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... the back of your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. To Model and serial number Gateway help after you have a speaker bar, follow the instructions that has been included on your computer's USB ports. in video (DVI or VGA) otherwise Integrated video (VGA) FOR EXTRA HELP... Follow the instructions that...
... the back of your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. To Model and serial number Gateway help after you have a speaker bar, follow the instructions that has been included on your computer's USB ports. in video (DVI or VGA) otherwise Integrated video (VGA) FOR EXTRA HELP... Follow the instructions that...
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... and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your model of Gateway computer. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This...
... and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your model of Gateway computer. For more information For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or the Web address shown on your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This...
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Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Diskette or removable hard drive (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Power button/ power indicator USB ports DVD/CD drive (optional) Video jack (optional) Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) 6
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... drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. Plug a microphone into these ports. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this jack. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional...
... drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. Plug a microphone into these ports. www.gateway.com Component Icon Memory card reader Optical disc drive IEEE 1394 port Description Insert a memory card from and write to 3.5" diskettes, or use this jack. Diskette or removable hard drive (optional...
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Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Headphone/front speaker jack USB ports S/PDIF jack (optional) Mic jack Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover ...TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network antenna (optional) Wireless network antenna connectors Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Description The switch is set to the correct voltage for your area. Plug the power cord into this is preset at the ...
Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Headphone/front speaker jack USB ports S/PDIF jack (optional) Mic jack Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover ...TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network antenna (optional) Wireless network antenna connectors Component Icon Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Description The switch is set to the correct voltage for your area. Plug the power cord into this is preset at the ...
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www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack ..., see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 31. 9 Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into these ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 31. This jack is user configurable for digital sound...
www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack ..., see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 31. 9 Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into these ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 31. This jack is user configurable for digital sound...
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Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into a port on this jack. Plug a modem cable into this card, if installed. Plug speaker cables into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" ...
Plug a VGA (blue connector) or DVI (white connector) monitor into a port on this jack. Plug a modem cable into this card, if installed. Plug speaker cables into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" ...
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... time, follow the on the front of your computer first. See the documentation that you need to attach a peripheral device to the parallel or serial ports, turn on any USB or audio peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. In addition, your computer does not turn off your computer. To...
... time, follow the on the front of your computer first. See the documentation that you need to attach a peripheral device to the parallel or serial ports, turn on any USB or audio peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. In addition, your computer does not turn off your computer. To...
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...the on the computer can be a stereo in jack or a stereo out jack. This means that they are universal jacks. To use these ports to connect peripheral devices such as Firewire®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, and parallel. For more of your computer has the Realtek Sound... audio jacks for more than the default audio device, you install a printer, scanner, or other than one or more information about port locations, see the device documentation and installation instructions. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Configuring the audio jacks If the back of the...
...the on the computer can be a stereo in jack or a stereo out jack. This means that they are universal jacks. To use these ports to connect peripheral devices such as Firewire®), Universal Serial Bus (USB), serial, and parallel. For more of your computer has the Realtek Sound... audio jacks for more than the default audio device, you install a printer, scanner, or other than one or more information about port locations, see the device documentation and installation instructions. CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Configuring the audio jacks If the back of the...
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...device needs. After doing this, you to install any time. Type installing devices in the Search box, then press ENTER. Parallel and serial port devices are not plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means that your computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it ...into the appropriate port. When you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for detailed information and installation instructions. 33 www.gateway.com IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play .
...device needs. After doing this, you to install any time. Type installing devices in the Search box, then press ENTER. Parallel and serial port devices are not plug-and-play and hot-swapping, which means that your computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug it ...into the appropriate port. When you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for detailed information and installation instructions. 33 www.gateway.com IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play .
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... lit. • Make sure that the display warms up for bent or damaged pins. • Make sure that the display is connected to the video port on . If the light stays on page 73. 76 The color is dim or difficult to your online User Guide. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting The diskette drive...
... lit. • Make sure that the display warms up for bent or damaged pins. • Make sure that the display is connected to the video port on . If the light stays on page 73. 76 The color is dim or difficult to your online User Guide. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting The diskette drive...
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...dust and lint trapped under the keys. • Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that a key is not stuck. www.gateway.com Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can of graphics and multimedia on Web pages • Having multiple Web browsers open, ...performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open on the keyboard. • Make sure that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Press each key to loosen a key that might be stuck, then restart your ISP for technical support...
