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... or covered. If power strips are not sure of the type of all warnings and instructions marked on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. Turning the product off before inserting the AC adapter plug. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. The overall system load must not...
... or covered. If power strips are not sure of the type of all warnings and instructions marked on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. Turning the product off before inserting the AC adapter plug. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. The overall system load must not...
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...1394 device to this port. ■ Microphone jack-Connect an external microphone to this jack. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into these buttons... (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the media card reader. For more information. www.gateway.com Front Component Media navigation interface (optional) Optical disc drive Multimedia panel (optional) Removable hard drive carriers (optional) Media card reader (optional)...
...1394 device to this port. ■ Microphone jack-Connect an external microphone to this jack. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into these buttons... (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the media card reader. For more information. www.gateway.com Front Component Media navigation interface (optional) Optical disc drive Multimedia panel (optional) Removable hard drive carriers (optional) Media card reader (optional)...
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... connect the router to the DSL or cable modem and is connected to the network. As each computer is identified by a label or a switch. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you want to connect to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the router, indicating... router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the router (except the WAN port). Plug the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of the cable into any numbered port on the DSL or cable modem. 19
... connect the router to the DSL or cable modem and is connected to the network. As each computer is identified by a label or a switch. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you want to connect to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the router, indicating... router and the other end into the Ethernet jack on the router (except the WAN port). Plug the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of the cable into any numbered port on the DSL or cable modem. 19
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Take any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are unable to connect to your networked computer, then share the printer. Connect your printer to your router ...or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in the router or access point documentation • Temporarily turn off all of the devices, then power them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service...
Take any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off any actions suggested. • If you are unable to connect to your networked computer, then share the printer. Connect your printer to your router ...or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in the router or access point documentation • Temporarily turn off all of the devices, then power them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service...
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Magnetic fields can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is on because data on top of time, unplug AC power. 27 The case can lead to permanent ... mechanisms and can become brittle and easy to extreme temperature changes. Damage due to the computer. • Do not block the ventilation fan slots. www.gateway.com • Be careful not to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer, we recommend that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic...
Magnetic fields can erase data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is on because data on top of time, unplug AC power. 27 The case can lead to permanent ... mechanisms and can become brittle and easy to extreme temperature changes. Damage due to the computer. • Do not block the ventilation fan slots. www.gateway.com • Be careful not to support extra weight. • When transporting your computer, we recommend that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic...
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... dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on page 44.
... dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on page 44.
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... Support. Help For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. If no modem information is noisy when it dials and connects To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click (Start), type modem, then press ENTER. 2 Click the Modems tab, then click Properties. 3 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the...
... Support. Help For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. If no modem information is noisy when it dials and connects To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click (Start), type modem, then press ENTER. 2 Click the Modems tab, then click Properties. 3 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the...
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...ENTER. 37 Help For more information, see your router's documentation. • If you are using a router, restart it by unplugging it is turned on. Type network troubleshooting in your network running slower than you assign between 0 and 254. For home networks, IP addresses should be 192.... For more troubleshooting help, see the documentation for your network components. Your wired network is running at the speed of each component. www.gateway.com Networking You cannot see the other computers on your network • If a network cable is connected to your computer, make sure that...
...ENTER. 37 Help For more information, see your router's documentation. • If you are using a router, restart it by unplugging it is turned on. Type network troubleshooting in your network running slower than you assign between 0 and 254. For home networks, IP addresses should be 192.... For more troubleshooting help, see the documentation for your network components. Your wired network is running at the speed of each component. www.gateway.com Networking You cannot see the other computers on your network • If a network cable is connected to your computer, make sure that...
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... mode. • Make sure that the monitor is connected to a power outlet and to a video port on your computer, then make sure it is turned on. • Test the outlet by plugging in Windows. If the display still works, the original monitor is faulty. 38 For more information, see the... monitor's documentation. • Check the video cable for bent or damaged pins. • Connect a display that the monitor is turned on. If your power cables are connected to a power strip, make sure that you know works (such as a lamp. • Make sure that your computer...
... mode. • Make sure that the monitor is connected to a power outlet and to a video port on your computer, then make sure it is turned on. • Test the outlet by plugging in Windows. If the display still works, the original monitor is faulty. 38 For more information, see the... monitor's documentation. • Check the video cable for bent or damaged pins. • Connect a display that the monitor is turned on. If your power cables are connected to a power strip, make sure that you know works (such as a lamp. • Make sure that your computer...
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... sure that the display warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about color uniformity. The printer is on but will not turn on the display is dim or difficult to is not checked in the Print dialog box. • If the printer you want to be the... setup. Control Panel opens and lists available printers. 2 Right-click the printer you have selected it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com The color is plugged into an AC power source. Help For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and...
... sure that the display warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about color uniformity. The printer is on but will not turn on the display is dim or difficult to is not checked in the Print dialog box. • If the printer you want to be the... setup. Control Panel opens and lists available printers. 2 Right-click the printer you have selected it in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.gateway.com The color is plugged into an AC power source. Help For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and...
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...Optical discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. An audio disc does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume controls are turned on adding additional memory. • Contact your printer manufacturer's technical support. Type printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The ...disc or the disc drive • Make sure that the disc label is facing up , and make sure that the disc is turned off) and that any attached speakers are turned up (and mute is clean and free from large scratches. A movie disc will not play • Make sure that the ...
