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... discharge 49 Opening the case 50 Removing the side panel 50 Removing the front bezel 51 Closing the case 52 Replacing the side panel 52 Replacing the front bezel 53 Installing memory 54 Replacing the system battery 56 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 Diskette drive 63 DVD drives 64 File management 64 ii www.gateway.com
... discharge 49 Opening the case 50 Removing the side panel 50 Removing the front bezel 51 Closing the case 52 Replacing the side panel 52 Replacing the front bezel 53 Installing memory 54 Replacing the system battery 56 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 Diskette drive 63 DVD drives 64 File management 64 ii www.gateway.com
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... Support ■ Downloads ■ Contact Us ■ Account Info ■ PC Tools Each of these areas is represented by -step wizard to locate your computer. Product Support Click Product Support to help you have. Account Info Click Account Info to access support for non-technical issues, such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive. PC Tools Click PC Tools to access utilities to view a list...
... Support ■ Downloads ■ Contact Us ■ Account Info ■ PC Tools Each of these areas is represented by -step wizard to locate your computer. Product Support Click Product Support to help you have. Account Info Click Account Info to access support for non-technical issues, such as making audio CDs and installing a hard drive. PC Tools Click PC Tools to access utilities to view a list...
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... Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Web Site: Online Support: Tech Support Hours: 5am to 12pm PST Gateway help resources and Customer Care information USB ports (optional) Microphone Headphone jack Model: S/No: Model and serial number 10 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front...
... Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Web Site: Online Support: Tech Support Hours: 5am to 12pm PST Gateway help resources and Customer Care information USB ports (optional) Microphone Headphone jack Model: S/No: Model and serial number 10 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front...
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... model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Media card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 32. For more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode...
... model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Media card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 32. For more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode...
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... pink. Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this port. If you have this port. The power supply should be set to 230. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in the United States. This jack is color-coded lime green. Remove these screws before opening the case. Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camera) into this optional monitor port, plug your...
... pink. Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this port. If you have this port. The power supply should be set to 230. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in the United States. This jack is color-coded lime green. Remove these screws before opening the case. Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camera) into this optional monitor port, plug your...
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... the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. Use a battery of the socket. 56 www.gateway.com Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 50. 6 For more stability, place your computer on the system board and note its side. You will need to install the new battery the...
... the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. Use a battery of the socket. 56 www.gateway.com Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 50. 6 For more stability, place your computer on the system board and note its side. You will need to install the new battery the...
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... fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in...
... fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in...
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... lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Connecting to which you do not have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that you connect and the number of users accessing those computers...
... lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Connecting to which you do not have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that you connect and the number of users accessing those computers...
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... dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is connected to temporarily disable the service. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear...
... dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is connected to temporarily disable the service. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear...
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... hard drive. The modem is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Troubleshooting 4 Click your Control Panel is available, a white screen appears with no modem information is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware...
... hard drive. The modem is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Troubleshooting 4 Click your Control Panel is available, a white screen appears with no modem information is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware...
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... the monitor cable is turned on the back of the overall monitor design and does not negatively affect the monitor's function. 72 www.gateway.com To update Norton AntiVirus after the free subscription period, you know works to the video port on , the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that : ■ Non-shielded speakers...
... the monitor cable is turned on the back of the overall monitor design and does not negatively affect the monitor's function. 72 www.gateway.com To update Norton AntiVirus after the free subscription period, you know works to the video port on , the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that : ■ Non-shielded speakers...
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... paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. You see a "Printer queue is not set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com 75 See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. To make sure...
... paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. You see a "Printer queue is not set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.gateway.com 75 See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. To make sure...
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... each computer or network device. Each of an access point wireless Ethernet network that provides access to the Internet. Example access point router wireless Ethernet network By using radio waves. The network is made up a wireless Ethernet network is the cable or DSL modem that shows how an access point also lets you need to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card (notebook), or USB adapter. Attached to the access point is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a wireless access point router. The...
... each computer or network device. Each of an access point wireless Ethernet network that provides access to the Internet. Example access point router wireless Ethernet network By using radio waves. The network is made up a wireless Ethernet network is the cable or DSL modem that shows how an access point also lets you need to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card (notebook), or USB adapter. Attached to the access point is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a wireless access point router. The...
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... for connecting to the network Using a wired Ethernet network A wired Ethernet network consists of two or more important than other wiring in each computer or network device. 88 www.gateway.com The most common way to set up a wired Ethernet network is available at 1000 Mbps. This connection type is more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Create a wired Ethernet network if: ■ You are typically faster than moving about with your network. Wired Ethernet networks are building a new...
... for connecting to the network Using a wired Ethernet network A wired Ethernet network consists of two or more important than other wiring in each computer or network device. 88 www.gateway.com The most common way to set up a wired Ethernet network is available at 1000 Mbps. This connection type is more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Create a wired Ethernet network if: ■ You are typically faster than moving about with your network. Wired Ethernet networks are building a new...
