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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 must have two video ports), you can use the second monitor or projector ...and may need to accommodate additional windows. Tip To help identify your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings ...to your Windows desktop. 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...
... additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video ports), you can use the second monitor or projector ...and may need to accommodate additional windows. Tip To help identify your computer. www.gateway.com Setting up multiple monitors Important The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings ...to your Windows desktop. 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...
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... optical disc drive 50 Adding or replacing a hard drive 52 Adding or replacing an internal hard drive 52 Adding a removable hard drive 55 Replacing the power supply 58 ii
... optical disc drive 50 Adding or replacing a hard drive 52 Adding or replacing an internal hard drive 52 Adding a removable hard drive 55 Replacing the power supply 58 ii
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... normally. 16 Although you run your computer for an extended period of electricity coming into your computer can enter your computer. Preparing power connections Protecting from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to stand and stretch your...the surge protector and the modem. If you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer by connecting them to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. If you have a...
... normally. 16 Although you run your computer for an extended period of electricity coming into your computer can enter your computer. Preparing power connections Protecting from repetitive strain • Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. • Take breaks to stand and stretch your...the surge protector and the modem. If you type. • Do not slouch forward or lean far back. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer by connecting them to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. If you have a...
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...Turning off your computer, press and hold the power button for about changing the power button mode, see the "Customizing" chapter in Sleep mode, the power indicator on your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Important If for ...some reason you have not used for several minutes, it . When you cannot use the Shut Down option in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the keyboard or press the power button. Waking your computer Warning When you left them. www.gateway...
...Turning off your computer, press and hold the power button for about changing the power button mode, see the "Customizing" chapter in Sleep mode, the power indicator on your computer, certain components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Important If for ...some reason you have not used for several minutes, it . When you cannot use the Shut Down option in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the keyboard or press the power button. Waking your computer Warning When you left them. www.gateway...
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CHAPTER5 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Adding or replacing memory • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the power supply • Adding or replacing an expansion card 43
CHAPTER5 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Adding or replacing memory • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the power supply • Adding or replacing an expansion card 43
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... 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 ...bare metal part of your computer. • Turn off your computer. • Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the power supply. Before opening the case. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the cards. The components inside of electric shock, do not insert...
... 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 ...bare metal part of your computer. • Turn off your computer. • Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the power supply. Before opening the case. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the cards. The components inside of electric shock, do not insert...
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... their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new power supply.) 4 Remove the four Phillips screws that secure the power supply to replace the power supply. To replace the power supply: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 44. 2 ...and "Removing the right side panel" on page 46. Phillips screws 58 Phillips screws CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the power supply Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the case. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn ...
... their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new power supply.) 4 Remove the four Phillips screws that secure the power supply to replace the power supply. To replace the power supply: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 44. 2 ...and "Removing the right side panel" on page 46. Phillips screws 58 Phillips screws CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the power supply Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the case. Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn ...
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www.gateway.com 5 Slide the power supply and cables out of the computer. 6 Insert the new power supply and cables into the case, then secure it to the case using the four Phillips screws you removed previously. 7 Reconnect the power supply cables using your notes from Step 3. 8 Replace the side panels by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panels" on page 48. 59
www.gateway.com 5 Slide the power supply and cables out of the computer. 6 Insert the new power supply and cables into the case, then secure it to the case using the four Phillips screws you removed previously. 7 Reconnect the power supply cables using your notes from Step 3. 8 Replace the side panels by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panels" on page 48. 59
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...• See the troubleshooting section of this information if you follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to an AC power outlet that is nearby at the time of your call for assistance. 109 The label ...exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have taken. • Make sure that your computer is supplying power. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to" questions about using...
...• See the troubleshooting section of this information if you follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to an AC power outlet that is nearby at the time of your call for assistance. 109 The label ...exact text of any error messages, and the steps you have taken. • Make sure that your computer is supplying power. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from Gateway, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to" questions about using...
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... 1394 port 7, 11, 34 installing devices 34 digital camera 34 digital video camera 34 expansion card 60 front bezel 47 memory 48 peripheral devices 34 power supply 58 printer 34 scanner 34 side panel 45, 46 Internet troubleshooting 84, 87 J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 21 cleaning 67 features 21 PS/2 port...
... 1394 port 7, 11, 34 installing devices 34 digital camera 34 digital video camera 34 expansion card 60 front bezel 47 memory 48 peripheral devices 34 power supply 58 printer 34 scanner 34 side panel 45, 46 Internet troubleshooting 84, 87 J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 21 cleaning 67 features 21 PS/2 port...
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... 7 connector 10 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 16 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 89 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 18 power button 7 power supply replacing 58 printer installing 34 setting default 90 troubleshooting 90 USB port 7, 10 programs closing unresponsive 20 opening 24 re-installing 101... recording audio files 28 optical discs 28 recovering defaults 106 drivers 101, 104 programs 101, 104 software 101, 104 system 101 with Gateway Recovery Center 104 with Windows System Restore 105 re-installing defaults 106 drivers 101, 104 programs 101, 104 software 101, 104 Windows 101...
... 7 connector 10 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 16 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 89 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 18 power button 7 power supply replacing 58 printer installing 34 setting default 90 troubleshooting 90 USB port 7, 10 programs closing unresponsive 20 opening 24 re-installing 101... recording audio files 28 optical discs 28 recovering defaults 106 drivers 101, 104 programs 101, 104 software 101, 104 system 101 with Gateway Recovery Center 104 with Windows System Restore 105 re-installing defaults 106 drivers 101, 104 programs 101, 104 software 101, 104 Windows 101...
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Index connection 84, 87 keyboard 93 LCD panel 89, 91 memory 96 memory card reader 92 monitor 89 mouse 92 network 88 passwords 97 power 89 printer 90 safety guidelines 82 screen 89, 91 screen area 89 screen resolution 89 technical support 109 telephone support 109 turning off computer 7,... 19, 20 turning on computer 7, 18 Windows Update 68 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 88 working safely 14 X xD 29 Z Zip drive 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 16 updating Windows 68 UPS 16 USB port 7, 10, 34 V video playing 27, 28 volume adjusting 31 adjusting dial-up modem 87 controls 31...
Index connection 84, 87 keyboard 93 LCD panel 89, 91 memory 96 memory card reader 92 monitor 89 mouse 92 network 88 passwords 97 power 89 printer 90 safety guidelines 82 screen 89, 91 screen area 89 screen resolution 89 technical support 109 telephone support 109 turning off computer 7,... 19, 20 turning on computer 7, 18 Windows Update 68 wired Ethernet troubleshooting 88 working safely 14 X xD 29 Z Zip drive 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 16 updating Windows 68 UPS 16 USB port 7, 10, 34 V video playing 27, 28 volume adjusting 31 adjusting dial-up modem 87 controls 31...
