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... site 3 Using eSupport 4 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories 16 3 Getting Started... features 26 Using the mouse 28 Connecting the modem 30 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
... site 3 Using eSupport 4 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories 16 3 Getting Started... features 26 Using the mouse 28 Connecting the modem 30 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
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... (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 includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware...
... (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 includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware...
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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 access Gateway's Web site and Gateway Customer... button lights when the computer is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.gateway.com 11 Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Turns on . For ...
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 access Gateway's Web site and Gateway Customer... button lights when the computer is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.gateway.com 11 Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Turns on . For ...
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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack USB ports (optional) Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 12 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack USB ports (optional) Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 12 www.gateway.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
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...port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 32. This jack is color-coded blue. www.gateway.com 13 In other areas of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is operating in an environment such as a stereo) into this connector...you have an add-in ) jack Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Desktop PC Back Component Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cord into this jack so you can record sound on...
...port. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 32. This jack is color-coded blue. www.gateway.com 13 In other areas of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is operating in an environment such as a stereo) into this connector...you have an add-in ) jack Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Desktop PC Back Component Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cord into this jack so you can record sound on...
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... at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. www.gateway.com 55 OR - The tabs on the sides of memory in Category view). Click/Double-click System. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in your...
... at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. www.gateway.com 55 OR - The tabs on the sides of memory in Category view). Click/Double-click System. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in your...
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.... Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If you still get the error, your computer 66 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 68. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 68. Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you... connections have lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 12 to the Internet ■ If you have...
.... Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If you still get the error, your computer 66 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 68. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 68. Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you... connections have lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 12 to the Internet ■ If you have...
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...If you have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 66. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set correctly. 68 www....gateway.com Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 12 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that ...
...If you have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 66. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set correctly. 68 www....gateway.com Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 12 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that ...
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...then click Control Panel. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 66 Your 56K modem does not connect at 14,400 bps when you have been made correctly. ■ If the ...Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 70 www.gateway.com The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that came with a different communications program. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect...
...then click Control Panel. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 66 Your 56K modem does not connect at 14,400 bps when you have been made correctly. ■ If the ...Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 70 www.gateway.com The modem is not recognized by your computer ■ Make sure that came with a different communications program. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect...
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...interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves. www.gateway.com 73 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of debris. If you know is working to ... connect to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss feature (see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in your home, see your monitor and video card documentation. Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■...
...interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves. www.gateway.com 73 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of debris. If you know is working to ... connect to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss feature (see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in your home, see your monitor and video card documentation. Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■...
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... a cable or DSL modem, and your computer does not have a built-in wireless Ethernet emitter, you need to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card (notebook), or USB adapter. A DHCP network configuration uses an access point router to automatically assign IP addresses to the access point is...natural obstructions such as walls, floors, and doors. If your computers. Signal strength is the central control point for the network. www.gateway.com 85 The most common way to set up of an access point wireless Ethernet network that provides access to the Internet. Example access ...
... a cable or DSL modem, and your computer does not have a built-in wireless Ethernet emitter, you need to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card (notebook), or USB adapter. A DHCP network configuration uses an access point router to automatically assign IP addresses to the access point is...natural obstructions such as walls, floors, and doors. If your computers. Signal strength is the central control point for the network. www.gateway.com 85 The most common way to set up of an access point wireless Ethernet network that provides access to the Internet. Example access ...
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... the router or access point with the patterns described in the router or access point literature ■ Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer ■ Turn off all of your Internet service provider www...
... the router or access point with the patterns described in the router or access point literature ■ Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer ■ Turn off all of your Internet service provider www...