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... Protecting from power source problems 22 Checking the voltage selection 22 Starting your computer 23 Waking up your computer 24 Turning off your computer 24 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 25 Using the keyboard 26 Keyboard features 26 Using the mouse 28 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Connecting the dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer...
... Protecting from power source problems 22 Checking the voltage selection 22 Starting your computer 23 Waking up your computer 24 Turning off your computer 24 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 25 Using the keyboard 26 Keyboard features 26 Using the mouse 28 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Connecting the dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer...
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... original configuration 49 Preventing static electricity discharge 50 Opening the case 51 Removing the side panel 51 Removing the front bezel 52 Closing the case 53 Replacing the side panel 53 Replacing the front bezel 54 Installing memory 55 Replacing the system battery 57 6 Troubleshooting 59 Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 Battery 61 CD or DVD drives 61 Computer 63 ii www.gateway.com
... original configuration 49 Preventing static electricity discharge 50 Opening the case 51 Removing the side panel 51 Removing the front bezel 52 Closing the case 53 Replacing the side panel 53 Replacing the front bezel 54 Installing memory 55 Replacing the system battery 57 6 Troubleshooting 59 Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 Battery 61 CD or DVD drives 61 Computer 63 ii www.gateway.com
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... management 64 Hard drive 65 Internet 66 Keyboard 67 Memory 68 Memory card reader 68 Modem (dial-up 68 Monitor 72 Mouse 74 Networks 74 Passwords 74 Power 75 Printer 75 Sound 77 Telephone support 78 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 78 Telephone numbers 79 Self-help 80 Tutoring 80 Training 80 7 Networking Your Computer 81 Introduction to Networking 82 Using a router 82 Creating an Ethernet network 84 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 84 Making sure your broadband connection works...
... management 64 Hard drive 65 Internet 66 Keyboard 67 Memory 68 Memory card reader 68 Modem (dial-up 68 Monitor 72 Mouse 74 Networks 74 Passwords 74 Power 75 Printer 75 Sound 77 Telephone support 78 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 78 Telephone numbers 79 Self-help 80 Tutoring 80 Training 80 7 Networking Your Computer 81 Introduction to Networking 82 Using a router 82 Creating an Ethernet network 84 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 84 Making sure your broadband connection works...
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... telephone, or other devices into this jack. Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB ports (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Press this button to turn the power on page 32. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. To identify your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner...
... telephone, or other devices into this jack. Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB ports (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC Front Description Use this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Press this button to turn the power on page 32. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. To identify your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner...
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Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 ports Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Modem jack Voltage switch Desktop PC Back Description Plug the power cord into this optional jack. Plug a standard S-Video cable into this when your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. The power supply should be set to 230. www.gateway.com 13 In the United States, the utility power is operating in...
Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 ports Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Modem jack Voltage switch Desktop PC Back Description Plug the power cord into this optional jack. Plug a standard S-Video cable into this when your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. The power supply should be set to 230. www.gateway.com 13 In the United States, the utility power is operating in...
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... by backing up your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Tape drive cartridges can add storage devices to increase your internal storage space, try replacing your files, you computer. Accessories Laser printers and cartridges are printing large documents. Dual layer writable DVDs hold as much as 700 MB of data. Storage Devices If you need to keep your computer running temporarily during a total power failure.
... by backing up your existing hard drive with a larger drive. Tape drive cartridges can add storage devices to increase your internal storage space, try replacing your files, you computer. Accessories Laser printers and cartridges are printing large documents. Dual layer writable DVDs hold as much as 700 MB of data. Storage Devices If you need to keep your computer running temporarily during a total power failure.
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Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the utility. 4 Shut down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Replacing the system battery Replacing the system battery If the computer clock...
Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the utility. 4 Shut down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Replacing the system battery Replacing the system battery If the computer clock...
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... turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are secure. ■ Make sure that all connections are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover...
... turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are secure. ■ Make sure that all connections are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover...
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... )" on page 12 to make sure that the modem cable is set up modem, make sure that you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your modem. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 68. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the...
... )" on page 12 to make sure that the modem cable is set up modem, make sure that you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your modem. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 68. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the...
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Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party...
Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party...
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... port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is in use (for example, someone is on your modem tries to connect to another modem, it dials and connects When your computer. Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. www.gateway.com 71 The Control Panel window opens. If no data, or if you can turn...
... port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is in use (for example, someone is on your modem tries to connect to another modem, it dials and connects When your computer. Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. www.gateway.com 71 The Control Panel window opens. If no data, or if you can turn...
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.... For more information about setting up a network in your company computer department or network administrator for help. Make sure that the optical sensor is turned off, then retype the password. 74 www.gateway.com Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in the Search box , then...
.... For more information about setting up a network in your company computer department or network administrator for help. Make sure that the optical sensor is turned off, then retype the password. 74 www.gateway.com Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in the Search box , then...
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... work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. If your printer for adding additional memory. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to the printer. See the guide that you want to add additional memory to work offline. To make...
... work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. If your printer for adding additional memory. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to the printer. See the guide that you want to add additional memory to work offline. To make...
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... electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. To create an Ethernet network, you to build computer networks in your home or office. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to...
... electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. To create an Ethernet network, you to build computer networks in your home or office. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to...
