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...product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your hard drive. Actual product may vary with options) Your Gateway computer is packed with it ® into one of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to the modem jack and ... TV tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you need help and information about using your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. When prompted, enter 531 followed by country or region. 4 Connect the modem (optional) Connect the modem cable to Integrated video (VGA). 3 Connect ...
...product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of your hard drive. Actual product may vary with options) Your Gateway computer is packed with it ® into one of Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in video (DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to the modem jack and ... TV tuner (optional) 1 Connect the mouse and keyboard If you need help and information about using your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. When prompted, enter 531 followed by country or region. 4 Connect the modem (optional) Connect the modem cable to Integrated video (VGA). 3 Connect ...
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.... • Avoid twisting your torso or neck. Protect your computer. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by connecting them to your wrists. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your computer by using a surge protector. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started...
.... • Avoid twisting your torso or neck. Protect your computer. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by connecting them to your wrists. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your computer by using a surge protector. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started...
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... correct voltage position. To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of your computer, near the power cable connector. The power supply's voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of the network cable into your computer, provides... broadband modem or network Important Your computer may be damaged. In the United States, the utility power is located on your computer. You can change it to a wired Ethernet network. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer to a cable or DSL modem...
... correct voltage position. To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of your computer, near the power cable connector. The power supply's voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of the network cable into your computer, provides... broadband modem or network Important Your computer may be damaged. In the United States, the utility power is located on your computer. You can change it to a wired Ethernet network. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer to a cable or DSL modem...
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...using your computer's menus, see the "Customizing" chapter in your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Waking your computer from a Sleep state is much faster than turning on the power button flashes. From that menu, you cannot use the Shut Down option in Sleep mode, the... for files. Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your online User Guide. If your computer is the easiest way to power down most system operations to save power. 17 www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click...
...using your computer's menus, see the "Customizing" chapter in your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Waking your computer from a Sleep state is much faster than turning on the power button flashes. From that menu, you cannot use the Shut Down option in Sleep mode, the... for files. Turning off your computer Warning When you turn off your online User Guide. If your computer is the easiest way to power down most system operations to save power. 17 www.gateway.com 5 To open your computer to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click...
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...Your Computer Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at ... only when you open the computer case. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. Before opening the case. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer. Avoid ...
...Your Computer Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: • Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at ... only when you open the computer case. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. Before opening the case. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside your computer. Avoid ...
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... etched into), then press the battery into the socket until it out of the new battery is facing up (usually the side that secure the power supply to your computer, then slide it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page... 37. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on page 40. 4 Disconnect all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. Replacing the system board To replace the system board...
... etched into), then press the battery into the socket until it out of the new battery is facing up (usually the side that secure the power supply to your computer, then slide it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page... 37. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on page 40. 4 Disconnect all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. Replacing the system board To replace the system board...
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... system board by following the directions in the same procedure. 10 Slide the power supply back into the case, then install the four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules... you removed previously. 13 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed previously. 14 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 55 www.gateway...
... system board by following the directions in the same procedure. 10 Slide the power supply back into the case, then install the four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules... you removed previously. 13 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed previously. 14 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 55 www.gateway...
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..., write down the exact message. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC power outlet and that the power outlet is supplying power. • If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while...follow these things first: • Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Warning Make sure that you are connected. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start...
..., write down the exact message. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC power outlet and that the power outlet is supplying power. • If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while...follow these things first: • Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Warning Make sure that you are connected. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start...
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... using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to the instructions provided with it according to a ...purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site • See the troubleshooting section of your computer is supplying power. The technician may have you have...
... using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to the instructions provided with it according to a ...purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site • See the troubleshooting section of your computer is supplying power. The technician may have you have...
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...gateway.com Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 90 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 91 troubleshooting 91 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM... See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with...
...gateway.com Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 90 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 setting default 91 troubleshooting 91 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 recovery discs 94, 97 re-installing 93, 94 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM... See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with...
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....gateway.com diskette drive 75 display 76 DSL modem 85 DVD drive 73, 76 Ethernet network 77 faxes 88 files 78 general guidelines 72 hard drive 79 Internet connection 79, 87 keyboard 81 LCD panel 76 memory 84 memory card reader 85 monitor 76 mouse 89 network 77, 90 passwords 90 power... Media Center troubleshooting 82 Windows System Restore 93 creating restore point 101 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 77 working safely 12 X xD 28 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14 updating Windows 62 UPS 14 USB port 7, 9, 32 Z Zip drive 66 127
....gateway.com diskette drive 75 display 76 DSL modem 85 DVD drive 73, 76 Ethernet network 77 faxes 88 files 78 general guidelines 72 hard drive 79 Internet connection 79, 87 keyboard 81 LCD panel 76 memory 84 memory card reader 85 monitor 76 mouse 89 network 77, 90 passwords 90 power... Media Center troubleshooting 82 Windows System Restore 93 creating restore point 101 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 77 working safely 12 X xD 28 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 14 updating Windows 62 UPS 14 USB port 7, 9, 32 Z Zip drive 66 127
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... 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the... driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The ...
... 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have the same content), click to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the... driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The ...