...dust and lint trapped under the keys. • Try a keyboard that you know works to make sure that a key is not stuck. www.gateway.com Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can of graphics and multimedia on Web pages • Having multiple Web browsers open, ...performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open on the keyboard. • Make sure that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Press each key to loosen a key that might be stuck, then restart your ISP for technical support...
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...be better on a larger display device. • Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from www.gateway.com. Generally, video will likely be made correctly for TV images. S-Video display quality is not optimized... for motion video playback. For a better picture on the video quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables ...
...be better on a larger display device. • Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from www.gateway.com. Generally, video will likely be made correctly for TV images. S-Video display quality is not optimized... for motion video playback. For a better picture on the video quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables ...
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... faxes at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on the telephone, or another device, make sure that the telephone line is not in use (for example, someone is in use). • Use the...
... faxes at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on the telephone, or another device, make sure that the telephone line is not in use (for example, someone is in use). • Use the...
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... modem, it begins handshaking. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. www.gateway.com 6 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. Help For more information about the modem...
... modem, it begins handshaking. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. www.gateway.com 6 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. Help For more information about the modem...
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... a mouse you know is working to make sure that the optical sensor is turned off, then retype the password. 90 Make sure that the mouse port works. Try a different mouse pad. For more information about setting up a network in your home, see "Connecting to your company computer department or network administrator...
... a mouse you know is working to make sure that the optical sensor is turned off, then retype the password. 90 Make sure that the mouse port works. Try a different mouse pad. For more information about setting up a network in your home, see "Connecting to your company computer department or network administrator...
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...; Make sure that the power cable is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that you have selected it is connected to the correct type of port. • Make sure that the printer is online. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Printer The printer will not turn on , and working device..., then click the Change Default Printer option under the Printers category. The Printer window opens. 91 Make sure that it in the printer setup. www.gateway.com Power Your computer will not turn on • Make sure that the power cord is connected to an AC power source and to your...
...; Make sure that the power cable is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that you have selected it is connected to the correct type of port. • Make sure that the printer is online. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Printer The printer will not turn on , and working device..., then click the Change Default Printer option under the Printers category. The Printer window opens. 91 Make sure that it in the printer setup. www.gateway.com Power Your computer will not turn on • Make sure that the power cord is connected to an AC power source and to your...
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...certain U.S. patents and other rights owners. Macrovision statement If your computer has a DVD-compatible drive and an analog TV Out port, the following paragraph applies: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is a trademark of Intel Corporation. and other limited viewing...registered trademarks of their respective companies. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for identification purposes only, and may be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is ...
...certain U.S. patents and other rights owners. Macrovision statement If your computer has a DVD-compatible drive and an analog TV Out port, the following paragraph applies: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is a trademark of Intel Corporation. and other limited viewing...registered trademarks of their respective companies. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for identification purposes only, and may be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is ...
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www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 diagnostics 88 dialing properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM...
www.gateway.com Warranty 106 D default printer setting 91 defragmenting hard drive 65 deleting files and folders 64 dial-up modem 16 adjusting volume 89 connecting 10 diagnostics 88 dialing properties 86 troubleshooting 85 troubleshooting connection speed 87 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM...
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... 78 types 69 finding files 70 files and folders 69 Firewire port 7, 9, 32 folders opening 23 fragmentation 65 front bezel removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 96 re-installing programs 96 re-... HD-DVD playing 27 recording 27 headphone jack 7, 9 heat sink replacing 49 Hibernate mode 7 hot-swapping 32 I IBM Microdrive 28 IEEE 9 IEEE 1394 port 7, 9, 32 indicators Caps Lock 19, 21 Num Lock 19, 21 numeric keypad 19, 21 power 7 Scroll Lock 19, 21 installing battery 52 devices...
... 78 types 69 finding files 70 files and folders 69 Firewire port 7, 9, 32 folders opening 23 fragmentation 65 front bezel removing 37 replacing 37 function keys 19, 21 G Gateway contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 96 re-installing programs 96 re-... HD-DVD playing 27 recording 27 headphone jack 7, 9 heat sink replacing 49 Hibernate mode 7 hot-swapping 32 I IBM Microdrive 28 IEEE 9 IEEE 1394 port 7, 9, 32 indicators Caps Lock 19, 21 Num Lock 19, 21 numeric keypad 19, 21 power 7 Scroll Lock 19, 21 installing battery 52 devices...