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... entries are required in the password box, then click OK. Configuring your router After you have named your computers and set up TCP/IP on them, you can configure your router using the router to connect your ISP to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through cable into the Ethernet jack on page 105. 104 www.gateway.com Your network should be available from...
... entries are required in the password box, then click OK. Configuring your router After you have named your computers and set up TCP/IP on them, you can configure your router using the router to connect your ISP to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection through cable into the Ethernet jack on page 105. 104 www.gateway.com Your network should be available from...
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... B battery replacing 56 bezel removing 51 replacing 53 broadband connection 31, 82, 91 connecting 14 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 31, 85, 89, 95, 102 connecting 14 Caps Lock indicator 27 cards inserting memory card 35 installing memory card 35 removing memory card 35 slots 34 troubleshooting add-in card 61 troubleshooting memory card 68 types of memory cards supported 35 case closing 52 opening 50 CD cleaning 48 inserting 38 playing audio 38 recording 39 troubleshooting 61 CD drive identifying 37 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 61 using...
... B battery replacing 56 bezel removing 51 replacing 53 broadband connection 31, 82, 91 connecting 14 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 31, 85, 89, 95, 102 connecting 14 Caps Lock indicator 27 cards inserting memory card 35 installing memory card 35 removing memory card 35 slots 34 troubleshooting add-in card 61 troubleshooting memory card 68 types of memory cards supported 35 case closing 52 opening 50 CD cleaning 48 inserting 38 playing audio 38 recording 39 troubleshooting 61 CD drive identifying 37 locating drive 11 troubleshooting 61 using...
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... 78 D default printer 74 DHCP 92 digital camera locating USB port 11 serial port 13 USB port 11, 14 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 11, 14 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 96, 104 double-clicking 29 dragging 29 drivers updating 4 drives CD...
... 78 D default printer 74 DHCP 92 digital camera locating USB port 11 serial port 13 USB port 11, 14 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 11, 14 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 96, 104 double-clicking 29 dragging 29 drivers updating 4 drives CD...
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... model number 15 serial number 11, 15 system identification 11 LAN IP Address 104 laser printer 17 LCD panel cleaning 46 troubleshooting 64, 71 lights See indicators line in jack 13 line out jack 13 M maintenance cleaning case 45 cleaning component exteriors 45 cleaning computer display 46 cleaning computer screen 46 cleaning keyboard 46 cleaning mouse 46 protecting from viruses 43 mapping network drives 112 memory adding 54 installing...
... model number 15 serial number 11, 15 system identification 11 LAN IP Address 104 laser printer 17 LCD panel cleaning 46 troubleshooting 64, 71 lights See indicators line in jack 13 line out jack 13 M maintenance cleaning case 45 cleaning component exteriors 45 cleaning computer display 46 cleaning computer screen 46 cleaning keyboard 46 cleaning mouse 46 protecting from viruses 43 mapping network drives 112 memory adding 54 installing...
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... 11 troubleshooting 74 turning off computer 24 turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 74 inkjet 17 installing 32 laser 17 parallel port 13 sharing 82, 109, 111 troubleshooting 74 USB connector 14 USB port 11 printing files across network 114 programs closing unresponsive 25 opening 29 PS/2 port keyboard 13 mouse 13 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 25 recordable drive 11, 17 creating CDs and DVDs 39 identifying 37 locating 11 troubleshooting...
... 11 troubleshooting 74 turning off computer 24 turning on computer 23 power button 11 printer default 74 inkjet 17 installing 32 laser 17 parallel port 13 sharing 82, 109, 111 troubleshooting 74 USB connector 14 USB port 11 printing files across network 114 programs closing unresponsive 25 opening 29 PS/2 port keyboard 13 mouse 13 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 25 recordable drive 11, 17 creating CDs and DVDs 39 identifying 37 locating 11 troubleshooting...
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... Learn With Gateway 79 troubleshooting add-in cards 61 automated system 78 cards 61 CD drive 61 cleaning CD 48 cleaning DVD 48 computer startup 63 diskette drive 63 display 64 DVD drive 61, 64 DVD/CD drive 61, 64 Ethernet network 115 faxes 70 files 64 general guidelines 60 hard drive 65 Internet connection 66, 70 keyboard 67 LCD panel 64, 71 memory 68 memory card reader 68 modem 68 monitor 71 mouse 73 network 73 passwords 74 power 74...
... Learn With Gateway 79 troubleshooting add-in cards 61 automated system 78 cards 61 CD drive 61 cleaning CD 48 cleaning DVD 48 computer startup 63 diskette drive 63 display 64 DVD drive 61, 64 DVD/CD drive 61, 64 Ethernet network 115 faxes 70 files 64 general guidelines 60 hard drive 65 Internet connection 66, 70 keyboard 67 LCD panel 64, 71 memory 68 memory card reader 68 modem 68 monitor 71 mouse 73 network 73 passwords 74 power 74...