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... outlet before inserting the AC adapter plug. The openings should never be blocked by plugging in a grounded power outlet. If you are provided for cleaning. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product on a vibrating surface. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Also, make sure that...
... outlet before inserting the AC adapter plug. The openings should never be blocked by plugging in a grounded power outlet. If you are provided for cleaning. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product on a vibrating surface. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Also, make sure that...
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... Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the media card reader. www.gateway.com Front Component Media navigation interface (optional) Optical disc drive Multimedia panel (optional) Removable hard drive carriers (optional) Media card reader (optional)...drive eject buttons Power button/power indicator Description Press these buttons to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Press these buttons to turn the power on . 3 Connect multimedia devices to these ports and jacks. (available ports may vary) ■ R (red) ...
... Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the media card reader. www.gateway.com Front Component Media navigation interface (optional) Optical disc drive Multimedia panel (optional) Removable hard drive carriers (optional) Media card reader (optional)...drive eject buttons Power button/power indicator Description Press these buttons to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Press these buttons to turn the power on . 3 Connect multimedia devices to these ports and jacks. (available ports may vary) ■ R (red) ...
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... on the router (except the WAN port). The WAN port is identified by a label or a switch. Plug the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of the router, indicating... Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into any numbered port on the computer. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you want to connect to the network.
... on the router (except the WAN port). The WAN port is identified by a label or a switch. Plug the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of the router, indicating... Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into any numbered port on the computer. www.gateway.com In addition to a router, you want to connect to the network.
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... your router or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in the router or access point documentation • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all of the devices, then power them back on the left of the window. Choose Diagnose and Repair on •...
... your router or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in the router or access point documentation • Temporarily turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all of the devices, then power them back on the left of the window. Choose Diagnose and Repair on •...
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... covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. As a general rule, your computer is on because data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is safest at temperatures that you . • Keep all liquids away from your computer away from magnetic fields... mechanisms and can erase data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer, and do not put it . www.gateway.com • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer to extreme temperature changes.
... covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. As a general rule, your computer is on because data on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is safest at temperatures that you . • Keep all liquids away from your computer away from magnetic fields... mechanisms and can erase data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer, and do not put it . www.gateway.com • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer to extreme temperature changes.
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... • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. 30 Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on page 44.
... • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. 30 Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on page 44.
Gateway Desktop User's Guide
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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 ...
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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.... For home networks, IP addresses should be standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps). www.gateway.com Networking You cannot see the other computers on your network • If a network cable is connected to the computers, make sure that...component. • For more troubleshooting help, see your router's documentation. • If you are using a router, restart it by unplugging it is turned on . • If you are working. Your wired network is a number you expect, check the speed of each component. Help For more information...
.... For home networks, IP addresses should be standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps). www.gateway.com Networking You cannot see the other computers on your network • If a network cable is connected to the computers, make sure that...component. • For more troubleshooting help, see your router's documentation. • If you are using a router, restart it by unplugging it is turned on . • If you are working. Your wired network is a number you expect, check the speed of each component. Help For more information...
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...sure that the power cord is free from another computer) to a power strip, make sure that the monitor is turned on. If the display does not work, either the computer's video card (if installed) is faulty or the...that the monitor is connected to a power outlet and to your computer, and that your computer is turned on. The computer is on, but there is no picture • Make sure that the computer is... LED should be on -board video is faulty. 38 CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Power Your computer will not turn on • Make sure that the power cord is connected to an AC power source and to ...
...sure that the power cord is free from another computer) to a power strip, make sure that the monitor is turned on. If the display does not work, either the computer's video card (if installed) is faulty or the...that the monitor is connected to a power outlet and to your computer, and that your computer is turned on. The computer is on, but there is no picture • Make sure that the computer is... LED should be on -board video is faulty. 38 CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Power Your computer will not turn on • Make sure that the power cord is connected to an AC power source and to ...
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Printing The printer will not print • Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. www.gateway.com The color is not uniform • Make sure that you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that the display ... file box is dim or difficult to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. 39 The printer is on but will not turn on the display is not checked in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type screen resolution in the Print dialog box. • If the...
Printing The printer will not print • Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. www.gateway.com The color is not uniform • Make sure that you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that the display ... file box is dim or difficult to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. 39 The printer is on but will not turn on the display is not checked in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type screen resolution in the Print dialog box. • If the...
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An audio disc does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume controls are turned up (and mute is turned off) and that any attached speakers are turned on adding additional memory. • Contact your printer's user guide for instructions. • Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to...
An audio disc does not produce sound • Make sure that the Windows volume controls are turned up (and mute is turned off) and that any attached speakers are turned on adding additional memory. • Contact your printer's user guide for instructions. • Wait until files have been printed before sending additional files to...
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... on these surfaces. 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 can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to...
... on these surfaces. 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 can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to...
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... troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Audio You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the speakers are turned up and not muted. • If you continue to play an audio disc, see "Optical discs" on , and check the speaker connections. You see a "Not..." error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. • If you are using external speakers: • Make sure that the volume controls are turned on page 40.
... troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Audio You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the speakers are turned up and not muted. • If you continue to play an audio disc, see "Optical discs" on , and check the speaker connections. You see a "Not..." error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. • If you are using external speakers: • Make sure that the volume controls are turned on page 40.
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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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...you its progress. This process will erase all files on your computer. 5 Click OK. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to . Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to restart your hard drive. 4 Click OK. 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 computer, then press FN+ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time ...
...you its progress. This process will erase all files on your computer. 5 Click OK. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to . Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to restart your hard drive. 4 Click OK. 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 computer, then press FN+ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time ...
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... the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the on the top surface of the disc, it will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 2 During startup, press Fn+F12 to print separate disc labels. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Recovering from , such as print conventional disc labels. 56...
... the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the on the top surface of the disc, it will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 2 During startup, press Fn+F12 to print separate disc labels. CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Recovering from , such as print conventional disc labels. 56...
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... receiver. • Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must 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 operate this device does...
... receiver. • Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must 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 operate this device does...
User Guide
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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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...power scheme" on when computer power is accessed. Diskettes are useful for storing files or transferring files to turn the power on page 84. Press this button to another computer. www.gateway.com 3 To identify your drive type and for 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). For more...mode. Press this button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable CDs (depending on page 84. Turns on when the hard drive is on page 24. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on . ...
...power scheme" on when computer power is accessed. Diskettes are useful for storing files or transferring files to turn the power on page 84. Press this button to another computer. www.gateway.com 3 To identify your drive type and for 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). For more...mode. Press this button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable CDs (depending on page 84. Turns on when the hard drive is on page 24. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on . ...
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... 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for your computer is operating in the United States. Plug a modem cable into this port. www.gateway.com 5 PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port Monitor ports Audio jacks Modem jack Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack. Plug a microphone, speakers,... switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cable into this switch is in the correct position for the correct power available. Before turning on page 24. The switch is preset at 60 Hz. In the United States, the utility power is operating in such an environment, ...
... 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for your computer is operating in the United States. Plug a modem cable into this port. www.gateway.com 5 PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port Monitor ports Audio jacks Modem jack Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack. Plug a microphone, speakers,... switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cable into this switch is in the correct position for the correct power available. Before turning on page 24. The switch is preset at 60 Hz. In the United States, the utility power is operating in such an environment, ...