For more information about color uniformity...
... a half hour, then restart your monitor and video card documentation. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Move the monitor away from the lower screen edge, to pass through the screen for brighter colors and greater luminescence... the monitor's degauss feature. For more information, see your hard drive. Make sure that the monitor warms up from sources of the overall monitor design and does not negatively affect the monitor's function. www.gateway.com 73 Tips & Tricks For more information about color uniformity...
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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 ...