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... and drivers 48 Restoring your computer to the 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...
... and drivers 48 Restoring your computer to the 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...
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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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Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on drive type). The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded red or pink. This jack is turned on page 32. Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB ports (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button and power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC...
Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on drive type). The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded red or pink. This jack is turned on page 32. Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB ports (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button and power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Desktop PC...
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.... The power supply should be set to 230. 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 port. For information on page 32. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on your rear right and left speakers into these screws before opening the case. The switch is operating in...
.... The power supply should be set to 230. 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 port. For information on page 32. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on your rear right and left speakers into these screws before opening the case. The switch is operating in...
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...'s instructions. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. www.gateway.com 57 You will need to install the new battery the same way. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on...
...'s instructions. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. www.gateway.com 57 You will need to install the new battery the same way. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on...
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... case cover while your computer is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and 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 turned on page 50. Help and Support...
... case cover while your computer is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and 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 turned on page 50. Help and Support...
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... that your account with your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com See "Desktop PC Back" on page 68. Help...
... that your account with your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: 66 www.gateway.com See "Desktop PC Back" on page 68. Help...
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Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all programs, then restart your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in...
Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 66. 68 www.gateway.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all programs, then restart your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in...
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... loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the...
... loud, you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the...
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...; Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is working to make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of debris. Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK is unique. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Passwords...
...; Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is working to make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of debris. Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your password Make sure that CAPS LOCK is unique. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Passwords...
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... to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. See the guide that the printer is not set to clear the check mark. The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that you need to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver.
... to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. See the guide that the printer is not set to clear the check mark. The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that you need to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Reinstall the printer driver.
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... connected together through an Ethernet cable. To create an Ethernet network, you to build computer networks 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. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Introduction to each computer or network device. 82 www.gateway.com Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet...
... connected together through an Ethernet cable. To create an Ethernet network, you to build computer networks 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. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer Introduction to each computer or network device. 82 www.gateway.com Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet...
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...-through network cable into any other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer To set up a network using your router using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of the cable into the network connector on the router (except the WAN port). The WAN port is used to connect the...
...-through network cable into any other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer To set up a network using your router using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of the cable into the network connector on the router (except the WAN port). The WAN port is used to connect the...
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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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... 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 14 troubleshooting 72 www.gateway...
... 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 14 troubleshooting 72 www.gateway...
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... Lock indicator 27 parallel 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...
... Lock indicator 27 parallel 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...
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... startup 63 diskette drive 63 display 64 DVD drive 61, 64 DVD/CD drive 61, 64 Ethernet network 93 faxes 70 files 64 general guidelines 60 hard drive 65 Internet connection 66, 70 keyboard 67 LCD panel 64, 72 memory 68 memory card reader 68 modem 68 monitor 72 mouse 74 network 74 passwords 74 power 75 printer 75 safety guidelines 60 screen 64, 72 screen area 72 screen resolution 72 technical support 78 telephone support 78 Web site connection speed 66 turning...
... startup 63 diskette drive 63 display 64 DVD drive 61, 64 DVD/CD drive 61, 64 Ethernet network 93 faxes 70 files 64 general guidelines 60 hard drive 65 Internet connection 66, 70 keyboard 67 LCD panel 64, 72 memory 68 memory card reader 68 modem 68 monitor 72 mouse 74 network 74 passwords 74 power 75 printer 75 safety guidelines 60 screen 64, 72 screen area 72 screen resolution 72 technical support 78 telephone support 78 Web site connection speed 66 turning...
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... (optional) 5 Connect your network (optional) 6 Plug in the monitor and computer To protect your model) If available, connect to Add-in video, otherwise connect to the Gateway Support Web site at 800-846-2118 and choose option 7. If you need help after you have a wireless mouse, follow the Wireless Keyboard Setup Guide that came with the keyboard. 3 Connect the monitor (depending on your system from power fluctuations, use a surge protector. 7 Connect the speakers (optional) Follow the instructions provided inside the speaker...
... (optional) 5 Connect your network (optional) 6 Plug in the monitor and computer To protect your model) If available, connect to Add-in video, otherwise connect to the Gateway Support Web site at 800-846-2118 and choose option 7. If you need help after you have a wireless mouse, follow the Wireless Keyboard Setup Guide that came with the keyboard. 3 Connect the monitor (depending on your system from power fluctuations, use a surge protector. 7 Connect the speakers (optional) Follow the instructions provided inside the speaker...
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...reader (optional) Power button/power indicator Hard drive indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394/FireWire™/i.Link™ ports (optional) Back Power connector Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/FireWire™/i.Link™ ports (optional) Parallel port S-Video jack (optional) TV Tuner (optional) Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew Voltage switch Audio in the U.S. Checking out your Gateway computer Your Gateway computer is a trademark or registered trademark of Gateway, Inc. To access the Using Your Computer guide, click Start...
...reader (optional) Power button/power indicator Hard drive indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394/FireWire™/i.Link™ ports (optional) Back Power connector Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/FireWire™/i.Link™ ports (optional) Parallel port S-Video jack (optional) TV Tuner (optional) Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew Voltage switch Audio in the U.S. Checking out your Gateway computer Your Gateway computer is a trademark or registered trademark of Gateway, Inc. To access the Using Your Computer guide, click Start...
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... GUIDE. To access the User Guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway help make setting up your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Icons and color coding help Model and ® resources and serial number Customer Care information Actual product may vary with options) Power connector Voltage switch Case cover thumbscrew Audio in/side speaker jack Surround left /right jack Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port PS/2 mouse port S-Video jack (optional...
... GUIDE. To access the User Guide, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Gateway help make setting up your computer, visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Icons and color coding help Model and ® resources and serial number Customer Care information Actual product may vary with options) Power connector Voltage switch Case cover thumbscrew Audio in/side speaker jack Surround left /right jack Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port PS/2 mouse port S-Video jack (optional...