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...) FOR EXTRA HELP... CONTACT HELP. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone...
...) FOR EXTRA HELP... CONTACT HELP. For detailed information about common issues, visit the Gateway Support Web site at www.support.gateway.com. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. Memory card reader DVD/CD drive IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Headphone jack Microphone...
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...connection. Avoiding discomfort and injury from power source problems Warning High voltages can enter your computer can increase to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your computer normally. 14 An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your eyes. • Find ...ways to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your computer during a power failure. Make sure that has an antenna/cable TV jack. ...
...connection. Avoiding discomfort and injury from power source problems Warning High voltages can enter your computer can increase to stand and stretch your legs. • Avoid twisting your computer normally. 14 An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your eyes. • Find ...ways to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your computer during a power failure. Make sure that has an antenna/cable TV jack. ...
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...or to a wired Ethernet network. The power supply's voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is set the voltage selection switch: 1 Disconnect your online User Guide. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If ...you can connect your usage area (such as while in another country). The power supply, a component built into the network...
...or to a wired Ethernet network. The power supply's voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is set the voltage selection switch: 1 Disconnect your online User Guide. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If ...you can connect your usage area (such as while in another country). The power supply, a component built into the network...
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...off , it up your computer Tip For more information on your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. If the computer remains in the power supply and system board remain energized. If your computer is the easiest way to turn your computer ...completely off . We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer Warning When you can run programs and search for some reason you left them. www.gateway...
...off , it up your computer Tip For more information on your computer, press and hold the power button for long periods. If the computer remains in the power supply and system board remain energized. If your computer is the easiest way to turn your computer ...completely off . We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer Warning When you can run programs and search for some reason you left them. www.gateway...
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...: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to... to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. • Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer. • Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables.
...: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. The components inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection. • Always hold expansion cards by following ESD guidelines every time you are extremely sensitive to... to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. • Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer. • Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables.
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...into), then press the battery into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 40. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new board.) Tip You... snaps into the socket until it out of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that secure the power supply to re-connect them later. 5 Remove the four screws that you wrote down in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 11 Reconnect all ...
...into), then press the battery into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 40. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new board.) Tip You... snaps into the socket until it out of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that secure the power supply to re-connect them later. 5 Remove the four screws that you wrote down in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 11 Reconnect all ...
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www.gateway.com 6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on ... into the new 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...
www.gateway.com 6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on ... into the new 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...
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...steps If you are connected. 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 use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device does ... that all connections are secure. • Make sure that your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page...
...steps If you are connected. 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 use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device does ... that all connections are secure. • Make sure that your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page...
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...Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have taken. • Make sure that it . Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to the instructions provided with it is supplying power.... If you have installed it according to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • ...
...Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have taken. • Make sure that it . Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to the instructions provided with it is supplying power.... If you have installed it according to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • ...
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www.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... restarting computer 18 restoring defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 files from Recycle Bin 78 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 23 S S/PDIF out 9 safety avoiding repetitive strain 14 ...
www.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... restarting computer 18 restoring defaults 102 drivers 93, 94 files from Recycle Bin 78 programs 93, 94 software 93, 94 system 93 Windows 93 with Gateway Recovery Center 96 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 23 S S/PDIF out 9 safety avoiding repetitive strain 14 ...
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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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www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display ...location of your computer. A large number appears on your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video ports), you can use the second monitor or projector as a ... if necessary. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Use the additional desktop space 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...
www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display ...location of your computer. A large number appears on your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video ports), you can use the second monitor or projector as a ... if necessary. The Display Settings dialog box opens. Use the additional desktop space 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...