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... Cable/DSL routers. The Setup page opens. 3 Enter the following configuration information applies to the network, open your Web browser, type http://192.168.1.1 in the browser's address box, then press ENTER. 2 When prompted for each computer is identified by a label or a switch. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for a username and password...
... Cable/DSL routers. The Setup page opens. 3 Enter the following configuration information applies to the network, open your Web browser, type http://192.168.1.1 in the browser's address box, then press ENTER. 2 When prompted for each computer is identified by a label or a switch. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat Step 3 for a username and password...
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... buttons 26 B battery replacing 57 bezel removing 52 replacing 54 broadband connection 31, 85 connecting 13 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 31, 83, 89 connecting 13 Caps Lock indicator 27 cards inserting memory card 36 installing memory card 36 removing memory card 36 slots 35 troubleshooting add-in card 61 troubleshooting memory card 68 types of memory cards supported 35 case closing 53 opening 51 CD cleaning 47 inserting 38 playing audio 39 recording 39 troubleshooting 61 CD drive identifying 37 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 61 cellular phone memory cards...
... buttons 26 B battery replacing 57 bezel removing 52 replacing 54 broadband connection 31, 85 connecting 13 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 31, 83, 89 connecting 13 Caps Lock indicator 27 cards inserting memory card 36 installing memory card 36 removing memory card 36 slots 35 troubleshooting add-in card 61 troubleshooting memory card 68 types of memory cards supported 35 case closing 53 opening 51 CD cleaning 47 inserting 38 playing audio 39 recording 39 troubleshooting 61 CD drive identifying 37 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 61 cellular phone memory cards...
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... camera locating serial port 14 locating USB port 11, 14 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 11, 13 DIMM See memory directional keys 27 diskette drive 34 troubleshooting 63 diskette drive identifying 34 troubleshooting 63 using 34 display troubleshooting 64 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 domain name 91 double-clicking 29 dragging 29 drivers updating 3 drives CD 11, 37 diskette 34 DVD 11, 37 identifying drive types 37...
... camera locating serial port 14 locating USB port 11, 14 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 11, 13 DIMM See memory directional keys 27 diskette drive 34 troubleshooting 63 diskette drive identifying 34 troubleshooting 63 using 34 display troubleshooting 64 documentation Gateway Web site 3 help 5 Help and Support 5 online help 7 Using Your Computer 7 domain name 91 double-clicking 29 dragging 29 drivers updating 3 drives CD 11, 37 diskette 34 DVD 11, 37 identifying drive types 37...
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... display 47 cleaning computer screen 47 cleaning keyboard 46 cleaning mouse 47 protecting from viruses 43 memory adding 55 installing 55 purchasing 16 replacing 55 troubleshooting 68 memory card reader locating 10 memory card types supported 35 using 35 microphone jack 11, 14 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 model number 15 modem cable 31, 83, 89 connecting 31 DSL 31, 83, 89 jack 13, 31 protecting from power surge 22 troubleshooting 68 monitor cleaning 47 port...
... display 47 cleaning computer screen 47 cleaning keyboard 46 cleaning mouse 47 protecting from viruses 43 memory adding 55 installing 55 purchasing 16 replacing 55 troubleshooting 68 memory card reader locating 10 memory card types supported 35 using 35 microphone jack 11, 14 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 model number 15 modem cable 31, 83, 89 connecting 31 DSL 31, 83, 89 jack 13, 31 protecting from power surge 22 troubleshooting 68 monitor cleaning 47 port...
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... port 13 password 74 PDA memory cards 35 peripheral devices 32 playing audio CD 39 DVD 39 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 32 USB support for 32 pointer 28 moving 29 ports See connections power button 11 connector 13 Hibernate mode 11 indicator 11 source problems 22 Standby/Resume 11 troubleshooting 75 turning off computer 24 turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 75 inkjet 16 installing 32 laser 16 www.gateway...
... port 13 password 74 PDA memory cards 35 peripheral devices 32 playing audio CD 39 DVD 39 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 32 USB support for 32 pointer 28 moving 29 ports See connections power button 11 connector 13 Hibernate mode 11 indicator 11 source problems 22 Standby/Resume 11 troubleshooting 75 turning off computer 24 turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 75 inkjet 16 installing 32 laser 16 www.gateway...
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... power supply (UPS) 17, 22 updating device drivers 3 updating Windows 42 UPS 17, 22 USB port 11, 14, 32 V video playing 39 S-Video out jack 13 virus protecting against 43 removing with Norton Internet Security 43 voltage switch 13 volume adjusting 30 adjusting modem 71 controls 30 muting 30 troubleshooting 77 W WAN IP Address 91 Web site Gateway 3 Windows Product Key Code 15 restoring 48 Windows key 27 Windows Media Player 39 Windows Security Center using 43 Windows Update 42 wired Ethernet troubleshooting...
... power supply (UPS) 17, 22 updating device drivers 3 updating Windows 42 UPS 17, 22 USB port 11, 14, 32 V video playing 39 S-Video out jack 13 virus protecting against 43 removing with Norton Internet Security 43 voltage switch 13 volume adjusting 30 adjusting modem 71 controls 30 muting 30 troubleshooting 77 W WAN IP Address 91 Web site Gateway 3 Windows Product Key Code 15 restoring 48 Windows key 27 Windows Media Player 39 Windows Security Center using 43 Windows Update 42 wired Ethernet troubleshooting...