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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 19 Working... 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 19 Working... 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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... 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 includes the following components.
... 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 includes the following components.
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... a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. 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... the optional diskette drive. The button lights when the computer is accessed. You can also configure the power button to access Gateway's Web site and Gateway Customer Care. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this port. This jack is color-coded orange. For more information, see...
... a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. 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... the optional diskette drive. The button lights when the computer is accessed. You can also configure the power button to access Gateway's Web site and Gateway Customer Care. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this port. This jack is color-coded orange. For more information, see...
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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. 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
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Desktop PC Back Component Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cord into this port. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port ... other peripheral device" on your area. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this when your monitor in video port. www.gateway.com 13 Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. This port provides advanced display features. The switch is color-coded blue. Plug a serial...
Desktop PC Back Component Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cord into this port. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port ... other peripheral device" on your area. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this when your monitor in video port. www.gateway.com 13 Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. This port provides advanced display features. The switch is color-coded blue. Plug a serial...
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See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is having technical difficulties. Contact your ISP technical support ..., or your computer 66 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 68. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If you have been made correctly. - See "Desktop PC Back" on page 68...
See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is having technical difficulties. Contact your ISP technical support ..., or your computer 66 www.gateway.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 68. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If you have been made correctly. - See "Desktop PC Back" on page 68...
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... the Search box , then click the arrow. 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 all programs, then restart your computer. Type the keyword memory error... waiting, call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call waiting is disabled before using the modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 66.
... the Search box , then click the arrow. 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 all programs, then restart your computer. Type the keyword memory error... waiting, call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call waiting is disabled before using the modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 66.
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See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,... is in 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 Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with a different communications program. If your computer. Your ISP may lower...
See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to make sure that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,... is in 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 Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with a different communications program. If your computer. Your ISP may lower...
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...access a wired Ethernet network. If your computer does not have a built-in wireless Ethernet emitter, you access the Internet. www.gateway.com 85 The network is made up a wireless Ethernet network is affected by interference from cordless telephones and microwaves ■ Not compatible... 802.11a networks Important The speed of an access point wireless Ethernet network that provides access to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card (notebook), or USB adapter. Introduction to networking Network Type Speed Frequency Advantages Disadvantages IEEE 802.11g 54 Mbps 2.4 GHz ...
...access a wired Ethernet network. If your computer does not have a built-in wireless Ethernet emitter, you access the Internet. www.gateway.com 85 The network is made up a wireless Ethernet network is affected by interference from cordless telephones and microwaves ■ Not compatible... 802.11a networks Important The speed of an access point wireless Ethernet network that provides access to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card (notebook), or USB adapter. Introduction to networking Network Type Speed Frequency Advantages Disadvantages IEEE 802.11g 54 Mbps 2.4 GHz ...