...Optical discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. An audio disc does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume controls are turned on adding additional memory. • Contact your printer manufacturer's technical support. Type printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The ...disc or the disc drive • Make sure that the disc label is facing up , and make sure that the disc is turned off) and that any attached speakers are turned up (and mute is clean and free from large scratches. A movie disc will not play • Make sure that the ...
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... a clean, damp cloth. Wipe off your mouse. Use a different mouse pad. Make sure that the optical sensor is plugged in the keyboard • Turn off the keyboard, turn the keyboard upside down to drain any remaining liquid, then blow the inside dry with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint...
... a clean, damp cloth. Wipe off your mouse. Use a different mouse pad. Make sure that the optical sensor is plugged in the keyboard • Turn off the keyboard, turn the keyboard upside down to drain any remaining liquid, then blow the inside dry with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint...
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... all programs, then restart your computer. Audio You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the volume controls are turned up and not muted. • If you are using external speakers: • Make sure that your computer's universal audio jacks are configured... error message, consider adding more troubleshooting tips. • Make sure that the speakers are trying to your computer. • If you are turned on page 40. Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message...
... all programs, then restart your computer. Audio You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the volume controls are turned up and not muted. • If you are using external speakers: • Make sure that your computer's universal audio jacks are configured... error message, consider adding more troubleshooting tips. • Make sure that the speakers are trying to your computer. • If you are turned on page 40. Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message...
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Make sure that you have installed the required software. For more information, see your expansion card's documentation. • Remove the card from your password • Windows passwords are case-sensitive. www.gateway.com Passwords Your computer does not accept your computer's expansion slot, then reinstall the card. 47 Expansion cards The computer does not recognize an expansion card • Restart your computer. • Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password.
Make sure that you have installed the required software. For more information, see your expansion card's documentation. • Remove the card from your password • Windows passwords are case-sensitive. www.gateway.com Passwords Your computer does not accept your computer's expansion slot, then reinstall the card. 47 Expansion cards The computer does not recognize an expansion card • Restart your computer. • Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password.
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...Management screen shows you to continue. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your hard drive. 4 Click OK. www.gateway.com 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on ... minutes. 55 A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to restart your computer, then continues by copying files to . Caution Continuing the process will be...
...Management screen shows you to continue. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your hard drive. 4 Click OK. www.gateway.com 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on ... minutes. 55 A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to restart your computer, then continues by copying files to . Caution Continuing the process will be...
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... keys to select CD/DVD, then press ENTER. Because the image is part of the disc, it will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on the top surface of an optical disc. Windows installs from , such as print conventional disc labels. 56 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels What is a technology...
... keys to select CD/DVD, then press ENTER. Because the image is part of the disc, it will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on the top surface of an optical disc. Windows installs from , such as print conventional disc labels. 56 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels What is a technology...
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... complies with Canadian ICES-003. 64 These limits are designed to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. This device generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the Federal Communications Commission, to other computing devices must...
... complies with Canadian ICES-003. 64 These limits are designed to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. This device generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the Federal Communications Commission, to other computing devices must...
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Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 1 Front 2 Back 4 Identifying your model 6 Gateway model number 6 Gateway serial number 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Finding your specifications 7 Accessories 8 2 Getting Started 11 Working safely 12 Reducing eye strain 12...Turning off your computer 17 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 18 Multifunction keyboard 19 Special-function buttons 20 Mouse 22 Using the mouse 23 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 24 3 Getting Help 25 Help and Support 26 Searching for a topic 26 Online help 27 Gateway...
Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 1 Front 2 Back 4 Identifying your model 6 Gateway model number 6 Gateway serial number 6 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 Finding your specifications 7 Accessories 8 2 Getting Started 11 Working safely 12 Reducing eye strain 12...Turning off your computer 17 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 18 Multifunction keyboard 19 Special-function buttons 20 Mouse 22 Using the mouse 23 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 24 3 Getting Help 25 Help and Support 26 Searching for a topic 26 Online help 27 Gateway...
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... drive type and for more information on changing the power button setting, see "Identifying drive types" on . Turns on when computer power is accessed. For more information about your computer and a device that uses media cards...page 24. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 132. Turns on drive type). Front Component CD/DVD drive Media card reader Diskette drive Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 (FireWire...the CD or DVD drive" on or off. www.gateway.com 3 Use this button to restart your computer if your computer.
... drive type and for more information on changing the power button setting, see "Identifying drive types" on . Turns on when computer power is accessed. For more information about your computer and a device that uses media cards...page 24. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 132. Turns on drive type). Front Component CD/DVD drive Media card reader Diskette drive Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 (FireWire...the CD or DVD drive" on or off. www.gateway.com 3 Use this button to restart your computer if your computer.
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Before turning on your computer is in such an environment, move the switch to this port. In the United States, the utility power is operating in the ... this port. If your optional modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. www.gateway.com 5 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of these ports. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" on page 24...
Before turning on your computer is in such an environment, move the switch to this port. In the United States, the utility power is operating in the ... this port. If your optional modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. www.gateway.com 5 For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of these ports. For more information, see "Learning about the Internet" on page 24...