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4 Using Drives and Ports 33 Using the diskette drive 34 Using the memory card reader 35 Memory card types 35 Inserting a memory card 36 Using the CD or DVD drive 37 Identifying drive types 37 Inserting a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating ... 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...
4 Using Drives and Ports 33 Using the diskette drive 34 Using the memory card reader 35 Memory card types 35 Inserting a memory card 36 Using the CD or DVD drive 37 Identifying drive types 37 Inserting a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating ... 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...
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... 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 80... 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
... 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 80... 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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DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Microphone jack Headphone jack Power indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional) 10 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Microphone jack Headphone jack Power indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional) 10 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other ... devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this button to turn the power... other peripheral device" on drive type). 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 ...
Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other ... devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this button to turn the power... other peripheral device" on drive type). 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 ...
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..., but they should, try adding more memory. For more information, see "Using Support" on page 32 for more information about your computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Accessories To order accessories, visit ...the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. The Support page also has links to your computer....
..., but they should, try adding more memory. For more information, see "Using Support" on page 32 for more information about your computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. Accessories To order accessories, visit ...the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. The Support page also has links to your computer....
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Chapter 4 Using Drives and Ports • Using the diskette drive • Using the memory card reader • Using CD or DVD drives 33
Chapter 4 Using Drives and Ports • Using the diskette drive • Using the memory card reader • Using CD or DVD drives 33
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... data between your computer. Using the memory card reader Using the memory card reader You can be transferred from a digital camera to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. www.gateway.com 35 You can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from...
... data between your computer. Using the memory card reader Using the memory card reader You can be transferred from a digital camera to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. www.gateway.com 35 You can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from...
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Important Do not use a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as indicated in a slot at a time. Double-click the drive letter (for the memory card reader access indicator to remove 36 www.gateway.com To remove a memory card: ■ Wait for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Caution Do...
Important Do not use a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as indicated in a slot at a time. Double-click the drive letter (for the memory card reader access indicator to remove 36 www.gateway.com To remove a memory card: ■ Wait for example, the E: drive), then double-click the file name. Caution Do...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 41
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 41
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... following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on its side. Installing memory Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. OR - Your computer uses DIMM memory. www.gateway.com 55
... following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on its side. Installing memory Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. OR - Your computer uses DIMM memory. www.gateway.com 55
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... instructions in Category view). When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Click/Double-click System. The amount of memory in the General tab. 56 www.gateway.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with... the notches on the sides of the System Properties dialog box in your computer. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the...
... instructions in Category view). When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Click/Double-click System. The amount of memory in the General tab. 56 www.gateway.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with... the notches on the sides of the System Properties dialog box in your computer. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the...
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... recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that came with your computer. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. www.gateway.com 61 Battery See "Power" on page 77. Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the...card ■ Shut down and restart your add-in alphabetical order. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in card.
... recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that came with your computer. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. www.gateway.com 61 Battery See "Power" on page 77. Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the...card ■ Shut down and restart your add-in alphabetical order. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in card.
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...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 in the Search box... , then click the arrow. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all programs, then restart your computer....
...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 in the Search box... , then click the arrow. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all programs, then restart your computer....
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...printer driver. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to press after adding paper. 76 www.gateway.com Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. ■ If you print large files or many files at one ... and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. See the guide that you want to add additional memory to use. If your printer for adding additional memory. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure ...
...printer driver. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to press after adding paper. 76 www.gateway.com Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. ■ If you print large files or many files at one ... and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. See the guide that you want to add additional memory to use. If your printer for adding additional memory. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure ...
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... 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 35 Certificate of Authenticity 15 cleaning audio CD 47 case 46 CD 47 computer exterior 46 computer screen 47 DVD 47 keyboard 46 LCD... 47 screen 47 clicking 29 closing computer case 53 front bezel 54 unresponsive program 25 computers naming 85 configuring audio jacks 30 router 90 www.gateway.com 103
... 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 35 Certificate of Authenticity 15 cleaning audio CD 47 case 46 CD 47 computer exterior 46 computer screen 47 DVD 47 keyboard 46 LCD... 47 screen 47 clicking 29 closing computer case 53 front bezel 54 unresponsive program 25 computers naming 85 configuring audio jacks 30 router 90 www.gateway.com 103
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... 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... drive types 37 recordable CD 11, 37 recordable DVD 11, 37 troubleshooting 61, 63, 64, 65 types 37 DSL modem 31, 83, 89 104 www.gateway.com
... 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... drive types 37 recordable CD 11, 37 recordable DVD 11, 37 troubleshooting 61, 63, 64, 65 types 37 DSL modem 31, 83, 89 104 www.gateway.com
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front bezel 52 memory 55 peripheral devices 32 printer 32 scanner 32 side panel 51 system battery 57 Internet broadband connection 31 buttons 26...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..., 31 protecting from power surge 22 troubleshooting 68 monitor cleaning 47 port 14 troubleshooting 72 mouse buttons 28 106 www.gateway.com
front bezel 52 memory 55 peripheral devices 32 printer 32 scanner 32 side panel 51 system battery 57 Internet broadband connection 31 buttons 26...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..., 31 protecting from power surge 22 troubleshooting 68 monitor cleaning 47 port 14 troubleshooting 72 mouse buttons 28 106 www.gateway.com
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... scroll wheel 28 selecting screen objects 29 troubleshooting 74 USB port 11, 14 moving pointer 29 screen objects 29 MP3 player memory cards 35 multimedia adjusting volume 30 playing DVD 39 using DVD drive 37 using Windows Media Player 39 muting sound 30 N...29 folders 29 front bezel 52 programs 29 shortcut menu 29 P Pad Lock indicator 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 ... turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 75 inkjet 16 installing 32 laser 16 www.gateway.com 107
... scroll wheel 28 selecting screen objects 29 troubleshooting 74 USB port 11, 14 moving pointer 29 screen objects 29 MP3 player memory cards 35 multimedia adjusting volume 30 playing DVD 39 using DVD drive 37 using Windows Media Player 39 muting sound 30 N...29 folders 29 front bezel 52 programs 29 shortcut menu 29 P Pad Lock indicator 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 ... turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 75 inkjet 16 installing 32 laser 16 www.gateway.com 107
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parallel port 13 troubleshooting 75 USB port 11, 14 programs closing unresponsive 25 opening 29 PS/2 port keyboard 14 mouse 14 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 25 recordable drive 11, 17 locating 11 troubleshooting 61 recording CDs 39 DVDs 39 resetting computer 25 restarting computer 25 restoring system 48 ... system battery replacing 57 system identification label 15 system restore 48 T tape backup drive 17 TCP/IP protocol configuring 86 technical support 16 108 www.gateway.com
parallel port 13 troubleshooting 75 USB port 11, 14 programs closing unresponsive 25 opening 29 PS/2 port keyboard 14 mouse 14 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 25 recordable drive 11, 17 locating 11 troubleshooting 61 recording CDs 39 DVDs 39 resetting computer 25 restarting computer 25 restoring system 48 ... system battery replacing 57 system identification label 15 system restore 48 T tape backup drive 17 TCP/IP protocol configuring 86 technical support 16 108 www.gateway.com
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...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...Norton Internet 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 Ethernet ...
...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...Norton Internet 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 Ethernet ...