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... connect your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. Product specifications subject to the Ethernet jack and a cable mode, DSL modem, or network jack. 7 Turn on the power ( ) Turn on using your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that came ...guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT INFORMATION LABEL Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. Actual product may vary with options) Your Gateway computer is packed with many powerful features. Note: If you need help make setting ...
... connect your computer. 2 Plug the USB cable into a power supply. Product specifications subject to the Ethernet jack and a cable mode, DSL modem, or network jack. 7 Turn on the power ( ) Turn on using your Gateway computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that came ...guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. SERIAL NUMBER AND CONTACT INFORMATION LABEL Gateway Customer Care telephone numbers vary by #. Actual product may vary with options) Your Gateway computer is packed with many powerful features. Note: If you need help make setting ...
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... can enter your computer normally. 14 Make sure that has a modem jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your computer...during a power failure. Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to your computer. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to change...
... can enter your computer normally. 14 Make sure that has a modem jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your computer...during a power failure. Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to your computer. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to change...
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... switch on the back of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network jack. 15 The power supply should be moved to 230. The switch is typically set at the factory, but you set the voltage to 115V or 230V. You can change ... slide the voltage selection switch to the correct voltage position. Make sure this when your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. The power supply, a component built into the network jack on your computer. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer to a cable or DSL...
... switch on the back of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network jack. 15 The power supply should be moved to 230. The switch is typically set at the factory, but you set the voltage to 115V or 230V. You can change ... slide the voltage selection switch to the correct voltage position. Make sure this when your computer is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. The power supply, a component built into the network jack on your computer. www.gateway.com Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can connect your computer to a cable or DSL...
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... Windows" in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on your computer after it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. Waking up . If the computer remains in the power supply and system board remain energized. Important If for some reason you have not used your computer will not be...Tip For more information on the power button flashes. From that menu, you left them. Turning off your computer Warning When you turn your computer completely off, it up your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. www.gateway.com 5 To open your online...
... Windows" in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on your computer after it may enter a power-saving mode called Sleep. Waking up . If the computer remains in the power supply and system board remain energized. Important If for some reason you have not used your computer will not be...Tip For more information on the power button flashes. From that menu, you left them. Turning off your computer Warning When you turn your computer completely off, it up your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. www.gateway.com 5 To open your online...
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Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in 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 ... electric shock, do not insert any surface. 34 The components inside of the computer. • Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. To prevent risk of the power supply. Before opening the case. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces...
Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in 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 ... electric shock, do not insert any surface. 34 The components inside of the computer. • Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables. To prevent risk of the power supply. Before opening the case. Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces...
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... Setup utility. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up (usually the side that secure the power supply to your computer, then slide it out of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote... down in Step 3. 15 Save 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...
... Setup utility. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up (usually the side that secure the power supply to your computer, then slide it out of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote... down in Step 3. 15 Save 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...
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...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. 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...
...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. 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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... the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: •...press ENTER. 72 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 ...
... the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: •...press ENTER. 72 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 ...
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...Gateway, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site • See the troubleshooting section of your computer problem if: • Power... cords or plugs are plugged in securely. • If you have installed it according to the instructions provided with it is nearby at the time of this chapter. www.gateway.com Telephone support Before calling Gateway... these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded...
...Gateway, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site • See the troubleshooting section of your computer problem if: • Power... cords or plugs are plugged in securely. • If you have installed it according to the instructions provided with it is nearby at the time of this chapter. www.gateway.com Telephone support Before calling Gateway... these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded...
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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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...additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it on. 4 Turn on your computer. The Display Settings dialog box opens. ... section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need 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...this monitor. 69 You can connect an additional monitor or projector to your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog ...
...additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it on. 4 Turn on your computer. The Display Settings dialog box opens. ... section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need 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...this monitor. 69 You can connect an additional monitor or projector to your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog ...