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4 Using Drives and Ports 33 Using the diskette drive 34 Using the memory card reader 34 Memory card types 35 Inserting a memory card 35 Using the CD or DVD drive 37 Identifying drive types 37 Inserting a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 38 Playing a DVD 39 Creating ... 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...
4 Using Drives and Ports 33 Using the diskette drive 34 Using the memory card reader 34 Memory card types 35 Inserting a memory card 35 Using the CD or DVD drive 37 Identifying drive types 37 Inserting a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 38 Playing a DVD 39 Creating ... 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...
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Hard drive 65 Internet 66 Keyboard 67 Memory 68 Memory card reader 68 Modem (dial-up 68 Monitor 71 Mouse 73 Networks 73 Passwords 74 Power 74 Printer 74 Sound 76 Telephone support 77 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 77 Telephone numbers 78 Self-help 79 Tutoring 79 Training 79 7 Networking Your Computer 81... to hotspots 114 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 115 Wired Ethernet network 115 Wireless Ethernet network 116 8 Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 119 Index 127 www.gateway.com iii
Hard drive 65 Internet 66 Keyboard 67 Memory 68 Memory card reader 68 Modem (dial-up 68 Monitor 71 Mouse 73 Networks 73 Passwords 74 Power 74 Printer 74 Sound 76 Telephone support 77 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 77 Telephone numbers 78 Self-help 79 Tutoring 79 Training 79 7 Networking Your Computer 81... to hotspots 114 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 115 Wired Ethernet network 115 Wireless Ethernet network 116 8 Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 119 Index 127 www.gateway.com iii
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...the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. 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 (...
...the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. 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 (...
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... reader. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on when the hard drive is turned on page 32. Headphone jack Gateway help resources and Customer Care information Gateway model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers,... 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...
... reader. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on when the hard drive is turned on page 32. Headphone jack Gateway help resources and Customer Care information Gateway model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers,... 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...
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... order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Memory Large programs, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's eSupport page at accessories.gateway.com. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Finding your specifications For more information about your...
... order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Memory Large programs, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's eSupport page at accessories.gateway.com. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Finding your specifications For more information about your...
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Chapter 4 Using Drives and Ports • Using the diskette drive • Using the memory card reader • Using CD or DVD drives 33
Chapter 4 Using Drives and Ports • Using the diskette drive • Using the memory card reader • Using CD or DVD drives 33
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...drive The optional diskette drive uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). Diskette slot Drive activity light Eject button To use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from a digital camera to another computer. You can use a diskette: 1 Insert the diskette into the ...diskette drive with the label facing up. 2 To access a file on the diskette, click Start, then click My Computer. Media reader slots Activity indicator 34 www.gateway.com Diskettes are useful for example, the A: drive), then double-click the file name. 3 To remove the diskette, make...
...drive The optional diskette drive uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). Diskette slot Drive activity light Eject button To use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from a digital camera to another computer. You can use a diskette: 1 Insert the diskette into the ...diskette drive with the label facing up. 2 To access a file on the diskette, click Start, then click My Computer. Media reader slots Activity indicator 34 www.gateway.com Diskettes are useful for example, the A: drive), then double-click the file name. 3 To remove the diskette, make...
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... My Computer. www.gateway.com 35 To use a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as indicated in a slot at a time. Inserting a memory card Caution To avoid media card damage or errors while using a media card, insert only one media type to another. Using the memory card reader Memory card types The memory card reader supports the...
... My Computer. www.gateway.com 35 To use a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as indicated in a slot at a time. Inserting a memory card Caution To avoid media card damage or errors while using a media card, insert only one media type to another. Using the memory card reader Memory card types The memory card reader supports the...
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Important Do not use the remove hardware the memory card. You could lose data. Caution Do not remove the media or turn off the computer while the media reader access indicator is blinking. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports To remove a memory card: ■ Wait for the media reader access indicator to remove 36 www.gateway.com icon in the taskbar to stop blinking, then pull the media out of the slot. Also, remove the media from the reader before you turn off the computer.
Important Do not use the remove hardware the memory card. You could lose data. Caution Do not remove the media or turn off the computer while the media reader access indicator is blinking. Chapter 4: Using Drives and Ports To remove a memory card: ■ Wait for the media reader access indicator to remove 36 www.gateway.com icon in the taskbar to stop blinking, then pull the media out of the slot. Also, remove the media from the reader before you turn off the computer.
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 41
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 41
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...DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on its side. Important Your computer's memory location may vary from the illustration below. 54 www.gateway.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory,... make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your computer.
...DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on its side. Important Your computer's memory location may vary from the illustration below. 54 www.gateway.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory,... make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your computer.
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... you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance .... 7 Return your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in Category view). www.gateway.com 55 When the module is shown at the bottom of memory in your computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the...
... you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance .... 7 Return your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in Category view). www.gateway.com 55 When the module is shown at the bottom of memory in your computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the...
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Audio See "Sound" on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. www.gateway.com 61 You may be able to play these CDs on page 76. CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the .... ■ Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your add-in card. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut...
Audio See "Sound" on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. www.gateway.com 61 You may be able to play these CDs on page 76. CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the .... ■ Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your add-in card. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card ■ Shut...
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... than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set correctly. 68 www.gateway.com Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the...
... than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set correctly. 68 www.gateway.com Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the...
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...came with your printer for adding additional memory. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. www.gateway.com 75 You see a "Printer ...is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that you may want to add additional memory to clear the check mark. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in...
...came with your printer for adding additional memory. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. www.gateway.com 75 You see a "Printer ...is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that you may want to add additional memory to clear the check mark. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in...
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...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 37 cellular phone memory cards 34 Certificate of Authenticity 15 cleaning case 45 CD 48 computer exterior 45 computer screen 46 DVD 48 keyboard 46 LCD panel ...
...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 37 cellular phone memory cards 34 Certificate of Authenticity 15 cleaning case 45 CD 48 computer exterior 45 computer screen 46 DVD 48 keyboard 46 LCD panel ...
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... 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 11, 37 diskette 34 128 www.gateway.com
... 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 11, 37 diskette 34 128 www.gateway.com
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... keypad 27 power 11 Scroll Lock 27 inkjet printer 17 installing battery 56 devices 32 digital camera 32 digital video camera 32 front bezel 51 memory 54 peripheral devices 32 printer 32 scanner 32 side panel 50 system battery 56 Internet accessing 109 broadband connection 31 buttons 26 sharing access 82... 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 54 purchasing 16 replacing 54 troubleshooting 68 www...
... keypad 27 power 11 Scroll Lock 27 inkjet printer 17 installing battery 56 devices 32 digital camera 32 digital video camera 32 front bezel 51 memory 54 peripheral devices 32 printer 32 scanner 32 side panel 50 system battery 56 Internet accessing 109 broadband connection 31 buttons 26 sharing access 82... 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 54 purchasing 16 replacing 54 troubleshooting 68 www...
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memory card reader memory card types supported 35 using 34 microphone jack 11, 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 model number 15 modem cable 31, 85, 89,...connector 14 USB port 11 moving pointer 29 screen objects 29 MP3 file streaming 82 MP3 player memory cards 34 multimedia adjusting volume 25 playing DVD 39 using DVD drive 37 using Windows Media Player 39 multi-player game playing 83 muting sound 25 N name computer 91 domain 96, 104... keypad 27 indicator 27 O online help 5, 7 opening computer case 50 files 29 files across network 113 folders 29 front bezel 51 www.gateway.com 131
memory card reader memory card types supported 35 using 34 microphone jack 11, 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 model number 15 modem cable 31, 85, 89,...connector 14 USB port 11 moving pointer 29 screen objects 29 MP3 file streaming 82 MP3 player memory cards 34 multimedia adjusting volume 25 playing DVD 39 using DVD drive 37 using Windows Media Player 39 multi-player game playing 83 muting sound 25 N name computer 91 domain 96, 104... keypad 27 indicator 27 O online help 5, 7 opening computer case 50 files 29 files across network 113 folders 29 front bezel 51 www.gateway.com 131
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programs 29 shortcut menu 29 P Pad Lock indicator 27 parallel port 13 password 74 PDA memory cards 34 peripheral devices 32 playing audio CD 38 DVD 39 multi-player games 83 Plug and Play ...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 61 recording CDs 39 DVDs... 46 troubleshooting 71 screen objects getting information 29 moving 29 selecting 29 Scroll Lock indicator 27 132 www.gateway.com
programs 29 shortcut menu 29 P Pad Lock indicator 27 parallel port 13 password 74 PDA memory cards 34 peripheral devices 32 playing audio CD 38 DVD 39 multi-player games 83 Plug and Play ...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 61 recording CDs 39 DVDs... 46 troubleshooting 71 screen objects getting information 29 moving 29 selecting 29 Scroll Lock indicator 27 132 www.gateway.com